Panther took perverse delight in choosing the path to the Mall that led thru the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. The Klaxons clanged and sirens wailed; announcing the intruder. It was a great start to the Fourth Of July. Poor the Face of Everyman his adrenaline would keep pumping for hours.
Sock Hop
Saturdays at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa was the nationally televised Sock Hop dance party. The dress code was fairly rigid. Often, however unfair, the Face of Everyman had to draw the line. Poor Jokul, he never really understood the clean and dry dress code concept.
Debate
All ten candidates were prepared to take their places. The Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa was the ideal venue for the debate. the Face of Everyman had agreed to be the Moderator. All bets were off for a second round. Maybe a clear front runner would be seen tonight.
Open Mike Mondays
Every Fourth Monday of the month was Soap Box Orator’s Day at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. Residents and visitors alike could speak on any subject. Seen above is Alcibiades speaking out against the teachings of Quantum Mechanics and in particular wave-particle duality. the Face of Everyman could only roll his eyes at such an arcane subject.
Ear Marks
They were assembled for a special vote to amend the constitution of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. As the proposed changes were read Ear Marks kept appearing. In the end, each duly elected member voted “Here” and as usual nothing was accomplished. the Face of Everyman slept through most of the proceedings.
Symbiosis
Over the years there has developed a strange symbiosis between some creatures of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. When it is garbage pick-up day in the village Raccoons will knock over garbage cans and tear apart bags, eating some before moving on. But not before strewing the trove for the Crows. Seen above is Au Revoir sharing the bounty with the Face of Everyman. Soggy, stale cheese flavored crackers are a favorite.
The Old Time Chautauqua
The Old Time Chautauqua was booked in to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa for a one night performance. The Advance Agent had asked the Face of Everyman to provide a few folks of local talent to round out the show. Seen above in audition is Nigel doing an old soft shoe shuffle and tap. The venerable sage was anxious to meet the Flying Karamazov Brothers headliners of the chaotic show.
Crash
Herman was trying to make an impression on Louise but it didn’t go well. He had all the room in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa one could ask for to a make smooth, controlled landing, but . . . the Face of Everyman offered a few lessons in coordination. Herman was too embarrassed to even entertain the idea of such help.
Swim Club
Mom was sick and tired of waiting. Baby Huey was going to take to the waters this very day. She had enrolled her brood in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa Swimming club and Summer camp. She was painfully aware that the Face of Everyman would not refund her deposit. So despite Baby Huey’s protests and with a nudge from Mom, he was first in the water. Everyman assured Mom that her child had Olympic potential.
Paradise
Startled, the Face of Everyman awoke seeing only a fearsome bird above his head. He had seen none other like this creature at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. It was some moments before he realized that it was the shears of a lopper; a tool used by staff to keep this vast paradise always appealing to the guests.
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