Fairmount Park
Ellis and I took advantage of the slight increase in temperature to go for a walk in Fairmount Park, which is Philly's extensive park system. You can feel like you're in the middle of nowhere but are really in the city's backyard. It's lovely. I finally figured out where to park to actually go for a walk on some trails.
I was surprised at how well E did. He knew just what to do and took off down the trail. I was impressed at how well he handled hill and rocks. But we didn't get very far when he decided we had had enough. That's okay. This belly isn't going very far either. We spent some time by the water throwing rocks and having a snack.
We looked at pretty sparkly rocks, quartz and graphite, noticed the first flowers, and budding trees. Spring is coming.
(thanks to my church friends who explained to me where to go and gave me the great idea to send forth my child into mud and water in his favorite yellow boots)
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yea!! you made it!! e looks like he's really enjoying it. ;-)
Posted by: becki | March 27, 2008 10:50 AM
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I love the look on his face in the first picture. He looks like a pro impatient to be on his way. ;-)
Posted by: Jo | March 27, 2008 11:12 AM
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Now that looks fun! I wish we could have joined you :-)
Posted by: Hetha | March 27, 2008 11:29 AM
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He looks so. . . serious. . . and intent on his journey of discovery.
Hmmm. . . metaphor for life, huh?
Posted by: TG | March 28, 2008 08:52 AM
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Fabulous pictures! This looks like such fun. We ought to get out there soon too.
Posted by: cloudscome | March 29, 2008 05:51 PM
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Rally for Fairmount Park - tomorrow at 12 noon in front of City Hall.
Mayor Nutter has proposed $3 million in increased funding for the Park this year. Come out and let Council know you support the Park and the Mayor.
Posted by: Cass | April 14, 2008 09:09 AM
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I apologize - the rally is Wednesday the 16th. Here is the official announcement:
Philadelphia Parks Alliance
And Allies and Supporters
Invite you to join us for a
RALLY to SUPPORT $3 MILLION for PARKS
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
12 noon (Rain or Shine)
City Hall
(Northeast Corner)
The Philadelphia Parks Alliance and its hundreds of supporters and allies have won major progress toward more funding to revitalize our parks.
Mayor Nutter has proposed a $3 million increase ($2.5 million for Fairmount Park and $500,000 for Recreation Department) for the coming year. In addition, Mayor Nutter has proposed a 46% increase of the Fairmount Park budget over 5 years, from its current $13 million annual budget to $19 million. With City resources to parks flat-lined for decades, this is the first time in years the budget includes a major increase for parks. The increase would be funded through a proposed increase in the parking tax, which City Council must approve.
Now it’s time to win support in City Council so they approve the $3 million for parks.
This is major progress!!! One year ago in April, the Parks Alliance launched a city-wide citizens inspection of parks and then held a hearing on its findings “Parks in Trouble”. Mayor Nutter has made good on a campaign promise to expand funding for parks - his first budget includes $3 million new dollars - a terrific first step toward full and adequate investment into one of Philadelphia’s greatest assets - its parks.
The Philadelphia Parks Alliance
Posted by: Cass | April 14, 2008 09:32 PM