Tishfish said at 1:31 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: Perhaps making a mattress with it ?
EMA said at 1:38 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: Feeding donkeys.... is very appropriate, I think.:) My other contribution is baskets.
Pkeener said at 1:52 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: lining pet cages..but don't ever make a house out of it!
AliDar said at 1:56 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: I like these shots in b&w, the textures come out better in them. ... Stuffing mattresses, bedding for livestock....
JuDeck said at 1:57 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: archery targets
AliDar said at 2:01 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: that's a good one
Swedfinn said at 2:13 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: You can... Sip your favourite drink through it
Moabjeeper said at 2:53 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: Straw is for lining racetracks.
Wildthing said at 3:35 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: Some great suggestions. I wouldn't make a house out of it, Pam. A big bad wolf might blow it down.
Mirella said at 4:44 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: You're right, Mike, bricks for the walls are much better. Let's make Hats, like in Firenze; there is also an old florentine song about it. Ciao
Hollyridger said at 5:48 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: I LOVE the look of thatched roofs - too bad that it is a dying art. I am happy to hear that it is enjoying a bit of a revival. Cannot think of any other use for straw that has not been mentioned...
SnowWhite said at 5:52 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: I would make a Corn Dolly :-) ------ and name it Harry..iet----- lol
YorkJodi said at 8:25 p.m. on Jul 16, 2008: Can't think of anything new... love Jorma's suggestion but don't know if it would really work... I love the look too... interesting to see this coming back...
Mariusblack said at 4:57 a.m. on Jul 17, 2008: mats and hats and baskets and curtains. so tropical! =)
Hhwind said at 5:35 a.m. on Jul 17, 2008: Nice shots, you can make hardboard with it
Appropos said at 10:19 a.m. on Jul 17, 2008: great photos.. hmm as for suggestions they dont use straws in this part of the world so i wouldnt know:)
Ira said at 10:32 a.m. on Jul 17, 2008: The interesting form of a roof. And its restoration. Great job.
Leftofcenter said at 12:45 p.m. on Jul 17, 2008: hulas.
Pkeener said at 12:57 p.m. on Jul 17, 2008: Mike, you have an ex-STRAW-ordinary grasp of the sublime. and yeah, i was thinking of that wolf!
Chaitiamma said at 1:04 p.m. on Jul 17, 2008: Yes, agree with Teo, we are now using a lot of furnitures made from strawboard.
Welshchick said at 2:32 p.m. on Jul 17, 2008: How about using it under our STRAWberries to keep the slugs away? I'll take a hat too please!
Emmabro said at 3:01 p.m. on Jul 17, 2008: this takes me back my Grandma's cottage had a "thatch" roof !!! the only thing i can think of using straw for that hasn't been mentioned is cleaning up oil spills !!! but I'll go for one in a long cool drink and a hat please !!!
Sirnicolay said at 11:54 p.m. on Jul 17, 2008: There are many artworks in our country which are made of straw. We have fans, floor mats, baskets, etc. :)
Lifequest22 said at 1:04 a.m. on Jul 18, 2008: Hay bails placed around race tracks or something like that i think.
Tigerdba74 said at 1:47 a.m. on Jul 19, 2008: Nice Subject!
Loes said at 6:31 p.m. on Jul 19, 2008: In a stable as a bed for the animals. And roof thatching still is a special profession here in Holland too, http://www.delaat-rietdekkers.nl/
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