Opening Night in the Bird Hall of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

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On a nice Thursday evening Anne Graumlich drove Teresa, Ariane and me to the opening of the new Bird Hall at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.  It was one of the nicest opening receptions I have every been to.  Upon entering the front door we were immediately greeted by food and wine servers.  Great red and white wine from Santa Barbara County and elegant little snacks.  All free.  How civilized.  Wine in hand we made our way to the newly opened Bird Wing.  It’s really the Bird Hall but Henry told us to say Bird Wing.  Get it?

  I was packing my new Flip video camera.  I was giving everyone who would listen the sales pitch.  This is my first attempt at uploading a video to my blog.  Teresa and I were taking a look at the birds on display and commenting.

  After the opening Anne took us to Ca’ Dario.  It’s a favorite restaurant when we go to Santa Barbara.  I had a Negroni.  That’s the official cocktail of the Italian Futurists.  I also had spectacular mozzarella with good stuff on top and the risotto.  

  I’m finding it takes a long time to upload even a short video.  I’ll go take a shower and upload some more when I have more time.