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Post by Spruance on Jan 8, 2010 16:49:15 GMT
As some people may have noticed it has been snowing rather a lot just lately and so we thought; Why not have a Best Snowman competition?  This just for the fun of it but no doubt you have all been itching for an excuse to build one so now you have it. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/grin.gif So get building, take a photo and post it here and then we will have a poll to pick the best one. Also if anyone has any techniques they would like to share please feel free to post those too, as I for one seem to have forgotten how to do it. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/rolleyes.gif Sadly despite having a surplus of raw materials up here in the northern hemisphere, we are unable to supply those unlucky enough to be sweltering in the south so you will just have to improvise. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/grin.gif When is the closing date you ask? Well according to the gloom merchants it looks like we could probably make this a monthly event running into March but I think midnight UK time on Sunday 17th January 2010 should allow ample time.       |
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Post by Tig on Jan 8, 2010 16:52:05 GMT
I have been looking for an excuse - you are right! ;D Though what the neighbours will think  I think we are due a fresh delivery on Sunday so I might wait until then .... x Tig |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 8, 2010 17:02:44 GMT
Good idea - FB have you made one - you have had plenty of time - no footie on this weekend - awh <snigger>
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 8, 2010 17:08:25 GMT
We already have a Sid the Snowman in the garden - will take his piccie tomorrow. ;D
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 8, 2010 18:31:45 GMT
I may do a blonde with a big bum ;D
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 8, 2010 18:33:43 GMT
How very dare you FB - I shall assume you is NOT talking about me  |
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 8, 2010 18:46:10 GMT
Dont think i could find enough snow to do you,Jen ;D
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 8, 2010 22:35:49 GMT
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 9, 2010 7:32:06 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 10:19:32 GMT
Going out later to sort out Sid and will then post a piccie. He has lost his shape a bit (and his face) because of the snow we've had since he was built.
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 11:45:18 GMT
Here he is.... Ta, da....  |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 11:47:26 GMT
I forgot the technique tips. I find it best to find 2 small boys who like snow to do the snowball rolling and then I find the gloves, hat, scarf and bits for the face. Most important bit - once finished it's all back indoors for hot choccie with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/cheesy.gif |
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Post by Tig on Jan 9, 2010 12:07:34 GMT
I love Sid ;D What a good job those two small boys have done  And their Mums efforts obviously added to the overall appeal ... I was going to have a go this morning - but the wind kept nipping at my cheeks  Must try harder  |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 12:09:53 GMT
Thank you Tig.
We've just walked Bonnie - it is bitter out there. Don't think I would even have got 2 snow loving small boys to make a snowman today.
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Post by Spruance on Jan 9, 2010 12:32:35 GMT
Sid looks very pleased with himself Jasmine. It's good to see that he has dressed for the cold weather. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/grin.gif I've realised now where I went wrong yesterday. Think big not small! Yesterday I started with just a snowball and lost interest after only doubling the size after ten minutes. Then last night I remembered that as kids we started the base by pulling a load of snow together and jumping up and down on it before rolling that around to pick up new snow. If it ever stops snowing for more than 20 minutes at a time today I will have another go. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/grin.gif |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 13:05:25 GMT
...and don't make your head snowball too big and heavy otherwise you won't be able to lift it into place.
Thanks Spru. Sid actually has a bit of a lean on him. It looks like he's on the way back from a good night out ;D
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Post by isabella on Jan 9, 2010 14:41:55 GMT
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 9, 2010 14:49:23 GMT
I like Sid too....  |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 15:51:50 GMT
Thank you Isabella and MRH  . The boys have just read through this thread and are very chuffed with themselves. |
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 9, 2010 15:53:07 GMT
And so they should be ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 15:54:19 GMT
How's your snowman going Spru? |
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Post by Spruance on Jan 9, 2010 16:22:51 GMT
Well, to put it in artistic terms, I have my canvas and paints set out and I am just waiting for that spark of inspiration and then I will be off.  Or in other words. I can haz the darts on.  |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 16:34:02 GMT
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 9, 2010 16:40:09 GMT
Sid looks as if he has been on the Baileys Jas,have you been giving him some ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 16:41:52 GMT
;D
...where's your snowman FB? ;D
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Post by Barbara on Jan 9, 2010 16:44:58 GMT
looks like the lovely sid is going to win then.
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 9, 2010 16:47:42 GMT
My snowman is not coming out till it gets warm,say + 18 ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 16:47:51 GMT
There's plenty of time tomorrow for more entries ;D ;D
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Post by Spruance on Jan 9, 2010 17:08:31 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2010 18:06:25 GMT
If it snows from now til then Sid will be up to his wooly hat in snow!
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. The boys have just read through this thread and are very chuffed with themselves. 