Along Life's Highway The Yard Art Game: Gondola Getaway

Friday, November 20, 2009

Gondola Getaway

Mugshot captures a much discussed but rarely documented event. The mythical well gondolier navigates his craft through the swirly waters of a wishing well. Many have taken the journey but many never return. As evidenced by the dying blue jay, a brave wayfarer succumbing to the rigors of the hard voyage.

OK, you swabs looks like we be havin' squab for dinner tonight.

Score

Wishing Well: 1 point
Gasping blue jay: 1 point
Gnome wearing a life jacket: 4 points

Subtotal: 6 points

Creativity Bonus

For the windswept hair of the gondolier and his apparent lack of concern for bird overboard: 2 points.

Total: 8 points

Another perilous journey

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9 comments:

eventer79November 20, 2009 at 11:21 AM
I dunno, looks to me like the gnome is shoveling out a grave for the draped corpse of Bluey.
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LifeshighwayNovember 20, 2009 at 11:24 AM
I'm pretty sure I am seeing poling action there. Shoveling is pushing up where poling through water is pulling back.
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eventer79November 20, 2009 at 11:48 AM
He could be just examining the hole for appropriate dimensions. Although I like your story better cause then you get to post that creepy boat ride that always scared the living snot out of me as a child.
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lifeshighwayNovember 20, 2009 at 11:55 AM
There was the teensy problem with your theory concerning why a well would be full of dirt.

But the fact the the Willy Wonka boat ride scared you as a wee one, is just a bonus.
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Lola NovaNovember 20, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Perhaps it is The Well Styx and Gnomey the ferryman to the other side.
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lifeshighwayNovember 20, 2009 at 12:12 PM
A brilliant and classically educated suggestion.
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The Higher PowerNovember 20, 2009 at 10:45 PM
If I remember correctly, giving points for lawn wells was the first time we personally offended someone with our game... Memaw didn't think the "tacky yard game" was very funny after that.
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lifeshighwayNovember 21, 2009 at 7:09 AM
You are correct. Memaw has a great collection that you should photograph on your trip down. She also painted her own well red.
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I Wonder WyeNovember 21, 2009 at 6:13 PM
DUNNO, the look on gnome's face is rather intent...so not sure it's just a fishing trip....that WW ride was awesome...wishing I had some hot chocolate now.
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