And a not-so-mysterious materialization: Flamingos @ The Kenney

July 2, 2010 at 10:10 am | In West Seattle news, West Seattle religion | 6 Comments

Second story in a row about something turning up in a local yard – this, however, is no mystery: The Admiral Congregational Church Youth Group is the latest local organization to engage in the festive practice of flamingo-flocking … and today, their “target” is The Kenney, who shared the photo. (CEO Kevin McFeely tells WSB that the birds are in honor of a resident who’s an Admiral UCC congregation member.) WSB contributor Keri DeTore also spotted the flock last week outside a home on California SW in Gatewood:

P.S. If you’re interested in flamingo flocking, the cost and details are now on the Admiral Church website – you can even order online – go here. You can also call the church office at 206-932-2928.

6 Comments

  1. Now ya see, this is good clean fun. No damage, no worries, just a little summertime smile activity.

    I bet the drop them off, let them mingle for about a day or so and the come back and pick’em up….

    If I found my yard flocked with Pink Participants, I would be kewl with the flow of the universe.

    *grins*

    hk

    Comment by HolyKow — 10:25 am July 2, 2010 #

  2. There was an article in the Beachcomber a while ago about students on Vashon doing this as a fundraiser for their school. Not sure if it’s the same kind of thing, but it’s a cute idea and brings a smile to my face :)

    From the Beachcomber article:
    “When the birds show up at a home, the resident is invited to call the school and pay to have them moved to a new location, presumably to someone who does not currently have enough flamingoes gracing his or her yard.

    The going rate for bird removal and relocation, is $5 per bird. While the school hopes people will pay that amount, it is not necessary to pay at all, Royer said, and the birds will still be relocated after a week or so.”

    What a neat idea…

    Comment by MB — 11:21 am July 2, 2010 #

  3. Furry Faces Foundation did it a few years ago. Definitely whimsical, whoever originally came up with the idea, likely many years and many miles ago …

    Comment by WSB — 11:29 am July 2, 2010 #

  4. I wanna be flocked looks fun Id keep em though haha

    Comment by ca — 12:36 pm July 2, 2010 #

  5. I had to take a double take on the house. It’s at the top of California AVE. It made me smile.
    The sign say’s “you have been flocked” I didn’t see if there was anything else on the sign.

    Comment by alywest — 1:11 pm July 2, 2010 #

  6. yup.. Makes me miss Key West. nothing says summer like a yard of pink flamingos :)

    Comment by grr — 11:09 pm July 2, 2010 #

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