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Monday, April 22, 2013

Sugar Sand Festival


Saturday, we went to Clearwater Beach to view the sand sculpture contest.  Six master sand sculptors were competing for a $5000 prize.

 The sculptures were finished on Friday.  Unfortunately, someone got past security Friday night and damaged several of the pieces.   I don't know why people do those things.  However, it made it more interesting for us because we got to see several of the teams working to repair their entries.













It was a really nice display.  The dragon was my favorite.  I am not sure which sculptor won or if the prizes have been awarded.
It was not a great beach day- cool and overcast.  It is rare that you see the row of beach umbrellas on Clearwater beach folded on a Saturday afternoon.  That sugar sand is still beautiful - even on an overcast day.
Sunday, we took Grace to the dog park and then came home and rented "Hitchcock" from the Redbox.  We really liked the movie.  Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren were both really good.  

 Tonight, we are joining a friend for dinner and Wednesday we are joining our Canadian friends for a hockey game.  The Leafs are in town.  Another busy week .....
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7 comments:

  1. Travels with EmmaApril 22, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    What do they use on the sand so it stays like that and just doesn't fall down? Water?

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  2. SherryApril 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Those are amazing. I'm with Judy, how do they make them stay so beautifully and why in the world would anyone want to ruin them? What do they get out of ruining that beautiful art?

    But you are right that the bright side was you got to see the artists repair the creations. I would love that. I assume people were there watching them on Friday too. Have to put this on my calendar. Thanks for the heads up. You two are the busy bees. Glad to see you having lots of fun and Grace too.

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  3. Nancy and BillApril 22, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Amazing Sand Sculptures!!!

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  4. Paul and Marti DahlApril 22, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Those sculptures make me feel unworthy. Seems I never graduated beyond one pail of sand turned up side down. ;c)

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  5. Gail HouleApril 22, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Magnificent! It's too bad there are vandals everywhere. Sad.

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  6. Mike and TerriApril 24, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Those sand sculptures are awesome! Thanks for sharing.

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