Earlier this spring, my blogging friend Betty, over at chambersontheroad.com, created a post about the porch goose fad that had caught on in her neighbourhood in Missouri.
At that time, I hadn’t seen any sign of this new outdoor decor fad catching on here … until recently.
Now, they’re everywhere!
The one in my feature photo is in front of a downtown art studio. Lady Honksworth is chained up because her predecessor was kidnapped.
A few weeks ago, her ladyship was sporting a cap and gown in celebration of 2026 high school graduation.
Around the same time, I went upstairs in our condo building to visit an owner who had just returned home from hip replacement surgery. Guess what was greeting me at her door.
Canadian Tire is a huge and much-loved department store chain focused on home maintenance, sporting goods, and automotive parts and repairs. You can also find kitchenware, small appliances, electrical needs, tools, and there’s a big outdoor section that now includes … you guessed it:
I wonder if “Goose on the Loose” (my own term) will become as popular and enduring as “Elf on the Shelf”.
Have any relatives of Lady Honksworth taken up residency in your neighbourhood?
Radically Retired 
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