The Giant Sea Bass misses you . . . but thinks of you often.
I know all of our wonderful animals in the Monterey Bay Aquarium miss you, but the opening of the Aquarium has been postponed due to an uptick in Corona Virus -19 cases in Monterey County.
Please help support the Monterey Bay Aquarium and help take care of all of our wonderful animals.
As a volunteer guide at the Monterey Bay Aquarium we look forward to seeing all of you again soon!
August 8, 2019
RIP My Beautiful Giant Pacific Octopus
As a Monterey Bay Aquarium guide and as an educator perhaps I am not supposed to get overly attached to the marine animals at the Aquarium – but I do.
I truly grow to love them. I love the hermit crabs, the sea otters, and even the Rock Fish, but mostly I have loved our male Giant Pacific Octopus.
Does that sound crazy? Dog and cat lovers might think so, but I can’t help it, I love all marine animals ~ they touch my soul.
Why do I feel today like I felt on February 3, 1959 “The Day the Music Died” ? Our beautiful male Giant Pacific Octopus passed away today and my heart is very sad.
Why I thought of that day in 1959 and that song – I really don’t know. All I know is that the beauty of the dance he would do when he came out to play and the music of his being is gone.
The thrill of his presence when he came out of hiding and spread his giant tentacles to say hello to our visitors is now a memory.
But wonderful memories they are and we will always remember this extraordinary creature.
I love you my beautiful Octopus! May you rest in peace.
We now have two lovely female Giant Pacific Octopuses at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Please come and see and experience these extraordinary animals.
Pacific Grove residence offered for sale $799,000
Imagine living 7 blocks away from this view – every day! I do and I love it, do you think it would fit your lifestyle? I’ve just listed a very special property 3 blocks from the historic downtown Pacific Grove and close to the Pacific Grove coast and Recreation Trail.
Open House Saturday 3/18/17 1:00 – 4:00PM
Sunday 3/19 11:00am – 1:00pm
If you would like to know more . . .
Contact Susan if you would like more information.
Susan Clark ~ 831-320-6801 ~ sclark@apr.com
Chris Botti will play to a SOLD OUT crowd at the Sunset Center Sunday evening. Every year I have missed seeing him, but last time I swore that the next time he came back – I would be there! So this time I bought tickets as soon as the announcement was made that he was coming.
So I will be there this weekend, head cold and all, but I wouldn’t miss it for anything. Chris has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist and puts on a fabulous show. He has four #1 jazz albums along with multiple Gold, Platinum, and Grammy awards. My husband said, “You mean he’s just going to play the trumpet all night? ” I told him – “just you wait!”
We are so lucky to have such a fabulous venue like the Sunset Center here in Carmel. Wonderful entertainment is brought here practically at our door step without having to travel to San Jose or San Francisco – although I love our trips into the City to see shows.
Hope to see many of you there Sunday night – but if not – next time rush to buy tickets as soon as he is announced – he’s a sell out every time he comes.
For a list of upcoming events at the Sunset Center this year go to their web site but be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible – the great acts sell out fast!
P.S. Post show. The show was fantastic!! Not only was Chris Botti amazing, but the array of musicians and singers he assembled for the show was awesome! Thanks for the video, Kim!
https://www.facebook.com/kim.dibenedetto.3/videos/10209484311002322/
Susan Clark is a realtor in Carmel-by-the-Sea and loves to share community information as well as real estate news. Call her for more information about Carmel Real Estate 831-320-6801.
