Chimes, Chimes and More Chimes!

I love chimes.  The sound they make resonates deep within me and fills me with serenity.  I have chimes hanging everywhere, all shapes, sizes, tones and styles.  I love when the wind gently rocks some of them around (which ones chime depends on the wind direction)...I also love when the wind is howling and no matter where I am in or around the cabin, I can hear the chimes harmonizing!

My favorite chimes are the ones with deep tones...the tubes of this chime are 3" in diameter and 4' long (it's so big I can't get a picture from top to bottom)...

...and it sounds like this (I had to push it to generate the sounds because we have no breeze accompanying the rain today)...if you receive this blog by email, you may need to click on the post title to be able to see the videos...

This one is not quite as deep sounding but it chimes in a low key (I won't make a video for each one, just a few for your listening pleasure...that is if you like chimes)...

My daughter Jessica gave me this one...when I look at the elephants think of her and smile...elephants never forget! 

It has a much lighter sound and usually only a few of the chimes ring at the same time because it hangs under the eaves and near the cabin wall...

This is a glass chime and it sits at the corner of the cabin between the logs that jut out...it only chimes when the wind is from the south or west...with a very light and gentle tune.

This one chimes in the mid range...the blue color is a little sparkly when light hits it.

This is more of a mobile than a chime, but it does give gentle tones when the wind hits it right and I like the way the balls glisten when the sun hits them...

This has a nice harmonious melody...

...and these mostly add color but chant lightly with the wind.

This is another deep gong, it's so heavy it only chimes with strong wind from the south or east...

This one chimes frequently but it also sticks together when it gets wet, and then it just swings around...

I even have chimes inside!  They gently sing with the ceiling fans whirring...

Some people don't like chimes...something I really don't understand, but hey, that's what makes the world an interesting place!  Do you like chimes?

Today, ABCWednesday is highlighting the letter C, perfect for a chime lover!  Visit the site for more posts and many thanks to the founder, Mrs. Denise Nesbitt, and to Roger for taking the helm.  And congratulations on the lucky 13th round!

Thanks for reading my blog, you are the best f/f/r/s/f's, see you tomorrow,
Lise