Philip the Flamingo has graced our presence for the past few days. He’s visiting all the way from Joy’s in Minnesota. Fortunately, the temps have warmed up this week and we were able to get out and do some sight-seeing and have a bit of a history lesson. We headed down to the lake and Philip got to pose with the Sea Lion – a replica of a late 16th Century British sailing ship.
Next, posing with the Lighthouse – which was the first public building in the United States to be illuminated by natural gas.
Philip looking over the harbor…
We then headed to the beach where Philip felt right at home.
He wanted to wade in the water but it was frigid!
Then, on to the Welch building – as in Welch’s Grape Juice. Yes, the company started in this very town.
Next stop, the old train station where Abraham Lincoln stopped on his1861 inaugural train to meet Grace Bedell, the little girl who convinced him to grow a beard. She lived in this town!
Philip wanted to stop and look at the trains…
And I had NO idea what he had in mind next. I didn’t even see that he was carrying spray paint. He must have hidden it under all those feathers!
He was quite proud of himself. He’s a very talented artist. Who knew? I really couldn’t yell at him since he was our guest – plus he argued that there was already graffiti on the trains so it wouldn’t hurt to add more. And, as a fellow artist, I was not about to bash his artistic integrity.
I think Philip had a good time, even though he probably got far too much local history edumacation for his liking. He’s off to Trisha’s next…and I do believe it will be a full house!
Two Lazy Dogs 
Phillip’s a man about town! Great Pics too.
Hi size 10,
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, Philip is a man about town!
ROFLMAO….OK…graffiti artist flamingos and fire starting dragons!! This is too funny!
I love this!! I’ll have to make sure Joy knows Philip has been being entertained.
some great history there! I love trains and train stations!
Who knew a flamingo could be such a great artist? Heehee.
The pressure is on…only 2 more buddies to entertain. I hope my brain isn’t too fried to come up with clever stories!
Your town is steeped rich with history- very interesting! You are one smart cookie 2LD! Looks like this little birdy had a great time. He is a wicked cool artist- I would have let him do that too, put his mark on the train, why not? LOL!
We do have a great deal of history here. I think we tend to forget about it because we are so used to seeing it. Luckily, with my job I am reminded daily of all the great history we have at our fingertips.
hey maybe P.F and “lil-d” should hook up and hit the circuit together!
Maybe after all this visiting they will decide to go out on the road together!
Phillip is quite the guy. Is he a member of a gang marking his territory or does he just have this thing for art?
Very interesting trip you all went on. I like the pictures.
He is quite the guy. He’ll make someone a fine mate. Ha!
I don’t think he was tagging…I think he just likes to paint. An artistic flamingo. How about that?
We had a good time. Thanks, Jim.
This is so awesome. Philip must have felt right at home. His house is full of lighthouses cause his momma collects them. It’s been great to see him. I’ve been missin him. He hasn’t been around for a while. I LOVE the graffiti. Man, who knew he had that hidden talent?? I’ll have to keep my eye on him now while painting.
This was so great to read. Thanks 2LD for keeping him so entertained.
Thanks, Joy. I’m sure you miss him, he’s quite a guy! I’ll be sad to see all the buddies go but am sure I’ll partake in another buddy adventure in the future.
I really enjoyed that!!! Wonderful historical Adventure.:+). And Philip who knew he was so talented. Maybe if he comes to Montana I may have to take the paints out and have fun with him being as he’s into art.
Thanks, staraschat! Oh yes, break out the paints. I’d be interested in seeing his artistic abilities on paper and not on trains!
Love the art work. I am an artist too and can appreciate his efforts. Kudos.
He’s a fine artist, indeed. It can’t be easy, what with holding a spray paint can with his feathers!
Aw, what a rad historical trip! 😛
I love the art work.