[Klondike]

June scarcely gives you time to breath with all of the naked bikey fun going on. First there was WNBR. And in fact, those pics are still going up in threads while up in Seattle, WA they're already starting to sing a different tune. Yes, I believe I can hear it, faintly calling out to me..........


"fremont............fremont......."

"FREMONT!!!!"


So, now everyone take a deep breath and prepare yourself for ROUND TWO - The 2013 Fremont Solstice Parade!

Saturday, the 22nd is when it all takes place, and this year, if you arrive at noon, you are going to have to twiddle your thumbs for a couple of hours. Thats because they've changed the start time to 3PM. I hope to be there, camera ready, and bless the lord that this years Portland WNBR was not scheduled for the same day as it was the last two years. Also, give a tentative blessing to the lord that the weather is holding out some promise for sunshine. Its going to be tight, with systems moving in and out of Puget Sound Thurs and Sunday, but Saturday is tentatively looking to be the best day of the lot - at least partial sunshine and warm temps. Sun is even more likely given the late start time this year, so I am counting on some pics of brightly lit paint jobs for the first time in three years!!

We also have a new location for the pre ride painting party. You can google it if you are curious. I think one of the reasons for the move was the cramped space at the old Ballard Library. This is good news - painting will be indoors again, but nudes will spill out into the surrounding streets as always, and photography could be easier. They will paint from about 9AM to 2PM.

Otherwise, I don't have much more info at this point, so let the fun begin. We will have lots of OCC photogs there I assume, and when you are posting your own pics, I hope you will clearly identify that this is your own work, and in addition, a short ride description is always welcome. So take another deep breath, cross your fingers on the weather, and let the pics roll!

Klondike