۞ Lingernot/Staynot Gladomeer ۞ #8

We had one last trip to take. To meet a new special friend. First a look at the decorations in a small courtyard at a local mall.

Next we stopped by the DUCK Store. The University of Oregon's mascot is a duck you see. And this being a college town, we are very supportive of our team. The best time to go shopping here is during a game, the streets are empty. But DON'T get stuck in the post game traffic. Civil War (U of O vs Oregon State) games were two weeks ago (Ducks won!!), the game was away, but the streets were still empty because everyone had gone to Albany. Even if you don't go or watch at home, not to worry...almost anywhere you go in town has a radio or TV going. Lingernot was very impressed by the enthusiasm of the people.

But is Lingernot a Beaver or a Duck? He's wearing green AND orange....

Our very helpful clerk, who was very interested in Lingernot's travels gave a bird's eye view of some of their mementos. And Lingernot picked up a souvenir to take home with him.

Depends on which town he's in. Hee Hee Hee He's always supportive.

Then we went on the main reason for our visit. Five years ago someone came up with the idea to build some statuary (significant statuary) and auction them off for local charities. They wanted something to represent not only the state but Eugene as well. It was a huge success. The statues were even featured in an Art and Wine Festival. Now they are displayed around town by the people who won the auctions.

This one is known as A Touch of Oregon.

My DH is such a trooper. It was really cold that day. Here they are having a discussion. Lingernot was very interested in the whole idea. The duck was telling him all about hanging out at the mall and people watching all day. Of course he does have to pose for pictures a lot, but finds it very enjoyable.

Then we went around the corner to see the Aztec Duck.

Giant ducks!!! Cool!! Good thing DH is helping as I bet Lingernot is a little nervous after the seagull incident.

This web site has a really nice article, scroll down to Ducks on Parade.


http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/welcome-back-broadway-october-2002-eugene-oregon-travel-guide.html

Here's closer up of the Aztec Duck.

That is so neat Sally. We did 'cows' for charity http://members.shaw.ca/picscandlish/cow.htm

Unfortunately they were later taken away as no one wanted to maintain them :( There are a few still here and there though.

I read about that, I'll have to check it later, my puter won't let look right now. arghhhhh!

He's really getting around! After seeing him with the Christmas lights in the background, it occurs to me that he may want to wear a little sign that says , 'I'm a gnome - not an elf'. Otherwise, some Santa's helper might try to recruit him.

:O Good point pixiedish. Maybe that's what happened to Staynot :O

Those cows are just too funny, glad there's still some around. Have heard from nanniepb, she's leaving to go out of town for the holidays, still waiting to hear from Pamgarden. In the meantime I will be enjoying Lingernot's company. He's such a nice little fellow, a wonderful house guest.

I bet Lingernot is happy to still be with you Sally_OR. Beautiful river and cool ducks. You know all I'm thinking that there should be a send Dahlianut thread next year. I'm pretty small. I can be shipped pretty cheap. Just a thought.

I'm up for that. You can stop here first!

O wow. Wait I'm not a gnome :( ( Note to self: work on a gnome desguise )