Friday, December 30, 2011

New Year's Eve Walleye Drop!

Welcome 2012!

Best wishes to all my blogging friends and family! Thanks so much for your friendship, support, feedback and inspiration this past year! I'm taking the next couple days off from blogging, so "see you next year!" First, though, I'm leaving you with a photo taken in the small town of Port Clinton on the shores of Lake Erie (near where I live.) Known as the "walleye capital of the world," the citizens of Port Clinton know how to party on New Year's Eve. Times Square has their ball drop at midnight...well, the people of Port Clinton drop a giant fiberglass walleye fish from the sky!
 
Photo Courtesy: Bill Gordon, Cleveland.com

Happy New Year from Cindy and the "staff," Buster, Rudy and Sam!





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35 comments:

  1. Honey at 2805December 30, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    The fireworks are gorgeous, Cindy! Happy Pink Saturday and Happy New Year!

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  2. Grandma Barb's This and ThatDecember 30, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I think that's so fun when small towns have their own celebrations.
    See you next year.
    Barb

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  3. Queenie BelieveDecember 30, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Those wild and crazy Port Clinton-ites. Too fun.
    Have a very happy New Year with family and friends.
    Always, Queenie

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  4. JillDecember 30, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    The walleye drop is just too funny!

    A very Happy New Year to you and yours, Cindy!

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  5. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioDecember 30, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Cindy ... they hydrangeas used to make the cone are fake ... they were spayed with something too...don't know what it is but they have a texture to them so they have a nice weight to them. I think you could use dried but would have to use tacky glue for that...there is a super tacky glue (Ailenes) that would probably work.
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  6. KarenDecember 30, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Happy New Year Cindy! Love the idea of a fish drop at midnight.

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  7. Magic Love CrowDecember 30, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Happy New Year Cindy ;o)))

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  8. Magic Love CrowDecember 30, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Oh, I forgot to say, love that fish ;o)

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  9. Carole M.December 30, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    best wishes to you too Cindy!

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  10. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Happy New Year! We used to live in Michigan in Farmington Hills, so I am familiar with the Walleye. take care XO Cindy

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  11. GloriaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Love the town's sense of humor. Happy New Year to you!

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  12. CreateologyDecember 30, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Hi Cindy: Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment and following me. I am excited to enter 2012 and discover new creative talents and share all that blogland has to offer. Champagne Hugs...

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  13. HollyDecember 30, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Hi Cindy~
    Just stopping by and enjoying all of your pretty pinks.
    Happy New Year to you!!

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  14. GinaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Happy New Year to you!

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  15. Terra December 30, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Have a Blessed 2012, and I love the Walleye Drop, something new to me.

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  16. J.Rylie.CDecember 31, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Soo pretty and sweet!

    My PINK, please come and see. Have a happy new year!

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  17. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 31, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Dear Cindy,

    How lovely to see that you are a new follower and DOUBLE the pleasure that you left a comment! Not many people do that, but I so appreciate you coming by and letting me know! I live up in Minneapolis and so I am familiar with where you live. I hope that the new year brings us just a taste of the winter that makes our lives a midwest experience!!!

    I love your blog title, for I too enjoy

    ART
    BOOKS
    TEA!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! Anita

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  18. LVDecember 31, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Very nice pink 2011 farewell.

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  19. Mermaids of the LakeDecember 31, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Ha! Happy New Year! Sounds like fun. Beautiful other pictures too!

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  20. BrendaDecember 31, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Happy New Year, Cindy. I wish I could tear myself away from this computer for a few days. It's an addiction.

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  21. MicheleDecember 31, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    happy happy new year Cindy!xo from michele

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  22. Mrs. WhiteDecember 31, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I love the pictures! So festive and exciting!

    Thank you for visiting! I am following you now.

    Have a great New Year!

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  23. Julie Tucker-WolekDecember 31, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Loving all that pink! Happy New Year! :):):):):):):):):):):)

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  24. MarlisDecember 31, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Oh what fun that must be.. May all your dreams come true in 2012. Happy New Year! xo marlis

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  25. RosJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Happy New Year Cindy ... What a great time you guys have ... wishing you all the very best for 2012

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  26. CJ FossJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Cindy,

    Thanks for joining my new party! Hope you will come back often! Love that your new town drops a giant fish on the stroke of midnight! That is a town that knows how to party, and knows the importance of community celebrations. Your pictures are beautiful. Happy 2012! ~CJ

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  27. My name is RietJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    That is a great pink post Cindy.
    Happy New Year to you and yours.
    Riet.

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  28. Cindy AdkinsJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Happy New Year, Cindy!!! I hope it is an awesome year!!! I LOVE those pink cupcakes!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  29. Myric January 1, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    I wish you a happy and prosperous New year! Looking forward till you come back :)
    Xoxo
    Myric

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  30. Something SpecialJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    Thanks so much Cindy for your support on my daughters new cake blog. She is tickled to know that she is getting some followers. She is truly talented. Makes and designs each little fondant design, but for Christmas, her sweet husband got her the Cricut Cake machine. She will be cutting fondant to go along with her own work. And she is the sweetest little gal around. Thanks also for commenting on my blog. I really hope you have a super 2012.

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  31. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    I just love that "Walleye Drop"!!! That is so LOCAL!

    Cindy dearest, thank you for coming to visit yesterday! I saw your kind comment last night, but I was so tired! Today is my last day on vacation from school, and tomorrow, I go back to teaching. It has been great fun to stay home and create, and I so appreciate your words about my birds.

    I wish you a wonderful new year and I am looking forward to a great year of blogging with you! Anita

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Happiest of New Years to you! Cindy - your "walleye ball" or whatever is a hoot! Love the small towns - villages - joyful in community! Looking forward to all our creative adventures this year!!
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  33. The TablescaperJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Looks like and excellent celebration.

    Happy New Year!

    - The Tablescaper

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  34. Mel_ColeJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    i like the fireworks and that cake is so tempting. Hope to see you in my Pink Saturday entries one and two. Happy New Year!

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  35. JanetJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    This is just 10 minutes from where I live. It is just too cold for me to enjoy the Walleye Drop in person!!

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