March 19, 2012

Where's Spring?

Henny is ready for warmer weather.
At the moment, here in the NW, it's just wishful thinking...
sigh.

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52 comments:

  1. the dogs' motherMarch 19, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Seattle Times Twitter reported hail, thunder and lightning. Over here in the SE corner we had sun and wind. Always wind. 30 degree mornings.

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  2. Jane and Lance HattattMarch 19, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    hello Elizabeth:
    Well, it is definitely warming up here, so Henny is doing the right thing by dusting off her bikini and getting her beach ball ready!! And, what a striking sight she is, complete with celebrity sunglasses, bucket and spade and, of course, her itsy bitsy teeny weeny pink polka dot bikini!!!!! May the sun shine....!!!

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  3. SuzeMarch 19, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    It was getting warm here and then a blast of winter wind blew us back, yesterday. It was a teeny bit scary, it was so powerful. Hope Henny stays out of the gusts ...

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  4. theartofpuroMarch 19, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Poor one!Here we had some spring day and today is raining and is cold:)

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  5. Rubye JackMarch 19, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I'd say Henny is a little more anxious for summer than spring, but it does pay to be ready.
    We're expecting massive thunderstorms and flooding here in Oklahoma for the next three days. I wait with trepidation and am sadly not ready.

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  6. Jean WogamanMarch 19, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    We've got plenty of warm to spare here on the east coast. Your cute little Henny is dressed just right.

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  7. TrishMarch 19, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Haha absolutely delightful. Wish I were with Henny today:)

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  8. CaerphillyMarch 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Henny definitely look prepared....but is she realistic...? :D

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  9. Studio at the FarmMarch 19, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Elizabeth, Henny looks fab in her bikini! But I think she's jumping the gun a bit. :) I'm up near Vancouver, B.C., and it's still fairly wintery here.

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  10. LuTiMarch 19, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Here , in the Kingdom of the Artichoke, it is wishful thinking too......:(

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  11. fados do larMarch 19, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    So sweet!!! Love the detail of the tane in her arms.
    :D Here in Portugal we are having one of the driest winters ever.
    We are having warm weather and sun during winter months and we needed some rainny days ...

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  12. entintadesMarch 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Yeah! go to the beach!

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  13. Rabbit Town ArtMarch 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    We did the same thing here in Melbourne Australia....but we were waiting for Summer. Great illo!

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  14. Cathy HoltomMarch 19, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I need to borrow Henny's bikini it's getting warm here...it looks as if it would fit me!

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  15. Ted BlackmanMarch 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    The weather is not really Henny's biggest problem; She's a chicken in a bikini with flesh-colored human arms for crying out loud. Will there be others like her at the beach to play beachball with? I hope so.

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  16. Ted BlackmanMarch 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    -that's why I love drawing; anything is possible in our worlds. Yaaaay!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Don't forget the sunblock, we wouldn't want Henny to get fried...

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  18. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    CUTE!

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  19. Cindy D.March 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    I walked the dog in short sleeves today, yahoo! (Chicago area)
    Love the bikini and matching hat! And a perfect lime green bucket fashion accessory with many uses!

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  20. julie feddersonMarch 19, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    She's really rocking those polka dots!

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  21. HermanTurnipMarch 19, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    With the funky weather we've been having over here in California, I long for swimsuit weather, even if I do look like a chicken wearing it.

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  22. robin cox walshMarch 19, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Oh Henny! You gave me a much needed giggle! Thank you!

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  23. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    It's started to warm up here but Heny wouldn't like it - dust in the air although luckily the sandstorm didn't hit properly.

    Cute pic

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  24. Genna ByrneMarch 20, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    first day of spring, its exciting no matter what the weather... woohoo! :)

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  25. SlimbolalaMarch 20, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Here in the SE, I fear we may already be slipping into summer. Love the drawing.

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  26. jenniferMarch 20, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    So cute!! Come to the eastcoast... it's ridiculous.

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  27. jenniferMarch 20, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    So cute!! Come to the eastcoast... it's ridiculous.

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  28. Bella SinclairMarch 20, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    She's got a farmer's tan! BAHAHAHAHA! Might I suggest....bronzer? Love it!

