We have a winner(s)! Yes indeed, due to the avalanche of submissions a random drawing resulted in a shared Grand Prize. Both Lindsay and Maggie will receive a luxurious holiday at La Casa del Smith. We'll be waiting! And yes, it is a Billiken.
Quiz of the week. Can you guess what the heck this is? The winner will receive. . .
An all expenses-paid stay at La Casa del Smith Resort! Yes indeed, situated in the beautiful jet-set destination of Eureka, Missouri you will receive deluxe accommodations overlooking the Meramec River Valley, fine dining, and world-class entertainment.
Well, there is a great view, the beds are comfortable, the company is, most of the time, a lot of fun, the food is good, and we'll find something to kill time. So, submit your entries and all correct answers will be placed in the hat for a random drawing. Take care.
hey what will we receive? ;-)
ReplyDeletemy guess is the world famous Billiken!!!! The Billiken was a charm doll created by an American art teacher and illustrator, Ms. Florence Pretz of Kansas City, Missouri, who is said to have seen the mysterious figure in a dream. In 1908 she patented the Billiken who was elf-like with pointed ears, a mischievous smile, and a tuft a hair on his pointed head. His arms were short and he was generally sitting with his legs stretched out in front of him. The Billiken was one of the first copyrighted dolls and the first likenesses of the Billiken, banks and statues, were produced in 1909. After a few brief years of popularity, like many other fad toys, the Billiken faded into obscurity. It represented the "no worry" ideal, and was a huge hit. And most important it is the mascot of the St. Louis University!
ReplyDeleteWith some help from Maggie!! I researched a little!! This is what I found!!...
ReplyDeletehttp://slubillikens.cstv.com/trads/billiken.html
One of the truly unique mascots in college athletics, the Billiken is a symbol of good luck that became a national craze in the early 1900s.
goodness i can't believe i won!!!!!! my trip is planned my ticket is bought! see you in may! love ya
ReplyDeleteYEAH I WON!! (Do I really get to come?) Love ya!!
ReplyDeleteYes, Lindsay, you do! Of course, this is kind of like one of those Las Vegas holidays; doesn't cover transportation but the rest is free. So, grab Vinny, stick out your thumbs and get back here! (That goes for anyone else, always welcome, plenty of room, and we might get in a Redbirds game or Rams--right Zach?)
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