Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for December 31, 2023
My authentic thought for this annual recap was to name it “The Scents of 2023” and have all of the places that had probably the most attention-grabbing smells, however my writer thought it will be higher to widen the angle since solely my canine viewers would admire the knowledge. (Editor’s word: Embedding scents into the web is strongly discouraged.)
January noticed the opening of the Bohol Circle Immigrant Park positioned on the finish of Fifth Street. I had been ready for months for the fence to come back down in order that I may scoop the opening of the City’s latest park. On the twenty first, I celebrated National Squirrel Appreciation Day by chasing as many as I may discover.
In February, the Alameda Fire Department had an enormous commencement social gathering for the brand new hires on the Alameda Theatre, and native yards have been brimming with shade from the winter blooming vegetation.
March got here in like a lion, creating a lot storm associated injury to the island attributable to downed timber. I celebrated K9 Veteran’s Day by sending my human companion to Coast Guard Island to attend the disclosing of the memorial to the dogs that have been Semper Paratus (“Always Ready”) and served our nation.
The large information in April was the completion of the renovation of the Alameda Animal Shelter with vivid new kennels. Another vital opening was Signal Coffee simply off Park Street on Central Avenue. Such good pastries. Yum.
As the climate obtained higher, I ventured out to Harbor Bay Isle in May so I may try Shoreline Park and write the primary within the sequence of explorations of Alameda’s public parks. I visited the Veterans Memorial Park subsequent to acknowledge the sacrifices Alamedans made for our nation.
After months of ready, CalTrans started the key upgrade of Encinal Avenue in June by grinding off the old asphalt. It was a loud and dusty course of. I additionally obtained a modelling name to attend a photograph shoot for the FAAS Alameda Pet Guide. Photo credit score for that shot goes to FAAS employees.
Any July in Alameda is in regards to the 4th of July Parade, and I used to be there to cowl it. Unfortunately, July was additionally the month my human companion lastly made it into the physician to get his injured knee from the Great Squirrel Chase Incident checked out. The analysis was a torn meniscus.
In August, I revisited the brand new landscaping in entrance of City Hall to see the way it was doing and if any of my canine associates had dropped by to take a look at all of the blooming vegetation. Judging by the numerous assorted smells, Alameda’s furry associates are having fun with the brand new panorama as a lot as I’m. The City additionally launched a brand new shuttle service to Spirits Alley, which made my human companion very completely satisfied.
In September, the Alameda Unified School District introduced that Lum School was going to be demolished, and PG&E detected a fuel leak in entrance of my home. I put out a NO SMOKING signal.
October is the very best month of the yr for me as a result of it begins the Halloween season. My buddy LP obtained me an orange Kong kind toy and stuffed it with crunchy peanut butter, and I made a ghost costume in order that no one would know who I used to be.
This November, I needed to have a good time Native American Heritage Month along with Thanksgiving, so I visited the sculpture of Ohlone folks on Buena Vista Avenue. Local avenue timber started the transition from the greens of summer season to the autumnal colours of fall throughout the month as effectively.
For my December present giving, I put collectively a basket of toys, treats, and chews for all of the dogs within the shelter with the hope that each one of them will discover their endlessly properties in 2024. The shock of the month was the mouse that made its means into the kitchen.
Finally, yearly, my human companion collects poinsettias from the neighborhood for distribution to households that will not have the sources to have a good time Christmas the next yr. If you, a neighbor, a business, or a place of worship has a number of poinsettias to rehome, he’ll decide them up and get them to the precise folks. Just ship an electronic mail along with your tackle to [email protected], textual content 510-220-1040, or go away a message at 510-865-7369, and you’ll want to embody your tackle and call information. He will likely be choosing up the orphans the primary week of January.
So, right here’s to my final report for 2023. It has been an amazing yr, and I wish to thank all my loyal readers in your assist over the yr by commenting on my posts or clicking “like” on my pictures and movies
Mouf, Roving Reporter
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda
Mouf and his human companion will be reached through [email protected]. Their tales are collected at AlamedaPost.com/Jeff-Cambra/. All pictures by Jeff Cambra.
