Bird Watching: Somethng I didn't know about vultures, 1 by linthicum

linthicum wrote:
Margaret, this is for you ................ a photo of Thomas Jefferson and his Mockingbird . I took this photo of Thomas Jefferson and also the photo of the Northern Mockingbird, sitting on his shoulder, just not at the same time.

I had the distinct privilege to personally meet Thomas Jefferson a few years back (quite a few). After all these years, I am still overwhelmed by my visit to Williamsburg, VA and to hear Mr. Jefferson address the people in attendance. Fortunately, I had my camera with me. Unfortunately, I did not have my video camera to capture his speech.

Following his speech under a large oak tree, I attempted to privately question him as to what he did besides posing as Thomas Jefferson. He refused to acknowledge that he might be someone other than our third president of the United States. He appeared a little indignant that I was questioning his real identity. Nonetheless, as we parted ways, I was still in awe of this Mr. Thomas Jefferson. But for the previous 45 minutes, I truly felt as though it was 200 years earlier.

Bill Barker has been portraying Thomas Jefferson in Williamsburg for the past 15 years. He is just incredible. I have attached a link that shows one of his performances but I preferred the one under the old Oak tree. Hope you don't mind me going back in time and sharing my personal experience with Thomas Jefferson.

http://sandefur.typepad.com/freespace/2008/11/bill-barker-as...