It was FIDO's Coffee Bark today, a monthly gathering of dogs and humans, with coffee and snacks for both. We walked all the way to Park Slope (and back, later) to attend. They were also selling doggie clothing along with membership renewals. JJ, of course, needs no clothing, since she loves to roll around in the snow to cool off, even on the coldest days. We thought about getting her a raincoat, but they didn't have her size and besides, we figure she's entitled to opt for short walks in the rain. But we did get an adorable, sorry, MANLY little sheepskin coat for our daughter's Australian Terrier, Chewie. He feels the cold. Complete with a pocket. The Park: still only the car road and horse trail cleared, and of course the Greg Mocker Path. Ran into Ed and Anne, who said that after the big snow on Jan. 28, the Mocker Path (all 30 feet of it) was cleared by the 29th! I can no longer call it the Greg Mocker Memorial Path, since someone who reads this asked me if Greg had died. GREG MOCKER IS NOT DEAD - HE'S VERY MUCH ALIVE AND DOING GREAT THINGS, AS ANYONE WHO WATCHES HIS NEWS REPORTS ON WPIX CHANNEL 11 KNOWS. Just wanted to make that clear. Too damn easy to start silly rumors. Remember "The walrus is Paul?"
I noted that someone was celebrating Chinese New Year in the Park by leaving one of those Chinese plastic plaid bags in the lake. (see photo). I mean, must we? really?
The more I think about the N.Y. Times article justifying the geese killing, the angrier I get. Protecting ornamental plantings? What ornamental plantings? The only ones I've seen are the phragmites, and the Parks Dept. is constantly (excuse my language) bitching about how they're invasive and unwelcome. The other justification is protecting the water supply. THE PROSPECT PARK LAKE IS NOT AND NEVER HAS BEEN THE CITY'S WATER SUPPLY!!!!!!!!! Just saying. Too often, the first response to any problem is "Kill something." Geese, Congresswoman Giffords ... history is way too full.
Sorry. It was a beautiful day in the Park this morning.
Particularly love the last picture. Beautiful. And you are so right about the geese and NYC's disgusting attitudes towards them. Shameful. Truly shameful and disgusting. We just can't seem to live in harmony with anything but our electronic devices. What does that say about us as the "superior species?" Please keep speaking up for the protection of wildlife in our parks. What you are doing is important. Be sure to let officials know you are not fooled by the lies.
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