Calif. Hypocrites are above you.

Came this article Here and it perfectly sums up the aristocratic oppressive movement.

Similar to our CA senators, Sly has protested guns for a while. Here's a coupe examples.
"It [2nd Amendment] has to be stopped, and someone really has to go on the line, a certain dauntless political figure, and say, ÔItŐs ending, itŐs over, all bets are off. ItŐs not 200 years ago, we donŐt need this anymore, and the rest of the world doesnŐt have it. Why should we?"
Sylvester Stallone on Access Hollywood, June 8, 1998

"until America, door to door, takes every handgun, this is what you're gonna have... It really is pathetic... We're livin' in the Dark Ages over there."
Sylvester Stallone, March 28, 1998

and in the picture is his Carry Concealed Weapons permit. Sound like D Feinstein to me. Take all your freedoms, while they enjoy theirs, cause you're a peon, and they are different, Special citizens.

Bummer, I used to like him.

MMMM Harley PIX

Thought I'd get up some posts from the Harley trip. Visited A and K for their wedding, grabbed a Road King Classic for the weekend. Pretty bitchin. In a nutshell, here's the crazy stuff. Slept on a Bench in IN. hotels... overated. Lost shades, rode with no shades. Hitchhiked, Found out ABS on a bike is nice.... Hinkles Hinkles Hinkles. Of course the Wickersham experience was great. Oh and got to feel what a stun shot from a blowdart feels like. Its Awesome FYI. So as Reno Raines from Renegade would travel... Not bad.

So your saying there's a Chance

Here's how I figure McCain can pull off the win. I took the current Electoral College Map, and analyzed a few key states. FLA, NC, OH, CO and NM. These are currently in the Toss Up category. Well in NC, FL, CO it's advantage McCain, so I took those liberties. NM is a gonner, and OH has the possibility of going Red, so Basically if he can get Ohio, and split the rest of the toss ups, he's Good to Go.

Fiji Pics

So We've been a little lazy getting these up. Mostly we had to compile all thee different pictures from cameras and such.

CLICK LINK TO GO TO FLICKR PHOTOS

When Blogging goes Wrong

Akin to those police chase shows, or Bear attack shows filmed live, now played back (When Circuses go Wrong), it has come to my attention, that a little slander has been laid my way over at my sister site brynnieg.blogspot.com.

Seems anybody with a blog can just write disinformation, and hopefully, but not likely, readers will see the fault in faulty information.

Just to rebuke the argument by the NYT (translated:inherently incorrect) drop out editor, I am posting my reply on this historically factual blog. Which has mush more credibility due to page views. Also I don't trust that the "sister site" will leave my rebuttal intact, so I am taking matters into my own hands.

Please read and enjoy the truth. And maybe some better writing as well. I'm not sure about that one.

{BOMP BOMP BOMP

All 6 things could have just as easily been made not using these items.

Thanks for the items, but you can't count this when you go out of your way to use the item. That's like I'll never use a bowling ball... Then somebody gets me one, and I go bowling in lieu of having the bowling ball. Sorry, this post is null and void, and I'm starting a petition to have it removed by Blogger.}

Bad Day for Chemtrails

So I went out today about 11 am. Clear skies. Blue, sunny. Gonna be nice. 1 plane flying overhead. Mad this shirt, its another story. Then I looked up. 4 Chem trails. There hasn't been this much plane activity over my house ever. Normally a plane every few minutes. Maybe a chem, normally nothing. A contrail that disappears. All of the sudden, and don't tell me this is normal, I have two planes flying next to each other. like they are racing. And in a 2 hour span, I have more flight activity above the house than in a normal 4 day period. And boy are them chem trailing. I've got criss croses. The sky looks like a checkerboard. The pic of the chems crossing. That's the first time in history that two planes have flown that path above my house.

So here's the pix, say good bye to todays sun.Who wants to bet the weather report changes. This morning 90's all week. Nothing but sun. Topping out at 98. We'll see. What a bummer.

Lunar Lights on the Aquarium

Just got this new light. It pretty much lights up the entire room. The cool thing is that at night, the lunar blue LED's pop on.

