Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
Anyone who has been to Muskoka will tell you that the region is famous for many things, among them the signature Muskoka chairs. The first time I sat in one, I could barely believe how comfortable it was. The broad wooden slats seemed as though they had been tailored to my body shape. When I came back home to Australia, I brought a miniature chair with me, to remind myself of their unique design. These two chairs were beside a lake at Port Carling. There could not have been a more tranquil scene.
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I find the beads in my bum get caught between the slats.
You don't know the meaning of discomfort till you've had yer beads caught between two slats, you know.
Beautiful shot, David. We call them adirondack chairs, and I agree, they are very comfortable. Of course, I had to do a google search on Muskoga to see if there was a difference, or if it is just a Canadian/American name preference!
Hi BTBear,
You have this uncanny ability to make me break into fits of laughter.
You look after yer beads, you hear?!!
Never try sitting down on a Muskoka chair on a Slatterday (which is the day after Fry-day). It could give you a hot, cross bum.
Bear up ...
David
Hi Stacy,
Thanks for that info. Adirondack chairs, makes sense to me.
Would the overall design be pretty much the same?
And are Adirondack chairs painted in the many bright colours that are synonymous with the Muskoka variety?
Thanks so much for that interesting observation ...
David
Hey, Dave! I was just reading about you and your novel... and the way you read every book book in the house when you were little, including the Enid Blytons... well, do you remember one called The Wishing Chair?
I mentioned it in my writing assignment only yesterday. A story about a middle-aged woman and her Senile mum, who can't remember her any more. She gives up on reading Rebecca to her, which had been her favourite novel, and instead switches to the children's books she found boxed up at her mum's house. Top of the pile is.... The Wishing Chair.
So, made me smile to read the name Enid Blyton on your page.
Hi Helena,
Yes, I remember The Wishing Chair - we've still got a whole set of Enid Blyton books here!
I enjoyed your summary of the assignment. A very sensitive theme indeed.
Can identify with that on a very personal basis, as my mother had Alzheimer's.
I can remember her reading to me every day until I was able to read for myself.
Thanks for sharing the Enid Blyton memory.
Keep smiling
David
David
I think my blog YesBut’s Images has now sufficient content to be nominated for consideration for listing on your Aussiejourno’s Weekly Blog Awards. http://yesbut-images.blogspot.com/
By the way it was started following your suggestion that I should show more of my pics.
One question: how do you find time to take such great pictures and write your blog? Do you sleep?
Have a good day, and thanks for the great job you are doing in encouraging fellow bloggers.
Regards
A joyful YesBut (who wouldn’t be happy at the news Blair is going)
Hi Yesbut,
Delighted to know that my advice was useful. Double delighted that you chose to return and say thanks.
Have visited your blog and left a detailed comment - I think you're doing a remarkable job.
In answer to your question - yes, I do sleep (sometimes). In addition to a full-time job, taking photographs and writing a blog (and advising other bloggers!) I am also completing a second novel for my publisher!
Take care
David
lol@bear bum
muskoka chairs/adirondack chairs...they are the same thing and many are painted or not as you desire.
perhaps you should be marketing them as the new aussie chair ...could make a pretty penny...of course after my cut...
:)
k
Hi Karoline,
Thanks for clarifying that. Righty-oh, let's take up your business proposition - you can be our marketing manager!
Just don't expect me to do the woodwork. I'll be the official chair tester!
Cheers
David
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