Friday, April 18, 2008

BUSTED! at the Knit Knot Tree in Yellow Springs, Ohio

Well, I guess it was inevitable...a big ol' bodacious Bra traveling around all by herself was bound to attract the attention of The Authorities sooner or later!
But who'da thunk I'd ever end up getting BUSTED
for making a public spectacle of myself in peaceful Yellow Springs, Ohio?
Certainly not me! But, here's how it all went down...

I was in Yellow Springs yesterday to check out a
unique art exhibit I'd read about on the Internet....
My Chaperon, Esqueleta (a very old but respected local artist) hosted a little cocktail party in my honor which was attended by several other local celeBRAties...But then Esqueleta (being a big old party pooper) started resenting all the attention I was getting (especially from a cute little bra-ling named Vicky)....
So she broke up the party and made me help her with her knitting!
Hmphf!...I did not think being a yarn holder was very becoming of one
so bodacious as I... ...so Vicky and I decided to ditch the ol' bag of bones and skipped off to see
what I came here for in the 1st place...the famous Knit Knot Tree!
Woo-Hoo! It was SPECTACULAR!!! I'd read about the Knit Knot Tree on the artist's blogs Jafabrit's Art and JafaGirlArt, and was so captivated by it's beauty, I just had to come and see it for myself! And as I hung upon the brightly colored tree branches, I felt inspired to release my own creativity...as well as my inhibitions...and so - I just let it ALL hang out!
Apparently this was quite entertaining for the local residents, as they were lining up just to get a gander at this wild and crazy bra hanging upon their tree...even Marco Comegys, Yellow Springs' famous local bra model, stopped by to have his picture taken with me!
But then....
I guess things got a bit too rowdy and I was BUSTED
for "wild flirtation with the local men" and being a "public nuisance"!
Oh the humiliation!
Luckily, the Police Chief let me off with only a stern warning
to "control myself"...
...then he stamped my passport to ensure I'd have a permanent record
of my very wild and breastly day in Yellow Springs, Ohio!
The artists/creators of the now FAMOUS KNIT KNOT TREE in Yellow Springs, Ohio are Corinne Bayraktaroglu and Nancy Mellon. They were inspired to start this project by a group of graffiti knitters, called Knitta, who tag inner cities with vibrant, stitched works of art. Corrine, Nancy, and the Tree all have become local celeBRAties in their own right - please read more about the Knit Knot Tree here and here, and see more amazing examples of other tree sweaters here and here!

And in case you're wondering
Why a Knit Knot Tree?
Here's what Corrine says:
"Well it's simple really.
Because we can, because it's fun,
because it makes people smile,
because it brightens up a dreary winter's day,
because children go ooooooh!aaaaaaaah!
because!!!!!! Life is too short to be getting yer knickers in a knot!"

How 'bout a little boost?

54 Bodacious Comments (so far) ~ Add Yours!:

Daddy Papersurfer said...

"Life is too short to be getting yer knickers in a knot!"

How true and is applicable to other things as well.

I'm sorry you were pulled by the fuzz - it must have been painful.

Undaunted said...

Lol! I've not heard that one before Daddy Papersurfer!

Ooh Olga, what an awful experience for you! Were you being searched in that photo of you spread out on the car?

jafabrit said...

ha! ha! what a GREAT post, and olga was such a sporting bra I must say. She is the talk of the town.
thanks for the visit olga :) you're my kind of bosom buddy.

Hungry Mother said...

To stay out of trouble, stick to the coasts.

Anonymous said...

I hyave to agree with Hungry or at least stay out of Ohio...:))

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

DaddyP - Pulled and FRISKED by the Fuzz! Can you believe that?!?
~Olga


Undaunted - Yeah, they said "Spread 'em Olga!" - so I did.
~Olga

Jafabrit - Getting BUSTED was just another exciting adventure in the life of a Traveling Bra! And totally worth it in order to hang upon your bee-yoooo-tiful tree! I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
~Olga

Hungry and Crusty - Good advice! But if I'm gonna be a professional globetrotter, I'll just have to learn to roll with the punches (& avoid the cops!)
~Olga

Anonymous said...

