11/11/18
The bright sunshine yesterday prompted us to go on a road trip just for the colorful views in the hills. We drove for quite some time and began to talk about visiting a “big cat” farm not too far away, called “Tigers for Tomorrow.” These fine people take large animals; tigers, lions, bears, camel, some things which look weird, wolves, about 150 all together, that have been in captivity for whatever reason. When their usefulness is spent or they become ill or something these folks take them and treat them with tender care, etc.
We’ve been talking about going to it ever since we moved here, but neither of us had been even past it. I asked Barb if she knew how to find it, She said no, but there were road signs. Being the whiz that I am with electronic gadgetry, I whipped out my iPhone, tapped the open button and said, “we’ll use this way,” — Seri answered me,”I’m sorry I don’t know what you mean, this way.” We laughed out loud!
So, I punched Seri up again and said, “Tigers for Tomorrow,” and Seri said, “I’m certain the Tigers are not scheduled to play tomorrow!” We laughed even harder! It made our day.
Eventually we made our way to Tigers for Tomorrow. If you live within driving distance of Gadsden, AL, you should go visit Tigers for Tomorrow. It’s in the country, truly in the country, but not hard to find. It is a great facility to do what they are doing for big cats, etc. Presently, they’re building their own “infirmary” which can keep these huge animals from having to be transported other places.
We saw a White Tiger that is huge! I couldn’t believe how big she was. Black bears, big lumbering things that look small next to the Grizzlie that’s there.
It’s a great trip for kids, we observed. But, I doubt they enjoyed it any more than we did.
“If you don’t happen to like it “Pass Me By” is the SIMH today. I hope that didn’t pop into my head because I woke up thinking about Tigers for Tomorrow—but I have afore said I don’t know why these songs show up when they do. I’m remembering it as by Peggy Lee, but it was recorded by several artists of the day, including several orchestras. Written by a lady named Carolyn Leigh. Ol’ Blue Eyes was first to record it in 1953, It was most associated with a Cary Grant Movie and Peggy Lee, however.
Carolyn Leigh with Cy Coleman writing the music, did a couple dozen Broadway songs, several of which became hits outside the stage. “Firefly,” “Hey, Look Me Over,” “How Little We Know,” “Real Live Girl,” “Tender Shepherd,” “Young at Heart,” and many more. Quite a career for someone not a household name, eh?
One more little excursion on tap for this weekend is a short train ride through the hills East of Chattanooga to look at the Fall colors. It should be a beautiful day, just a bit cold. No big deal, right? Better check tomorrow’s blog to see how this comes out!
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