I might have an achey breaky back, but that didn't stop me from snatching this (in slo-mo, of course) from curbside on garbage day yesterday. Of course, I couldn't scurry home, so I tried my best to nonchalantly gently kick it home. UPHILL. Cody definitely gave me the "Geez, Mom!" look so I dropped his leash so he could walk ahead of me, pretending he doesn't know me.
This would look adorable in a garden with a pot of flowers in the seat. I'm not even gonna bother trying to get the rust off.
LOve it. I've done that too. Or RAN home with the dog to go get the truck... gotta hurry to get the thing that no one else wants...
Posted by: Amanda | 16 July 2009 at 10:04 AM
That was out for the trash?!?!?! GEEZ! My neighbors never put anything good out for ME!
Hope your back is feeling better!
Posted by: Cheryl | 16 July 2009 at 10:05 AM
Great junk rescue! What a gem, and with the perfect rust patina too. In fact, I have junk envy!
Thanks for visiting our blog.
Beth of Salvage Studio
Posted by: Beth Evans-Ramos | 16 July 2009 at 10:14 AM
The rust is definitely part of the appeal.
Posted by: Lisa | 16 July 2009 at 10:25 AM
Cody doesn't realize it could have been worse...you could have set on it and had him drag you home!
Girl, rust in our business is a commodity to be bought,sold and traded.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie York | 16 July 2009 at 10:51 AM
Rig it up so you can walk Cody around the neighborhood in it! That will teach him for not appreciating your finds! :)
Malisa
Posted by: Malisa | 16 July 2009 at 11:22 AM
Darling! I would just seal that rust with some clear varnish.... cute-cute-caute!!
Posted by: Cheryl | 16 July 2009 at 11:36 AM
if you tried to put a toddler in that thing today--sharp edges, rust, no stickers requiring helmets, ect.---the consumer product safety commission and the mommy cops would throw your arse in the slammer for sure!
Posted by: mary kay andrews | 16 July 2009 at 02:49 PM
What a find! Maybe I need to take walks in your neighborhood! Love it! xo-Mel
Posted by: Melissa Lobdell | 16 July 2009 at 02:56 PM
What a most fabulous curbside find - definitely worth the embarrassment of your dog!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | 16 July 2009 at 03:09 PM
You should have sat on it and had Cody pull you home.
Can't believe someone didn't see value in that ride on toy.
Posted by: oliveoyl64 | 16 July 2009 at 05:34 PM
Great find! Totally worth kicking home no matter how much it embarrassed your ungrateful dog :) Perfect just the way it is... with a pot of flowers taking a ride.
Posted by: Tracy | 16 July 2009 at 05:47 PM
Beyond Cool...I can't believe somebody threw that away!
Posted by: Sonya | 16 July 2009 at 08:54 PM
I never see good stuff in the trash! This post just cracked me up....except for the hurting back part.....poor you! I KNOW what that's like! Get some rest!
Posted by: Robin | 16 July 2009 at 10:33 PM
Too darn cute! I would have brought it home also.
:) Jan
Posted by: Jan | 17 July 2009 at 07:06 AM
Wonderful grab, my friend! I'm sure Cody has recovered by now.~~~XXOO, Beth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holcombe | 17 July 2009 at 07:35 AM