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All The Monkeys Aren't in the Zoo...But Some Are! Montgomery Zoo

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC NC# 218097

This past Monday seems like three weeks ago. I flew into Asheville on Monday night and went back to work the following morning. Trying to get caught up on work has kept me from really getting any time to think about my time away. Finally, I started taking the photos off the camera.

This was my second time going to Montgomery, AL with my mother to attend the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. The plays were all awesome, we saw Twelfth Night and MacBeth plus two non-Shakespeare plays, Around the World in 80 Days and To Kill a Mockingbird. We had three evening plays so that left us plenty of time to explore Montgomery.

 

Montgomery Zoo copyright 2013 Mona Gersky

 

Mom and I went to the Montgomery Zoo. I can’t even remember the last time I went to a zoo. If I had to guess though I would say it might have been the San Diego Zoo back in the 60s. The day Mom and I went there were easily a dozen busloads of first and second grade children at the zoo for field trips. They were as interesting as the animals.

Mom begged me to go on the tram that traveled over the zoo hah! I had to beg my mother to get on the tram and travel over the zoo. Once up there she enjoyed it though and we got a really good overview of most of the animals and the children riding the tram. It was apparent that for some of the children that tram was the highest up in the air they’d ever been.

Well, enough reminiscing about the vacation for now…we’ve got a final walkthrough and closing in the morning, two new listings to get into MLS, a Buyers Guide ad to prepare and who knows what else can pop up during a Realtor’s day!

 

 

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Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!
I haven't been to a zoo in the last 50 years. It might be time to go again.
May 23, 2013 01:42 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Jeanne and Ralph, local zoos really need the support of the community.  You really should go and take your camera.

May 23, 2013 02:21 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Wonderful sots! I love the Rhino! :)

May 23, 2013 02:37 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Moan, I love zoos and enjoy seeing the photos. My husband doesn't like them so we never go.

May 23, 2013 02:38 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
It was announced today Mona, that the San Diego Zoo has a new section of the zoo opening this week called the Australian Outback. It is an expanded and completely remodeled area for the Koala Bears. I haven't seen it as yet but from the description it sounds fantastic.
May 23, 2013 03:38 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Mona. There is so much in your post that makes me happy: the stories, your descriptions of the tram, the kids your Mom and the plays.....the wonderful pictures. And then the song and the memories. Great! Have a terrificl weekend.

May 23, 2013 08:06 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Mona, glad you can enjoy your memories of a great vacation as you immerse yourself back into your business. Enjoy your day!

May 23, 2013 08:59 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Very cool photos from your vacation and visit with Mom.  I haven't been to the Cleveland Zoo since I moved back here late in 2001, but the last zoo I frequented was the Bronx Zoo, which is amazing.

May 23, 2013 09:19 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Mona,

Those shot's are great.

Having seen for my own eyes the Ashville area, that is one great place to live.

I have seen a bunch of monkeys in the zoo's I have been to.

Buy there are a lot of them out and about in every part of the country as well. LOL

Have a great day in the Dillsboro area.

Best, Clint McKie

May 23, 2013 10:56 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Mona,

I love going to the zoo in San Diego. We went last summer for my birthday and plan to go for Father's Day as a new area is opening. It is such a treat for kids and adults both to go to the zoo. Glad you and your mom had a great time. Can't wait to see pictures of the Shakespeare Festival too.

May 23, 2013 11:27 PM
Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Many people think zoos are only for children, but there is a child in all of us, especially when we get to the zoo.

May 24, 2013 12:29 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Mona, just thought I'd stop by and catch up on your life...it feels like EONS since you went to see your Mom, because it's been awhile since I could read any posts and the last one of yours I read, you were just leaving. You are so lucky to spend such a journey with your mom. I would love to do that with mine!

Been busy here with real estate up the wazoo, TOO! It's a good thing.....!

May 24, 2013 01:08 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Mona,  The last zoo I was at was in Dan Diego, what a great zoo, met up with Russell Ray, he gave me a great tour of the zoo.

May 24, 2013 02:48 AM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Laura, the Rhino is so prehistoric looking and completely foreign to anything in the US.

Debbie, what do you want to bet that you've got a friend that would love to go with you!

William, I know we can expect awesome photos from you when the new exhibit opens.

Sheila, more to come tonight too.  I hope your healing is progressing well.

Wayne, thank goodness for the photos...they surely keep the memories fresh.

Roger, I understand that the Cleveland Zoo is pretty special.  Maybe Mickey would enjoy going for a bit.

Clint, Asheville has the Nature Center which we hope to go check out in a couple of weeks.

Kristin, maybe you'll run into William at the San Diego Zoo.

Than, one of the main purposes of the zoos are for education.  We are never too old to stop learning.

Gayle, where exactly is the WA Zoo anyway ;-)

Russell, I believe you wrote a post about that visit with Russel.

May 24, 2013 01:20 PM