End Of Summer Bonfire in Newport Sept. 22nd

[Isaac]

Anyone else care to participate in an 'end of summer' bonfire in Newport Beach on Saturday September 22nd ?

[innerSpaceman]

me.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

I may be able to. I know four people who have birthdays that week (including my siblings), so I can't commit just yet.

[Gemini Cricket]

Fire. I'm there.

[keith - SuPeR K!]

i'd like to :)

[Not Afraid]

Sure, but why Newport? You realize there's no alcohol allowed on the beach.

[NirvanaMan]

Fire.....why not?

[innerSpaceman]

We can all wear those flip-flops with a tiny flask hidden in the sole!

[madmonkeygirl]

Not me. I will be slaving away at my job. But if all things go well i will have Sundays off permanently.

[BarTopDancer]

ooo fire!

[BarTopDancer]

We can all wear those flip-flops with a tiny flask hidden in the sole!

These
http://www.thisnext.com/media/230x230/Reef-Dram-Mens-Sandal_E915CADF.jpg

will make a perfect pair to the ones I have:
http://static.backcountry.com/images/items/medium/REF0015/FSLGG.jpg

[Isaac]

Sure, but why Newport? You realize there's no alcohol allowed on the beach.
Lush! :p

I like Newport. That's why I chose. :)

[Capt Jack]

These
http://www.thisnext.com/media/230x230/Reef-Dram-Mens-Sandal_E915CADF.jpg


ok...no offense to anyone, but thats the dumbest thing Ive seen all week. :rolleyes:

(but then, its early yet)

[Morrigoon]

Depends on what time the football game is and whether I have money for a ticket.

[€uroMeinke]

Been awhile since I've done a beach fire - I'm in

[Disneyphile]

Sounds awesome! If I don't have work that weekend, then I'm sure we're up for it. :)

[Not Afraid]

Lush! :p



Well, THAT'S stating the obvious. ;)

[MickeyLumbo]

this sounds like fun. i'll ask buster what he thinks.

[Mousey Girl]

It is times like this I wish that I lived closer.

[Kevy Baby]

With the heat of this past weekend, a fire is the LAST thing I am interested in. But I am sure this will change by then.

[Morrigoon]

So what kind of goodies will we be bringing to this Yom Kippur bonfire?

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Yom Kippur or Rosh Hashana?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yom Kippur ends at sundown on the 22nd.

[Isaac]

We'll call it " Yom Kippur 2: Dreams Come True " ;)
So what kind of goodies will we be bringing to this Yom Kippur bonfire?
Well, typically hot dogs, chips, smores & other things like that are always good. I'm bringing a frying pan & some bacon. Whatever sounds good to you, bring it.

So far we've got:
zapppop
innerSpaceman
Gemini Cricket
Not Afraid
€uroMeinke
Keith - SuPeR K!
LeighAnn
NirvanaMan
Kevy Baby
BarTopDancerOn our list of maybes:
GusGus (?)
Mr & Mr Lumbo
Szczerbiakmaniac
Morrigoon
Disneyphile (& Frodo Potter ?)Don't be shy people! This will be a fun event for all!

[katiesue]

So wish I could make it but I've got Mommy duty. Silly kids always getting in the way of my fun.

[Morrigoon]

Count me more "likely" than "maybe". I'm too poor for football tix :D

Seriously? You're seriously bringing bacon? That's *AWESOME*

[Kevy Baby]

On our list of maybes:
GusGus (?)The Gusinator is as likely as I (if not more so).

[BarTopDancer]

So wish I could make it but I've got Mommy duty. Silly kids always getting in the way of my fun.

Bring the child!

We can sacrifice her. I mean entertain her!

[innerSpaceman]

I'm sure zapppop didn't plan it like this, but if the bonfire takes place on Yom Kippur, anyone who cares to can pariticipate in my east coast jewish tradition of casting away sins to the ocean. It's fun.

[Isaac]

I thought GD said it was on Friday, the day before ?

[BarTopDancer]

I thought GD said it was on Friday, the day before ?

Yom Kippur ends at sundown on the 22nd.

:)

[Morrigoon]

I'm sure zapppop didn't plan it like this, but if the bonfire takes place on Yom Kippur, anyone who cares to can pariticipate in my east coast jewish tradition of casting away sins to the ocean. It's fun.

Sounds like fun!

[BarTopDancer]

We can cast away our sins and then eat bacon and marshmallows like good Jewish "kids".

[Morrigoon]

ROTFL

[Babette]

I shall attend :)

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Yom Kippur or Rosh Hashana?I'm a moron, ignore me.
My monitor was covering the lower-right corner of my calendar and I didn't see that day. :rolleyes:

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I will try to be there. Ride pending ;)

[MickeyLumbo]

Mr. Lumbo is all 'atwitter' with the idea of joining in on the fun!:D


so, it now rests in the hands of the mouse.

no, seriously, the mouse controls my ass right now. if only i could share. tee hee.

so, we will be there, work schedule permitting!

[SacTown Chronic]

no, seriously, the mouse controls my ass right now. if only i could share. tee hee.I've been meaning to talk to you about that, Mr CorpoTool.



And when did you stop sharing control of your ass?

[Kevy Baby]

I always thought his ass was pretty out of control

[Disneyphile]

We can also bring the Grill to help cook food. :D

[BarTopDancer]

What time are we thinking of said BBQ occurring?
How early do people need to get there to snag a fire pit?

I'm moving earlier that day. Yay.

[Isaac]

I'll post time & directions after I scope out the area with GC tomorrow.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I'll do my best to be there!

[innerSpaceman]

Directions to the Beach Party Bonfire

Get to the 55 Freeway, heading south. That’s basically all you need to do, because once you’re on the 55 heading south, it’s a straight line to your destination.

