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The Rock Swop

Took a stroll around the perimeter and something colorful caught my eye. There – discretely propped against a generator close to the community garden – was this little gem.

A slate grey chip – about four inches across painted with flowers. Someone went to the trouble of making this and planting it in the wild. And now I am curious. 

So channeling my inner Claudia McGill*, I went out yesterday and put this in its place which of course I just happened to have sitting in a box waiting for deployment. 

Will keep you informed of any breathless developments on the walking rock  exchange front.

*Claudia is a most prolific and endlessly creative poet, artist, blogger who has a habit of creating little tiles that she plants when out walking. See here and here.

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8 thoughts on “The Rock Swop

  1. This is so lovable! You are as brave as whimsical. I do hope the first artist didn’t just plant the rock and keep on going. I’m hoping for a return, the surprised and delighted discovery, the ensuing conversation. Shall be watching this spot for developments! — Elizabeth

    1. I found another one yesterday! A round gray stone with a light grey peace sign cunningly tucked into the mulch around a newly planted tree. I shall replace that one too. The game’s afoot!

    1. Thanks for the link Martin. And Lydiard Park as well. Back in the day – when it was a wild and untamed place – it was my personal adventure playground.

      And cheers to you.

  2. Thanks for the mention. I love hearing about these exchanges whenever and wherever they happen and your rock will catch someone’s eye and make them happy, whether they pick it up or not, I know it!

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