SMURF

[flutie1]

OK, true confession time. Who gave Mark Phillips the little smurf at Jersey Fresh? He showed it to me on Friday while the rain was pounding down, and wanted me to make special note that he was keeping it dry in his jacket pocket.

'Fess up!!

flutie

[subk]

OMG! That's the funniest thing I've ever heard about him. Who knew...

[SmallHerd]

At least he didn't drown it in the puddles! That would have been a PR nightmare. TOO FUNNY!!! That is hysterical. LOL.

[flutie1]

At least he didn't drown it in the puddles! That would have been a PR nightmare. TOO FUNNY!!! That is hysterical. LOL.

He seemed genuinely quite pleased - and every time I saw him thereafter, he told me where Smurfie was and assured he he was keeping him safe. One time in the golf cart cup holder, another time on the seat...

As someone said, who knew?

[eqsiu]

And you didn't take a picture?

[LisaB]

I have guess but not telling since 'someone' put a smurf on the podium before he went to speak at a usea convention a few years back.
I love eventers!

[Ilex]

If I was doing PR for CMP.......

I would make sure that CMP's Smurf got a blog that showed pics & snippets of it's travels.

Kinda like the 'Traveling Gnome'.

[eqsiu]

If I was doing PR for CMP.......

I would make sure that CMP's Smurf got a blog that showed pics & snippets of it's travels.

Kinda like the 'Traveling Gnome'.

YES! That would so rock!

[flutie1]

And you didn't take a picture?

It was raining too hard! (And I'm the world's worst photographer!)

[LLDM]

I have guess but not telling since 'someone' put a smurf on the podium before he went to speak at a usea convention a few years back.
I love eventers!

So what happened to that one? Inquiring minds want to know. If he lost that one, the last thing you want to do is give him another. We're not disposable ya know! :cool:

SCFarm

[LexInVA]

Oh I just had a wickedly funny idea...

[ponygirl]

So what I'd like to know is "which" smurf was he given? Papa Smurf? Greedy Smurf? Vanity Smurf? :)

[LisaB]

Foggy Smurf! Or Capt. Smurf (couldn't make it above Capt. even though this smurf married royalty).
This may be the same smurf that crashed the usea convention. Don't know but I have my suspicions.

[LisaB]

Oh and my vote is for Rocking Horse smurf since his design was so well-received.

[poltroon]

Next time he does his course design duties, perhaps the Smurf can be photographed inspecting the fences. :D

[Ilex]

Wellllll.....

I can not believe that I just spent.......

$18.15 for a blue plastic jockey smurf. Being shipped from FRANCE!!!!!!

I used hubby's credit card...lol!

****

The Great Eventing Smurf Race

I'm thinking we can mail him all over the country/world. And you can take him to different events.

Points for events must have pics of him on a fence

Points if you put him in your pocket and take him to a lesson/or dressage/show jumping round.

Points if you can get a photo of him w/a UL rider.

And 100 bonus points if you can get CMP to stand in a photo shot w/the smurf.

We can blog our smurf!

Who's in?

Tami

[seeuatx]

The Great Eventing Smurf Race

I'm thinking we can mail him all over the country/world. And you can take him to different events.

Points for events must have pics of him on a fence

Points if you put him in your pocket and take him to a lesson/or dressage/show jumping round.

Points if you can get a photo of him w/a UL rider.

And 100 bonus points if you can get CMP to stand in a photo shot w/the smurf.

We can blog our smurf!

Who's in?

Tami

I am so in on this!!!!! ;)

[mcorbett]

that's hallarious! I'm in!

[poltroon]

This is awesome. :D

[LisaB]

I'm in!!!

[clivers]

OK, me too!

[talkofthetown]

I wanna send the smurf along!

[2016 RoyalCrown KTug]

Wellllll.....

I can not believe that I just spent.......

$18.15 for a blue plastic jockey smurf. Being shipped from FRANCE!!!!!!

I used hubby's credit card...lol!

****

The Great Eventing Smurf Race

I'm thinking we can mail him all over the country/world. And you can take him to different events.

Points for events must have pics of him on a fence

Points if you put him in your pocket and take him to a lesson/or dressage/show jumping round.

Points if you can get a photo of him w/a UL rider.

