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This afternoon the three of us set out to follow the Hordle Scarecrow Trail. The entries for this annual competition had been due to finish on Sunday 5th, after which sheets listing and locating the entries would be on sale at various local shops. We tried several outlets, ultimately to learn that entries had been extended to today and that therefore the lists were not available. We therefore trawled the village seeking possibilities in gardens from previous years.
The theme this year is princes and princesses. In Stopples Lane we have Disney’s Aladdin, Jasmine, the genie, and the lamp.
Not far away, in the window of the pharmacy in Everton Lane, stands a Frog Prince.
Staff of the Budgen’s garage by the Everton Lane roundabout have produced Princess Leia and a cuddly Ewok.
As he passed them, this nostalgic Austin driver probably didn’t see the Star Wars visitors.
It was Jackie who spotted the Princess and the Dragon in Everton Road. She came to a halt further up the road, and Elizabeth and I walked back with our cameras.
Prince Charles also appeared in Everton Road. He was in his gardening gear, complete with wheelbarrow and terrier.
Next door, Robert Gill had gone to town on Princess Leia and Star Wars. The last four portrait images were produced by Elizabeth.
We rather hope the delay in proceedings is an administrative problem rather than a shortage of submissions. If so, there will be more to photograph in a day or two.
This evening we dined on Mr Pink’s fish and chips with Garner’s pickled onions with which Jackie drank Becks Blue, Elizabeth drank Hop House lager, and I drank more of the Merlot.
Cool photos Derrick. Love the one of Prince Charles!
Thanks very much, Gary
These are so creative, but I hope there are more. It seems like there were many more in your post from last year.
I was thinking the same thing – I hope interest is not flagging.
Ditto
Thank you both
Agreed. Thank you both
Here’s hoping, Merril. Thanks very much
What a wonderful festival!
Thanks very much, Gael
Well, Prince Charles is certainly looking robust.
I just had an epiphany – “Hordle” is a place! I had always thought it was an odd last name for someone who owned a Chinese Takeaway.
🙂 Nice one, Jodie. Many thanks
: )
Star Wars seems to be a popular choice this year – but I thought at first glance Prince Charles was a real gardener. Not the same standard as you have shown us in the past, I’m looking forward to when the list is out!
Me, too, Pauline. Thanks very much
Very creative, but the Prince Charles is kind of scary to me! He looks real! Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
Many thanks, Jill. Complete with paunch 🙂
What fun!
They certainly love the display. Thanks very much, Leslie
I used to have a saying, one day I’ll meet a handsome prince, but first I’ve got to kiss a lot of toads.
🙂 Thanks very much, Gwen
Great pics Derek! We’re
into Star Wars in our family 🙂
Thanks a lot, Suzanne.
Great fun and great photographs. Thanks for this record of your local event, Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Roland
Always love to see these pictures. There are some imaginative creations and looks like good fun.
Thanks very much, Cynthia
It’s hard to pick a favourite out of those. Darth Vader looks intimidating even as a puppet! Thanks for bringing us a slice of the puppet fair.
Thanks very much, Uma
Full of fun and creativity!
Thanks very much, Rupali
Some terrific entries there, although a shop which offers to remove your veins is perhaps best avoided.
Thanks a lot, John 🙂
Good spot John! I hadn’t noticed that.
Oh, gosh! This is such fun! What great scarecrows! They all look pretty friendly to me! 🙂
Will the best one win some sort of prize?!
HUGS!!! 🙂
I’m not sure about the prize, Carolyn. They’d certainly get recognition. Thanks very much X
You made my day!!!!!!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGdqGkDjrlI
Many thanks, Efi. Nice track
This is so much fun! I love scarecrows! Really creative.
Thanks very much, Cathi
Fun! But I must confess that like Jodie, I thought that Hordle was the name of a restaurant. Oh, the conclusions we jump to! My favorites are the Star Wars scarecrows.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Mine, too!
🙂
Tee-hee!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing with us!
How wonderful to see them back again this year. 😀
Thanks very much, Widders
Nice to see them – I love a good scarecrow festival.
Thanks a lot, Quercus. The lists may be out now. We’ll check
Just don’t stand still too long – we don’t want any embarrassing misunderstandings. 🙂
A wonderful assortment of scarecrows!
Thanks very much, Lavinia
The Star Wars ones are my favourites – they range from quite eerie to super cute.
What a wonderful exhibit. People can be so creative.
Thanks very much, Carol