Picture at the Entrance of the African Journey... taken June 14, 2009I hate crowds! The thing is I don't think I always hated crowds and I can't tell you why I do. I just know that for the last twenty years I can't stand being in a crowd. If I am going to meet friends for drinks or go to movies or parks I prefer a day when there are very few people there. I hate being elbow to elbow with people. So yes this means I'm not a big amusement park goer or festival goer. I do love them though so there in lies the conflict. I'm not sure what caused the phobia, although there are a few guesses I could take on things I would rather not open up about right now. I'm so bad on the crowd thing that I try to have my Christmas shopping done well before the season so that I don't have to be in crowded stores. I rarely go to stores on weekends either. I will, but I really don't like to. So Sunday my brother and his kids, my niece and nephew, went to the zoo. To my chagrin it was wall to wall people. I survived though. It was a people watching opportunity as Joe would say though. I just can't imagine though what goes through some peoples minds when they get dressed. If you are more than five pounds over weight you should not be wearing daisy dukes. Not to mention the chick who had on the wholesome looking top and a long ankle length white skirt. OK, should I mention that the chick in the white skirt didn't have a slip or any panties on under it and when the sun shined behind her there was no mystery left for the imagination. I guess none of this is a matter of need for discussion though. I loved the new African Journey. The people who constructed it did a wonderful job at creating an experience that is well worth the trip to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. I spend a little over four years of my life working in the old African Veldt several years ago and some day I will pull out some pictures for you all, but for now I advise you to go check it out. There are some very tranquil (even with all the people) settings and you get to actually pet the Giraffe's now. I would have to say I'm glad I went and I'm glad I wasn't crowded out.
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I was also at the zoo on Sunday. Did you see the girl with the white skirt with the dark underwear under it? You could read the words printed on the butt of the underwear!! I TOTALLY know what you mean! There should be some sort of public dress code.
We also enjoyed the new addition to the zoo!
I don't mind at all if you check it out. Yeah, I think I saw the girl you are talking about. Young, blonde, skirt a little above ankles with ruffly type make to it? Almost looked like she should be in the bahama's on the beach? Hey at least she had underwear on. LOL... Thanks for Sharing... Sheila
i hate crowds too. i find that many people in one area gross. but, i suck it up and head into crowds sometimes becouse that is the only time i have to take tasha somewheres. lol at least she had underwear on. your killing me sheila.
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