And 100 bonus points if you can get CMP to stand in a photo shot w/the smurf.

We can blog our smurf!

Who's in?

Tami


HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA :lol::lol::lol::lol:

My sis did something like this for school, but it was called Flat Stanley (?) it was a cartoon drawn on paper, she sent it over to our aunt in GB, idk but this is a very goood idea!!! Love it!!

[tarheelmd07]

I'm in!

[2016 RoyalCrown KTug]

Where do you order it?

When is the cut off for points... there has to be some limit on time, it cant go on and on after all hahaha

This should be fun!! :D

[LexInVA]

I will see if I can find a more domestic source for the Smurfness.

[Ilex]

This is a definate then.

Any ideas on a point system?

Should I get "Eventer Smurf" a page on Facebook, MySpace, or Blogger?

And really we are going to have to lay down ground rules here. I mean we absolutely can NOT have Eventer Smurf involved in any felony type activities or break any FEI rules so that he could possible get suspended.

Also we must maintain very stict rules on the type of beer he is allowed as well. No Pabst Blue Ribbon!

Tami

[CBudFrggy]

Why can't we just keep this thread going like the horsey-stick-art thread--attach photos, etc?

[roki143]

So funny story that I just realized... When I was about 3 years old, my father was building our house (which my parents still live in) and I would run around like a wild child with pretty much no supervision... one day I stripped down, rolled around in the blue construction chalk, and ran out among all those assisting in building and proclaimed that I was "naked smurf"... it was before my eventing years, but do I get extra points for this?

[Ilex]

So funny story that I just realized... When I was about 3 years old, my father was building our house (which my parents still live in) and I would run around like a wild child with pretty much no supervision... one day I stripped down, rolled around in the blue construction chalk, and ran out among all those assisting in building and proclaimed that I was "naked smurf"... it was before my eventing years, but do I get extra points for this?

Do you have pictures?

Because we can only give you 1 point for 'smurf like' behavior. But you know....if you have pictures of the incident we could give you 5 points!

Pees pants laughing at the visual. And I totally get it....cause my Grandmother used to call me the Gypsy child cause I had no supervision...and my behavior was a little on the 'lawless' side as a child.

Apparently....I had Wonder Woman Underoos and used to strip down to them and go into superhero mode w/out the least provacation no matter where we were.....including one time appartently at church.

[bornfreenowexpensive]

So funny story that I just realized... When I was about 3 years old, my father was building our house (which my parents still live in) and I would run around like a wild child with pretty much no supervision... one day I stripped down, rolled around in the blue construction chalk, and ran out among all those assisting in building and proclaimed that I was "naked smurf"... it was before my eventing years, but do I get extra points for this?


OMG...too funny. That's got to count for extra points. But you get bonus points if you repeat it now at a competitor's party (and don't get arrested).;)

[OneWish]

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA :lol::lol::lol::lol:

My sis did something like this for school, but it was called Flat Stanley (?) it was a cartoon drawn on paper, she sent it over to our aunt in GB, idk but this is a very goood idea!!! Love it!!

OMG We took a "Flat Stanely" to our vacation in Outer Banks like a year or so ago. One of the little kids on the trip had it with them for school!! Wonder if it was the same Stanely?? We have pictures... we had too much fun with flat stanely haha!

Sorry that was a little OT!!

[LexInVA]

I found a place to get the figures domestically (cheap too!) but they are all out of stock because of the 50th Anniversary buying binge that the Smurf fanatics are on.

[Painted Wings]

On the Chronicle of my horse:

http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/

Then we could easily post photos and Blogs.

[deltawave]

I have a couple of Smurfs on horseback, all bought from Ebay for WAY more than they're worth. :p

I just TODAY got an iron-on Smurf PATCH for my saddle pad, all the way from FRANCE! :lol:

Gotta put that sucker on. :yes:

[subk]

We absolutely must mail this guy to someone going to different event every weekend! Let's keep him on COTH somehow. He could become the most well traveled eventer of all time. Maybe he could get an award at convention? OK that might be pushing it a little hard...

[wanderlust]

This is awesome. And I do have to give CMP points for sense of humor.

[deltawave]

We're ready to go eventing! :D

[TB or not TB?]

