Smokey and Lion Paws are at the Booth!

On Monday, October 26, I joined the Morristown Lions Club at Morristown’s Fred Miller Park for Boo-Fest.

The committee designed a terrific booth with a large Tennessee Smokey (that lit up when it got dark).

Smokey was holding a skeleton labeled as Steve Spurrier. . . the coach of the South Carolina team Tennessee will be playing on Halloween night!

That was a big hit!

Some of the Lions Club members were dressed up, too!

With 'Bloomin' Idiot'?!?

One member proudly described her costume as the “Bloomin’ Idiot” – cute idea.

There were also a handful of members who weren’t brave enough to dress up for the event. . . and they REALLY wanted to know my identity!

I’m starting to see a theme here!

They actually threatened to gang up on me, tackle me, and rip off my head!

If I could have talked, I would have reminded them about Lion’s GOOD WILL! All in good fun, of course. . . I hope!

A Friend of the Lions

Trick-or-Treat Fun!

It was great to see so many children and families out, as well as some creative costumes!

It’s always fun to meet new friends, and I heard that there were over 5,000 people who participated in Boo Fest!

More Fun!

Congratulations to the Morristown Lions Club for participating in a terrific event. And thanks again to Lion Kaye Forester for driving me to the event, taking photos, and otherwise protecting me from her club members

I’ve got a few more photos in my photo album, so check them out!

Keeping Roaring!

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Morris Blvd Lions

For the most part, I was able to dodge the rain, and it was good to see the turn-out given the weather.

I recognized some friends from the Morristown Lions Club and Knoxville Tri-County Lions Club. It’s great to see Lions supporting other clubs’ events!

I also met some new friends and had lots of photos taken!

A new friend!

There sure was a lot of interest in knowing my true identity! Clark Kent? Diana Prince? Bruce Wayne? Hee, Hee!

And one member of the club really wanted to give my outfit a try. He tried bribing me with a hundred dollars!

Through an “interpreter” I called his bluff and said I would let him wear the head for that $100 to be donated to the cause. Of course he didn’t have it

Lion Paws a Sponsor!

Special thanks to PDG Kaye Forester for including me as one of the event sponsors. . . my name was included on the back of the shirts!

'Pick of the Pride' Award Winners

So, of course I had to wear an event shirt.

But, all they had left were extra large sizes, so the shirt fit this Lion more like a dress!

I helped present the “Pick of the Pride” award voted on by members of the club. That was fun!

But, I REALLY like the “People’s Choice” award – that trophy was almost as tall as me!

I tried to sneak it out, but no such luck.

Another fun time being a Lion! See you around!

For Me?

Check out my photo album and hopefully, I’ll get even more photos to add!

Keeping Roaring!

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Lion Paws under the Day with the Lions Sign

The Day with the Lions and Walk for Sight event is a major fundraiser the the Lions of East Tennessee. From what I’ve learned, all the Lions clubs in our district support nine agencies.

Visit the Lions District 12-N web site to learn more about the agencies who benefitted from the funds raised.

Start of Walk for Sight

I have so many terrific pictures from the Day with the Lions, it was difficult to select just a few to share with you here. Please check out my photo album.

The Walk for Sight began shortly after 10:00 a.m., and I had the privilege of being right at the front with two other mascots: Chilly from the Knoxville Ice Bears and Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse. We weren’t the fastest walkers, and occasionally got side-tracked to visit with people but it was a neat way to kick off the important Walk for Sight!

Visiting with Children During the Walk for Sight

Let’s see, some other fun things that happened (check out the albums for photos of these):

* Met several Fountain City Lions members who helped with the Car Show and booth for refreshments

* Met several Halls Lions members who had a craft booth and a face painting booth, and the soon-to-be “first couple” of District 12-N (DG-Elect Steve Lewis and Lion Sylvia)

* Met several Future Leader Dogs and two Search & Rescue dogs

Lion Paws with Halls Lions Doing Face Painting

* Met the University of Tennessee Volunteers “real” mascot, Smoky the Blue Tick Hound

* Met the Tennessee Smokies mascots, Slugger and Diamond

* Participated in the Cake Walk – and just missed winning some goodies by ONE seat!

* Tried to have my eye examined at the booth by the Tellico Village Lions

* Played a piano – not that well, mind you, but played nonetheless!

Lion Paws with Search & Rescue Dogs Shatzie and Apache at the Leader Dogs for the Blind Display

* Met the Anderson County High School Leos and Advisor who volunteered to help with the Cake Walk

* Made an attempt to accessorize my gold Lions Vest. . . with a pink purse?

* Passed out awards to the winning Car Show entries

* I was even a little ornery in attempting to sneak a snack from someone’s cooler, but was busted by a photographer!

As you can see, it was a busy, fun-filled day!

Thank you to PDG’s Wendy Cain and Kaye Forester for walking with me, keeping me hydrated, and taking pictures.

Lion Paws Sneaking a Snack

Also special thanks to other photographers who have forwarded their pictures for my albums!

Here’s the link again to the photo album. I hope you enjoy them!

Keeping Roaring!

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Lion Paw's Vest