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August 17, 2007
Move Over Hasselhoff
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| As we near the end of summer I can't help
but wish our courageous lifeguards at Sycamore Pool god-speed, and offer
them my thanks. While they never saved my life, they did watch me flop
around in 1-mile a number of times. That deserves hazard pay in itself But they likely did save some lives. They also did some gratis child care for our less well-rounded parents. And I'm sure at times they enjoyed the warm camaraderie that local crack-heads can sometimes provide. Here is a list of some of the incidents that were reported by the lifeguards this summer. 2 Bee Stings 9 Water Rescues 2 Nose bleeds 4 Cuts 4 Lost children 1 Dislocated shoulder 1 Anaphylactic shock 7 Fallen tree branches, one of which hit someone. 6 Reportings to the Rangers/Dispatch for disruptive individuals who were later arrested. What!!! Nobody slipped while running? No emergency cramps from swimming right after eating? These guys are good. What's really strange is that all of the incidents that did happen involved the same guy. I think he's the guy that stole the truck after vomiting in the cab. The lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day to Labor Day every year. I had some college friends that served in that capacity, and I don't remember them getting paid very much. But it's better than dipping fries at McDonald's (I'm assuming, I've never done either job). Let's be sure to thank the lifeguards as the summer ends, they've done a good job for the community. Sad thing about Steve Harrison as well. But at least his family has closure. |
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CI Challenge: Can you guess what it is? Winner: A challenge victory today I say he must gain, the winner again was artist Gregg Payne. See comments for answer. |
Posted by Lon at August 17, 2007 12:00 AM
Comments
The eye of a mountain lion aka cougar.
Posted by: L.A. Simpson at August 16, 2007 11:35 PM
LA,
Your optical guess is is right for the rooma,
However, cougar it's not, nor even a puma.
Lon
Posted by: lon at August 17, 2007 05:52 AM
Its a lynx
Posted by: Anthony at August 17, 2007 07:12 AM
Anthony,
Guessing is good, but being wrong stinks,
You've smelled up my blog, cuz it's not a lynx.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 07:19 AM
felis cattus
Posted by: Anthony at August 17, 2007 07:25 AM
I'll stink it up some more with guesses obscurval.
How 'bout a margay or maybe a serval?
Posted by: Gregg Payne at August 17, 2007 07:33 AM
Anthony,
Many guesses you make Anthony Wattas,
But try as you might, it's not felis cattus.
Lon
felis cattus - feral cat
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 07:35 AM
Gregg,
Two guesses you make which shows lots of nerval,
It's not a margay and certainly not serval.
Lon
margay - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margay
serval - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serval
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 07:40 AM
Lon -
Why does your bumper sticker today say to vote for you for City Council? I could never get behind that. I will only support your election for a non-elected position.
Dave
Posted by: Dave Brobst at August 17, 2007 08:46 AM
Dave,
I have to apologize for that. It's my damn campaign manager. This new one is just not working out, and so I've had to fire her as well. Good campaign managers are a little harder to find than I had thought.
But I've taken care of the error, please continue to support my effort to attain the position of city manager. It's the right thing to do, for our kids.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 09:27 AM
Oh, I forgot I was doing rhymes today...
Council could use me if I thought to ranager
But what I really should be, is our city manager.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 09:34 AM
Leopardus pardalis commonly known as the Ocelot
Posted by: Anthony at August 17, 2007 09:36 AM
Anthony,
Temperature you look at, and maybe a lot,
But incorrectly you guess, that includes ocelot.
Lon
ocelot - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocelot
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 09:39 AM
Anthony's didn't ryme, so he's disqualified this time.
How about an Ocelot?
Singned,
Sir Guessalot
Posted by: Gregg Payne at August 17, 2007 09:43 AM
Lon,
But I've taken care of the error, please continue to support my effort to attain the position of city manager. It's the right thing to do, for our kids.
How about killing two birds with one stone: Run for a position that doesn't even exist. Namely, Chico's Poet Laureate. You are clearly following in Dr. Seuss's footsteps today. Kids would hold you in the same high regard they do Santa Claus.
Posted by: Brian Ray at August 17, 2007 09:50 AM
Gregg,
Guesses you copy, of our guest Mr. Watts,
But ocelot I say, that feline is nots.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 09:56 AM
B-ray,
Whether Claus, or the Bunny, or councilor I be,
It goes without saying, kids already love me.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 09:58 AM
Why should I care, my pal,
Maybe it's a caracal
Posted by: Gregg Payne at August 17, 2007 10:14 AM
Gregg,
And so we do end, our whimsical parable,
Though it Paynes me to admit, that cat is a caracal.
Lon
caracal - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 10:18 AM
How about a Fox?
Posted by: Sean at August 17, 2007 10:18 AM
Sean,
Already Gregg has this challenge in locks,
It was a caracal not related to fox.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 10:23 AM
On one last note, I will add a nod,
Anthony did guess a lynx, but not the right version,
many guesses he made, none of which were too odd,
Although lynx this is called, you must add the "Persian".
Lon
Caracal - aka Persian Lynx or African Lynx. The caracal is not a close relative to the Eurasian Lynx which looks like our North American version, but is related to the Serval. Also guessed by Payne.
The Caracal is known for it's jumping ability when hunting (see video link below for a great example), as well as its unique ears.
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 10:26 AM
Lon wrote:
"You've smelled up my blog, cuz it's not a lynx.
Well it was, so I cry foul
Who stinketh now?
Posted by: Anthony Watts at August 17, 2007 11:19 AM
Anthony,
I think you meant "who stinketh nowel?"
Lon
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 11:53 AM
Even more useful caracal information...
Here's a caracal video link sent to me by Gregg, talks a lot about the animal. Points out that knowledgable caracal lovers know that they are not a lynx. Ends by suggesting you don't mate them with domestic cats. Basically ruins my plans for the weekend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKVSNJRx9Q4
I also found a page with a video of a caracal kitten at the San Diego zoo. This will give you an opportunity to say "ahhhhhhh how cute". Don't say I never gave you anything.
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-caracal.html
Lon
Posted by: Lon at August 17, 2007 12:13 PM