As I mentioned in my last post, the Miner’s Hardware Stores had a 20% Off Sale last Weekend. The Atascadero Store had a Spinosaurus that I just had to Adopt. Since I had to Rent a Cargo Van to pick him up, I decided to make stops at all the stores that currently had Metal…
Tag: Dinosaur Story Time
Teresa’s Head Frill
The Ceratopsian Family is Notorious for Wild Head Frills. Teresa’s will be no exception with some Great Color additions. Male Dinosaurs like Birds are suspected of having more “Brilliant Colors” than the Females. However, at the Park All Prehistoric Pals are “Brilliant”! I started with masking two oval shapes on each side on the front…
Dinosaurs at School
Getting back to the beginning of Dinosaurs in the Late Triassic. Eoraptor, Herrerasaurus and Tawa Hallae are among the earliest known Dinosaurs. Which reminds me, I need to follow-up with Nate Smith, Associate Curator of the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of LA. During my visit in April of 2017, I was able…
Teresa and the Family of Ceratopsians
We hope you all are enjoying the Holiday Season. Hopefully you are taking some time to relax and visit your local Museum or with your favorite Prehistoric Book from the Library. There are so many new discoveries each year to keep on top of with Dinosaurs and their cousins. We left off with Teresa after…
‘Twas the Night before Christmas a Triceratops Tale!
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas by Major Henry Livingston Jr. (1748-1828) (previously believed to be by Clement Clarke Moore) Told through the eyes of a young Triceratops by Paul Heinzman ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the forest Not a creature was stirring, not…
Happy Holidays at the Park
Everyone at the Park is anxious for the arrival of Saintnicosaurus on Christmas Eve Night! All the Prehistoric Pals have been helping with the decorations and making sure they’ve been nice. Dinosaur cookies and milk will be left for Saintnicosaurus to enjoy. We Hope All Your Wishes Come True! The Triceratops gathered pinecones to…
Angie Gets Ready for More Adventures
Angie certainly got a workout at “Dino Fest” Weekend see Oct. 5th posts “Dino Fest” Weekend – Day One Saturday Sept. 29th and – Day Two Sunday Sept. 30th. I let the brief rain help in preparing Angie for her first scrubbing. The Home Depot Buckets were put to use again. After an hour plus…
“Story Time at Camarillo Library” Alejandro’s 1st Presentation!
“Family Story Time” at the City of Camarillo Library was Huge Success! Special Thanks to the Library Team for All Their Help with this Event! The Flyers and a Wonderful Poster Featuring Alejandro & I ensured a Great Turnout. Proving the Materials for the Parents & Kids to Draw – clipboards, paper, pencils and dinosaur…
The Green T-Rexes: Calvin & Hobbes
These two T-Rexes arrived on May 14th. I named them after characters in my favorite comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Watterson. Calvin’s amazing imagination and adventures with his stuffed tiger – Hobbes, still bring smiles and laughter. While Bill Watterson discontinued his comic strip many years ago, Calvin and Hobbes live on through…
Kevin & I at the Vernon Library (updated 9/13/2018)
On August 30th Kevin & I presented Fun Dinosaur Facts & Fiction at the Vernon Library in Los Angeles. In preparation for the arrival of the guests, I set up my camera with a hand held remote. I tested it and was all set for taking pictures during the Reading. I was so involved with…