New Water Fountain Replaces Volcano

Boss Lady has replaced our old water volcano with a new water fountain.  We have a much taller little mountain in the center, which Broadway Gal says is a sculpture (not a mountain), but it looks like a mountain to moi.  We previously blogged that it was a water volcano, but we've concluded, now that it's apparently finished, that it looks more like a fountain.  What's your take?

 New Water Fountain in MPL Courtyard

With all that brick and stone, it looks fountain-like, no?

Typical Water Fountain & Pool

 This makes a much better impression in the Library Courtyard than the old water volcano, don't you think?

MPL Courtyard as Seen From Inside the Library

(Because It Was Thunderstorming Outside Today)

 

Old Water Volcano Behind Coffeehouse-Style Table

in MPL Courtyard (early May, 2011)

It is quite a nice structural improvement to the Library Courtyard, Boss Lady.  Still, I think my idea was better.

A Sure Tourist Attraction

Wondering Where the Water Goes,

Cauli Le Chat

MPL Roving Reporter

Facilities Improvements News Beat

P.S.  Enjoy some natural water displays--the geysers and related thermal features in Yellowstone National Park, as shown here from the Geysers of Yellowstone DVD, available from this website.

I've Got a Better Idea!

Just woke up from my nap, and do I have a HUGELY superior idea for the new stone structure in the MPL Courtyard.  You know, the thingee I just blogged about.

Here's my angle.  An amphitheater-type structure needs a central statue atop it to create the proper atmosphere for patrons who drop by the MPL Courtyard.  Something regal, refined, dignified, and classy.  What fits that bill?

Like the Trevi Fountain, Only Smaller

(and With a MUCH More Beautiful Statue)

You may toss coins in the "fountain" area (beneath my statue).  Gold only, if you please.  Guaranteed to bring you good luck!

Not Sure About Water Spouts, Though,

Cauli Le Chat
MPL Roving Reporter
Fancy Italian Artsy News Beat

P.S.  The Trevi Fountain reminded me of "Three Coins in the Fountain," sung here by Gisele MacKenzie on the television program Your Hit Parade (June 16, 1954).  The song was #2 on the Hit Parade that week.