Woodsy the Owl

So...how many people do you know get phone calls asking for one of their family members to volunteer to be a cartoon character?  Well...it does not happen often but that is what happened to us last night.  Did you know that Woodsy the Owl must be a certain height?  Did you know that a person dressing up like Woodsy (or Smokey) is legally bound NOT to speak or make any sound effects?  We are reminded of this every time we are asked to put on these costumes.

This time we were called at the last minute and looking at our crew...Sean got the privilege to play the part.  Now if you know Sean...he is not one to stay quiet for long...and this event was set for three hours!  But he was willing and we were excited for the opportunity to be out in the community.

Each year a local organization (set up to help promote recycling and beautification projects) distributes tree saplings to the public.  We have planted many of these saplings around our property over the years.  We were happy to have opportunity to give back to this organization.

So, from 8am-noon Michael, Amanda, Sean, Henry and Edward helped pass out saplings, flyers and greeted those who came to the event.  Sean loved the event and is now the designated Woodsy for future events...he greeted...took pictures..gave high fives to children and even did the chicken dance with the Chick-fil-a cow.

Just the beginning of our fun-filled adventure that will continue over the next few days.