"Yellow Submarine"

 This morning I headed out to the beach for a special occasion and photo opportunity. There was no yellow submarine but there was a green turtle named Van Gogh being released after rehabilitation at Brevard Zoo. I like going to these events because they are so inspiring.

Van Gogh came into the Zoo's care back in March after being found washed ashore by the @seaturtleps. They arrived at our doorstep lethargic, hypoglycemic, and covered in marine leeches. After a few months of R&R and attentive care from our veterinary staff, Van Gogh finally returned to the ocean.

The Zoo advertises the event on Facebook.  I bet there were over 150 people there today.

Although it was another cloudy day, there was a lot of activity on the beach. Kids playing and surfers riding the waves...

There were two TV crews filming the happy event.

They always carry the turtle around the crowd so everyone can get a look and wish the turtle good luck.

Since school is out for the summer, there were more kids then there usually are...

My favorite photographer, Malcolm Denemark, was there taking shots for the Florida Today newspaper.

AFter finishing the loop, they headed toward the water for the release...

I am not sure what the turtle was thinking, but I hope it was good thoughts.

As they got into the water, I could not see the girls with Van Gogh, so I caught this shot of the crowd all taking photos...

The turtle disappeared into the surf and then we all left. I was hungry so I headed to 4th Street Filling Station for breakfast...

Whish happen to include a Bloody Mary,

I got the breakfast platter which included 3 eggs over easy, two sausage patties, home fires, wheat toast, and a bowl of fruit. I can say that I did not eat lunch today...

They have a great variety of beers on tap but it was too early for a beer.

The outside patio was empty because it was raining off and on. The bartender, Bernice, took good care of me and I will be back.

Bon voyage Van Gogh, stay healthy!!

Note about title

"Yellow Submarine" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1966 album Revolver. It was also issued on a double A-side single, paired with "Eleanor Rigby". Written as a children's song primarily by Paul McCartney with contributions from John Lennon, it was drummer Ringo Starr's vocal spot on the album. The single went to number one on charts in the United Kingdom and several other European countries, and in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. 

The Beatles recorded "Yellow Submarine" during a period characterized by experimentation in the recording studio. After taping the basic track and vocals in late May 1966, they held a session to overdub nautical sound effects, party ambience and chorus singing, recalling producer George Martin's previous work with members of the Goons. As a novelty song coupled with "Eleanor Rigby", a track devoid of any rock instrumentation, the single marked a radical departure for the group. The song inspired the 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine and appeared as the opening track on the accompanying soundtrack album.