Just wanted to share the pic.

Kelley Park 08

ITS BACK.

It was the best show I'd been to in 6 years. 4 times bigger than the last 5 years... at least. The swap was good, the show filled all the pavement. What more could you ask for.

Funny, it took 11 hours to get the bug ready to make it. Then It broke three times on the way... but in the end, as you can see. For the first time in 10 years. The bug made it. And stood among 8-10 other conv... yes the only other verts there.

And only 1 67' as well. The red beast I parked next to. Take a look at the jump for more shots from the show.



So I met a few people there I knew. Some complained, "Yea I didn't make it down. The.... broke down..." This is the general excuse. I saw more air cooled VW's at the side of the road SAT. Well. I sure as heck wasn't going to not make it. If I had to push the bug there. I would make it. That's the real spirit of old... almost 50 year old VW's I think. BTW plenty made it.





CLICK ME FOR MORE KELLEY PARK SHOTS

You're pretty much going to laugh

"click here"

I know it sucks to click on a link to go to a website. But you really need to check this out.

And the site is funny too.

Wait for Optimus. Best Costume ever

Heart iPods

So we gathered all the pods together today. However, some members were unable to join us. There was the 60 gig non color screen, that took a dive with the REX. Also, Matt is the current owner of the original 5 gig with manual click wheel. Classic!

Anyway, I have to have the docks for the pods, it's like a rite they deserve. So i finally broke down and got the $40 dock for the touch! Hey didn't these things use to come with cases, docks, and remotes... Man. At least they aren't $500 dollars anymore. Oh wait.

RECO

New Years recommendation:

You should be watching Frisky Dingo.

I wish season three of Frisky Dingo was upon us.

This week Joel showed me the funniest show pretty much ever. Anyway. I recommend you get your go ahead and watch Frisky Dingo Right now.

Hurry catch up. So you can be prepped for season 3 already.

PS. Safari is an ass. I was trying to upload this like 1 gillion times.

POST

this is a post.

This post is a delaying tactic. See I have so many things to post about a pretty epic summer, but it takes so much time. So I am letting you know these things.

1. I took this picture, sunset picture.



2. I am back into manual photography. Too many lenses. Had to go back. It's pretty awesome. I am going to take 100 rolls of film in the next 8 months.


That's all I have about the pictures.

But I do think that Magnum PI should be rerun. Partially because season 6 is taking 2 days so far to download. Also. I want a Ferrari 308 GTS. That's Magnum's ride. The GTB, you may wonder is the hardtop, see, you need targa tops when running a classic Ferr. Also I am not going to tell you that a Ferrari 308 GTS is 26,000, yes less than a new Accord, because I don't want everyone finding out and buying up all the Ferrari's. But 1st. I need a bigger garage.

Alright.

Trip to the Rogue River

Here's the link to some of our pix from the Rogue River in Oregon and Northern California.

Click Here

Mac vs PC Rap

Story of my life man :)

Kelley Park 2007

Went to the Swap and Car Show at Kelley Park. This used to be the premier event in Northern California, however, every year less people attend. At one point I remember when you couldn't fit another car in the event. Now, The center circle doesn't even fill up. Too Bad. I think there just aren't that many interested VW owners anymore.

They should move the event to a later time of year. The event is always marred by bad weather. Oh well.



http://www.flickr.com/gp/75082864@N00/Pvmdo0

for more.

DWR Champagne Chair Contest

Went to the Champagne Chair Road show yesterday. I was very impressed. Next year I am going to win! Well at least get into the top 50. I didn't make it though, but found out that I was one of only 75 entrants from California.

To see the pix from the show click here.

CLICK HERE

Baja Prelims

Until we get the stories done, here is the link to some of out pictures.

CLICK HERE

Dan and Steve

IT HAS BEGUN

Baja Prep stage 1

Enter Design Contest

Design Within Reach is having a chair design contest.
http://dwr.com/champagne/
The competition is to use everything you use to make a bottle of champagne, minus the glass, and design a chair.

Mine is called Beeno. It's ancestry is a wine glass.

So here's my design. Wish it luck, the results are Feb 9th.

