Snake Escape

Last night I found a couple of coupons for free Dilly Bars from DQ for the kids, so I thought it would be nice to get some ice cream and go to the park after dinner. We were originally going to visit the one at Main St and 31 in Greenwood and then off to West Park, but remembered last time we were at that DQ, they didn't take debit cards, and since Mom and Dad wanted ice cream too, and we are not cash-carrying folks, we went to the one at Southport and Madison instead.

After finishing our tasty treats, we headed to West Park. This is a nice park. Nicely wooded, good playground, lots of room to run. All will be good, right?

After parking the car, we head to the main enterance and there, right under the sign that says "All dogs in the park must be leashed at all times. Owners will be fined" is a computer-printed sign that says "Lost Python". WTH!!! Jim tries to cover the sign so I won't see it, but he is TOO late. I stop dead in my tracks and scream "Unlock the car NOW!!!" I actually had to say it twice - I don't think he believed me the first time. Back to the car I go, and I sit there, with my feet in the seat, doors locked and wait for him and the kids to get done playing. All the while, I am praying this "lost pet" isn't hiding in the swirl slide or trying to sliter into my car's exhaust. And while I am on the lookout, I am also praying I don't see it, because if I do, I will probably die right there.

Now really! What DA/DB brings a snake to a park where families are trying to have fun in the first place? In addition to being irresponsible enough to lose the dang thing? If cute little "Fluffy" has to be on a leash at all times, shouldn't the Spawn of Satan also? The darn thing was probably pregnant, too, so there are going to be little people killers ALL OVER Greenwood now! My vote is that the owner be arrested and beaten to a pulp, and then fined for all the money he has.

Goodbye, Greenwood. It was nice knowing you!