Just because the economy has slowed down, doesn't mean you have to - the fun must go on! This summer lots of us are opting out of the exotic vacations to far-flung places in favor of the staycation or road trip.
Wherever you end up going we want you to send us a Post Card from the Edge. Submit a photo on our site (or snail mail us a postcard) with a caption about that roadside attraction, strangely worded sign, or something that just made you do a double take - ya know, like that huge cow you found in Colorado ... weird but hilarious.
So, hit the open road or even your own town, and show us the quirky things you saw this summer vacation. Join us in our crusade against the mundane and get entered into a drawing for some killer prizes that will extend your vacation.
Entry Date: 05/30/2009
This was a spicy show. While the band was playing the blues they also were making a huge pot of gumbo to feed the crowd.
Entry Date: 05/30/2009
A pedicab bicyclist in DC. Caught a Free ride up Capitol Hill to a nursery to buy a ceramic pot. The "driver" threw a blanket over his free ride when mobs of kids got out of school and were asking for rides.
Entry Date: 05/29/2009
Being a collector of tacky postcards, this is one of my favorites.....the Boll Weevil Monument of course, in Enterprise, Alabama. Just makes me wanna jump in the car to see it in person.
Entry Date: 05/29/2009
Apparently my neighbor doesn't want to share their little place of heaven with any passerbys.
Entry Date: 05/29/2009
I don't really have much to say about this. I know they meant "speed BUMP", but... maybe it's a southern thing?
Entry Date: 05/29/2009
Not exactly the Boston Marathon -- Batticoloa, Sri Lanka, March 2009.
Entry Date: 05/28/2009
Someone in the Boston City Works Dept. has a sense of humor! Taken September 2008
Entry Date: 05/28/2009
I saw this sign at a street market in Philly, I don't think anyone will be shoplifting from this guy anytime soon
Entry Date: 05/28/2009
A Hand operated ferry to transport cars across a river in Belize
Entry Date: 05/28/2009
An Old Billboard in Boston advertising safety shoes
Entry Date: 05/28/2009
On top of Haleakala Volcano in Maui, Hawaii
Entry Date: 05/28/2009
"UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL" I was out in the cow yard viewing this Spring's baby calves. One of last year's herd was curious about my camera. I got one in before the "Big Lick!"
Entry Date: 05/28/2009
On a road trip through northern Nevada, an oasis in a remote cattle ranch.
Entry Date: 05/28/2009
Wooden shoes from Holland, too big to bring it back home, so I took a picture ;O)
Entry Date: 05/28/2009
Now what? Road "closure", many km from anywhere! Baja, Mexico.
Entry Date: 05/28/2009
Bicycle trip on Frenchland Islands, Netherlands, only electric vehicule or bike on that Island. A great model for the rest of the world !!!
Entry Date: 05/27/2009
The biggest grasshopper I have ever seen, sitting on a pipe on the Bribri Reservation in Amubri, Costa Rica.
Entry Date: 05/27/2009
It was not the 90 degree heat of San Pedro, Belize, but this poster that made me crave an ice cream. Makes sense, right?
Entry Date: 05/27/2009
A Patagonia novelty... the strokable purse!
Entry Date: 05/27/2009
An afternoon drive on the way to El Calafate...
Entry Date: 05/27/2009
The Fremont troll lurks under the Aurora bridge in Seattle and holds a full size VW Bug under his left hand.
Entry Date: 05/27/2009
I was out on a short hike in Durban, South Africa, where I've been working for an NGO for the past 18 months. I saw this sign and just had to laugh-- it's so "South African"... The sign says to "Keep the gate closed", so as to safeguard the premises- which is actually a very serious thing in this country. But there is no fence so the gate is utterly useless.
Entry Date: 05/26/2009
Me (about 30 years ago) with my 2 younger bros on family vaca in Key West...It appears our parents thought a stop at the local junkyard would make a good photo op....
Entry Date: 05/26/2009
On the way to Baghdad...
Voting has ended and the top 3 entries are listed below!
Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry and voted in the contest. Psssst, Our next contest is coming later this fall so check back soon.
- First Prize: The big win! A trip to Santa Barbara - airfare and hotel for two - and a $250 Toad gift certificate.
- Second Prize: Still a good haul! A great travel bag and $250 Toad gift certificate.
- Third Prize: Staycations can still be fun! A new point and shoot camera and a $100 Toad gift certificate.
CONTEST WINNERPostcards From the Edge
7/1/2009
Wherever you end up going we want you to send us a Post Card from the Edge.
CONTEST WINNERSame Face, Same Place
11/4/2008
Send us pictures of you as a kid, doing what kids do and then a picture of the same scene recreated in current time.
CONTEST WINNERInvent a Sport
8/10/2008
Invent a sport! Check out the new and inventive ways to have fun from the last contest.
CONTEST WINNERPet Lookalikes
4/30/2008
Do you look like your pet? These people thought they did. Check out the results of our Pet Lookalike Contest.
CONTEST WINNERShow us your Toad...
2/24/2008
In January, we asked you to show us your toad. Check out all the fun submissions
- Please no photoshop for adding/subtracting things from the photo.
- Please upload your photo using the link to the left. Please keep files to a maximum of 500k please.
- Provide your name and a lil' background of where the photo was taken and why it's worthy of the manta "postcard from the edge"
- Most importantly, have fun- let the road trips begin!
Enter as many times as you like. No purchase necessary. Sorry to say, we can only have this contest open to legal residents of the US and Canada. It's not open to Horny Toad employees either. Digital submissions only. By sending us a photo, you give us permission to use it, as does anyone else pictured in the photo, and agree that you are authorized to do so. We won't use the photo for anything not related to contest without contacting you first. One rating per entry per person. You can change the rating you give an entry, we keep track and count only the last one you entered. We try to discourage cheaters. The ratings from identified cheaters will not be counted. The rating period closes at midnight PST on the date shown. The photo with the highest rating as determined by legitimate ratings wins. Winners will be notified by email and posted on the site. Contest void where prohibited. Thanks for playing!