just another saturday in the Fremont district.

Klondike

haven't posted very many pics from the painting party. Most of these are from gaswork park. Here are two from the painting party.

Klondike

I know you said not to quote you, ;), but there was at least one guy, plus two streakers. (Also, if you got a view of her from behind, you'd see she had sort of a denim pocket painted on her butt. I have no idea what she was going for, but more power to her.)

I dreadfully apologize to anyone who feels I overhyped the weather/event/turnout/etc. At the time, it honestly seemed like the weather was getting ready to warm up and dry out. Which it did, precisely around the time the parade ended, of course. Also, I should qualify anything I have said or will say with the fact that this was my first time riding in the parade, and my first time witnessing it since approximately '05.

That being said, I stand by my comment regarding the turnout, which imho was large -- especially once we reached the parade and were joined by those who painted separately -- and gorgeous. I will however agree with Klondike that there were plenty of girls I'd liked to have seen drop their final garment, but I think plenty did so.

I went down as a rider, not as a photographer, and the only camera I had with me (and I believe the only camera I own) was my cell phone. Nevertheless, I will happily share these seven admittedly poorly-shot pics I took from the painting party.

onwards. Not going to make it back to Portland tonight..

KLondike

this first girl is turning out to be a real fav. Hope to see a lot more pics of her.

and thanks for those painting party pics! I don't want to go it alone here, and I certainly want to see those indoor shots!

Klondike

You're quite welcome. Unfortunately, that's all I have (except for one with just a guy, and two that are more or less identical to what I posted). I'm disappointed (in myself, not overall obviously) that you say Gasworks was the place to be. Most of the riders I seemed to be around (including myself) were so cold and wet and miserable that, while we made it to the end (unlike a couple I noticed), we pulled off to the side on Northlake Way and dressed immediately. I falsely assumed that the post-ride would be the most rained out portion of the event. :mad:

I'll gladly partake in anything/everything you have though. :D

Next year, should the weather be better, I'll try my darnedest to provide both pre- and post-ride pics. (Not so much in the middle though, leave that to the experts.)

more. KLondike

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Thanks Klondike for all the hard work and effort you put into this and every day. We appreciate it.

dinner time..might need to take a break..

KLondike

the first pic I posted earlier but it was sideways and got pulled.

Klondike