Wednesday, May 2, 2012

X/Alphabe-Thursday

 Xylophones

It's looking a tad Christmas-y here, isn't it? That's because X is one of those special letters I  save up for.

I suspect simultaneously playing the xylophone and walking is harder than it first appears. I'm sure I couldn't do it. How about you?

Xylophone bench, Rochester Institute of Technology

Isn't this bench shaped like a xylophone absolutely wonderful?

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE

35 comments:

Jill said...

Now that looks like fun! I love that bench!

Kathy said...

Yep, X is the hardest and you got two. You were brave to use them both. Or maybe you saved a couple more for the next round!

MadSnapper said...

when i saw the bench i thought it was a close up of a one and then read the comment. it is just about the coolest bench i have ever seen. and walking and playing would be really hard. i do like to beat on one when i have access. like twinkle twinkle little star is all i can play

Nancy said...

I can't eat and think at the same time, let alone do this! Love that bench!

Kate said...

It would be fun to watch and to hear.

Darla said...

I could have spent the whole day and never come up with an "X" word let alone found photo's for it. You did a wonderful job.

Darla

Lowell said...

When I was a kid and went to church we'd often have zylophone players come and "entertain." Never did impress me much but at least nobody was talking!

We had a president who couldn't walk and chew gum at the same time...he's the guy named for that famous automobile. I have a feeling that walking and playing one of these things would take extraordinary multi-tasking skills!

TexWisGirl said...

that bench is too cool!

Jo said...

I'd not have passed go with this letter, so well done. Greetings, Jo (Tanzania)

Stephanie said...

Nice capture of the bench.

Malyss said...

Would you allow me to link that picture to my blog of benches? It's the first time I see one like that!
http://benchesonmyway.blogspot.com/

Paul in Powell River said...

Something I've always wanted to do - walk down the centre of town wearing a funny red hat ! Not!

Lois Evensen said...

Yes! A very cool bench!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

What a wonderful post. Your pictures made me feel like I was right there with ya.

Yep, marchin' and playin' would take some major coordination for sure!

God bless ya sweetie and have a fantastic day!!! :O)

Sandy said...

Great letter X... I could think of none so I used them all...haha
Good post
Sandy

Lowell said...

Hi EG...yes, it's warm for the first part of May...it was 90 degrees early afternoon...and will be the same tomorrow. But out nights are still cooling off, which helps a lot...

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

How fun! I've never seen anything quite like it...

Gillian Olson said...

The bench is amazing, what a great capture.

Anonymous said...

I love that creative bench! I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to play and walk at the same time.

Esther Joy said...

What a great post for the letter X! Love the bench! Also the bright red pants in the first photo!

Lorna said...

"xylophone" is a lovely word and you just proved it.

Judie said...

I could never walk and play an instrument at the same time. That bench is so terribly clever! I love it!!!

Dan said...

Cool find!!! Imagination is a wonderful thing. :)

Vicki/Jake said...

The sound they make is so Xtraordinary, and that bench is Xcellent:)

Heather{Our Life In a Click} said...

That is a really cool bench!

Susan said...

Not a chance in **** would I be able to play one and walk. I can hardly walk and chew gum!

Randy said...

Awesome bench.

Lmkazmierczak said...

Love your post♫♪ Thanx for featuring the Xylophone for the letter X. It is a funtastic instrument.

VBR said...

Well, since I can't walk and take on the cellphone at the same time, I am thinking that walking and playing a musical instrument would be something along the lines of impossible.
And, yes, that bench is really something. What a fun post.

A Colorful World said...

Very cool pick for X! :-)

21 Wits said...

So very cool! I just adore their little red caps and bright pants as well! A neighborhood park installed one like this for all the children to play! Great X post, thanks!

Halcyon said...

I can hardly walk and chew gum! Love the bench. :)

Annesphamily said...

What fun! I like the history you provided us here too! I think that would be so difficult walking and playing! I appreciate all the x-cellent effort you put into your post! Come visit soon!

To the Toy Box and Beyond said...

cool bench I wrote about xylophone too

Jenny said...

I love this xylophone bench!

Wouldn't you just want to slide up and down it?

This was really an incrediblly creative and xcellent link for the letter X!

I will smile about your bench picture all day today!

A+++++

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