(grrrrr)

Spotted on a car at the Watson Lake overlook:

COLUMBUS DAY

To mark not so much Christopher Columbus, who never got to America anyway, but all of the Italians who came later and made the country their home . . . may I present a special exhibit at Saturday's Corvette Show.

An Indy car with the smiling face of Mario Andretti superimposed on it.

50 years ago, in April, I came to Indianapolis to a new job in a radio station.

A month later, at the end of May, Mario won the Indianapolis 500 race.

It was the first and last victory for him, his two sons, a nephew and a grandson at the famous auto race.

73 starts in all and no Andretti has ever won the race since Mario's victory in 1969.

No matter.  Mario is still one of the most popular race car drivers of all time.

VETTE'S DAY

Prescott's downtown is closed to traffic this weekend.

Unless you drive a Corvette.

The Chevrolet sports car shows up in great numbers every year, as this participant's t-shirt showed.

I'm partial to what I think of as the original classic Corvette.

But there are 'Vettes of all years and all colors here.

The owners state their passions, too.

One patriotic Vet said he'd owned his 'Vette for more than half a century.

But, if you happen to have a pocketful of cash, you too could become a Corvette owner.

Check the price at the bottom.

The show continues today if you're in the area.

A PLEASANT DAY AT THE LAKE

After yesterday's frosty morning, today was absolutely beautiful.

A great day to spend at Watson Lake.

Enjoying the view . . .

Watching the ducks . . .

Maybe some fishing . . .

Exercising the dog . . .

Maybe some kayaking . . .

(quack-quack-quack!!! Who let that guy in here?)

Or if those relaxing pursuits aren't enough you could always hike one of the many trails in the area.

The trees will watch over you.

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

Just when you thought it was safe the Catalyst appears.

By the way, my choice of the term "Catalyst" for my on-line avatar had nothing to do with cats, believe it or not.

I just figured a catalyst was something that stirred things up, maybe caused some trouble

You know.

Oh, okay, let's get on with The Friday Funnies.

Are you laughing?

I'm laughing.

So that's it for this week, Gentle Readers.

Now, I want you to set a good example.

Take a deep breath.

Exhale.

Have yourself an excellent weekend.

And always remember to keep laughing.

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

(. . . uh, on second thought . . .)

ThrowBack Thursday

Me and my dad playing cribbage on the patio of the house where we lived in Central Phoenix in the 1970's.

It was winter - can't you see all that snow?

MATTY

Our neighbors' cat, Matty, came by for one of his regular visits yesterday.

I was busy with something and had my back turned.

When I glanced around this is what I saw.

Judy said this should be titled: 

"What are we having for dinner?"

TOTALLY TUESDAY

I love the old line of a young music listener: "Y'mean Paul McCartney was in a group before Wings?"

It's called a Generation Gap.

A big one.

Oh, well, here's one from that other group.

ARE WE IN OZ?

INK

For at least the second day in a row, His Sleekness came by for a long water drinking session.

HORSING AROUND

A couple of steeds readying themselves for the big rodeo weekend in Prescott Valley.

Matinee and evening performances of the Turquoise Circuit Finals get underway at the huge Event Center today.

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

Some days I sit down at the computer and wonder what I should blog about or if I should, indeed, blog.

And then I am reminded . . .

So I'm going to take my $2.17 and try to buy a good time this weekend.

Y'all do whatever you want for the next several days but make it fabulous!

And always remember to keep laughing.

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

THROWBACK THURSDAY

A sneaky-Pete photo of a much younger Catalyst enjoying a well-earned snooze.

You will note the reddish brown hair and beard.

Time has taken it's toll, as a more recent photo reveals.