Stuff I dug up the week of July 5 to July 11

Pre clean-up.

I am finally back from the old faux chateau and catching up on things...

excitement

My beautiful new SIGG water bottle arrived today.

The image is a detail shot from untitled dyptich # 5.

Very happy with the white, it is very crisp.

I made this at Cafe Press.

on haitus

flotsam project is off duty for three weeks...

so heres a nice picture taken in the mercado central, san jose, costa rica.

Haul for the week june 28 to July 4

post-cleanup

Row 1

one red plastic flashlight case, very sea-tossed

one piece gold-tone plastic

one small white wooden spindle with peeling white paint

one piece blue plastic

one piece green plastic

one clutch purple plastic broom straws

one piece broken blue plastic

one red rubber V

Row 2

one piece grey plastic tube

one piece grey ribbed tube

one piece grey plastic

one white plastic jar

one round black plastic having the word "AIRMORE" on it

one white hexagonal soccer ball panel

one small yellow plastic pail with a pink handle

Row 3

one clear plastic lid

one whit plastic ridged bottle opener "BILLABONG" brand

one silver metal zipper pull with black nylon rope

one piece translucent plastic

one odd piece green plastic, use unknown

one red plastic lid from a "WD40" can

one translucent blue plastic lid

one piece broken blue plastic, use unknown

one broken piece blue plastic

one broken piece red plastic

one translucent blue plastic hinged lid

one piece broken purple plastic

four plastic clothespin halves, various colors

Row 4

one piece blue plastic with "TERMICON" and the number "0028082"

one brown plastic eyeglass temple (left) "POLO" brand

one black plastic eyeglass temple, make unknown

one black plastic eyeglass temple, make unknown

two plastic take away forks

six plastic take away spoons

Row 5

12 plastic screw tops, various colors

things I found the week of June 28 to July 4

pre-cleanup

Stuff found the week of May 10 to May 16

Panel one

Row 1

one red toy plastic rake

one plastic doll arm (left arm)

one red toy plastic dump truck

one black plastic toy goat with a red bandana (top)

one green plastic star (bottom)

one red plastic (top)

one yellow plastic half sphere with 3 holes (bottom)

one yellow plastic snake

Row 2

one green plastic shower curtain ring

one half turquoise plastic hair clip

one small turquoise blue plastic dolls plate, "A&A" brand

one pink plastic bangle bracelet

one red plastic ring pop base

one piece red white, blue foam flying toy marked "835"

Row 3

three blue/ green plastic shards

one half piece dark blue plastic. hole on one end, use unknown

one blue plastic building block

four pieces white plastic merchandise clips

one half black plastic buckle

one part transluscent plastic deodorent applicator

one blue/white water bottle cap

Row 4

one yellow plastic cross having a hole in the center

one tiny red plastic cross

one tangled mass baloons, all burst

one piece orange plastic, crook on one end

one pink plastic half sphere with three holes

one yellow plastic take away spoon

one white plastic take away fork

four white plastic take away forks

one white plastic lip balm tube, no label, brand unknown

one transluscent plastic detergent scoop

Row 5

one plastic tortoishell eyeglass temple, make unknown

one brown plastic eyeglass temple, make unknown

one plastic tortoishell eyeglass temple, make unknown

one black plastic sunglass temple

one white plastic applicator tip

one green plastic fish/basket type thing

one small piece broken yellow plastic, use unknown

one piece yellow plastic flip cap

one very rusted piece metal

one green plastic lighter inscribed "WACKY WANDAS, BAR LA CENTRAL QUEPOS CENTRO"

one white plastic lighter "MARLBORO" brand

Panel 2

Row 1

8 various sizes/types bottle/jar caps in a variety of colors

Row 2

15 blue plastic bottle caps

row 3

two blue plastic bottle caps

one decayed blue water bottle cap

two blue/white bottle caps

two more blue bottle caps

Row 4

one orange bottle cap

one very destroyed white bottle cap

two black bottle caps

two red plastic bottle caps

Row5

13 white plastic bottle caps

Row 6

one white plastic bottle cap

Row 7

6 green plastic bottle caps

1 turquoise plastic bottle cap

1 white plastic bottle cap

1 turquoise blue plastic bottle cap

1 white plastic bottle cap

4 yellow plastic bottle caps

9 red plastic bottle caps

22 clothespin halves in various colors

untitled diptych #5

untitled diptych #4

untitled diptych # 3

Untitled Diptych numbers 1 through 5

Here is an update of all five pieces created thus far. The panels are available at Regalame Gallery in Manuel Antonio or you can contact me...

