Rehab

My poor pink lawn flamingos.   The pair is weathered and faded.   One even had to have reconstructive beak surgery.   I plucked them from the front yard when I was repainting the screen door a couple of weeks ago and tossed them behind the house until I could figure out where I'd stashed my pink spray paint.   Well, I found that can in a shopping bag in my truck this week, and today was a perfect day to perk those ladies up.   For company, I recommend Pandora's Little Feat Radio using The Band for variety, but that's every day.

If your ladies are in a similar state, you will need 4 black buttons, a tube of Liquid Nails, one chopstick or cotton swab, painter's tape and the spray paint of your choice.   And a dry day.

First, plant the pair somewhere that a little runaway spray paint won't ruin your perfectly manicured lawn.   Wipe them down with soap and water.   Let them drip dry for a bit, and then massage them with a dry paper towel.

Meanwhile, get the eyes ready.   I put my black buttons on top of some flat abalone shell buttons.   Yes, they are delicate, and I imagine I'll have to replace them soon.   It's okay.   This is where the Liquid Nails comes in.   A spare chopstick will help keep it from adhering to your skin...mostly.   Please read all of the warnings before using it.   Also, keep it away from children.

Next, tape off their beaks with the painter's tape.

Shake your spray paint.   Shake it some more.

Spray those birds.

Let them dry.

Let the eyes continue to set while you give the birds another coat.

Drying time again!

Remove the painter's tape.

Glue the eyes to your birds' eye sockets using the Liquid Nails.

Leave them alone a little longer.   Get yourself a cold drink.

Replant the pink ladies in a conspicuous location.