The Prehistoric Pals had some Human Visitors Last Week. Neighbors Kathy, Daughter Danielle & Grandson Nathan stopped by with Uncle David his kids and friends. The Carnivores always enjoy Visitors. Danielle & Nathan and the rest of the kids pose with Raphael a Raptor from the Deinonychus Family. The Triceratops brothers Paul & Christopher photo…
Jadon – Even More Raptors!
Jadon was a little impatient after seeing Blue’s & Charlie’s progress. So, here we go again – 1st Step: Wire Brushing. Have the Proper Tools & Protection – Leather & Blue Nitrile Gloves, Various Sizes Wire Brushes, Dusting Brush, Blower, Protective Clothing, Knee Pads, Hat & Eye Wear. I start with the Jadon on his…
More Raptors!
Before we proceed with Alan’s makeover, let’s catch up with two of the other four in this group – Blue & Charlie! Jadon the 4th Raptor of this size will receive a unique color combination that I will start later. As with the other Dinosaurs, 1st Step: Wire Brushing. Have the Proper Tools & Protection…
Dinosaurs on Father’s Day!
What could be more Fun than Dinosaurs on Father’s Day? Father’s Day dates back to the Middle Ages celebration of Saint Joseph. In the early 20th Century it was Celebrated in the United States for the first time for non-religious purposes. The time of the year varies depending on the country. June seems to be…
The Newest Raptors at the Park!
As you remember from earlier posts May 3rd & 10th “Road Trip with Kevin the T-Rex Hatchling” & “Kevin at the Imperial Show”, six New Dinosaurs joined the Park in early May. Four of the six are Raptors! These are larger than the two little guys from Nipomo, California Miners that came to the Park…
Blake Visits the Park
Back in March at the Camarillo Library’s Family Story Time (see post March 15, 2019 “Another Great Family Story Time”), We had a name the Dinosaur Contest. Four Raptors at the Park needed help selecting names. Blake the Winner with his Great Dinosaur Drawing and name suggestion “Jeffrey” was announced in post March 22, 2019…
Dinosaurs at Sea Oaks Canyon Ranch
Last Year on Memorial Day Weekend I was able to visit Sea Oaks Canyon Ranch. The owner granted permission for us take pictures from his driveway, which was extremely nice of him. Later we discovered a co-worker of my friend Gary knows the owner. So earlier this month I returned for an up-close tour of…
Raptors at MacArthur Park Elementary
Once a month ReadingtoKids.org provides volunteers for eight Elementary Schools in the Downtown Los Angeles area. Last Saturday was their 20th Anniversary! Books are selected for K thru 5th grade. This month the Kindergarten choice is Mo Willems “Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs”. I have read this book with one of my Prehistoric Pals several…
Kevin at the Imperial Show
We arrived Friday morning to greet the other Members of the two Imperial Clubs before we all drove to the Estrella Warbirds Air & Auto Museum. We arrived just in time to see a historic aircraft leaving for Normandy, France for the reenactment of D-Day. We had a nice lunch after touring the 4 buildings…
Road Trip with Kevin the T-Rex Hatchling
The 36th Annual Imperial Owners Statewide is in Atascadero, California this year. I decided to take Kevin with me for the Adventure. Many people think of old cars as Dinosaurs, so a metal Dinosaur riding in a metal Dinosaur – what could be cooler than that? The Imperial, a 1960 Le Baron 4 door Southampton…