tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704703267414416275.post2411610879319284046..comments2024-03-24T23:03:37.293-04:00Comments on Tales of the Flowers: Practicing for the 2019 Pasadena Chalk FestivalJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02183012884102603566noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704703267414416275.post-83094610185868432322019-06-18T22:08:01.497-04:002019-06-18T22:08:01.497-04:00Thanks! It's definitely a fun subject. And it ...Thanks! It's definitely a fun subject. And it connects to so many people. <br />Ian and Alli definitely want to be involved, and they're already asking me how old they have to be to participate. It's 16 to have their own mural space. They could join me now and "help" out, but I don't think they'd enjoy the long hours and the tough weather conditions. <br />Yes, the costumes can get hot and uncomfortable, but they are memorable and they make people smile. Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02183012884102603566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704703267414416275.post-66637088895444728522019-06-09T21:30:28.456-04:002019-06-09T21:30:28.456-04:00AMAZING...truly amazing!!!!!! The "practice&...AMAZING...truly amazing!!!!!! The "practice" one looks GREAT! Those colors are so rich and vibrant...and being showcased on a great art subject, Disneyland! So much fun for Ian and Alli to have their very own special, taped-off section to do their chalk art, too. I thought I'd "quickly" browse the other years just to "see the finished product." But I got caught up in the "rookie year"...initial excitement and hope, then discouragement and trials, then newfound hope and encouragement, and then ELATION as "Best New Artists!". This then enticed me to view the other years...Some chuckles on the 2017 Adventureland year...all those "jungle cruise" jokes :-)...Quite a story on how Ruston decided to go back for the 2018 awards ceremony. I really like the "getting into the spirit" aspect where the two of you donned those various hats and "outfits"...duck hats, jungle cruise guide wear, and the car racing/mechanic uniforms (that must have gotten hot/uncomfortable at times) The time lapse videos are really fun to watch, despite not capturing the sweltering conditions, sore muscles, dripping sweat, and exhaustion :-) The entire effort is truly a labor of love! Best of everything to you two next weekend (hope it's not too hot, either)! EOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com