Yes, you heard right. This is Part 1 of a tutorial on doing just that – Shaking sticks at seagull butts. Outside of our small area, this sport seems to be little known, but the rewards are so great and the exercise so healthy that it would be good if the sport caught on elsewhere.
Equipment and Dress Code
1. So this weekend, grab A Stick. The one shown here being carried by Steven is a perfect example as it doubles as a walking stick and can serve to confuse the gulls who might think you are just out for a walk, allowing you to get closer to them before starting to shake!
2. Dress appropriately for the sport. A Hat is always a good idea. In fact it is essential . Waterproof (or seagull poo proof) Coat is also recommended. Preferably a dark coloured one, though white will also work, depending on your area. Do a bit of research by scanning the ground near groups of gulls to see the predominant poo colour and dress to camouflage with that and the surroundings. As you see, in our area it is a green colour that fits in best.
Part 2. here: https://www.elliekennard.ca/tutorial-seagull-two/
😀 +Steve Savoie Thanks!
ROFL ! Best #SeagullButtTutorialEver +Ellie Kennard ! 😉
well I mean that you can buy a winter set of gear in the summer and a summer set in the winter. +Annie Irving – sticks in the winter should be dark, (so they are suitably visible against the snow) and light in the summer.
+Ellie Kennard thanks for the advice. There's an off season? I would've thought this was a year-round sport! 🙂
+Diana Boyd – a walk is not a walk without some #seagullbuttkicking as I'm sure are aware. Or at least some #seagullbuttstickshaking which is less likely to do any real harm. And good exercise.
did you kick some #seagullbutt ?
+Jacqueline Hodsdon – don't hesitate to ask the maestro +Steven Kennard any questions you have about technique. Once you are properly kitted out, you will quickly get the knack. 😀
Thanks +Jon Cassill – catch on? It's already a national passtime… in some nation or other. 🙂
And don't hesitate to take Steven up on our offer. We love to travel for the sake of the art.
+Christina Lihani – how can you doubt that the hat is essential! LOL. Although with his white hair, any fallout might go unnoticed until you got near enough for the smell to kick in.
Thanks a lot +Dusty Gedge – and I am sure you got a few tips you might not have known?
Whose stick do you think would be the favourite +Joyce Fay ?
Hope you didn't see them +Cora Triton
Thanks a lot +Joy mum
+Annie Irving – sometimes you can get a good deal on some top quality #seagullbuttstickshaking gear if you wait for the off season. Or check the local second hand stores. Sometimes people find they're not suited to the sport and give up and their equipment is usually barely used.
+Ursula Klepper – this handsome guy cannot really look fierce even if he tries. There is always that little smile. But it is useful as it deceives the gulls and he can creep up to them as they think he is harmless. 😀
LOL!! What a gorgeous looking
stickguy! +Steven Kennard and it's good you let him give us this little smile in the corner of his mouth +Ellie Kennard otherwise I would be scared! :o)rushes out to buy white hat and waterproof jacket
SO good +Ellie Kennard!
Can't wait to see NO butts :-)!
Thats my stick you've got there Steve!!!
Fantastic 🙂
I never leave the house without one +Christina Lihani 😉
Hahahahaha… a hat is essential! This was my first giggle of the morning!
<guffaw!!!!!>
Anxiously awaiting part deux … ;-))
We can travel to any #seagullbutstickshaking location and give hand on workshops +Jon Cassill if you have serious interest in your area.
;)) You had me laughing +Ellie Kennard that's great!!! Enjoy a lovely weekend… it may just catch on.
Next time there's a news segment on the Polar Bear Club swimming out on Coney Island I'll be looking for the gang of #SeagullButtStickShakers off in the background.
Who knows, they may eventually be featured, as the popularity of the sport grows in the NY area.
+Ellie Kennard , you have given me such a great laugh! Kudos to you on spreading such fun. Now, I must find a stick and a good hat, grin. 🙂
did you kick some #seagullbutt ?
I am a character +Rekha Rao
😉
You know it was worth it +Paul Stickland. Come on admit it!
Now we all know why your surname contains the word stick!
Hours of innocent fun Ellie! Sadly they are a protected species in the UK (why???), so am writing this from a secure cell in the local police station… Happy SeagullButtStickShakingSaturday!
Speak softly and carry a big stick!
Have already applied for this +Rekha Rao – it's a great idea! He does, doesn't he? He is an expert at this particular sport, you know.
+Sumit Sen – in this case patience is a virtue. We have to give people the time to find the correct equipment for the sport and get ready. Part 2 is waiting in the wings. As it were.
+Richard Ball – I expect to see pictures of your progress.
+Steven Kennard looks like character in Hercule Poirot scene 🙂
Start Google Helpout !
LOL! Looking for my stick right now! 🙂
Waiting for Part – 2 🙂