Last evening was a perfect time to stroll through Columbia’s show piece River Park. Phone camera in hand, here are some things we saw in addition to the 12 or so people; including a guy walking his dog. While well-behaved, the dog was “off leash.” We saw these vehicles parked in the vehicles with trailers only; they’re outfitted with the new “invisi-boat-trailers.” Good thing, too, because the signs say trailer parking only … or something like that.

The Marine’s have a saying, “Kill ’em all and let God sort it out.” Appears this mongol-style of gardening is the tactic employed in the River Park’s rain gardens. If only the Marines could be in charge; then there’d be a daily police call and the grounds would be pristine. No cigarette butts on the ground. Know what though, those green sprawly crabgrass in the bottom center photo are weeds and they should have been eradicated. Maybe the escalation tools ought to include a flame-thrower.

Columbia news, views & reviews noted the missing wall cap a few weeks ago. It’s still missing from the wall; there it is down in the weeds next to the wall. And notice the loose rock where the wall meets the sidewalk. Also down there in the weeds are water and juice bottles … and they’re filled with liquids. H-m-m. And a broken chair in one of the rain gardens. And tenant parking for two vehicles with trailers. Great rental price and free parking included.

The pictures below are potpourri photos with random observations. Top left shows door signs that some businesses in Lancaster are displaying to support the Central Market. What a novel thought: municipal government and businesses supporting their market. Top right is a scene from Oregon Dairy’s pasture outside the grocery store and ice cream shop.  Can you see the fawns in the foreground; especially the albino with the huge kangaroo ears and cute face? Watched two young men last night hop over the wall at the north end of River Park and head into the creek bed area. They disappeared into the woodline towards the remnants of the entrance to the burned Columbia Bridge. Party? Finally, what do you do when you run out of “nines?” Easy, you take a six and invert it. At least that’s what the Royer Flower store in Lancaster did. Clever!