Holy crap. Best thread ever.

[Shrapnel]

OK, true confession time. Who gave Mark Phillips the little smurf at Jersey Fresh? He showed it to me on Friday while the rain was pounding down, and wanted me to make special note that he was keeping it dry in his jacket pocket.

'Fess up!!

flutie

HAHAHA :lol:

[KBG Eventer]

Wellllll.....

I can not believe that I just spent.......

$18.15 for a blue plastic jockey smurf. Being shipped from FRANCE!!!!!!

I used hubby's credit card...lol!

****

The Great Eventing Smurf Race

I'm thinking we can mail him all over the country/world. And you can take him to different events.

Points for events must have pics of him on a fence

Points if you put him in your pocket and take him to a lesson/or dressage/show jumping round.

Points if you can get a photo of him w/a UL rider.

And 100 bonus points if you can get CMP to stand in a photo shot w/the smurf.

We can blog our smurf!

Who's in?

Tami


I want to! Too bad this didn't start before Ocala II this year. I would have gotten the 100 points (well if I had taken a big gulp and tried not to be a scaredy cat about it).

[JER]

He could become the most well traveled eventer of all time. Maybe he could get an award at convention?

My only concern here is that at some point, after numerous CCI****s and CIC***s and Young Event Smurf competitions, he will no longer be a true smurf.

Perhaps he should be limited to the LLs. Maybe a T3DE is his maximum. He is, after all, a smurf.

However, should we decide to bestow an award on him, I think it should be named for Capt. Mark Phillips, the man who dared to call us smurfs.

[retreadeventer]

Ah ha.
You guys don't know about our SMURFIES here with the Area II Adult Riders. This is the brainchild of ..... well she can be nameless for the moment .... and we have several different smurfs we give out as awards, the "Smurfies" to each other for different important activities during the year. We have a Hug Smurf and a Poppa Smurf etc. the person who is the best positive influence gets the Hug one, etc. We vote on them online for the annual meeting. I don't know all the categories but I got one once for something, I still have him. How about I take him with me to Fair Hill this coming weekend and see what he can get pictured with? Or on?

[subk]

My only concern here is that at some point, after numerous CCI****s and CIC***s and Young Event Smurf competitions, he will no longer be a true smurf.

Perhaps he should be limited to the LLs. Maybe a T3DE is his maximum. He is, after all, a smurf.

However, should we decide to bestow an award on him, I think it should be named for Capt. Mark Phillips, the man who dared to call us smurfs.

Who do you think attends Rolex by the 10s of thousands? Since it's the dollars of the little people who make upper level event happen he should by all accounts enjoy those events as a spectator. Now if he rides in them you might have a point...

We could always name him after CMP! I nominate the name "Foggy Smurf."

[Painted Wings]

I bought a Smurf on Ebay.

This is the one I bought

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250245093962&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=015

He is on the team, he has a red coat.

[BBowen]

OMG, this is hilarious. Leave it to Flutie!!!

[talkofthetown]

I know it's a long way off, but if no one else has him, Bensmom and I can take him to Champagne run!

Something I am a little stumped on, though...is everyone here planning on buying their own, or will it be one single smurf that gets shipped around? Or both?

[Ilex]

Okay so I had no idea that you could post thumbnails on this site. That is great.

I wonder how long it will take Eventer Smurf to get here from France? I would think two weeks.

Also....clearly he is very qualified for his new 'career' as an eventer. He was a Jockey. And he must have got his colors hunting. LOL....

Tami

[Painted Wings]

Here's the link

http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/group/smurfs

We can post stories of Smurfs and their travels there

[flyingchange]

This is EXCELLENT!

I'm totally in.

[easyklc]

OK. I am dying here...:lol:

I will sponsor the Area VII Smurf. Photos to follow and many a blog my friends. I have a friend who makes (clearing throat) doll clothes, so mine will likely have some good xc colors. Do you think I can get Nike to make me some of those new boots for us?

Smurf ON!

[ravenclaw]

I am having visions of future CMP cross-country courses being decorated with smurfs instead of small animals.

Maybe next year at Red Hills, there will be a smurf head sticking out of the cheese. ;)

[Painted Wings]

In doing more smurf research I found this SMURF. Wish I could get one to give to Gobi but this one is apparently very rare, only 100 made. I'm thinking that Gobi needs a Smurf.

