THAT'S A LOT OF BULL

John James Audubon (1785-1851) the famed illustrator of American birds was NOT born in Audubon, Iowa, but rather Haiti.  I didn't know that until this very moment when I did a "Google search." 

The weather here in Central Iowa continues to be cold, wet and windy, not conducive for bike riding, also, this long stretch of sunless days can wear-thin the veneer of cheerfulness.

Here stands "Albert" the anatomically correct pride of Audubon, Iowa, 30 foot high, 35 foot long and weighing in at 45 tons. (90,000 pounds)    That's a lot of Bull.

One of the petting zoo's residents in the Hancock, IA city park. He's looking a little shabby with his shedding winter hair but impressive non-the-less.