The cost is $265 per.

above: untitled diptych #1

below: untitled diptych #2

Log of items found the week of May 3 to May 9

Finds from the week of May 10 to May 16

pre-cleanup

Row 1

one pair aviator style sunglasses, very sand tossed, both temples missing

one leather key-fob with faint sea shell image

one white plastic electrical adaptor

one sunglass lens in frame

one plastic bolt

Row 2

one tangled clump colored wire

three links plastic chain

one playing card three of clubs

one blue clothespin half

one clump green wire

Row 3

one eyeglass temple, stripe

one eyeglass temple, amber

one eyeglass temple black

one black rubber ring

one black rubber stopper

one blue twist cap

one green twist cap

one white plastic toggle

EUREKA

On May 1 we had a huge storm and were without power for three days.

That was bad, but the haul the morning after almost made up for it.

These things were gathered between April 26 and May 2.

PANEL ONE

Row 1

one small piece white plastic, shaped like eyeglasses

one three link piece white plastic chain

one white plastic tape roll

one piece white plastic in a "C" shape

one piece white plastic in a "J" shape

one half portable cd player, make and model unknown

one broken white plastic disc emblazoned with the word "SUNNY"

Row 2

one green ribbed screw-top cap

one cream colored plastic baby bottle lid

one yellow plastic pop ring

one spikey yellow rubber dog toy

one 50 ml broken plastic conditioner bottle "WELLA KOLESTON" brand

one yellow plastic giraffe bottle, top missing

one piece very destroyed wristwatch, brand unknown

one set keys with green plastic key-tag

Row 3

one black plastic sunglass temple, make unknown

one white plastic sunglass temple with a partial paisley pattern

one brown plastic sunglass temple

one black plastic umbrella handle

one piece black plastic soda bottle

one black screw top lid, ball shaped

one black permanent marker "MILAN" brand

one rusted can black shoe polish "NUGGET" brand

one half translucent plastic blade box

one piece white plastic deodorant applicator

one piece broken white plastic in a "J" shape

one cut epoxy applicator tip

one piece white plastic mascara applicator

one white plastic toy wheel

one small blue lighter "BIC" brand

one small black lighter "BIC" brand

one small pink lighter "BIC" brand

one small orange lighter "BIC" brand

one large purple lighter "BIC" brand

Row 4

eight clothespin halves, various colors

five screw tops, various colors and sizes

PANEL TWO

Row 1

one lime green plastic spade, very dirty

one rectangular piece translucent lime green plastic

one lime green plastic screw top, very dirty

one small empty bottle labeled "FLOREX DISINFECTANTE PREMIUM"

one dark green marker with pink tip

one green plastic highlighter labeled "EDDING 365"

one green plastic pen cap

Row 2

one small piece orange plastic, use unknown

one orange juice bottle top

one orange screw top

one piece orange bob

one half orange plastic ring

one orange plastic baby toy ring "FISHER-PRICE" brand

one red plastic toy truck chassis

one piece orange plastic marked "ZINNAT ZENTEL" with teddy bear on one end

Row 3

one pink plastic children's toothbrush in the form of a princess "COLGATE" brand

one lavender and white plastic deodorant applicator

one pink plastic tube with very torn whit label marked "LONDON GIRL DEOADORENTE BOLA"

one pink plastic screw top

one lavender screw top

two pink plastic deodorant applicator lids

one purple plastic disc having a hole in the center

one magenta plastic screw top

one pink plastic toy dish

Row 4

one half translucent aqua hair clip

one tiny half blue plastic mouse like toy creature

one half aqua plastic sphere

one blue screw top

one piece blue plastic tube

one turquoise bird wing

one blue plastic fire cracker

one pale blue mop or broom handle

one fluted blue plastic toy plate

one blue plastic toy building block "MEBA-BLOKS" brand

one very destroyed blue plastic pen

one blue plastic pen cap

Row 5

one red plastic toy building block "MEGA-BLOKS" brand

one red plastic reflector

one red plastic screw top

one red plastic ball, one end cut off

one red plastic screw top

Stuff from the week of May 3 to May 9

pre-cleanup

Pair of photos for "Untitled diptych #5"

