Dear Neighbors, Last evening about 7:15 I was driving down Belmont Av. from City Line towards Parkside Ave.
I was nearly at Parkside Ave. (one light away) when a large buck deer crossed the street coming from Parkside Ave. Not ran across or leaped or scampered across mind you, but STROLLED a VERY leisurely stroll across four lanes of traffic! His dorsal area reached well above the hood of my car and about halfway up my windshield. He had three prongs on each of his antlers. He also had the effrontery to look over his shoulder at me and the driver in the left lane next to me with an expression that suggested, "What are YOU guys lookin' at?" The driver next to me and I looked at one another as if to say, "What on earth?" Just what we need; deer strolling the streets with attitude! What saved me is that the road surface was stripped starting right before Montgomery Dr. all the way down past Parkside. I slowed down to avoid the nicks and raised manhole covers in the street. I confess I usually drive faster and try to go from Montgomery down to Parkside without stopping at a light. I urge you to please be careful when driving not just in the park areas, but on the areas leading into and around the park. A collision with deer can be fatal. The rut has begun and won't end until January I believe and apparently only ONE thing is one the mind of deer and they are closer than we think. Sincerely, Wilma de Soto ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
