Come out, come out wherever you are

My dog is getting so fed up with me.  He used to love to walk in the rain, particularly if it was relatively warm rain, but now he's getting old.  He much prefers to stay at home but I need him to come with me on my scarecrow hunts.  I think I found something hiding today. 

Down towards Barfad behind a gate is a dolphin.  Greeks liked dolphins, they had statues and drawings of them all over the place and they always thought that they were the helpers of mankind.  Dionysus turned a group of Etruscan pirates into dolphins so that they could help sailors when they were needed.  I don't know if the dolphin behind the gate is an Etruscan pirate or if he is even going to be a scarecrow, I'll keep an eye on him and let you know.  He is definitely rather lovely.

 

So I hunted all day to try and find evidence of more scarecrow building, without success.  Later on in the evening I headed for Kilmartin and joy of joys what should I find but a wonderful scarecrow at the hall.  Dressed in blue, speedo helmet and triathlon medal.  Neptune diving into the ocean surrounded by shells and seaweed, who else could have built it than our resident athletes who live at the top of the hill.  It's great.  

On my way to Kilmartin I tried to see Hermes, but he was wet and miserable so he asked me not to take his photo until tomorrow night when Clare has taken him to dry out and feel more comfortable.  Winged feet aren't any comparison to wellies.

The whole village is beginning to feel the build of excitement coming up to the festival.  The hall is dressed with bunting and looking really festive.  

Heading towards the festival everyone is working really hard I have been told.  I just wish I could find some naked scarecrows.  

Come out, come out wherever you are!