These photos were taken in June 2010

Pair of photos for "Untitled diptych #4"

these photos were taken in June 2010

Junk from the week of April 26 to May2

pre-cleanup

Junk from the week of April 19 to April 25

Row 1.

one yellow plastic trowel marked "MADE IN CHINA"

one length green nylon rope

one very rusted metal hair clip

one key on black plastic keytag marked "9"

one white and blue plastic lighter, brand unknown

one water bottle screw top

Row 2.

one piece red plastic

one pair very destroyed sunglasses, one temple missing

one grey plastic sunglass lens

one black plastic sunglass lens

Things I found during the week of April12 to April 18

Row 1.

one white plastic yogurt drink bottle, "DOS PINOS" brand

one pink opalescent oval plastic toy lid with a heart and flower embossed motif

one blue plastic toy cream pitcher

one white plastic tube

one piece white plastic in a C shape

one fragment white plastic

Row2.

one white plastic spoon

one blue clothespin half

one pair prescription glasses, missing one temple

one black plastic eyeglass temple

one brown plastic eyeglass temple, embossed allover with COACH brand C motif

items found the week of April 5 to April 11

Row 1.

one piece broken green plastic hand mirror, no glass.

one metal tablespoon, very rusted

one piece white plastic with rusty metal attached

one very corroded piece of metal in a V shape

one cigarette lighter, "MARLBORO" brand

Row 2.

one tangled piece green nylon rope

one pice of green rubber in a V shape

one blue plastic lighter

one tangled piece copper wire

Row 3.

one pair glasses, "PERSOL" brand, one temple missing, lenses almost opaque

Row 4.

one black eyeglass temple, make unknown

one black eyeglass temple, "CK" brand

one white eyeglass temple, with paisley pattern

one black eyeglass temple, make unknown

one amber eyeglass temple, make unknown

one black eyeglass temple, "RAYBAN" brand

one black eyeglass temple, "COACH" brand

Objects discovered the week of March 22 to March 28

Row 1.

one small white plastic clip (broken)

one blue plastic pen cap

one half of a green plastic handle, threaded on one end

one clear green plastic lighter

one length lime green plastic tube

one piece white plastic with various embossed shapes

one very corroded marbled plastic comb

one green pencil marked "GRAPHITE DRAWING SINCE 1889 8B"

one filthy paint brush with yellow handle, bristles stuck together

one white plastic pail handle, very corroded

Row 2.

six screw tops in various sizes and colors

Row 3

one half small blue plastic perforated ball

one very dirty piece blue plastic

one piece of a white clip hanger

one short length blue nylon rope

one piece of a plastic deodorant applicator

one piece mangled red plastic aerosol can

one yellow plastic ring

one yellow plastic ball

Items found the week of March 29 to April 4

Row 1

one length green nylon rope, knotted and frayed

one orange plastic headlamp cover

one plastic reel for fishing line, "ARATY" brand, 33.1 lb test

Row 2

one black eyeglass temple marked "hand polished china"

one black eyeglass temple, "RAYBAN" brand

one very clouded grey plastic sunglass lens

one small piece of orange ribbed plastic

one small piece yellow plastic, use unknown

one yellow plastic security clip, marked "ICE-2007 146605"

one tiny green plastic buddah-like figure in plastic bag

Panel two

one articulated girl doll with red hair and freckles

April 19 to April 25

April 12 to April 18

Pay special attention to the beetle on the white bottle...

The marking are stunning.

( I found it dead on the beach, I swear.)

