Andy, Lexi, Lisa and I decided to go Shedd Aquarium on Saturday, to see what we could see. Here's a little sampling of our aquatic adventure. (I was too busy taking pictures to catch any names, so I have no idea what most of these are called. Sorry.)
Even though its a little blurry, you still catch the ferocious look of this shark. One of them swam straight at me opening and closing his mouth. I know that glass is thick, but I decided it was time to move to the next exhibit.
Here's a funny little turtle with what looked for all the world like a pig nose.
Ah, the moray. He had some sharp little teeth in there. And a very lumpy looking face. Actually I feel like one of the staff just stuck his arm in a tan sock and drew some eyes and a mouth on it, just to see if anyone would fall for it. I'd like to believe these don't really live anywhere...waiting for their next victim.
"Hey lady, you got any snacks in that purse?"
He kind of looked stuck, but not altogether unhappy about it. In fact, he made it look pretty comfortable to be wedged between two rocks.
Moral of the story: I'm glad I grew up swimming in fresh water.
Here's the Alder getting underway, with the Portage Lift Bridge in the background. Steve's office is just to the right of the bridge, so he is able to keep an eye on the boats coming and going and keep us posted. Steve and I actually saw this boat launched from the shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin, a couple of years ago (before Ella). It's always fun to get to see it again, and be reminded of it's sheer size!
And here's a photo of Ella and me, with the Alder heading west on the Portage, probably on its way to Duluth, MN. (Hey, Ben, you should make a trip up there to see it!) What a beautiful morning it was for us to get out and see a big boat....it made Ella's day! And then we got to go out for a special breakfast, too. (breakfast pasties and pastries)
I asked Daniel to take a picture of the dogs on the new high wire we recently installed in the backyard. Well, the dogs are in the picture, and some of the post is in the picture, but you don't get the total effect from the camera angle Daniel used. But since I am doing a month's worth of posts now and it is too dark to get another picture, this one will have to do. Once again, the old adage "if you want a job done right, do it yourself" is true again.
As seen on this post, David has his new telescope tripod, he seems very happy with it, and says he is soon to prove that Pluto is a planet after all. (I would be happy too if someones who owe me money for this gift would pay up)
I hate to admit this, but being the honest person that I am, I must. Sandy was ready for Daniel's Birthday on his birthday when no one else was. As documented by the above picture which I can reluctantly identify as being taken on May 18th. The world turned upside down. Now I know how the British felt when they lost the war to the colonies, Vicky.
Compare and contrast the picture shown here with the one below. Simply comment on the content of the two pictures for the sheer exercise and for the fun of it (sure is fun).