But of course the whole smurf thing makes me wonder:

"Is that a Smurf in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?"

Oh, and anyone who knows me knows that I will have to paint spots on my Smurf. Will that destroy or enhance the collector value?

[Ilex]

I wonder if you can paint the figurines. Maybe give him a blue collar with white trim?

Well....if you can get a member of the team.....to do there dressage AND stadium round w/him in there pocket.

Well that would make him a team member. AND there for qualify him for his blue collar.

Tami

P.S. I'm not sure how many points that a feat of that nature would be worth. But depending on the competition AND whether the team makes it to the podium. And there is documented proof. Like Eventer Smurf hanging out of said pocket. Well you would probable be the undisputed Queen/King of smurfdom!

[eqsiu]

Tami

P.S. I'm not sure how many points that a feat of that nature would be worth. But depending on the competition AND whether the team makes it to the podium. And there is documented proof. Like Eventer Smurf hanging out of said pocket. Well you would probable be the undisputed Queen/King of smurfdom!

You could be God of smurfdom if you could get the Capt. to carry it with him in a visible place for the whole competition.

[zagafi]

This thread is KILLING me. This idea is made of WIN!

[LexInVA]

You could be God of smurfdom if you could get the Capt. to carry it with him in a visible place for the whole competition.

I have a much more satisfying idea.... *evil laugh*

[flutie1]

"... I'm thinking that Gobi needs a Smurf."

I'll run the idea past him. With all his weird obsessions, one never knows! (He does express great admiration in one of his blogs for "Dead Hampton" who bit Mark Phillips twice. Gobi had no trouble with Mark when he met him because of his "fierce yapping and courage," Gobi's, not Mark's. Mark doesn't yap).

flutie

[riderboy]

I really hate to show my ignorance but wassup with the smurfs? Oh, and it's so nice to have athread not dripping with venom!

[LisaB]

Oh dear, Riderboy, this is all snark!

http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=145607&highlight=smurf

[talkofthetown]

LexinVA, do tell!

[riderboy]

I am so sorry! what is "snark" ( I'm from the midwest"

[seeuatx]

I think "snark" usually refers to online crankiness... or being a smart alec.

I think this thread is good natured fun. (What's that sociology term? something about reappropriation)

[Bensmom]

Main Entry: snarky Pronunciation: \ˈsnär-kē\ Function:

adjective Etymology: dialect snark to annoy, perhaps alteration of nark to irritate Date: 1906 1 : crotchety (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotchety), snappish (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snappish) 2 : sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner <snarky lyrics>
— snark·i·ly
adverb Main Entry: snarky Pronunciation: \ˈsnär-kē\ Function: adjective Etymology: dialect snark to annoy, perhaps alteration of nark to irritate

Date: 1906 1 : crotchety (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotchety), snappish (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snappish) 2 : sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner <snarky lyrics>
— snark·i·ly adverb

[seeuatx]

OT.... but "snark" has been around since 1906?.... who knew. :cool:

[LexInVA]

LexinVA, do tell!

Well I have a few ball busting ideas for pranks now that I think about it...one involves multiple Smurf figures, another one involves a Smurf hat, and I've also got another idea that's just not legal so I'm gonna keep it to myself. The only problem is that there is currently a Smurf shortage due to the 50th Anniversary of the little blue guys so Smurf stuff other than shirts is hard to come by.

[eqsiu]

OT.... but "snark" has been around since 1906?.... who knew. :cool:

Lewis Carroll wrote a poem titled "The Hunting of the Snark." I have no idea if it's related or not. :lol:

[flutie1]

I really hate to show my ignorance but wassup with the smurfs? Oh, and it's so nice to have athread not dripping with venom!

Several months ago, CMP referred to lower level riders as "smurfs." Many took offense. Now we are all having a bit of a go at smurf related things. Mark was actually getting right into the smurf groove at Jersey (see original post), and as he doesn't exactly have a blazing sense of humor, it was great fun to see it!