The ZUNE is Garbage. iPods Rule

I was the first person I know to get an iPod. The 1st Gen 5 GB. Since then I've had 6 of them. I always feel like when I have my iPod its like people can tell I was the early adopter. I should realize people probably think I'm just like everybody else....

But I still get questions. Should i get a Zune or iPod. (Jim) It's funny that it's even an option for some people.

Cramer says it best here, put up with him till the end, its worth it.

Frosty Bites the Dust

Haha. I agree with junior on the video, this is terrible, terrible. Seriously this is a little dream of mine. Although I would never advocate this blatant act of vandalism, don't we all wish sometimes that we lived in a city where we could stop the insanity of the blow up lawn dolls. Honestly, Enough is enough, and if your neighbor has one, it should ban the entire street from ownership. Does every house a need Frosty.

Cache to Cash, The GPS Hunting Show

This it to get my copyright into the public domain.... Claim it, so I can pitch the idea without it getting stolen.

Dan

Consumed by Baja

Yes I am consumed by BAJA.

On Jan 13th, 4 dudes! will embark on an epic journey to Baja.

STEVE CORY DAN AND ANDY.

In beg Yellow they will surf their way to Cabo, Eating Fish Tacos all the way.

Here is the initial itinerary page and today's weather report from the trip!

MMMM Can't wait.

TK421

Yea you're gonna need all that bass. If you want a system to handle what you want.

This is in the top two for best scene in Boogie Nights!

Dan

Big Yellow Eats Babies.

It's so awesome. Now with its bitchin hard top. This is a baja beast. Andy could you frickin get a plane ticket already.

We are off to Baja on a Nov. adventure. I have mapped out all kinds of nurseries for fuel along the way. I think though the top will have to come off for baja. It's a necessity.

So if you are a Wickersham, or know one. Tell Andy to get on his horse already, quit fightin Mexicanos and entertaining Cali visitors, and get your butt to the west coast already.

Comments Man

I want your comments.

Secretly I wait by my email for comments. This picture of my M3 is really just a solicitation for your comments.

Lets comment on everything. Lisa Loeb. Or Gm. Or how Global Warming is BS. I don't care, lets just comment baby.

I will try to post more to entice comments.

Tossies

Steve Irwin Ain't got Nothin on Me.

Ha Ha. It took ten minutes to finally catch this guy. For a non fisher, it was pretty cool. I didn't try any "fresh" moves, so I lived, unlike the Croc Hunter. But I think I like fishing. So far I have caught a shark and a sting ray. Thanks Dave.

MMM good times

MTB Day

Hey brothers! The Hogan twins celebrated the return to Soquel Demonstrational Forest today. Good times, sore butts.

Red Hot Chili Pepers Pic....EPIC

Last night was the RHCP concert. It was Epic. To sum it up in one phrase, they played Sir Psycho to end it.... by request!

Awesome Sunset

Just thought I'd share a smart shot of the sunset. I guess you can tell I got my Rebel back! This is in the backyard.

Red Hot Seats

Wanna go front row at a RHCP concert, well fork over a cool grand!

Worth it, definately. Got it definately not!

Anyway, check it out.

Hey OH, International

Well Thanks for the phone call Chris.

Made it all the way home from Tahoe, with 0 problems.

I think this makes the summer a camping based summer.

Video Archive (Filmed by our E Behind the Music Team)

The Summation Post

The Summation Post
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

So here ends the adventure. This pic i thought would be the best to sum up our 1800 mile run. Thats 300 miles short of the diameter of the moon. No prob. Look forward to some video posts in the next couple days as i upload them to you tube. Next time you ask... Maybe highway 1 to seattle, or possibly a run to key west.

White Castle Killer

White Castle Killer
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

Hinkles. Now i've got the pic to match my mug, oh, and another mug!

Lunch Stop

Lunch Stop
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

In a rare instance of wussyness, we had two stops for food, this one was mandatory, i know you californian's were waiting for this.

Staring Out The Last Stint

Staring Out The Last Stint
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

Tradition brought us to our last chance for a little waffle house. Tim how could you pass it up. Road warrior style.

