A legitimate "two-fisted" BLT |
We spotted this prowling bobcat just steps away from the Yosemite Welcome Center...a surprising place to be, considering how many people were milling about. He/she was so intent on his/her prey that we were able to get some pretty decent close-ups. Unfortunately we were not using "sport mode" and missed the money shot.
This zydeco-ish(?) cover of Book Of Love was taped off college radio station KFJC sometime in the 80s.
So far this has stumped two message boards (both with stellar track records of sussing out such things) and a couple of "Shazam"-type song ID apps. (they can't even name the song). Worth noting: youtube's song-recognizing AI did not throw a copyright flag when I uploaded the clip.
Good luck!
A visit to Nike Missile Site SF-88 in the Marin Headlands
In the old days (c. 2012) the tour allowed visitors to ride up out of the missile magazine with the missile itself. The practice has since been discontinued, probably due to safety/liability issues. Legend has it the missile elevator lift was the inspiration for the trash compactor design in the first Star Wars movie.
We were sort of expecting a Labor Day theme with maybe a hard hat and some kind of tool belt. It looks more like a salute to firefighters though, which is just as appropriate. Gotta say, that fire hose appendage is a tad suggestive. (Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more)
The Pigeon Point Lighthouse has been the subject of previous posts here on TSG. It's a popular stop and scenic photo op on the coast highway between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay.
A message board thread caught our attention today:
Bumper sticker: This Christian mom HATES Garfield - what did Garfield do?
Well, apparently nothing. According to the originator, "Years ago I got really high and made a bunch of stupid bumper stickers and put them up online. This one really took off and apparently garnered some serious discourse around what Christian moms have against Garfield. It means nothing, I made it up..."
Anywho, the subject sparked the memory of a late-80s road trip, back in the days when Garfield was everywhere. One of the gang (who had a distaste for pop culture memes in general) really hated Garfield. He decided to bring a suction cup-equipped Garfield plushie along as the trip's "anti-mascot". Odie's pal did not fare well on the journey, as you will see in the following photos.
In the beginning. Little did he know... |
Garfield hits the road |
Relaxing after dinner |
Snow cat |
Batter up! |
Bath time! |
Making friends with a terrible lizard |
Our first foray into "picture in picture" video territory, featuring things you might see at the Showmen's Museum in Riverview Florida
Willow Glen's big bony guy/gal was a bit tardy slipping into his/her 4th of July finery last week. The new outfit didn't make its appearance until the 6th. Better late than never, we suppose. (Although if you think about it, when it comes to skeletons, being "late" sorta goes with the territory.)