Post #310335 by rupe33 on Fri, Jun 1, 2007 1:28 PM

Back in March my girl and I made a trip to Pennsylvania in which we stopped at some antique stores out in the Pittsburgh suburb of Canonsburg. While seeking tiki, I stumbled upon something that we had to find out a price on, for it was not tagged. The cashier at the desk volunteered to call the booth owner for a price - and came back with the exact number I had in my head. While checking out, the only phrase that came to mind to describe the item and my love of it to the cashier was, "it's too weird to leave behind."

Introducing... the Bamboo Schooner!

The main body and "sails" are made from bamboo. The large round orbs are infested with actual marbles, and the rigging is quite ornate:

Here's a comparison in height to your basic orange tabby (boat is taller):

And now... the best part: it lights up!

The orbs light up and the light shines through the marbles:

Here's an upward view from the "deck" up the rigging:

Watch out for the scary animal head coming at ya!

The Bamboo Schooner will eat you alive!!!

Have never seen anything like it - anyone have any experience with such a vessel? My guess is it's a home creation, but out of such odd items as bamboo and marbles and string... not to mention the lighting elements as well. This piece is definitely suggesting a name for the home tiki bar I hope to put together someday -- whenever we stop renting!

Best,
Rupe

"Rum will be absolutely necessary to get through this night"
--Hunter S. Thompson in 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'

[ Edited by: rupe33 2007-06-01 16:37 ]