(What part of the midwest are you from?)

flutie

[Bensmom]

Yes, as to the Lewis Carroll poem question :)






[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Snark_%28Lewis_Carroll%29&action=edit&section=1)] The origin of the word

Martin Gardner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Gardner) mentions several combinations of words that have been suggested to be at the origin of the name: snail and shark, snake and shark, snarl and bark etc. No support for any of this can be found in Lewis Carroll's writings.

What Lewis Carroll asked the children

Lewis Carroll was of course asked repeatedly to explain the Snark. Gardner gives us five examples that are on record. In all of them, Carroll's answer is that he doesn't know himself, that he can't explain, etc. His most interesting answer: ...Some children are puzzled with it. Of course you know what a Snark is? If you do, please tell me...

Now, back to the little blue people. :D

[Ilex]

Well I have a few ball busting ideas for pranks now that I think about it...one involves multiple Smurf figures, another one involves a Smurf hat, and I've also got another idea that's just not legal so I'm gonna keep it to myself. The only problem is that there is currently a Smurf shortage due to the 50th Anniversary of the little blue guys so Smurf stuff other than shirts is hard to come by.

Note to everyone........Do NOT pass Eventing Smurf on to LexInVa. As she will definately be using him for felony type crimes. Or he may just disappear all togeather.

Tami

[Ilex]

Also....

Holding Eventer Smurf for 'points ransom'.....will be seriously frowned upon. A massive amount of negative points shall be awarded to the culprit. AND your Smurf status will be revoked.

Tami

[LexInVA]

Note to everyone........Do NOT pass Eventing Smurf on to LexInVa. As she will definately be using him for felony type crimes. Or he may just disappear all togeather.

Tami

I'm a guy and no I wouldn't let anything bad happen to the little fella. I was actually thinking about doing something that would send a pretty clear message and it wouldn't involve "Eventer Smurf". Nothing harmful to anyone but still not quite legal I think. :D

[deltawave]

If we've got cheese, mushrooms, flower baskets . . . is it not just a matter of time before we see Smurf JUMPS? I would personally foot the bill for a nice Smurfy jump at any HT that MP is known to frequent. Stadium, of course--no more My Pretty Pony decorations on XC, please. :dead:

[Ilex]

I'm a guy and no I wouldn't let anything bad happen to the little fella. I was actually thinking about doing something that would send a pretty clear message and it wouldn't involve "Eventer Smurf". Nothing harmful to anyone but still not quite legal I think. :D

BIG note to self........LexInVa is Smurf not Smurfette.

Sorry!

[riderboy]

I'm a Hoosier. I really only have access to a high speed computer at work so I sneak time when I can. I'll tell you, if I let that reactor core overheat again I'll be in real trouble! ( just kidding) I'm an MD here in flyover.

[subk]

[QUOTE=deltawave;3209458I would personally foot the bill for a nice Smurfy jump at any HT that MP is known to frequent. Stadium, of course--no more My Pretty Pony decorations on XC, please. :dead:[/QUOTE]
I can paint...like for real!

We could set it up to be a scene on a panel. Or use a box type jump with arches and have the Smurfs peeking out from under the arches and get a 3-D effect. (But that may be too troll like...)

[pooh]

OMG I had smurfs for years!!! just sold a bunch the other year at a yard sale - I'll need to go hunt through some boxes and see what I still have!! I don't do any major events but I'm sure my smurfs would love to come out of the closet and play.

[deltawave]

OK, send/post your smurfy creations for a stadium jump! I will run it by the Powers That Be at either Richland Park or (AHEM FLUTIE) Maui Jim. :D :D :D

[Painted Wings]

I think there should be one all blue jump on every Novice cross country course. Maybe even Beginner novice too. Just the symbolism of the blue jump might be quite subtle. So that only those in the "know" would get it. We could start with some of those bright blue plastic barrels and work from there. Now that would be Smurfy!

Or we could paint smurf faces on the blue barrels and be blatant about it.

Here's a sticker we could use

[seeuatx]

What course was it that had the mushroom jumps? Are those still there? See, then you could just paint smurfs coming out of their smurf house on the back side of the jump. ;)

[SR Rider]

Just bought my jockey smurf (female)...count me in. Mine will be fence judging alot.
Look for her at Hoosier Horse Trials, May Daze and other Lexington shows.

