The Zoo a.k.a The Beginning (339 hits)
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Submitted by Bukowski <jmellard.at.ehshouston.org> (View user info) at 2005-04-20 09:56:00 EDT
This is my first post, and probably the first in a series. Hope you like it.
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Ground Zero:
So here we are, in the middle of River Oaks, sitting on big white chairs, sipping imported tea and soaking up the most intense sun we had seen in too long of a time. Noon in Houston can be lethal. All I had in my possession at this point is a slip of paper, seven dollars and an impatient imagination.
Get in the car, and here we go. Kirby to Bissonnet, then a few turns, and we're there. Another day, another date, and we've been here before. There is nothing quite like a sunny day at the zoo. It's one of the only places you can go in Houston and see the most intimidating person in a ten mile radius carrying a tiny, sleeping child. There is absolutely no threat here. Definitely a good choice.
By now, my paper is gone, and so is my seven dollars. Past the ticket booth, and we're off.
Hour One:
It's been a while, and I'm still waiting. It won't be long now, just relax and don't think about it, that way it will be a surprise.
We've seen all these animals before, just a few weeks ago, actually, but it seems like a whole new experience. You know my favorites and I know yours. Otters and elephants. We're in luck, we both get what we want, but you know as well as I that I'll enjoy it more.
"Shit, they have watermelon," you say with a jealous glance. After a quick scan of the area, you see the vendor, and before I know it, we're snacking on some freshly sliced melon. We don't even get a hundred yards before mine is gone and we're walking up the steps to the tigers. We stare at the tiger, sleeping hidden behind some bushes. You hand me what is left of your slice as I toss my napkin in the trash. A couple quick bites and this one will be gone too. But wait, yours is sweeter than mine was. No, wait, never mind, I know what that is. Damn, this was definitely my best idea ever. This day will only keep getting better.
User Reviews
Submitted by Fartman (user info) at 2005-04-20 13:22:14 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
But I'm sure this is not your first -2. Or your last.
Submitted by darko (user info) at 2005-04-20 10:05:27 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
The -2 a.k.a. Your Rating.
Submitted by w_t_a_y_s_t_r_m (user info) at 2005-04-20 10:03:55 EDT (#)
Ranking: -1
Dull
Submitted by gtz (user info) at 2005-04-20 09:59:15 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
If your username has anything to do with Bukakke, you have a future. Welcome to Uber.
Submitted by knucklesnelson (user info) at 2005-04-20 09:57:40 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
You had me at "my first post".