Keep Austin WEIRD!

The gorilla run was held

this morning and if you

are curious, I'll explain.

There is a very large

organization here that

is dedicated to the

preservation of the

African gorilla. It has a

large constituency of

hundreds if not

thousands of followers

who hold this event each

year to collect money for

gorilla aid. Entire families including infants

donned in their outfits make this a festive occasion. The police are situated all

around to control traffic and keep the peace. We were able

to dodge through the crowds to continue walking. I managed to capture a couple of runners

for the photos.

Just received a phone call from eldest daughter, Lauren, who reported that she and Chuck purchased some property in Panama as well as near California's Russian River. We'll have

to journey to both locations as soon as they set up shop.

last night we went out for dinner, courtesy of Pat, in celebration of Barri's birthday. Hard to

believe that the youngest is pushing the big 50 and that Annabelle and I are still around to

see it. I clearly remember when she flew out to Albuquerque at age 9 to stay with us for the

summer at La Luz.

Apple Slices

Here's a truth I've been told,

About the state of growing old,

Your wisdom, they say, reaches prime,

That young folks seek you all the time.

No longer true this high tech age,

When other options are the rage,

Now in lieu of ole granddad,

Just tap it in.....Consult Ipad

Too bad! How sad! Too bad!