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Friday, August 07, 2009

Wuss America

http://www.fresnobee.com/263/story/1580754.html

Rejoice1 The Republic is safe! I love the vice mayor: "otherwise we'll have people on every corner." Yes, the town of Tulare certainly makes me want to set up a food stand, given it's vast population of nearly 44,000 people and located in a very strategic location between those cultural meccas of Fresno and Bakersfield. I looked up this Gotham of the Valley on Wikipedia and copied the following factoids about Tulare's importance and desirability as a potential sidewalk foodstand Valhalla:

The World Ag Expo - Held annually each winter (around February) at the International Agri-Center complex, it is the world's largest farming and agricultural equipment show and attracts guests and representatives from all over the globe. During the week of the show, the town's population nearly doubles in size and hotels are booked months in advance.
The Preferred Outlets At Tulare - features stores like Nike, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Banana Republic, Izod, Polo Ralph Lauren, PacSun, Volcom, Quiksilver, Eddie Bauer, etc. as well as Galaxy Theatres Tulare Stadium 10, the area's only Digital DLP Projection movie theatre.
Tulare City Historical Museum - Has been noted as one of the best small town museums in California, showcasing the history and triumphs of the city.
The Tulare County Fair - The Tulare County Fair is also held at the fairgrounds here each year September.
Sequoia National Park - The entrance to Sequoia National Park and National Forests are about 45 minutes from Tulare. Sequoia Park is home to the biggest tree in the world, General Sherman.
Tulare Water Tower - Famously designed to resemble a glass of milk complete with a striped red straw rising from the top. This pays homage to the towns prominent position as one of the leading dairy producers in California. Located near Tulare Union High School, the water tower has become a local favorite and focal point.
Fact -The teen pregnancy rate in Tulare is the second highest in the nation.


Fortunately, the glass-of-milk water tower may still be viewed in rapture without any offending lemonade stands getting in the way. As for teen preganancies - they need to stop messing around and drink more lemonade....

1 Comments:

  • I just hope President Obama speaks up and says the cops were acting stupidly! Then they can have a lemonade summit at the White House.

    Carol

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5:40 PM  

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