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Buckle Up for the Butterfly Safari!

30 Sunday Aug 2015

Posted by Playamart - Zeebra Designs in Ecuador, INSPIRATION, NATURE, PEOPLE, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA

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butterfly safari, magic carpet ride, magic carpet zeebra designs, mindo ecuador birds butterflies, Zeebra Designs

(Ecuador) – Last call to board the Magic Carpet for the Butterfly Safari!   The gate’s about to close!  Please have your cameras in hand and batteries charged!  Volcano Cotopaxi released a bit of stress, but she’s quiet again.  The clouds and volcanic ash have gone back to sleep, and we’ve been cleared for takeoff!

PREPARE FOR ANOTHER JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!

PREPARE FOR ANOTHER JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!

All ropes are secured; all systems on go!

All ropes are secured; all systems on go!

Wait.. There's a touch of a repair --- we don't want any threads to ravel on this journey!

Wait.. There’s a touch of a repair — we don’t want any threads to ravel on this journey!

The full moon will be escorting us around the globe, with stops in South America, Central America, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and North America.  Put on the headphones for in-flight music and prepare for the most unique safari you’ve ever experienced.
Ready?  Set… Let’s Go!

Z…

“Well she’s walking through the clouds
With a circus mind
That’s running wild
Butterflies and zebras and moonbeams
And fairy tales,
That’s all she ever thinks about
Riding with the wind”  – (Jimmie Hendrix)

We have nets, but a camera's a more respectful way to capture butterflies!

We have nets, but using a camera is a more respectful way to capture butterflies!

Prepare for the first landing; it might be rough because this flight is loaded to full capacity. Oh goodness – excuse the turbulence — we veered beyond the landing spot!!! Our apologies – complimentary drinks will be provided!

Now where in the world are we? My navigator is checking the GPS…. Continue reading →

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Magic Carpet Airlines – Special for Subscribers Only

10 Monday Nov 2014

Posted by Playamart - Zeebra Designs in TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA

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b, beach erosion, jo's morning walk, La Division Ecuador, magic carpet ride, Playamart, Sand Mining

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Good morning, buenos dias & welcome aboard all galactic travelers!

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As a token of appreciation, we’re offering you a free mini escape on the magic carpet!  You will be transported to a magical land, one that will help you connect to the person you might have lost somewhere along the labyrinth of life.

Did you ever pick wild berries when you were growing up?

Did you ever pick wild berries when you were growing up?

We at MAGIC CARPET AIRLINES think it’s best for our clients to remove their shoes and reconnect with Pachamama – or Mother Earth in the English tongue.  because many of you are not native to planet earth, she can – at times – feel foreign and at other times feel extremely foreign.

What if fish COULD fly?!!!

What if fish COULD fly?!!!

For that reason, we will transport you first to the middle of the world – to walk along an isolated beach, soak in the healing properties of equatorial sunlight and pure unpolluted air while connecting via bare feet with the energizing properties of slightly-wet beach sand.

Zen symbols whispered  in the sand.

Zen symbols whispered in the sand.

Prepare to glow in the darkness as you uptake natural energies from Pachamama. You’ll soon be communicating with the frigates and pelicans who will teach you the art of soaring.

Pelican Harmony

Pelican Harmony

Yoga alignment - Yep; ready to fly!

Yoga alignment – Yep; ready to fly!

Ready?

Click your heels together...

Click your heels together…

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Set?

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Let's soar!

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Let’s go there!

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Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

13 Monday Jan 2014

Posted by Playamart - Zeebra Designs in Awards!, INSPIRATION, PEOPLE

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cabin fever, full moon flower drop, magic carpet ride, many colors of flowers, NEPALIAUSTRALIAN’s Blog Award

Imagine flowers falling from the sky!

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Orange flowers, yellow flowers, red flowers, blue

Pink flowers, white flowers – picked just for you!

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P1860343 BLUE BLAcK BUTTERFLY MINDO

What fun it’s been zipping around the country on the magic carpet while gathering materials for the FULL MOON FLOWER DROP! There’s room for everyone, and we’re set to soar on Thursday, January 16, 2014!

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The flight engineer discovered a few minor technical difficulties and tweaked a few threads that got crossed in the carpet.  We’re coordinated to soar out of here Continue reading →

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Magic Carpet Airlift!

06 Monday Jan 2014

Posted by Playamart - Zeebra Designs in ART, Bodega "Magic Carpet" Project, Hand-Painted Floors, INSPIRATION, PAINTINGS: ACRYLIC, PEOPLE, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA

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imaginary escapes, magic carpet ride, what to do for cabin fever, winter storm jan 2014

Applying magic to the fibers of the carpet!

Applying magic to the fibers of the carpet!

Tropical drinks for everyone!

Zeebra Surprises

Zeebra Surprises

With the cold weather sweeping across the Northern Hemisphere, I wish that I could fly you to the tropics or somewhere – anywhere other than where you’re cold and miserable and enduring brutally-extreme temperatures. Galleriaredelius’ brilliant mind of a jewelry maker commented on yesterday’s post: “As for the music, how about this new interpretation of Fly me to the moon, by Anna Ternheim”

I wish that I could fly you to the moon, but my budget will not allow that kind of extravagance! I can, however, take you on a cyber-reality magic carpet ride!  After all of the hard work and suffering that Barb sacrificed to help paint magic dust into this work of art, it needs a checkout flight at least every six months… and it’s been six months since the last one!

What?  No pizza?!

What? No pizza?!

Connections are slow, so there won’t be a Rescue Command Center to coordinate emergency airlift itineraries to any of you who are snowbound and have cabin fever.   The Magic Carpet is undergoing preflight tests and will soon be making a round-the-world swoop! Continue reading →

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Round-the-World Check-Out Ride

20 Saturday Jul 2013

Posted by Playamart - Zeebra Designs in INSPIRATION, PEOPLE, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA

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Buck Moon and Meteor Shower, Full Moon Events, magic carpet ride, Round the world check-out ride, What to do for a full moon, WordPress Events

 “Buck Moon” & Meteor Shower Event

July 22-23, 2013
MAGIC CARPET Round-The-World Check-out Ride!

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Hurry!  This once-in-a-lifetime deal will sell out fast!   Reserve your seat for the maiden check-out ride on the Magic Carpet!

First Class, Business Class, Economy, Backpacker or Freight?  It doesn’t matter! On the magic carpet, all seats are unique, and because it’s magic, there’s room for everyone!

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But wait!  There is a catch! (Isn’t there always a touch of fine print?) Continue reading →

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Bodega Floor Improves

02 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by Playamart - Zeebra Designs in Hand-Painted Floors, PAINTINGS: ACRYLIC, PEOPLE

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acrylic on concrete, barb seibel, creative ideas for ugly rooms, Hand-painted concrete floors, how to paint concrete floors, Lisa Brunetti art, magic carpet ride

Bodega Floor Progresses

Barb and I put in a long day of painting today and stopped around 8 tonight.  Barb passed on dinner and went straight to sleep!

After working on photos, I am now heading for slumber as well. Although we don’t have a flying-carpet postcard tonight, a unique flying carpet is materializing in the bodega!   Here are some photos that show the progress! Continue reading →

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