Its always a thrill to follow your travels and this was about the top of the cream - this is WonderBra!

What a great idea. I've been in contact with the Minister of Agriculture in Norway about this and they welcome you next winter to bring your friend for another Knit Knot Tree project ;-)

MYM said...

Your hostess looks like she needs a sandwich! ;)

That tree is cool...or warm. Either way it's very interesting. Love the stamp in your passport! LOL!!!!

Jafagirls said...

A sister "knit knot tree" in Norway, now that would be brilliant and to see olga there for it. whoo hoo! howway the lads!

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

RennyBA - If you can swing it, I'll be there! :)
~Olga

Hi Drowsey - Yes, Esqueleta a bit boney...and cranky too...I think she was missing her funny bone!
~Olga

Jafagirls - I think it's a splendid idea! Just let me know when to start packing!
~Olga

Jeanna said...

Excellent, I don't know what's cooler, warmly dressed trees or cops letting you drape underwear on their squad.

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

Me neither Jeanna - Yellow Springs is just a very COOL town! :)
~Olga

Anonymous said...

Well, she did have a previous close call with some of Scottsdale's finest. Apparently, Olga's "tail lights" were out. She doesn't really worry about those too much, just her "head lights." Luckily,she got off without even a "fix it" ticket:)

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

I plead the 5th.

Anonymous said...

That is funny--much enjoyed. best, Kay (very inspired idea to hang on that cop car)

Anonymous said...

that first pics needs more than a bra...needs a body. lol. enjoyed the pics.

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

Hey, I'd never been picked up by the cops before Kay...so I just did what they told me to do!!
~Olga

Hi Natural - Yeah, she's a boney ol' gal isn't she!?
~Olga

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Esqueleta? I think she's hot! I would like to put my arms around her... then right through. Zowie!!

Dem trees must a be gettin awful cold at nights to have em sweatas. I have a golf pullover that looks very similar - except only "3" holes. (arms and head)

Cops?? Olga?? OMGoodness land sakes alive. Bad girls, boney ones, sweater trees?? Me o my. Where o Where will Olga end up next? Prison??? Pretty girls do not last in the hooscow.

... a pat on the back to Mr. Marco Comegys. He really has some (courage) :-)

SpeedyCat - DONE!

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Esqueleta? I think she's hot! I would like to put my arms around her... then right through. Zowie!!

Dem trees must a be gettin awful cold at nights to have em sweatas. I have a golf pullover that looks very similar - except only "3" holes. (arms and head)

Cops?? Olga?? OMGoodness land sakes alive. Bad girls, boney ones, sweater trees?? Me o my. Where o Where will Olga end up next? Prison??? Pretty girls do not last in the hooscow.

... a pat on the back to Mr. Marco Comegys. He really has some (courage) :-)

SpeedyCat - DONE!

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

You can say that again Speedy!!!
:)
~Olga

Speedcat Hollydale said...

OOps ... I didn't think the other comment went through. MY BAD!

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

You Not Bad Speedy!...You Just Thorough!

Anonymous said...

What a fun site, what fun your travelling bra has!

Sue said...

I can't believe I don't come by here more often! haha!

Very creative article today!

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

You betcha Choo Choo! :)
~Olga

Thanks beggars - please stop by again! And again....
~Olga

Anonymous said...

Nice new adventures :D

I will go across the ocean this summer, to take some pictures in Toronto :D

Anonymous said...

Your Bra l(o)(o)ks Flat Busted on Mrs. Esqueleta Bones, too! ;-)

L(o)(o)k, a 911 Bra for emergency support! :-)

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

Hello mr. ilarijs - Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have fun in Toronto! :)
~Olga

Miss MP - Yes, poor Esqueleta was so flat - she was concaved!!!
( . )( . )
~Olga

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Is Esqueleta going to turn into a donut launcher from Canada?? Imma scared now ....

IN My BNUNKER HIDING :~)

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

Don't be scared Speedy! Esqueleta is no challenge for ME!!!! I have hold a LEAST a dozen donuts per CUP! Fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

...that's I CAN hold at least a dozen donuts....

kellypea said...

