Sunday, August 21, 2011

The LA Zoo, Elliott Smith, and time travel

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We spent Saturday at the LA Zoo. William was happy to see Reggie the famous "LAgator."

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But of all the animals in the whole zoo: tigers, giraffes, bears, monkeys,etc.,William’s favorite animal (by far) was the monitor lizard.

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It’s true. He waived to it, talked to it, and didn't want to leave. He also liked the goat.

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Unfortunately, the goat didn't like him. This next shot was taken just as the goat decided to head-butt William.

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William took it in stride, but kept his distance form the goats from there on out.

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After the zoo we swung back home through Silver Lake for a couple of pilgrimages.

First stop, the mural on the cover of “Figure 8” by the late Elliott Smith.IMGP1877

Fans repainted it a few weeks ago in order to clean up the graffiti for his birthday. They even added a stencil of Smith's visage.IMGP1879

Second stop, the Echo Park Time Travel Mart. IMGP1882

As far as I know this is the only time travel supply shop this side of the spacetime continuum.

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The sign reads, “Whenever you are, we’re already then.”

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1 comment:

Judy said...

Cute photos! Fun at the zoo. My eccentric cousin lived in Echo Park for years. I've been there. It's a multi-ethnic, artsy and I thought a bit dangerous neighborhood. She lived in an apartment behind a grand Victorian house. I've never heard of the Time Travel market - lol.