ANOTHER SIGN OF THE TIMES

This is a shot of The Las Olas Riverfront project. It is a complex of theaters, restaurants, and retail shops. It is also in bankruptcy. While the economy contributed to it's demise, it was not the only factor. If it were located a mere two blocks east, it would be located in an area that is thriving. Location, location, location! It may well have been the jewel in revitalization undertaking instead of a parking garage which seems to be it's future. As Joni Mitchell said, "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot."

THEME DAY - TIME

WELL, IT'S ABOUT TIME!Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

GREAT PIPES

I was sitting around the house the other day, moving a little slow after Thursday's delectables, when I heard this heavenly sound coming from outside. Employing my cat-like reflexes, I was able to get a shot of this bird. I'm not sure what kind he is but he sure can sing. My staff was no help, the often mistake a sparrow for a penguin.

FIND THE HIDDEN TURKEY

Showing the Thanksgiving Manatee is like going to grandma's house for dinner. OK! So you never met my grandmother. Regardless, best wishes for a joyous holiday to all of you in the blogosphere.

GREEN BEFORE IT WAS POPULAR

Let's try something different today. Let's play, "Find The Lizard." If you find him, you will win a free quote on your auto insurance.

HE MAY SMELL BUT HE HAS NICE SHOES

Most people think our alligators are only in the Everglades;not true. They frequent many urban areas and have been known to frequent many of our local watering holes. The problem with gators is that they don't know when they have had too much to drink. They get a "snoot full" and then they tend to lose their snoot (or snout). Take this fellow, he must have had more than his share and voila, missing snoot. Gators don't know when to say when!

SCHOOL'S OUT

This is a fish just standing on the side of the road, minding his own business. An unusual sight, to be sure, for an urbanite such as myself. Being acquainted with the pulse of the city, I knew enough not to go up and ask him why he was standing there. Fish don't like to be confronted out of their element. Then I saw the school bus approaching, and it all began to make sense.