Sparky kept a wary eye out on the suspicious looking Gnome waving from the cabana huts while he was trying to eat his lunch before the pushy bumptious pigeons showed up. “S” was unaware that about this time of year the Face of Everyman invited all imaginary little people to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. Within days, Gnomes, Pixies, Elfs, Leprechauns, and perhaps a few well behaved Trolls would appear for Everyman’s traditional no-host bar and the free feast of imaginary national foods.
Rocket Propulsion
Early Chinese manuscripts had given the Face of Everyman the idea behind avian rocketry. A small rocket is attached to the under belly of the bird; a pull on a string ignites the rocket. Seen above is the first successful flight at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa Test Facility. Onlookers seem unimpressed by this technological marvel.
Astro Turf
Johnny Dark-eyes stepped forward at the urging of a variety of ground feeding birds. The petitioners addressed the manner in which the kindly ol’ pensioner scattered bird seed on the concrete pavers. Untold numbers of scratching birds had their toe nails worn to nubbins. Could the Face of Everyman intervene and request that feed be scattered on natural surfaces. “E” recognized the problem and demanded that management at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa lay Astro turf on a number of stones to alleviate this feeding crisis. No one was convinced that astro turf was the best solution. However, . . .
Daylight Saving Time
Edith was relentless. She harped all morning about how they had missed the Free Continental Breakfast at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. It seems that Mullard had failed to set the clock correctly for the new time. Hopefully in November he’d get it right. the Face of Everyman offered to enroll them in his “Rise an’ Shine” wake up service.
Doppelganger
Ernie had never heard the word doppelganger. But whoever that fuzzy looking guy next to him was, sure as shooten’ looked exactly like him. Apparitions are common in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. the Face of Everyman tried to explain the mystery of such occurrences. Ernie just wanted him gone.
Tell Tail
Silent alarms were triggered. Initial analysis of the intruder determined it was a Cat from outside the safe zone perimeter of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. Triangulation and samples of airborne DNA determined that it must be Panther hiding behind the Cabana Huts with only her tail visible. the Face of Everyman suggested that a high level of readiness be maintained till the predatory feline left the vast estate.
Recruits
The Breakfast Kit posted a few flyers around the statuary and memorials of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa; hopefully to encourage lonely pigeons to try out for membership in their group. Flyers were effusive; bountiful food and plenty of cover from raptors, friendly rodents. Two new pigeons, seen above, are trying out for a newly created vacancy. the Face of Everyman remained mute as he is often wont to do.
Barnstorming
Spring like weather brought the return to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa of daredevil flyers known as Barnstormers. This fearless aeronaut is probably here to join the famous Bergdorf Flying Circus. the Face of Everyman gave a forecast of good weekend weather. The nearby meadow would be busy with airplane rides, concessions, and of course “E”s signature brand Bulgarian Hot Dogs with Sauerkraut.
Scofflaw
the Face of Everyman called upon one of his scouts from the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa Irregulars to keep a sharp eye on a notorious scofflaw posing as a guest. Robespierre was selling knock off bird bands; claiming that they had been worn on the legs of celebrity birds. Business was brisk until the U.S. Customs agents arrived. “R” quietly disappeared into the lush foliage of the vast estate.
New Head Master
Father Robin returned as the new Head Master of the Montetorkie School at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. While he was confident in his new role, he nonetheless stopped to pay his respects to the venerable sage the Face of Everyman and ask about the student body’s feelings on such issues as Gun Control and Student Walkouts.
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