[Painted Wings]

Then when I pull into a horse trials everyone will know that I'm a proud low level eventer.

[frugalannie]

King Oak Farm in Area 1 used to (and still may) have an all-blue panel and rail stadium jump. It was always the bogey jump on course, causing many refusals and knockdowns. I came away believing that horses don't see blue well.

But I love all of the other ideas in this thread, especially the subversive ones!

[flutie1]

OK, send/post your smurfy creations for a stadium jump! I will run it by the Powers That Be at either Richland Park or (AHEM FLUTIE) Maui Jim. :D :D :D

This pathetic "Power That Be" for Maui Jim says GO FOR IT. We'd love it!!!

[eqsiu]

This pathetic "Power That Be" for Maui Jim says GO FOR IT. We'd love it!!!

Blue panels and poles with smurf wings! (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r92/woochles/The%20Examples/smurfjump.jpg)

[SR Rider]

Where can I get a smurf sticker for my car

[deltawave]

Ahhhh, Eqsiu, I love it!!! Now where can one get some creative plywood type person to create such a thing? I want to do it!! Any ideas on custom jump builders? I'll spring for the "wings"--any blue poles and standards would do fine. :)

Good thing I'm not riding at Maui Jim this year, hee hee--my young horse would probably freak at the sight of those things! :eek:

Flutie, if this comes to pass, could the jump be used at the AEC, also? :D I'll loan it to Lamplight for the duration, then shlep it somewhere else. WEG, anyone? :lol:

[deltawave]

Here is the pad Bonnie and I will be proudly sporting on XC this weekend at Gemwood! :D

[flutie1]

"Flutie, if this comes to pass, could the jump be used at the AEC, also? I'll loan it to Lamplight for the duration, then shlep it somewhere else. WEG, anyone?"
__________________

Absolutely!

[Scissors]

Someone has probably already noted this but ...

The rider on my USEA sticker stuck to the bumper of my Jeep is sure as heck a lovely smurfy blue.

Just sayin'. :)

[eqsiu]

Someone has probably already noted this but ...

The rider on my USEA sticker stuck to the bumper of my Jeep is sure as heck a lovely smurfy blue.

Just sayin'. :)

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[missamandarose]

You know... I have looked and looked... and I cannot seem to find it... but I *know* I saw a picture somewhere of someone dressed as a Smurf for a Halloween hunter pace.

If one were to dress as a smurf and carry Eventer Smurf in his pocket for such an event, how many points would that earn?

[Bensmom]

Now that I've ordered mine :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/Smurfs-Smurf-car-bumper-sticker-decal-4-x-4_W0QQitemZ370051726633QQihZ024QQcategoryZ13673QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/Smurfs-Smurf-car-bumper-sticker-decal-4-x-4_W0QQitemZ370051726633QQihZ024QQcategoryZ13673QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

or this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Smurfs-Blue-Vinyl-Decal-Sticker-6-75-x3-75_W0QQitemZ260238256267QQihZ016QQcategoryZ88433QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Smurfs-Blue-Vinyl-Decal-Sticker-6-75-x3-75_W0QQitemZ260238256267QQihZ016QQcategoryZ88433QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[Painted Wings]

If we have a blue Stadium jump for the lower levels at the AECs, it should only be used in the Beg Novice/Novice arena.

I love the idea.

Here's a link to a saddlepad patch.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Smurf-Embroidered-Iron-On-Patch_W0QQitemZ190220793636QQihZ009QQcategoryZ1133 37QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

There are several on ebay.

I've also attached a photo of a smurf helping around the barn.

[Ilex]

You know... I have looked and looked... and I cannot seem to find it... but I *know* I saw a picture somewhere of someone dressed as a Smurf for a Halloween hunter pace.

If one were to dress as a smurf and carry Eventer Smurf in his pocket for such an event, how many points would that earn?

Oh....at least 50 points. And you would be awarded the 'Smurftastic' award for true smurfiness.

Tami

[missamandarose]

Oh sweet. Count me in then!! I shall wear:

White breeches

Smurf Blue shirt (and/or the Kerrits show jacket that comes in a bright blue)

White helmet cover with a floppy, poufy bit in the front.

