Heavy Critter's Blog

Something Unique

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:29:20 +0000

Did you know we can custom paint your selection to your taste? Bring your concrete alive with color!

New Inventory

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:28:24 +0000

We have a truckload of new items at Heavy Critters – come visit us and check it out today!

Creating an Outdoor Theme

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:22:50 +0000

There are so many ways to express your own personality outside. Plant a monochromatic flower garden in your favorite color; induce a sense of calm with the soothing sounds of a fountain and place a concrete bench nearby to relax on. Do you have a favorite animal? Add character to your yard with concrete animals. The possibilies are endless!

Christmas is coming!

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:07:41 +0000

Looking for that perfect present? We have a HUGE selection of concrete figures to cover everyone on your list – so give the gift that lasts! Check out our selection online or come visit our shop. Merry Christmas!

Cute Radio Ad

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:54:08 +0000

HEAVY CRITTERS IN OSHKOSH IS HAVING AN ORNAMENTAL CONCRETE & FOUNTAIN INVENTORY REDUCTION, STIMULUS, CLUNKER, LIQUADATION & SALVAGE SALE. AN “IRSCLS” SALE. HI THIS IS CINDY FROM HEAVY CRITTERS…MAKE US A REASONABLE OFFER ON ANY BLACK TAGGED MERCHADISE. INCLUDING URNS…PLANTERS…BENCHES…STATUES…BIRDBATHS…FOUNTAINS…TRIBUTES…MEMORIALS…ANIMALS…ANGELS…CHERUBS…FAIRIES…BEAR…DEER…COWS…GARGOYLES…AND WHISMICAL CONCRETE, TO NAME A FEW. WE’RE OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 11 TIL 5, SATURDAY 10 TIL 3, SUNDAY NOON TIL 2… SEE SOME OF OUR ITEMS AT HEAVY-CRITTERS-DOT-COM. WETHER YOU COMPLETE YOUR STAYCATION OR START YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, HEAVY CRITTERS IS TURLY A UNIQUE DESTINATION. EXIT HIWAY 41 AND 26…OSHKOSH, TAKE THE EAST FRONTAGE ROAD SOUTH. FOLLOW THE SIGNS, WATCH FOR THE SILO. DON’T MISS OUR ORNAMENTAL CONCRETE & FOUNTAIN INVENTORY REDUCTION, STIMULUS, CLUNKER, LIQUADATION & SALVAGE SALE. HEAVY CRITTERS…MAKE US A REASONABLE OFFER ON ANY BLACK TAGGED MERCHADISE AND IT IS YOURS.

Concrete Garden Art – Painting

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:59:14 +0000

Concrete Garden Art – Painting
Saturday, August 15, 10:30 a.m.-Noon

Learn concrete painting with this simply splendid, lovely, lively, lucky ladybug on a leaf project for your garden. Heavy Critters co-owner and instructor Linda Wachholz will teach the full color painting technique, explain how to care for concrete art, and share some ladybug folklore. Cost: $15 for workshop + $5 for materials.

Location: Heavy Critters, 3528 Nekimi Road, Oshkosh – MapQuest

3RD ANNUAL FALL FAMILY FUN FEST

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:16:21 +0000

The FOSC board would like to thank everyone who
helped in some way to make this event so
successful: signs in your yard, the committee, those
who bought or sold tickets, those who helped get the
word out, Miss Oshkosh, 4 Imprint, Culver’s, Linda
Green (the butterfly lady), Kossel’s TV, Peggy
Philippi, Heavy Critters, the FOSC Gift Shop,
WNAM, the Northwestern, WFRV TV, OCAT, the
Packer organization, American Family Ins., Bud
Marohn, Kitz & Pfeil, Pete and LaVerne Kersztyn,
Winnebago Senior Tours, and Kenny B. A big thank
you to all of the great volunteers who gave tirelessly
of their time before, during and after. A huge thank
you to all who came to this event with their
families—-this made all of the work worthwhile.

Angel Statue

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:45:20 +0000

The angel statue that Vicki Redlin purchased for the Sunnyview Cemetary also known as Potter’s Field by Sunnyview is shown. Markers no longer stand but a board keeps track of those that are buried there which leads to markers in the ground.

Angel statue purchased from Heavy Critters.

Concrete Mascot

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:28:15 +0000

Our very own concrete mascot has a home at Circle R Campground, south of Oshkosh, as shown here in a picture courtesy of Oshkosh Northwestern July 08. What a statement!

Concrete Scarecrows Pumpkins and Cats – Oh My!

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:13:34 +0000

There’s nothing like the crisp fresh air of autumn tinged with a bit of spice. Now is a great time to decorate our “outdoor living room” with beautiful concrete. We have everything you need for a great display including scarecrows, pumpkins, acorns in assorted sizes and even black cats. Ready to set your stage, they won’t blow away with the leaves!