The Contest: Week 3 (Bob's Burglary)

Dear Reader,

Welcome to Week 3 of The Mad-Cap Squirrel King Contest!

For details on how this works, check out the The Mad-Cap Squirrel King Contest Tab or review the Sample Contest Entry blog post.

And now, check out today's inspirational clip:



Enter the Week 3 Contest with an image displaying your own gardening prowess!

Weekly motif points go to the most tilled entries.

And don't forget there's still a couple of days to enter the Week 2 Contest!

Chin chin
Ruthless Whims

The Canopy

Dear Reader,

After a day of gathering sticks, filing down protruding broken branches and hours of conceptual planning, the moment finally arrived.

... actually Justus arrived too, which was perhaps the more significant milestone as assembly by myself was a little inconceivable.

Stay tuned for a wider view of Robin's canopy.

Chin chin
Ruthless Whims

Final Touches

Dear Reader,

Yesterday Alien Two lovingly applied the final touches to Justus' library (the contents of which will reside in his backpack).

Before moving on to our re-appropriated living room to vet the Feng Shui of Robin's apartment. Obviously it still needs the canopy and the pom pom bedspread but otherwise it's feeling like home.



Stay tuned for images of Justus and I erecting the canopy today!

Chin chin
Ruthless Whims

Good Bones

Dear Reader,

Yesterday revolved around collecting the bones for some of Robin's furniture, and given today's downpour, I'm particularly glad I had the Aliens to help me gather wood for the canopy to Robin's bed.

An earlier outing to the Salvation Army located a chair with great structure. A quick switch of the ghastly cushions for the chicken wire and plaster and we were well on our way to something unique :)

A couple more coats of plaster, some paint, and gloss; we don't actually need the chair til Tuesday ... Better cross those fingers it all works out :)

Back to the set!

Chin chin
Ruthless Whims

Look at those Legs!

Dear Reader,

Yesterday morning was spent reviewing the script with our delightful leads. A good chance for a chuckle, both because of the story and the fantastic company!!

But like all meetings in prep for the big shoot starting this weekend, other matters needed attending to too. In yesterday's case, Robin's wardrobe was under review.


And the verdict: Robin rocks some awesome leg-wear!!

Stay tuned for the construction of her apartment :)

Chin chin
Ruthless Whims

Week One Contest Results

Dear Reader,

Firstly thanks to everyone who has looked at our contest, and a particular thanks to those who have entered!

This week's Potted Plant winner was Yvonne with her foil-wrapped peanuts to lure the squirrels :)



Big kudos also go to the four runners up who will also move onto the final public voting stage a few weeks from now.


And now, check out Week 2 of the Contest!

Chin chin
Ruthless Whims

Justus' Backpack

Dear Reader,

This weekend saw a flurry of activity in prep for next weekend's shoot, one of the highlights of which was the construction of Justus' backpack.

Carefully constructed by The Trouble and Strife according to my exacting specifications ...

It received a resounding thumbs up from Alien One.

Later Justus and I took it climbing to add some authentic wear and tear. Check out Justus' efforts with the bag in tow as he climbs The Fang.



And if you want to see harder work made of the same climb, you can see my effort on our Youtube channel.

Chin chin
Ruthless Whims

PS Week One Contest results to follow shortly ...