Galley of Strange & Odd Sights

I call this, "what barb done wrong" Mom and I were goofing around in the yard of the rental house they are reclaiming and came across naked, party barbie who has seen one too many nights outside. As you can see she was photo worthy.




This piece of "art" is in the back yard of June & Juan's neighbor in Portland. I think he fancies himself as an 'artist.' This damn thing is about 6 feet tall. Thankfully it isn't lit at night and the children sleep on the other side of the house. I'm not sure what creeps me out more, the wings or the stained glass axe cuts on his head.









The parent's rental house is in a town called Granger. Apparently tusks and teeth of a prehistoric Mastodon dinosaur was once found in a clay pit and the little town with no industry or prospects decided to capitalize on the find by being the dinosaur capital of Washington. They have constructed 12 different life-sized dinosaurs around the town. Mostly they are located in "Dinosaur Park" and one is actually in the middle of the little river that runs through town. During a flood the poor Dino washed down river and had to be towed back.

According to the 2000 U.S. Census the population of Granger is 2,530. The ethnic make up of Granger is 85.5 % Hispanic (79.5 % of Mexican decent), 0.8 Native American, and 20% Caucasian. And according to TP Gal the U.S. Census can't add:

79.5+ 0.8 + 20 = 100.3%

Also note that while the town has a fabulous Cinco de Mayo celebration the Black History Month activities leave a lot to be desired.