Ah! Hariod…sorry!! Sometimes I make up my own language…those close to me are used to it and even end up using my words 🙂 A Hootie is a spin on “Hoot Owl.” There is a restaurant chain in America called “Hooters” (a “slang” term for women’s breasts…they hire young girls who are well endowed and showcase their “hooters.”) Many years ago we had a woman’s tennis team. We were on our way to a very important playoff match and we passed a garage sale. One of the women in the car yelled “Stop! I need those hooters!” They were giant ceramic owls…approx 2 ft wide by 3 ft tall. She bought them…it was quite the joke getting them into the car with four women and all of our tennis paraphernalia!! Our team was named that day …we became “The Hooters.” Of course, it created a little shock in the tennis world as I can assure you we had NOTHING in common with the restaurant! Some shunned us not knowing the back story (judgement and shame at its best.) Through the years “hooter” became our word for “owl” and it morphed into “hootie.”
I finished my art piece and I noticed the little “Hootie” peeking out of the top…he was not a planned feature. 🙂 Thank you for giving me the opportunity to explain…it is a perfect example of the writer knowing what she is talking about…but the reader does not! Many blessings to you, Hariod! ❤
Ah!! You understand, dear Ellie!! I have so many projects I can’t wait to start! Hope you are well dear friend…I can’t imagine how different this winter was for you…but I pray all is well ❤
Your artwork Lorrie is excellent.. And I am pleased I also scrolled down to see the comment you left Hariod in explanation of Hootie.. LOL.. and yes can see your Peek-a-boo owl.. 🙂 xxx Hugs to you.. Sue xx
I nominated you for versatile Blogger Award . You totally deserve it 🙂
If you are interesting in accepting it, you can visit my blog for details (akritimattu.wordpress.com )
🙂
Ah! Thank you dear Akriti for thinking of me with this honor! I’m sorry to say that I have decided not to participate in awards on my blog at this time. Thank you for sharing with me…I’m very happy you were awarded 🙂
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🙂 LOL, Brad!
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I salute your talent! ~Dennis
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Thank you Dennis!! 🙂
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profound and playful all in one!
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Thanks Louise! I played with this one for a bit until it felt right…I’m so happy you got my intention 🙂
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That Hootie is a cutie. 😉
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🙂 Giant smile and giggles!! Thanks JoAnne!!
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This is most amusing Lorrie, though I must confess I have no idea what a Hootie is!
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Ah! Hariod…sorry!! Sometimes I make up my own language…those close to me are used to it and even end up using my words 🙂 A Hootie is a spin on “Hoot Owl.” There is a restaurant chain in America called “Hooters” (a “slang” term for women’s breasts…they hire young girls who are well endowed and showcase their “hooters.”) Many years ago we had a woman’s tennis team. We were on our way to a very important playoff match and we passed a garage sale. One of the women in the car yelled “Stop! I need those hooters!” They were giant ceramic owls…approx 2 ft wide by 3 ft tall. She bought them…it was quite the joke getting them into the car with four women and all of our tennis paraphernalia!! Our team was named that day …we became “The Hooters.” Of course, it created a little shock in the tennis world as I can assure you we had NOTHING in common with the restaurant! Some shunned us not knowing the back story (judgement and shame at its best.) Through the years “hooter” became our word for “owl” and it morphed into “hootie.”
I finished my art piece and I noticed the little “Hootie” peeking out of the top…he was not a planned feature. 🙂 Thank you for giving me the opportunity to explain…it is a perfect example of the writer knowing what she is talking about…but the reader does not! Many blessings to you, Hariod! ❤
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Aha, many thanks for the explanation Lorrie, all of which reminds me of a favourite joke:
I told my pet owl that I’d just got engaged to be married.
She said ‘You twit, to who?’
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HaHaHa…I love it!! Thanks Hariod ❤
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Cute, Lorrie! So many talents . . . so little time, 🙂
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Ah!! You understand, dear Ellie!! I have so many projects I can’t wait to start! Hope you are well dear friend…I can’t imagine how different this winter was for you…but I pray all is well ❤
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Your artwork Lorrie is excellent.. And I am pleased I also scrolled down to see the comment you left Hariod in explanation of Hootie.. LOL.. and yes can see your Peek-a-boo owl.. 🙂 xxx Hugs to you.. Sue xx
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Hi Sue!! Thank you…I’m glad you liked the “Hootie,” especially now that you know what he is!! Thinking good thoughts for you Sue ❤
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Enjoy your weekend Lorrie.. Big smiles xxx
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Beautiful detailed work Lorrie!
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Thank you Mary! I so appreciate your compliment 🙂 Hope all is super in your world! ❤
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I nominated you for versatile Blogger Award . You totally deserve it 🙂
If you are interesting in accepting it, you can visit my blog for details (akritimattu.wordpress.com )
🙂
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Ah! Thank you dear Akriti for thinking of me with this honor! I’m sorry to say that I have decided not to participate in awards on my blog at this time. Thank you for sharing with me…I’m very happy you were awarded 🙂
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