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

Oh How The Mighty Have Fallen

Now, the question remains . . . 

"What did he know and when did he know it?"

Waterways Conservation Officer Ignores Traffic Signs

On Sunday evening (July 8, 2012) at River Park, a Waterways Conservation officer drove his truck out through the "in" lane, disregarding two clearly marked DO NOT ENTER signs, as well as several painted arrows on the asphalt.  I wonder if it's ok for other citizens to do so.

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:

Home Invasion in Columbia

Go here for info:

http://www.abc27.com/story/18974119/police-home-invasion-in-columbia

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

What I Saw - Friday, July 6, 2012

 Praying mantis (on my porch)

A good omen, if you believe in such things.

New sheriffs - I mean, constables - in town