I might have been the "idiot" on the overpass, but they liked one of the photos well enough to put it in the gallery. You can see it here.

This weekend: tomorrow is the 23rd Annual Methodist Men's Barbeque at Aldersgate Methodist Church at 6610 Vaughn Road, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. I'll be out there this afternoon when they start cooking. Many cheers to Robert Thompson, chairman of the barbeque, for calling to tell us about this.

Some of the best story ideas we get are from readers. Right now, we're looking for neighborhoods that "do" Halloween decorations and festivities with particular vim. We're also wondering what kind of Halloween alternatives churches or community groups might be doing over the 26th and 27th since Halloween is on a Wednesday this year. If you email or call me, I guarantee your idea will be considered. hfunk@gannett.com or 334.240.0117

Have a great weekend!