We determined that cupids (fat babies with wings) could be scored as I did not fear a lightning strike from a symbol that predates Christianity. Kristie of The Water Shack Lady introduced use to Hilly Billy Balls (gazing globes) and MorningGlory gave us Flingo-flingos
As the game progressed it became apparent that a new award needed to be assigned one that would reflect the bravery and dedication of a field reporter under dire danger of being discovered or worse yet confrontation. Thus the Golden Ball of Bravery was born.
It started with a glorious find:
The Memorial which captured our hearts
Sequentially, in Your Wish Is My Command
and thus The Golden Ball of Bravery was Born:
May your balls always be golden
Other Golden Ball moments of note
Lola Nova of Whatever Lola Wants:
"Many photos due to all the angles needed to capture everything. Oh, and I got caught! I was brazenly taking photos from the sidewalk when the Mr. came out and spotted me. I told him I was working on an "art project", he seemed dubious but, let me click a couple more."
The Field Reporter Blood Runs Deep
"While on vacation last weekend I saw a house in dad's neighborhood that I wanted to get pics of- so when we went out later that day I had to explain the game to him, then I asked him to slow down so I could take some quick pics from the car. He told me to go ahead and get out so I could get better shots, that the people wouldn't mind.
hesitantly I did.
Sure as sh*t the lady came out all wild eyed asking what I was doing....so my dad just smiled and told her I was taking pics for a yard gnome contest.
she paused for a minute then got a big grin and said, "well then don't forget the one over there in the tree!"
NICE WORK DAD"
Let's not forget the original act of bravery mentioned yesterday by Tufa Girl.
One other thing happened in the year 2010. I began to develop a marketing plan. One of my failed attempts at money making:
Brilliant Marketing Plan
LATEX MOLD - MR.KINKY GNOME GARDEN ORNAMENT
Tomorrow: Second Place - The Piedmont Phenom
Awwww, the story of the lady feeling proud about her yard being included in a gnome contest is adorable. I bet she told all of her friends.
ReplyDeleteGolden balls and that last gnome photo all in the same post? Well, I guess this blog is already based on "too much of a good thing." ;)
I love the kinky gnome :)
ReplyDeleteHow many points would I get for a real gnome, rather than an ornament?
I did not find him on the Cafe Press site... http://www.cafepress.com/AlongLifesHighwayTheYardArtGame
ReplyDeleteAny extra points for having the owner come out, make nice and get them to pose with the garden art? I always tell them they make garden fame on a blog. Seems to work and they pose. I know I can not win the golden balls award this way, but hey, it keeps me from getting arrested.
ReplyDeleteMR Kinky would be most welcome in my neighbors yard.... I would send some photos... but I don't want to get caught snapping pics, it could be dangerous.
ReplyDeleteThe Golden ball award will be within my grasp as soon as I start sending in MY entries...Watch out Girls!
P.s. What about trolls...what if they aren't under a bridge but sitting atop an outdoor grill made of cinder blocks... How many points for that???!!
Wow ... I feel famous now, especially for someone who hasn't submitted a single picture to the game (yet--I've got my eye on a yard here in the 'hood and I'm waiting for the snow to finish melting off).
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to all who stop by the Yard Art Game.
Lorrie
Eliza, yes I have more than once been tempted to talk to the yard artist to let them know there are people out they who appreciate their craft.
ReplyDeleteMasked Blogger, If you can find me a real gnome you would be a hero because I would really like to ask him where I can find a unicorn.
Tufa, I did say failed. I did not buy the molds. I'm a slacker.
GWGT, sure you would get a Golden Ball if you engage the home owner. That is an automatic given. If you get them to pose, I would award you two balls.
Jeri, send in the troll and find out. Looking forward to what you may find.
Morning Glory, you don't have to submit a yard to be an integral part of the game. Spectators can change the course of the scoring by supporting a field reporter. Also some of the best comments can come from non-reporters hence our addition of flingo-flingo.
Oh, I happen to know where there’s a unicorn stables as well. If I can get past the trolls, I might manage to get you one - Happy New Year :)
ReplyDeleteah the awards!
ReplyDeleteAfter the last picture I am unable to remember what the post was about...oh yeah, balls - Big - Golden - Balls.
ReplyDeleteHow many balls for a shotgun being pulled on you?
Thank you for another year of the best damn game on the web!
Happy New Year!
Masked Blogger, oooh thanks. I will be waiting.
ReplyDeleteLaura, yep, it's offical. We had an annual award show.
Lola Nova, If you die by shot gun blast, I was personally attend the funeral and place a glitter golden ball on your grave. And thanks, I blush at you complement. Happy New Year, everyone.