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  29. JayneMarch 20, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Here in the northeast, it's as if we're in the thick of spring. And I'm here by way of Suze. Enjoying your wonderful illustrations and signing on as your next follower. :)

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  30. Amanda DilworthMarch 21, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Even with chicken legs Henny can still rock a bikini, this is so cute!

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  31. Pia DrentMarch 21, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I feel for Hopeful Henny. Her arms are tanned so nicely already... Thanks for finding my new blog :)))

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  32. Sarah MellingMarch 21, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    It's kinda wintery down here in N.California, too....hopefully not for much longer! I won't show this to May and Charlotte, or they'll want bikinis, too!

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  33. ElisabethMarch 22, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    This is great! I love the way you draw!

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  34. ShellyMarch 22, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    This is my first visit to your blog- and I LOVE your work! Wow- what talent!

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  35. ManzanitaMarch 22, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Who can resist a gal in a polka-dot bikini?

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  36. AtelierBrigitteMarch 22, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    I love the attributes! So colorful :)
    And the bikini is great.

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  37. Rachel DavidsonMarch 22, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Ha ha ha! I love this. :)

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  38. Susan ScheidMarch 22, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I am so pleased you stopped by my way, most of all because it enabled me to find you! Wonderful cartoon.

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  39. ShirleyMarch 23, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Henny does look a little chilly, but wow, I love her whole stance and cherubic quality..she's looking like a surly cherub! How awesome is that?! Great work, Elizabeth..hope you have a fantastic weekend!!

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  40. get zappedMarch 23, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    OMG! This made my day :)

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  41. Dawn PisturinoMarch 23, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    I love Henny, she's so cute!

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  42. Linda HensleyMarch 23, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    I'm with Henny, soooo ready for spring! This is so cute. You actually made me laugh out loud :)

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  43. Paige KeiserMarch 24, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Love that chicken! We must be on the same wavelength because I recently drew a chicken too:) great character!

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  44. Koosje KoeneMarch 25, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Henny is more than ready! She's the hottest chick in town, I think she will get a fan club soon :)

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  45. roberto M.March 25, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Poor, I think she is dying because of cold!!! :)
    Thanks for your nice comment and good week for you!!!

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  46. 24 CornersMarch 25, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Hang in there Henny...it will come, I promise!!! But, for the meantime, best put your sweet swimsuit away and bring out your galoshes once again...we're supposed to get snow next weekend! :p
    xo J~

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  47. Sandra van DoornMarch 26, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    oh what a wonderful bikini; Just take a flight to Mexico Henny!

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  48. ColleenMarch 27, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Aww, she looks cute! I'm also ready for warmer weather! More than ready!

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  49. Mardi SpethMarch 28, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Another fun side of Hennie is revealed! I am presenting an award to you for your inspiring work. Details here http://mardispeth.blogspot.com/2012/03/lin-gave-me-this-award.html

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  50. Katy NoelleMarch 31, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    When I first saw this, I laughed and laughed and laughed. Not only is Henny absolutely adorable in her itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny pinky polka-dot bikini, but so optimistic and hopeful. The sweet can-do spirit of a hen that I am growing to admire! but, also, we were enjoying summer weather in March - when we're typically buried deep in snow - looking out the window and sighing with depressingly knitted eyebrows. I had been out in the garden all day and was too tired to put two words together....and you had snow. Today, even though the grass is lovely green and there are beyond buds - baby leaves - on the trees and small critters busy, busy, busy....it's snowing. It's not sticking, though - just looking like a beautiful snow globe. I think, though, like Henny, I want my summery spring back! =]

    and, on your latest post....even though I love the rich detail of these drawings - I think Henny is absolutely perfectly adorable in your own inimitable style. I mean that with a glowing compliment - you've got a perfect thing going with that sweet gal! =] =] =]

    xxo

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  51. Katy NoelleMarch 31, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Oh, but, I forgot....thank you for introducing to this new illustrator. I just love children's books and illustrations - just love the magically fanciful dream land of feeling that they bring! =]

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  52. Katy NoelleMarch 31, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Oh, brother....

    and I just realized....

    I wasn't laughing at YOU in the SNOW - I was laughing because Henny fit our mood to a tee! =]

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