[SmallHerd]

They have a Smurfette on amazon.com!

http://www.amazon.com/Smurfette-Smurf-Embroidered-Iron-Patch/dp/B000QBR8V2

Painted Wings, where did you find the sticker for your trailer?

Maybe we can send a smurf basket to CMP. The basket with handle would include a wedge of cheese, some mushrooms and a Smurf. HA! Of course, we would 'sign' it "Your Friends on COTH".

[Painted Wings]

Here's the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Smurfs-Smurf-car-bumper-sticker-decal-4-x-4_W0QQitemZ370051726633QQihZ024QQcategoryZ13673QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I got one for my truck and one for my trailer. Don't know if Hubby will let me put one on the truck. But then the truck is blue so why not?

I'm thinking I need the patch for my saddle pad.

[Ilex]

Oh sweet. Count me in then!! I shall wear:

White breeches

Smurf Blue shirt (and/or the Kerrits show jacket that comes in a bright blue)

White helmet cover with a floppy, poufy bit in the front.

You must also wear blue gloves AND blue face paint!

Tami

[deltawave]

I found a guy on Craigslist who's going to do some Smurfy cutouts for me, based on Eqsiu's mockup. Suitable for sticking on a regular jump wing, they will be totally portable and, well, look for them this summer at a Smurfy Horse Trial near you! :D

[Painted Wings]

DeltaWave. I love that. I like the mirror image Smurfs on each wing.

[CBudFrggy]

Loff the Smurf jumps--better than the clown jumps we jumped this weekend!

[RHdobes563]

Smurf ON!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[tx3dayeventer]

Here is the pad Bonnie and I will be proudly sporting on XC this weekend at Gemwood! :D


That is GREAT!!!!!

[Lexi]

this thread might just be the funniest I have ever read.

I will seriously pee my pants if I see a smurf jump at an event!!!!!!!!!

[tarheelmd07]

I am a proud smurf...who just happens to be riding a horse who is affectionately known as "smurf" around the barn (well, his name is actually Surf...for Surf Guitar...but that somehow morphed into Smurf :)). Between my great big Smurfie (17.3h) and the big blue trailer, we're very visible smurfs who've decided it's time to get in on the smurf shopping craze!

A fitting hat...to make us even easier to spot at events...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250163831669&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=015
A smurf for Surf
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280210674655&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=018
and a horsey smurf for me
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280201282844&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=018
and of course, the smurfy sticker for my truck...to be proudly displayed next to my USEA sticker and my "I Do My Own Stunts" sticker
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370051927363&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=024

[deltawave]

Wicked, I just got a Smurfy sticker, too, for my trailer. :)

[Painted Wings]

I'll bet that Ebay person in Oak Park, IL is wondering why they are selling so many Smurf stickers all of a sudden. Can't wait to see how many trailers are sporting them at my next horse trials. I bought two.

[zagafi]

Oh my sweet lord! I LOFF that Smurfy jump!! I, too, have purchased a sticker for the trailer and two saddle patches (one for my buddy, one for me).

I have updated my signature to reflect my new mantra, too. LOL!

[fernie fox]

Sorry about the quality of the pic,it is an old Polaroid.

Fernie as a very sloshed Smurf,many moons ago.
<a href="http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/ferniefox/?action=view&current=smurf1973.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/ferniefox/smurf1973.jpg" border="0" alt="1970s Smurf @ BEC Christmas team jumping."></a>

[Ilex]

I found a guy on Craigslist who's going to do some Smurfy cutouts for me, based on Eqsiu's mockup. Suitable for sticking on a regular jump wing, they will be totally portable and, well, look for them this summer at a Smurfy Horse Trial near you! :D

Did you need donations for this fence. Cause I would gladly paypal you a 20!!!!!

And by the way folks......20 bonus points for a picture of you holding Eventer Smurf w/that jump in the shot. And 40 bonus points for a picture of you riding over that jump w/him in your pocket!

[Ilex]

Sorry about the quality of the pic,it is an old Polaroid.

Fernie as a very sloshed Smurf,many moons ago.
<a href="http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/ferniefox/?action=view&current=smurf1973.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/ferniefox/smurf1973.jpg" border="0" alt="1970s Smurf @ BEC Christmas team jumping."></a>

Oh MY......pees pants laughing! That's great. Glad to see the horse got in the act with the hat!