April 5 to April 11

These objects were found the week of March 29 to April 4

Items from the week of March 15 to March 21, 2010

Row 1.

one piece black ribbed rubber

one black plastic fork

one black eyeglass temple marked "RAY-BAN"

one pair silver eyeglasses, very destroyed, one lens missing and the other very grainy

one piece grey plastic and steel watchband

Row 2

one orange plastic screw top

one blue plastic pull strap from a bottle cap

one white plastic applicator tip

one red plastic screw top

one blue flower post style earring

Items from the week of March 1 to March 7, 2010

Row 1.

one broken and dirty liquid detergent bottle

one blue surfboard fin marked "FCS" and "GRIPFIN"

one piece blue plastic

one piece blue plastic strapping

Row 2.

one rectangular piece blue plastic

one blue plastic screw top marked "FRUCO MAYONESA"

one clear plastic lid with raised pinwheel design

one clear plastic lid, very dirty and cracked

one U shaped piece of plastic, possibly from a hanger

one blue and white screw top squirt dispenser

Row 3.

one piece of green nylon rope, frayed at both ends, approx. 10 inches in length

one small knotted piece of green nylon rope

one small knotted piece of blue nylon rope

one piece blue oval plastic with hole, very dirty

one metal hinge, bent and rusted

one piece of metal, very corroded

Row 4.

one tiny green plastic lid

four green plastic screw tops of various sizes

one orange plastic screw top

Row 5.

one white bendable drinking straw with blue stripes

one white plastic spoon

one yellow safety strap marked "BELCA" with the serial number 0022407

one tiny blue plastic trident

one tiny green plastic straw

one blue plastic lighter with image of racecar "CLIPPER" brand

one small purple plastic lighter "BIC" brand

one half piece of green plastic, use unknown

one black plastic sunglass lens

one piece "NICOTINE POLACRILEX GUM" 4mg. sealed in plastic

What I bagged between March 22 and March 28

Not much to speak of.

March 15 to March 21

The sea is calm and gives up little...

skip a week

No items were collected the week of March 8 to March 14

Whilst on the subject of marveling at ones surroundings...

This was the visitor on the upstairs terrace today.

Back to gathering...

These were items I picked up during the week of March 1 to March 7.

For no special reason today I was reminded how fortunate I am to be able to take these long walks every morning in such a beautiful place.

Week of February 22 to February 28

Still at the Old Faux Chateau.

This is a view of the sea from the hotel Villas Caletas in the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

It is well worth visiting this place... at least for a lunch... everything about the hotel is stunning.

The week of February 15 to February 21

There was no collecting this week as I was in Louisiana at the Old Faux Chateau.

These palms are down on the beach directly below the place where I live.

The week of February 7 to February 14

Row 1

one very dirty clear plastic cup

one piece of green plastic cup

one fishing bob filled with neon orange substance

one piece yellow plastic, use unknown

Row 2

One black plastic eyeglass temple, "QUIKSILVER" brand

one metal eyeglass temple very ossified

one blue plastic disposable razor, "GILETTE" brand

one length blue nylon rope

one green nylon loop

one black plastic ring

Row 3

one paper coaster printed with "PARADOR RESORT & SPA PUNTA QUEPOS COSTA RICA"

one very destroyed red plastic screw top

one red plastic screw top

one blue plastic screw top

Items from the week of February 1

Row 1

one rosette of conch shells and seed beads

one red plastic screw top cap

one green plastic screw top cap

one blue plastic scalloped lid

Row 2

one piece red plastic, original intention unknown

one black sunglass lens

one white plastic spoon

Row 3

one pair magnifying glasses with only one temple, same with laser cut florid design

Row 4

one eyeglass temple, make unknown

Row 5

one clothespin half

slightly better haul...

But the dry season is not good for beach-combing.

Here are the items from the week of february 7 to february 14

before they are cleaned and sorted out.

February 1 to February 7

The seas are tranquil....

This is all I retrieved of note the week of February 1....

it will be even less after the sorting process.

Items found the week of January 25

Row 1

one brown faux tortoise barette

one pink plastic toy "LITTLE PET SHOP" with three plastic bubbles having tiny animals inside

one black eyeglass temple, make unknown

Row 2

one green rubber flower vial top

one lime green plastic squirrel-like animal

one piece mint green plastic

Row 3

one blue plastic firecracker, exploded

one plastic sunglass lens

one black spring

The sea is a cruel mistress.

I am back after a three week hiatus at the Old Faux Chateau, which is a whole other story.

Or... possibly a potential blog concept.

Now that the weather has really calmed down the old gal just doesn't cough up the trash she used to.

In fact, mostly things now seem left behind and forgotten.

The objet shown here were found the week of January 25 to January 31.