While working Fish Cones at the zoo a small group of young teens and a mother [ my perception] came by the fish cone area. One of the girls shyly smiled as she passed then turned around and ask if they could interview me about the zoo.. Of course I said yes believing all my newly acquired knowledge would be put to use.. She said they would stop on the way back.
Not too much time passed when I looked up and they were back. Three young girls a teen boy and the lady with a canvas bag. Again the shy smile with a small tablet and pen said "can we do it now" Sure ,,,,,
I watched in amazement as a seemly well choreographed movement occurred. the boy went to my right , the girls lined in a semi circle on the left , the lady reached into the bag and produced a large size video camera.
Now I am questioning what is happening but I become the shy one and follow the " directors" orders, she is saying I will ask the first question and then each will take turns with our questions. This group has now become Steven Spielberg and company.
In hindsite this is the point where I should have ask what the questions are going to be ,but I believe I can handle this, listening to the talk about lighting and what is in the background, which is Bob , selling his fish cones and not saying a word.. My back to him I wonder if he is aware of the action unfolding, only a few feet away he must be!. With a red light blinking in my face,, I expect to hear “Action”.
Question number 1,,What is the effect of global warming on the Zoo and the rest of the world.
I think I repeated something I heard on Television.
Next 2 questions again global warming and the polar bears ..
Finally the young man smiles and says What can be done to correct these problems? I am thinking he should of said “April FOOL”!! To add to my discomfort I hear Bob snickering behind me …
I now understand why someone will only answer questions that are submitted ahead of time in writing..
I do not remember this being covered in class,, Where oh where are Pat, Jerry, Sergio , Emma , anyone,,some help please..
“Thank You “and in a heart beat they are packed up and gone.. still wondering what just happened, gaining my senses I think, wait , I can tell you about the Gorilla family , the names of the Orangutans , about the new babies in the zoo, let me tell you about the baby Camel, but they are out of site.
