What I Saw – Friday, July 13, 2012

Another parking violation at River Park
This vehicle was parked right at the sign, as if to be defiant, even though other spaces were available.  In this case, all of the other spaces were available (except the ones for vehicles with trailers).

Brazen . . .

Even though . . .

As well as . . .

Some other pics . . .

 Talking it over
 Waving “Hello!”

 Rescue personnel practicing

 Still my favorite bridge in the world

 This road rage incident occurred late this afternoon on the 500 block of Locust Street.  The burgundy Chrysler (at an angle, near the middle of the frame) was blocking traffic, because the driver was taking an inordinate amount of time trying to park.  Seconds before I shot this photo, the black Saturn (now at the front of the line) had suddenly pulled out from the end of the line and raced down the opposite lane to get to the front.  Fortunately, no vehicles turned right from route 462 onto the street, or there would have been a head-on collision.  Another driver (at the end of the line in above photo) tried following the Saturn driver’s example but – as can be seen from the photo below – decided against it.  The Saturn driver risked an accident, but didn’t gain anything, because she had to stop for a red light anyway.  

What I Saw – Thursday, July 12, 2012 – Campers, Canoes, Sidewalk Sales

“Wet ‘n’ Wild Campers” from Camp Donegal at Columbia River Park . . . 

 Ranae Tibbens of Chiques Rock Outfitters (in fluorescent green shirt) helps the campers debark from canoes and kayaks.
 Now the fun part – lugging the boats up the steps.

 Ranae leads the way.

 This one’s a little lighter.

 Voyage over, the intrepid campers walk through the park to their waiting bus.

Further uptown . . .
Sidewalk sale at Hinkle’s Pharmacy

New resident at the old State Theatre . . . 

Site of the never-to-return Columbia Bowl
Soon to be a veterinary clinic

Heat Wave to End

Forecasters are predicting an end to the recent heat wave, starting tomorrow.  Daytime temperatures are supposed to be in the 80s all this week.  (Break out the sweaters!)
In the meantime, here are pics of how some dealt with the oppressive heat:

What I Saw – Saturday, July 7, 2012

I started out early to beat the heat, but it was already there.  Here are some things I saw during an hour-long walk . . .

 Clinking, clanking, clattering collection of caliginous cans.
Might be worth a few bucks at Sahd’s, anyway.

 Postings in window on 100 block of Walnut

 A close-up of one of the above

 Still too much of this around town

 Trash along I Avenue (as opposed to Avenue I) near Second Street

 Feral cats living among the above-pictured trash

 Figure drawing (painting) at Garth Gallery
(Reminds me of Bob Nelson’s drawing class at MU.)
I wonder how long it will be until local bluenoses complain.

 Newly planted trees along Locust Street

And an old one about to bite the dust along Barber

"Cinderella" and "Puss in Boots" Coming to Columbia

The following comment pertains to Saturday’s post on the art & craft show HERE, but I’ve given it its own posting so it doesn’t get lost on the blog:

Quite a few of these pictures are of the cast and crew of Cinderella and Puss in Boots, the two shows being put on by sponsors of the CHS theater group in benefit of the group. The shows are July 27 at 6:30 p.m., July 28 at 1:00 and 6:30 p.m., and July 29 at 4 p.m. All shows are being held on Poplar Street between 6th and 7th Streets. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. (In case of extreme heat or inclement weather, performances will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Columbia United Methodist church.For more info, contact director Ja’net Wood at (717)-406-8494.