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Friday, October 23, 2020

They're Back

Just when you thought you had seen enough scarecrow photos on this blog for the month. Here's a final one for your enjoyment — it's possibly the last one too.

October scarecrows have made a return appearance along Main Street in downtown Nashua, NH. Hoisted onto lamp posts a couple of weeks ago, they'll remain until after Halloween. In keeping with the times now, many are sporting masks, like the local pharmacy entry above. 

Local business, civic groups, schools and restaurants contributed to this seasonal scarecrow crop. Voting is online and ends this week. Winners get the glory of knowing they've beat all the others this year. And, who wouldn't want that claim to fame?

Today, I checked the online voting stats and, not surprisingly, a dance academy is in the overall lead with 600 votes. It's the middle entry ↑ above with the dancer missing a shoe.

The reason for the not surprisingly comment was because in the past 4 years of this annual downtown competition, a school entry — think lots of student and parent votes — has always won the top spot honor.
Local civic group entries include (L to R), The Humane Society for Nashua, Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity, and Nashua Lions Club which was the vote leader in this grouping as of mid-week, but anything could happen in a day or two before voting ends. 
Schools are not the only entries garnering big numbers this year. Casey Magee's Irish Pub (R), a downtown eatery that opened in late spring, was solidly in second place with over 440 votes. It's one of only two restaurant entries this year. The other one, The Peddler's Daughter (top R) was trailing by 300 points. Apparently, restaurant and bar patrons are great vote getters.
The astronaut was in honor of a popular Nashua, NH, alderman (council member) who died in 2018 and had a passion for space and astronomy. It was out polling two competitors above from a local modeling studio (middle) and jewelers (R) by well over 100 votes. 
These cornstalk figures were not faring well in this year voting. The one on the left by a local realtor had less than 12 votes as of mid-week. The one on the right by a local herbal therapy shop had almost 50 votes. 
The Academy for Science and Design, a public charter school, (top middle) was besting Sunrise Orthotics (L) and Southern NH Health (R). Once again, the leader here is a school entry. 
Scarecrow entrants from (L to R) The Granite State Taxi Co, Nashua Senior Center, and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust were masked up, although it's safe to say they were practicing social distancing on their respective light posts. In this group, the senior center entry was leading.

Unlike a couple of years past, Clocktower Apartments, our residence, didn't have an entry. Getting resident participation was an issue, so management didn't participate this year.

Nashua Scarecrow winners will be announced the end of this week. I'll share in a future post. Sorry, I fibbed and won't be quite done with scarecrow photo posts until then.

Enjoy Your Weekend, Everyone.
We may attend an indoor craft event 

23 comments:

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Great that the distaff side is given equal treatment in the scariness régime! I don't think that I have ever seen a "working" female scarecrow although Margaret Thatcher could have begun the trend!

Marcia said...

Looks like fun was had by all who participated.

Ron said...

With each post, the scarecrows seem to have gotten more and more creative!

AMAZING!

Have a faaaaaabulous weekend, my friend!

MadSnapper said...

They're all quite interesting and some of them are really interesting but the dancer is the least interesting to me but I think the voting goes back who has the most fans of whatever place is sponsoring it so it's not really about judging the Scarecrow but judging how many people like whoever posted it to me it would be better to have I judge committee that went around and gave it out and tried to pick the best one or the most creative and there are a lot of creative ones I can tell you the one that is my least favorite is that spooky looking b r i d e

Vee said...

Not just because it is in the underdog position, but I really like the realtor's creation...dreamy and romantic and doesn't look like a ghoul. I am sure your community has fun with this special event.

Barbara Rogers said...

Our town raises funds by a Christmas Tree decorating contest. You put a dollar (or check) in the box under each one and that's your vote. All proceeds go to a program helping the less fortunate among us...food, clothing, counseling etc.

DUTA said...

I like them all. My favorite, though, is the one in a beige suite with a green pumpkin in his hand (if there's no caption under a photo, I get confused, this scary scarecrow is near Casey Magge's).

Edna B said...

I love the creativity shown by all the scarecrows entered. It's such a fun way to keep a community working and sharing together. Can't wait to see the winning entry. You have a wonderful day, hugs, Edna B.

Christina said...

These all deserve a first place!

David said...

Beatrice, What a nice attention getting, publicity gathering community effort! A little competition doesn't hurt either. Stay Safe and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

William Kendall said...

I like these!

Emma Springfield said...

I can't get enough of the scarecrow pictures. I am totally astounded by the creativity of those who made them.

Rita said...

These are great! You could sure do another one before Halloween as far as I'm concerned...as many as you want--LOL! ;)

My name is Erika. said...

You must have had fun out on the scarecrow hunt. These are some more fun ones! I enjoyed them all. Have a great weekend.

L. D. said...

They sure do know how to have fun in your area. They are all so creative. Thanks for sharing them.

Margaret D said...

How wonderful to see more of them. They look rather good.

TARYTERRE said...

i love each and every one of these. they are creative, uplifting and very intriguing. perfect for the season.

LL Cool Joe said...

Well I can tell people have put a lot of time and effort into creating all these and you in photographing them all! Happy Sunday from a wet and windy UK.

Rob K said...

This is great! These scarecrows are so imaginative.

Great way to celebrate Halloween!

Buttercup said...

So fun! I'm not sure which one I'd choose, but like the ballerinas a lot, and the last ones in masks, too.

Nil @ The Little House by the Lake said...

Very creative! I wish our town did something like this. :)

Bill said...

A fun and creative way to get the community involved. I like them, very cool indeed.

Jeanie said...

I'm glad I'm not a judge -- that would be a hard call. This is just the best competition -- so much fun and so cheerful. We need cheerful!