That's absolutely Smurftastic!

[missamandarose]

You must also wear blue gloves AND blue face paint!

Tami

Blue gloves I'll give you... but even if it means not getting a whole 50 points, I can't do the blue face paint. It could get on my white smurf pants and ruin them. Then they wouldn't be smurftastic anymore :(

[eqsiu]

I found a guy on Craigslist who's going to do some Smurfy cutouts for me, based on Eqsiu's mockup. Suitable for sticking on a regular jump wing, they will be totally portable and, well, look for them this summer at a Smurfy Horse Trial near you! :D

That looks great! Now I have to get my horse ready to compete so we can jumpt it!

[tarheelmd07]

I hope my smurf gear gets here before Waredaca :lol:

[Painted Wings]

I saw the news that Hi Tech horse jumps is going to be a sponsor for the AECs.

http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?section=aec&id=1518

Wonder if they would make a Smurf jump for the Novice stadium ring at the AECs to sell of afterwards.

From their website they certainly look capable.

http://www.hitechhorsejumps.com/29-Personalised_Jumps.html


Flutie - what do you think about contacting them?

I was thinking a jump like this only just blue/white with smurf pictures instead of the pony club logo

[SmallHerd]

P Wings, are you going to QP next weekend? Maybe we need to take some smurf pics!

[flutie1]

I saw the news that Hi Tech horse jumps is going to be a sponsor for the AECs.

http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?section=aec&id=1518

Wonder if they would make a Smurf jump for the Novice stadium ring at the AECs to sell of afterwards.

From their website they certainly look capable.

http://www.hitechhorsejumps.com/29-Personalised_Jumps.html


Flutie - what do you think about contacting them?

I was thinking a jump like this only just blue/white with smurf pictures instead of the pony club logo

Great idea PW. I'll see if I can put something together!

flutie

[RAyers]

We'll have to see about getting a Smurf Works XC fence out ther too.

Reed

[Painted Wings]

Even if we could get smurf wings and then blue/white planks would be cool. The Hi Tech jumps come from England and it takes a while to get them over the pond.

Yes, I will be at Queeny Park for the mini event. Hopefully I will have a Smurf by then to take a photo of. I'm thinking that the dark red coop on the starter course should be painted a Smurfy blue. I'm going for the work day tomorrow so I will take a look at it.

[flutie1]

Even if we could get smurf wings and then blue/white planks would be cool. The Hi Tech jumps come from England and it takes a while to get them over the pond.

Yes, I will be at Queeny Park for the mini event. Hopefully I will have a Smurf by then to take a photo of. I'm thinking that the dark red coop on the starter course should be painted a Smurfy blue. I'm going for the work day tomorrow so I will take a look at it.

Reed and PW

Deltawave is in the process of having a smurf jump made for Maui Jim and the AEC's. Why not coordinate with her? Good point about the Hi Tech jumps coming from England. It probably would take a long time.

flutie

[deltawave]

I've got a stencil percolating, and a guy with a jigsaw waiting to Smurf. I will do the painting and finishing, and hope to have 2 sets of Smurfs ready by late June. They will be only cutouts, though, approximately 4 feet high and 2 feet wide. They still need to be fastened to an appropriate jump wing, if the venue in question could provide them. Along with Smurfy blue poles. :)

[retreadeventer]

OK. Smurf went to Fair Hill today and was photographed with a notable group of folks (Olympics - hint) and my dogs too. How do I want to post the photos? Is there a page someplace? Or should I just put them on my chronicle of my horse page? Give me some advice so you can see them!

[BarbB]

If there was someway to keep the pics together on your myhorse page, that would be fun.

[zagafi]

There's a Smurf group on chronicleofmyhorse--Painted Wings started it.

[retreadeventer]

OK - link? Is there a way to search for it?

[Painted Wings]

Here is the link.

http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/group/smurfs

[retreadeventer]

Thanks but I still couldn't figure how to post pictures there even after I got a membership. They are on My page but not the Traveling Smurf section which is where they should be.
Anyhow....thanks!

[SR Rider]

Look for me at May Daze...my suv has a smurf and USEA sticker on the back...I have my
little smurfette jockey too; I will be fence judging