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Today the sky was pure graphite and rain fell intermittently. This afternoon I bought a now available sheet listing the entries to the Hordle Scarecrow Trail. As we had feared, the numbers were down considerably from previous years, and some had suffered from the recent gales.I featured a few of the exhibits in ‘Seeking Hordle Scarecrow Trail’
Now the extended time limit had passed the sheets had been published today. The staff member in the pet shop who sold me the form told me that her own personal entry, a Frog Prince, had been ruined by the gales, and so would not be on display. She wasn’t sure that she would be able to repair it. In an effort of encouragement, I told her I would be looking out for it after the weekend. She had won the competition in two previous years.
The Little Princess had stood outside 6, Elizabeth Crescent. This decapitated scarecrow was all that was left of it.
The third entry, from Ramblers, Woodcock Lane, was missing. This was Eric who was meant to gaze lovingly at Ariel, his sweetheart, at Rose Cottage, next door.
Undamaged Frog Princes sat outside Hordle Pavilion, Vaggs Lane,
and 36 Heath Road.
The residents of 1 Windsor Close paid homage to Gareth Southgate, England’s World Cup Football manager.
I needed to remove and replace a large protective plastic bag from Princess Jasmine at 20 Larch Close.
Princess Anna & Elsa (from Frozen) reside at 43 Charnock Close.
We’ll have a look next week for the two absentees.
This evening the three of us enjoyed Jackie’s delicious sausage casserole, mashed potato, cabbage, carrots, runner beans and mange touts; followed by a melange of chocolate cheesecake, vanilla ice cream, and strawberries. Jackie drank Prohibition Budweiser, and Elizabeth and I drank DiMarco, Primitivo Puglia 2015.
Wow – that had to be some wind to do such damage. The soccer one made me laugh. The faces of the Frozen Princesses were something – not sure what – were they Halloween masks?
Many thanks, Jodie. They were certainly masks of some sort. I like the trademark waistcoat on Gareth Southgate
: )
Creative – too bad about the wind.
Thanks very much, GP
After last year’s wonderfully creative and abundant display this turnout is somewhat disappointing. Or is my memory amiss? And the weather must have been a great trial for those who did participate. ‘Pucker up Princess’ made me smile and seems to have withstood the weather in true froggy fashion.
Many thanks, Pauline. Nice comment about the frog 🙂 There were rather more last year. There is, of course, another one at Bisterne at the end of the month. You could be thinking of that as well.
Oh, maybe I have rolled two events into one in my memory? It is more than likely – it seems to be getting worse 🙂 It could account for the large parade of wonderful models I recall from from last year – My apologies to the good scarecrow makers who weathered the weather.
🙂
That’s a shame the storm did so much damage. Pucker up Princess is great! He must really want that kiss. Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Jill
These are really cool Derrick.
Many thanks, Gary
Thanks for the scarecrow trail tour Derrick, fascinating and happy looking scarecrows ??
Thanks very much, Ivor. Glad you are back on your pc.
Yes , blogging is so much easier now.
Awe inspiring scarecrows! That was sweet of you to help Princess Jasmine, but who would expect less from a Knight? I’m sorry the storm affected the competition 🙁
Thanks very much, my lady, Rose
No one as gallant as you, Derrick. 💋
Such wonderful creativity. I hope it is still fun despite the weather!
Thanks very much, Gael. Some entrants must have taken theirs indoors
That’s too bad about the Gale destroying some of the scarecrows. That must have been some wind.
40+ m.p.h. in strong gusts – heavy rain. Many thanks, Laurie
Sigh!
The elements have apparently not taken the puppet fair kindly. If I were a participant I’d have been crestfallen to the core.
Me too, Uma. The woman in the shop needed every encouragement to try to recover hers. Thanks very much
They are all creatively done, but I really love those frogs!
The frog does rather lend itself, doesn’t it, Lavinia? Many thanks.
That is dreadful thing to happen after all that work making the scarecrows. Could the competition be rearranged?
I doubt it, John. But let’s see. Many thanks
Those are so creative and cool! 🙂 So sad that the weather has hurt some of them. 🙁
The frogs are my favorites! Especially the one that is ready to kiss some princess-es! 😀
I’m sure Princess Jasmine appreciated your kindly-knightly gesture! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Nice comments X
Such a shame the weather took a turn for the worse when it did.. Loved the photos and some very clever creations..
Raining here over night and today Derrick, no thunder storms though. But our gardens were thirsty, so I am not complaining..
Hope you have a restful Sunday.. <3
Sad some have been ruined by the weather, still looks like a lot of fun.
These are clever. I liked the “Pucker Up Princess” comment. It’s too bad that the wind destroyed some of them.
Your dessert sounds scrumptious!
Considering the effects of the weather, all participants have done an outstanding job in persevering with the Hordle Scarecrow Trail, seems like a great tradition that needs to be kept going.
Thanks for the pics, Prince Frog is my favourite, all frogs survive.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Ian
How creative! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Thanks very much, Amy
Good pictures despite the damage
I love seeing what is going on over in your area! Too bad about the wind but still a great effort! Wow dinner sounds totally yummmm
Very cool Derrick – I loved the frogs. Man people are really creative with these figures. Your dinner sounded delicious from start to finish ~
It’s a pity the weather did not cooperate – looks like a fun event.
Thanks very much, Eliza. A splendid tradition
These were so good Derrick. Ariel and the frog were my faves. Thanks for sharing this. It made me smile.
That’s good, Drew. Many thanks
So good of you to support the community by trying to find all the entries. It was fun to walk along with you.
I’m pleased. Thanks very much, Crystal
Oh what fun! I like Ariel:)
Thanks very much, Cheryl