I Want To Play

When a new player reports for duty, often times the first submission is a small and unique offering. Some special item that has caught their eye or fancy. Marguerite A of Canoe Corner has been lurker. Watching the game, evaluating the competitors and waiting for the right time to plunk down her first submission Canadian Yard Art style.

Marguerite A comments and submits:

"When we moved to PEI we drove around a lot looking for a home to buy. It became clear quite quickly that yard art is the norm here. I might just have to put that seahorse fountain in my yard to fit in with the neighbors.

This weekend we passed this house on our way to the ice cream shop. I think they might like dogs."

I'm not sure... let the expert make the call

mmmmmm

Ah ha......

OK, you may be right

Score (list provide by Marguerite A, my comments are in red)

• 14 shadow dogs on the right side of the house: 14 points
• 2 dog statues at the back steps and possibly a third on the back porch (yeah, probably a third there): 3 points
• 14 dog statues on the front porch: 14 points
• 1 dog sun catcher in window (seems to be inside the window) 0 points
• 1 ceramic dog in window sill (again, inside the house, the scary scary psycho dog lover house): 0 points
• 1 house number with hand painted dog: 0 points (functional sign)
• 13 dog shadows on left side of house: 13 points
• neighbor's fire hydrant amidst all these dogs! : 0 points (and I have a vague sense of unease for the neighbors)

Subtotal: 44 points


Creativity Bonus

For the dogged (sorry) obsession of the dog family in the blue house and real curiosity if said family even owns a dog: 4 points

Total: 48 points

Welcome to the hallowed halls of the Royal Order of the Golden Manatee

Now a game for us: How many breeds do you think are represented at the blue house? I will start it off with an Irish Setter.