Farewell To the Papasans

[kybearfuzz]

No, the Papasans are not neighbors, friends, or the like. They are a pair of chairs I bought when I first moved into my house some 11 years ago.

I bought the Papasans in 2001. I always liked the style of the chairs and a friend in college had one in her dorm room. While I was happy to have them, I soon realized that they were not the most sturdy of seatings. My fat butt often caused creaks and cracks. Also, the chairs were a bit awkward and took up a lot of space.

Over the years, they basically became cat seats, or places to catch my coat when I came in from work. One guy I dated saw them and said something like, "Wow, I've stepped into the 70's." As part of my spring cleaning this year, I decided it was time for them to go.

Tomorrow is trash day, so I put them out on the curb a bit ago. Before I even got both cushions out, three boys about 10-years-old came up and asked if they could have them. I told them that they could take them as long as they asked their parents if was okay first. Funny, I thought, my style appeals to kids.

In five minutes, both chairs were gone. Hopefully, they've got to good homes where they'll get used better than in mine.

Comments

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

What a nice thing to do! You've been on my mind today. I hadn't seen a post from you in a couple of days (Maybe, I missed one?) and I miss it when I can't read your posts.

How are you?

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

That's very sweet of you. I posted on Saturday here (which is a bit rare actually).

I'm doing well here, just a bit tired. I've been trying to do some spring cleaning this weekend and it's eaten up a bit of time.

How are you?

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I have double pneumonia. A chest xray caught it last Thursday, otherwise no symptoms. It goes a long way toward explaining the extreme fatigue I've been experiencing for the past month.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Ugh! I hope you're feeling better. I read that you had finally figured out what had you feeling so tired. Hopefully it'll pass quickly.

[notdefined.livejournal.com]

I always wanted one. Used to see them at Pier 1 all of the time. Eventually someone made them into a hanging chair, but I would not know exactly where to hang them from. I still think they are cool even if they are from the 70s.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I admit that I like them still, but they were taking up valuable real estate in my tiny house. If they built them more for those of us who were heavier, I think I'd have enjoyed them more.

[designerotter.livejournal.com]

Wow - I never knew what they were called - I coulda lost my design credentials if anybody had found out ;0)
Thanks for the education! I always thought these chairs fascinating objects but not particularly fun to sit in...and even worse to try and get up out of.

Glad to hear this phase of spring cleaning has gone well for you - hope it brings a sense of renewal, and regained space!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I remember my nephew when he was little would sit in the chair and it was almost a bed for him. I think for small kids or young teenagers, the chairs are well suited. For those of us who aren't in the single digit ages anymore, they just are for looks :D

[labeartorycub.livejournal.com]

I used to have a Papasan in the late 80's and found it very comfortable, because it was perfect size for me. I had lots of good naps in it. Eventually, my Golden Retriever made it her chair whenever she slept in my room.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I think mine became cat beds for the most part. However, recently, even the cats had left them alone. I guess even they got tired of them.

[cincycub.livejournal.com]

May you never invite anyone over ever again who would say "Wow, I've stepped into the 70s" when invited into your home. Rude! I think they're comfy :D

[mort-83.livejournal.com]

Papasans!

I know your papasan well. Several friends of mine had them in grad school.

When I was a kid, we had two vintage (well, they'd be vintage now!) papasans from the 60's in our basement rec room. They had black metal frames, with a wicker round part with a cushion that went over the wicker part. They were red corduroy and they rocked.