Dinner in Columbia

Dinner in Columbia
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

After 45 minutes of 48 degrees, rain and dark, we called it a day for dinner in a hold in the wall spot, kind of. What started out nice, turned miserable and wet. But only 350 more miles and we're back in madison for some obligatory hinkles.

The Stud Secret Sauce

The Stud Secret Sauce
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

Today started in new orleans, and ended 30 minutes short of nashville, about 600 miles today. You may ask how we do it... Its the bad ass boots, that's how.

The Wicks in the Quarter

The Wicks in the Quarter
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

Jud wanted to be part of the revolution, and since he went through so much trouble to make up press passes for our journey... Here goes

Cajun Style.

Cajun Style.
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

This is how we roll.

Brick Walls, Must be New Orleans

Brick Walls, Must be New Orleans
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

The highlight could be the food, but either way, we don't think they're prepared for the wrath of the dandy duo, thanks aunt b.

For Brynn

For Brynn
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

Remember the place for pim's cups, it missed you, thought it'd say hi.

Lunch

Lunch
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

That's right today we did it up local style. Drive through daquiris, alcohol, check! You can even sample them as the driver, but as the passenger, all you want.

Road Shots

Road Shots
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

Andy style on day deuce

Road Shots

Road Shots
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

Andy style on day deuce

Got em smothered and Covered

Got em smothered and Covered
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

Just like the bhg. Day 2 eats was quality. Look out for some of today's road shots.

DOER!

DOER!
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

42 degrees. Raining. No gloves. And smiling. That's a doer. Day 1, 550 miles, estimated. Leg 1 brought us from indianapolis to jackson tennessee, by way of madison, and nashville. Day 2... Only time will tell.

Day 1, Waffle House

Day 1, Waffle House
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

In an effort to keep the west coasters on the up and up, complimentary waffle house updates!

Day 1, Waffle House

Day 1, Waffle House
Originally uploaded by elreyblanco.

In an effort to keep the west coasters on the up and up, complimentary waffle house updates!

Look UP and watch your Clear Days Dissapear

Episode 1

CA Smog Sucks (Car Lovers Rejoice)

But guess what I found out. There are 58 counties in CA, and only 34 that require SMOG for registration. 6 are half and half depending on zip code, but still 18 that are 100% SMOG free...

Want to know which ones, incomplete... but close.


Del Norte, Siskiyou, Modoc, Lassen, Plumas, Trinity, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma (some zips), Lake, Sierra , Placer (some zips), Amador, Calaverez, Tuolumne, Alpine, Mariposa, Mono, Inyo, Riverside (some zips), Imperial

Pretty cool hugh!

Suprise Party

Thanks everyone for coming. It was a rare event to see you all, especially at one time, anyway Thanks very Much.

Mikey and Gaby for driving from LA... Joel and Sarah from Capitola, wow.

I had an awesome time, hope you all did too.

Special thanks to Brynn and her sis crew for all the set up and planning.

To give you an idea of the fun... we blew a pretty nice amp/receiver. Yea baby!

Bay Area Sunsets

We have had some Great Sunsets with our super stormy weather.

These were shot from the back yard, and are pretty close to the originals.

Hope you like them.

Dan McDowell Image Search Equals My Art!

Just found out that if you search my name "Dan McDowell" Two of my art pieces show up in google images!

How's that... Completely Unplanned... Totally random.

Maybe I should make it a career move, nah.

So I guess to the image searchers... ENJOY

New Orleans or Bust

Get ready Get Set...
Andy and I are off on a dual Road King Adventure from Indianappolis to New Orleans and back via Florida or Texas.

The plan is no plan... and we plan to frequent only the seediest places along the way

Departure set for May 12th

Made it, March's Meatless Miracle

Well I made it 31 days. Took a challenge with a friend and went Meatless and Drinkless for all of March.

The big gain was really a loss, 10 lbs in 20 days... But I also started rock climbing, and excercising, and putting back on the lbs in a good way.

It was neat, admittedly needed the challenge buddy, thx Tim, otherwise I would have folded on the 5th day.