Snowman (snow sculpture) building contest today!

Since we've been bestowed with the gift of snow, let's have some fun with this!

I'm issuing a challenge.

You have until 5 pm today to build a snowman (or snow sculpture) between 7th and 11th Streets on Broadway Street. At 5 pm, I (and any other judges I decide to recruit), will walk the length of the street taking photos of all the sculptures and taking feedback from my facebook friends to help us make our decision. Sculptors must be present or leave some sign with their name and contact info in order to win. The winner will be announced on my facebook page at 6 pm. They will receive a gift certificate to a local restaurant and the title: Best Snow Sculptor in the Universe of Tacoma.

OK people! The gauntlet has been thrown!!

I am prepared to be impressed. :)

If you need some inspiration, check out Tacoma KOMO's photo gallery:
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Photos-snow-creatures-on-parade-137521618.html?tab=gallery&c=y&img=0

XOXO,
Duchess of Downtown

PS. please use common sense with placement of your sculpture like don't block anyone's doorway or put it where a snow plow is going to come along and creme it.

PSS. Some members of the press will be there too so if you are standing near your sculpture between 5 and 5:30 pm you might be able to pose with your sculpture and become super famous. Just sayin. :) 

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