Find of the day

[naplesdon]

I walked past a resale shop in Ferrol today and found this little memory of the Camino’s past.

 

[Bradypus]

Pelegrin. The 1993 Xacobeo mascot. Still a few around here and there on the Caminos. I've always found it a slightly sinister image with those big blank eyes. Two contenders to replace him in 2010 largely sank without trace. I quite like Pingrino but Xubi never really gained much support
http://footprintsonthecamino.blogspot.com/2015/04/camino-mascot.html

 

[MinaKamina]

Saint Knapsack! The patron of all light packers!

 

[Jeff Crawley]

If anybody comes across a small "pins" in the shape of Galicia in black with NUNCA MAIS written across it (it's about 1/2" across) can you buy it and I'll refund the cost and postage.
There are two in a shop in SdC but the old lady won't sell - she says they're stuck on the card. I think she's just mean

 

[Deleted member 3000]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-2-VTG-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[naplesdon]

There is a large Sargadelos shop in Ferrol with quite few of these figurines on display. No way would I want to continue my Camino with them in my backpack. The most interesting item was a large chess set. I’ll send pix tomorrow.

 

[VNwalking]

I've always wondered who created this.
It's seriously ugly.
And who needs a mascot, anyway? Besides the marketing folks.

(I'm obviously Ms Grumpy today. )

 

[naplesdon]

The early bird...gets the best room...

I've always wondered who created this.
It's seriously ugly.
And who needs a mascot, anyway? Besides the marketing folks.

(I'm obviously Ms Grumpy today. )

I totally agree, that is why I bought it.

 

[Former member 49149]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-2-VTG-Sargadelos-Castro-Galicia-Spain-Man-Riding-Bicycle-Pilgrim-Figurines/323253654317?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

HAH!

 

[VNwalking]

I totally agree, that is why I bought it.

Hahahahahahahaaaaaa....
Thanks, Don, for making my afternoon.
(I don't know why, but this totally tickles my funny bone.
But watch out. Such things seem to send out invisible signals that attract more of the same - so you may soon find yourself overwhelmed with vast quantities of insanely ugly camino kitsch. And all your 'friends' will start sending you even more, thinking you actually like it. The feedback loop from Hell.)

 

[Jeff Crawley]

I've always wondered who created this.
It's seriously ugly.
And who needs a mascot, anyway? Besides the marketing folks.

(I'm obviously Ms Grumpy today. )

And who needs a mascot, anyway? Me, I don't like to drink alone (that was a very decent wine BTW)

 

[t2andreo]

Hey! You stole my pato. Actually, I have one just like it, in my bathroom of course...

 

[Former member 49149]

Hey! You stole my pato. Actually, I have one just like it, in my bathroom of course...

are you sure you are on the right thread???

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Hey! You stole my pato. Actually, I have one just like it, in my bathroom of course...

I've been looking for a Pato Peregrino for years, came out of the cathedral and there, in a shop by the Praza das Praterias was a bucketful of them!
I'm now struggling with my daughter who wants to "adopt" him - yeah, right. You want one, you do the Walk!

 

[Annette london]

I walked past a resale shop in Ferrol today and found this little memory of the Camino’s past.View attachment 43356

How about these 2
Aren't they gorgeous!!!

 

[natefaith]

Hahahahahahahaaaaaa....
Thanks, Don, for making my afternoon.
(I don't know why, but this totally tickles my funny bone.
But watch out. Such things seem to send out invisible signals that attract more of the same - so you may soon find yourself overwhelmed with vast quantities of insanely ugly camino kitsch. And all your 'friends' will start sending you even more, thinking you actually like it. The feedback loop from Hell.)

Hehe, you ARE grumpy today!!

 

[Lurch]

Pelegrin. The 1993 Xacobeo mascot. Still a few around here and there on the Caminos. I've always found it a slightly sinister image with those big blank eyes. Two contenders to replace him in 2010 largely sank without trace. I quite like Pingrino but Xubi never really gained much support
http://footprintsonthecamino.blogspot.com/2015/04/camino-mascot.html

And here I thought it was Mickey Mouse gone blind and needing a cane!

 

[MikeyC]

My find of the day was in a local auction after we had returned. One look at the scallop shell carved into the frame and that mirror was definitely going home with me. A daily reminder of our Camino.

 

[VNwalking]

are you sure you are on the right thread???

Yes, he definitely is.

Hehe, you ARE grumpy today!!

Not any more.
I am in awe of what the human mind can come up with, and eagerly await Don's further pics tomorrow.

 

[naplesdon]

Yes, he definitely is.

Not any more.
I am in awe of what the human mind can come up with, and eagerly await Don's further pics tomorrow.

The store’s sign slightly obscured the pilgrim on a bike

 

[VNwalking]

More, please.
This is seriously amusing.

 

[naplesdon]

Okay, the chess set I am now lusting for along with some ceramic horreos. You are making me wish I hadn’t started this thread

 

[VNwalking]

You are making me wish I hadn’t started this thread

If this is becoming an obsession, Don, please know that sharing it is a public service.
In this complicated world, a little amusement goes a very long way.

 

[naplesdon]

Well then, I won’t dwell on the Betanzos tonight. Sure we all know it rains a lot in Galicia but I think the latest weather in May and June has taken it too new heights. Maybe Dougfitz can chime in with some statistics but even the locals have quit smiling.

 

[VNwalking]

Maybe Dougfitz can chime in with some statistics but even the locals have quit smiling.

Oh great.
I hope it stops soon, Don.
(Selfishly...if not for you then by the beginning of July. )

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Oh great.
I hope it stops soon, Don.
(Selfishly...if not for you then by the beginning of July. )

Saturday looks dreadful - take care all of those walking in Galicia.

 

[naplesdon]

So, here I go from the sublime to the ridiculous. What I saw in the Sargadelos shop in A Coruña tonight. They couldn’t just stick to ceramics, they have moved into handbags.

 

[naplesdon]

My final post to this craziness is from the shop in Santiago, I understand the pilgrim figures but is the second thing supposed to be a Pan Flute?

 

[Jeff Crawley]

My final post to this craziness is from the shop in Santiago, I understand the pilgrim figures but is the second thing supposed to be a Pan Flute?View attachment 43610View attachment 43611

Good grief man, that's opened up yet another can of worms.

First picture: figure 1 has a candy apple? figure 2 upside-down sax/ear trumpet/shepherd's crook? €27???

Picture 2: They all look like scene extras from the classic TV drama series TRUMPTON but I would suggest a Galician Nose Flute . . .

 

[mylifeonvacation]

I wanted a Sargadelos handbag ... until I saw the price tag! For that money, I'll stick with ceramics that don't wear out.