What a hoot! I got a kick out of this story today. Way to go, Glade Allred. Thanks for giving people in Vernal something to smile about. And a tip of the hat to you, Cathy, for telling the tale.

Fun column today. Thanks!

Hey I remember seeing you Rex while traveling through Vernal on my way to Grand Junction a few years back. You haven't aged a day and I love the outfit. From the island of Moorea here in Tahiti, greetings to you.

And I love to see what kind of outfit will show up next on Rex. They have added other decorations around him for Christmas, and since this is Vernal's 100th birthday this year, he has had a birthday cake and other decorations around him this year. I like the BBQ grill. He holds grilling tools in his "hands". The Easter Bunny ears, and the Cupid wings are pretty funny. The businesses around the area have had to ask that the roaring sound he emits during Halloween be turned down a little, but the fog looks pretty good.

And thanks so much for all the work on the flowerpots around town. Many visitors in this area comment about how pretty they look, and how much they add to the cared-for appearance of our town. In spite of hard times, we are still proud to be from Vernal.

Thank you Glade I know that Dad would just love what you are doing with his Rex.