Hi Robert
The Kookaburra weathervane is attached to a cubby house roof located in our suburban backyard in Perth. Beyond the back fence is a grassed lane way with a stand of Tuart tree’s that provide a sanctuary for migratory birds.
The newly installed weathervane captured the attention of this interested observer for sometime one recent late afternoon.
Thanks again
Rob Chandler
Hi Robert,
I have attached a couple of photos of the sundial now that it has a pedestal for display. It looks fantastic and well worth the wait! Feel free to use them on your website if you would like to.
Rob and Carol’s Rain MMax Rain Gauge mounted on pool fence. Easy to Read, Easy to Use and Easy to Install.
Robert,
Thank you for the beautiful kookaburra weathervane. It complements our facility and gardens so well that it looks like that it has been there for years.
We held an unveiling ceremony yesterday with our Residents and it was the talking point for the rest of the day.
Please find attached a photo of the weathervane which we have placed in a rose garden at the front of our facility for all Residents and visitors to admire.
Thanks once again for your all your assistance and supplying such a lovely piece of artwork.
Regards
Janet De Girolamo
Rob and Anita’s Cottage Rooster Weathervane on Yard Cubby
Peter Stammers has setup his 7 Foot Windmill into an ideal position. Open and exposed to take full advantage of the Wind (as a windmill should be).
John Has put a lot of hard work into his shed and wanted to finish it off and so he “Crowned it” with a large copper and brass Rooster Weathervane (which has been pre aged). It certainly sets it off and because of the sheds prominence it can be seen from many directions. John is pretty chuffed with the result as he should be. Well done John.
Black Rooster Weathervane-Caringbah NSW.
Hi Robert,
Our rooster is up on the roof.
The most important thing was to mount him at the back of our villa so I can
see him from inside the house. He can still be seen from certain angles at
the front but as long as he doesn’t crow we wont have a problem.
The wind has been flukey today, blowing SE and sometimes SW but he’s
working perfectly.
As you can see we have a difficult roof line to work with and the tiles
overlap considerably but the mounting block can’t be seen from the front and
gives him a little more height. Many thanks, Helen and Ian.
Hi Robert,
I’m happy for him to go on your website . He can be the “Mythical Caringbah Rooster” that
drives some of our locals crazy with his early morning crowing!!
Once again, many thanks.
Helen.
Hi Robert
The Kookaburra weathervane is attached to a cubby house roof located in our suburban backyard in Perth. Beyond the back fence is a grassed lane way with a stand of Tuart tree’s that provide a sancturary for migratory birds.
The newly installed weathervane captured the attention of this interested observer for sometime one recent late afternoon.
Thanks again
Rob Chandler
The use of weathervanes dates back to ancient times when the first weathervane was used a temple in Athens. Since that time weathervanes have been produced and used in a variety of materials and portraying many different forms. One popular form is the sailboat weathervane which will discussed in further detail here.
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