"Book 'em, Danno"

"Book 'em, Danno"
Originally uploaded by klycolllins.

I'm pretty sure these guys weren't real cops. Either that or they were really bad undercover cops working on a tight budget.

Six-Pack

If I could only find 5 friends we could hook up with these guys to make up a 12-pack for next year. Or I could just go naked, paint myself silver and call myself a keg.

7.45 Mile "Race"

7.45 Mile "Race"
Originally uploaded by klycolllins.

2005 Bay to Breakers run in San Francisco. You've got to love any "race" that has more keg-stands per mile than actual "runners". Out of the 60,000+ participants in the race, my guess is about 40 people actually run for time. Everybody else is just out for a nice walk. It's like an informal 7.45 mile parade. With drunks and nudity. Exactly my kind of event. This was the third year Rachelle and I have made the effort to get up early in the morning, generally after a fairly late night wandering the city, and participated in the run. We are seriously considering costumes of some sort next year. In addition to the multiple tiki bars that always make the trip (full service rolling bars with generators to run the blenders; these guys take their racing seriously), there were multiple pirate ships, loads of Waldo's, guys in drag, Pipi's Longstocking, Harlem Globetrotters and lots of things I couldn't quite figure out. A few of my personal favorites were the bathroom float (complete with guy sitting on the can drinking beer and reading the paper), the "Michael Jackson Child Care" float and the six guys dressed as a six-pack of beer. That said, my overall favorite was probably the two naked chicks who were covered in body paint to look like a Van Gogh. But it has nothing to do with the fact they were naked. I'm just an art lover. I'll post a couple of the less risque pictures on the blog for your viewing pleasure. Or mine, since I don't think anybody but Ken ever visits, and I already e-mailed him some of the best. Enjoy.

Rachelle's Tiny New Car

Rachelle's Tiny New Car
Originally uploaded by klycolllins.

After careful consideration, Rachelle finally decided to get rid of the Xterra. Basically because gas is upwards of $2.50 a gallon and the Nissan goes through gas like I go through cheap beer at happy hour. The Scion xA is quite tiny, but I don't think it "technically" qualifies as a clown car. It's actually pretty roomy inside. Plenty of leg and head room in the front seat, and I don't plan on sitting in the back. And it's supposed to get @ 31/38 mpg. I just wish she would have gotten one with flames painted down the sides. Bitchin'!