The Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia puts up a ton of lights for the Christmas season. They boot everybody at five o’clock and then reopen the gates at 6 with a separate admission charge. Donna and I did this several years ago and have meaning to go back, but never make it. Tonight our neighbors invited us to join them on a trip to there, we agreed. Jim, Ann, daughter Ellen and the kids from across the street, Zack and Tanner piled into their big truck while Donna and I followed in the Miata dinghy. As a bonus, daddy Jim paid our way in and even picked up the dinner tab at the Cracker Barrel afterwards. Thanks, we enjoyed ourselves immensely.
And now for something completely different – New Voyages (link broken.) Independently produced episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series with new actors playing the old familiar characters. If you are a Trekkie or Trekker, check it out. After you get over the fact that the new Captain Kirk looks more like an Elvis impersonator than William Shatner, it is not bad TV.
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Brian,
I like the new masthead … with one little quibble: the tagline “A proud part of the 90%” is in a color that blends in with the photo’s background. Need a new color.
But the photo of the Miata is really, really nice. While I frown on using fog lights when they’re not needed, I’ll grant you an exception on artistic grounds.
Have a great Christmas!
Regards,
Rick
Oh the pic is gorgeous. I wish I could find the zoo in Pittsburgh without getting lost. I’ve given up trying, it’s not in the easiest to get to area.
Rick – When I changed the header image I noticed it and just never got back to it – until today. Should be better now.
Andrea – When we lived in Maryland I always had the same trouble with the National Zoo in DC. Never did get there on the first try (nor sometimes the second.)