That is one gorgeous tree! And I'll bet those cops had fun with you. Party on, girlz.

Anonymous said...

You are just too wild and crazy for those folks on Yellow Springs, OH! Oh well...at least you have a good story to tell!

MYM said...

I know I've only been back blogging a few days now ... but I've managed to get tagged...and now I'm tagging you! :) It's optional!

MYM said...

Oh...and I have an award for you :)

Anonymous said...

That is AMAZING.

Oh man! What a terrific adventure.

celeBRAties (hilarious)

That tree? = AWESOMENESS

you getting busted? = Pure Comedy.

Anonymous said...

Can Speedcat give me any advise? I'm hitting the TPC course on Wednesday without Olga's support:)

jOolian said...

...aghh hhaha...
skelor-bewwwwbz
...niiiiiice...

Unknown said...

So do you need a lawyer now? I don't know a good criminal lawyer, but I just want to know if you need one. And do they have a special cell for bras?

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

Hi KellyPea - Oh...those cops will never forget the day they laid eyes on ME! :)
~Olga

RC - One of many more to come, I hope!
~Olga

Drowsey - oh. gee. thanks.
~Olga

Drowsey - Oh, gee...THANKS!!!!!
xoxoxox
~Olga

Meleah - Wasn't that tree COOOOOL?!? They are taking the sweater off in a few days, for summer...
~Olga

HI jOolZ!!!! SO nice to see you - I've missed your face and your spellingzzzzz!!! :) Mmmm-wah!
~Olga

Yes, they do have special cells for bras Dorky Dad...they are padded. :) (tee-hee!)
~Olga

The Rev. said...

Yikes - Olga getting in trouble with Johnny Law? Well, fight the good fight! We're all behind you-

The Rev.

Anonymous said...

yay! Not thrown under the jail for exposure!!!!!

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

Thanks for your support, Rev!
~Olga

Diva - I didn't know one could be thrown under a jail?!? HAHA!
~Olga

Fanton said...

With that slender figure and fine bone structure, Esqueleta would make for a fine super-model.

crpitt said...

I think this has been my favourite post so far, but it makes me even more gutted about the ruddy llamas now!

I shall make you very very jealous with my post of this weekends upcoming adventures!

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

I dunno Lord Likely - I think Esqueleta is TOO thin..I mean, she's got that gaunt, hollow-eyed look and for Gawds Sake! - her pubic bones are showing!
I like 'em with more meat on their bones!
~Olga

Oh Claire - I WISH I could be with you and your ruddy Llamas this weekend, realllllly I do! I promise I will make it up to you! Try to have fun without me...& don't let the Llamas bite you! Or Willie!
xoxoxoxo
~Olga

dinahmow said...

I clicked over from Jafabrit. So glad I did;you are a hoot(er)
You should come to Australia- there are some rocks in The Outback called The Olgas. Yes, seriously!

Olga, the Traveling Bra said...

Nice to meet you Dinahmow - Oooooooh!...I'd LOVE to come to Australia & see those rocks!!! Seriously!
~Olga

Erik said...

Best Olga story yet...and my favorite stamp on her visa!

Daddy Papersurfer is right...fuzz pulls can be quite the pain.

A New Yorker said...

What a hoot! Just hilarious!!!

Anonymous said...

I just found your blog and love it. Great sense of humor, where did you ever come up with the idea? Is this a young bra or an experienced one? Must be experienced because it seems to be having too much fun with life to be self absorbed or self conscious as a younger model can be. Steve Kirk blogs on aging at www.theperfectsense.com.

Mimi Lenox said...

This was my favorite line I did not think being a yarn holder was very becoming of one
so bodacious as I...
until...you met the police car and then I was sitting on the edge of my pencil skirt just waiting for the dire results I knew would come.

And you didn't disappoint! Soooo funny. A yarn tree?

Anonymous said...

This must be yet another exciting and adventurous day for Olga! ;)

Anonymous said...

This must be yet another exciting and adventurous day for Olga! ;)

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