This week-end was spent at the cabin in Sugarloaf and Tinky Winky was excited to visit the Moonridge Animal Park. This is the best zoo of life because it really is an animal rescue and rehabilitation facility. All their animals fit into three categories: 1) they were injured and couldn’t be released back into the wild, 2) they were imprinted and can’t survive on their own, 3) they are part of the “Species Survival Plan” to re-populate endangered species.BigBearZoo.org
You could never get this close to skunks in the wild…and these guys still have the ability to spray! TW insisted on taking this picture so people could keep the dogs in order.
El Centro Postcard #21:. . . . THE END. .When life gives you lemons; make Margaritas! Thus, I say goodbye to my Margaritaville. Thanks for being part of the fun!
As the start of World Trade Week, we got to take a free boat tour of the Los Angeles Harbor. This is the nation’s number one container port and this year it’s celebrating the Port of Los Angeles Centennial. This World War II Cargo Vessel, the S.S. Lane Victory, which carried materials of war to our Armed Forces in WWII, Korea and Vietnam is now a floating Maritime Museum. Going under the Vincent Thomas Bridge, gives one a different perspective. This 1500 foot long suspension bridge is the only suspension bridge in the world supported entirely on piles. Linking San Pedro and Long Beach it is the third largest suspension span bridge in California. Here's what it looks like from the land; I took this shot in 2003:Cheryl saves Tinky Winky from dehydration."This booming seaport not only sustains its competitive edge with record-setting cargo operations, but is also known for its groundbreaking environmental initiatives, progressive security measures and diverse recreational and educational facilities."
"With fire stations located in each direction of the 7500-acre port complex, the Port of Los Angeles is the safest in the nation in terms of fire protection and response." http://www.portoflosangeles.org/
Sort of gives a new meaning to Pinto Bean Salad! I asked a co-worker, "Where do you go to have a really nice meal and celebrate a special occasion?" (he said) "Yuma!"
El Centro Postcard # 16: . Semi-precious "white sand" is found in limited quantities in El Centro. There's a rumor that they sell it to a hotel in Hawaii.