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The Rustic
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| Above: On the edge of Bathurst Basin (formerly known as Heron Pond). Another moment suggestive of an oil painting, on Saturday afternoon, July 19, 2003. |
| This fine raggedy fellow wanders the lanes of the Bristol Faire, and sometimes can be found in the general vicinity of Noble's Glade. I'm not certain what I ought to call him, or exactly what his part in the Great Scheme of Things might be, but his characterization is a convincing one, and he is a bright addition to an already colorful scene. The hay fork, the wooden tankard, and the crown of oak leaves have been present anytime I've spotted him. While his manner might suggest too close and prolonged an association with excessive quantities of ale, there's also the possibility that he unwisely accepted a proffered drink from the faery folk. |
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Below, left: July 19, 2003; right: July 12, 2003. |
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Photos © 2003 G. S. Hargrave. All rights reserved.