If you’re coming from Orange County, let’s assume you know how to find the 55 south.

From the western reaches of L.A. or the Valley, take the 405 south to the 73 south, and that for a mile or so to the 55 south.

From the eastern regions of L.A. or the Valley, take the 5 south to the 55 south.

From the Long Beach region, take the 22 east to the 55 south.

Once on the 55 south, take that freeway till it ends. The freeway will "become" Newport Boulevard. Stay on that, continuing south.

At Pacific Coast Highway, continue straight across PCH - and Newport Boulevard will merge with Balboa Boulevard, and curve east along the Balboa Peninsula.

The location of our beach party is just south of the Balboa Pier, adjacent to Peninsula Park.

When driving, that’s just south of Main Street. For the closest parking, turn right on "A" Street (one block after Main). This leads to a small parking lot, with meters. It’s 25 cents per hour, and the meter must be fed till 6pm. After 6pm, parking is free. Spots are hard to come by in the prime beach hours, but early or late arrivals meet with better luck.

For non-metered parking, turn right on Palm (one block after Adams and 2 blocks before Main Street) and follow signs to Balboa Pier Parking. This is a larger lot, with payment due on leaving the lot - based on how much time you’ve been parked (the maximum is $8).

To find our spot on the beach - head south from the Balboa Pier. At the far end of Peninsula Park (small patch of grass with Huge American Flag) is a soccer field, and you’ll see a series of fire pits on the beach running along the Ocean side of the field. We’re going to try to get the southern-most fire pit.

We’ll have some sun shelters ... and - in order to snag the fire pit ... we’re going to be spending the entire day on the beach! So, come out for sun and waves, beautiful seaside scenery and spend the day! Or, come in the evening for the grill action and bonfire pyro-activity!

:cool: Hope To See You There! :cheers:

[Disneyphile]

Ooooh! Anyone up for kite flying too? I've got a few awesome ones I can bring to share. :D

Besides, I've been dying to try out my 6-foot purple cow "link" kite that's been in its packaging for years.

[innerSpaceman]

ooooh, me, me ... I love kite flying (but alas, all my kites were ultimately lost. Bah)

[Disneyphile]

Besides my big cow, I have a pirate ship, dragon, and bi-plane. All are multi-dimensional nylon, and loads of fun to fly.

I'll bring 'em. :)

[Kevy Baby]

Surprisingly, Susan has never flown a kite.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Surprisingly, Susan has never flown a kite.

People keep telling me I should go fly one all the time. :)

[Kevy Baby]

People keep telling me I should go fly one all the time. :)Badum bum

[Morrigoon]

I'd like to see one of these (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_%28bird%29) shaped like a pirate ship. That would make my day.

[Disneyphile]

I'd like to see one of these (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_%28bird%29) shaped like a pirate ship. That would make my day.Unfortunately, Nature doesn't work like that. :p

[CoasterMatt]

I likes fire.

[Disneyphile]

Turns out that we still have a full bundle of firewood left over from Sequoia, so we'll bring that too. :)

[Morrigoon]

Well, the time of my attendance is now in question... looks like I'll be working with a client that day. I'm sure I'll make it eventually, but I doubt I'll be flying any kites. Probably get there in the evening, unless I'm busy writing an offer that evening :)

[Kevy Baby]

Turns out that we still have a full bundle of firewood left over from Sequoia, so we'll bring that too. :)We have a bundle of wood that we have brought to THREE camping outings that has not yet been burned. The last time was camping at Featherly Park in Yorba Linda. When it is still in the mid to high eighties at night after being 100-110 during the day, a campfire is the last thing on your mind.

[Disneyphile]

Sounds like Kevy's wood will finally get some use! ;)

[innerSpaceman]

Hooray. And anyone else who can bring wood, please do.



I'll probably sport some wood at some point, but I've got nothing to burn.

[Morrigoon]

Kevy... bonfire... wood...

No surprises there ;)

[Disneyphile]

Yeah, it'll be a regular flash fire. As long as we stand back, we should be ok. ;)

[Kevy Baby]

Kevy... bonfire... wood...

No surprises there ;)There will be NO, I repeat NO alcohol consumption on my part, I done learnt my lesson!

[innerSpaceman]

We dun learnt it, too.


Thankfully, not the HARD way.


Yikes.

[Disneyphile]

Damn, and I was going to keep my camera handy this time. :p

Oh, and speaking of booze, is it allowed at this beach?

[CoasterMatt]

I want this bonfire to be visible from SPACE!

[BarTopDancer]

Damn, and I was going to keep my camera handy this time. :p

Oh, and speaking of booze, is it allowed at this beach?

Newport beach is "dry". That is why we are wearing flaskflops.

I want this bonfire to be visible from SPACE!

We're gonna need more pallets then.

[Kevy Baby]

We're gonna need a bigger boat

[Disneyphile]

Newport beach is "dry". Kinda urges me to make a flask designed like a Right Guard roll-on. ;)

[€uroMeinke]

Who's bringing the gasoline?

[innerSpaceman]

We're gonna need a bigger boat

One of the reasons I like the beach we're going to so much is 'cause it reminds me of Jaws.

It's on a tiny spit of land between a bay and the ocean. The beach is very narrow, and even though you can't see the "pond" from this skinny beach, you could conceivably run over there in less than a minute. Heheh, there's even a ferry right there, across the pond! All we need are some boy scouts doing their badge swim!!

[Gemini Cricket]

"What's your name again?"
"Chrissy!"
"Where are we going?"
"Swimming!"

:D

[NirvanaMan]

Who's bringing the gasoline?


Who do you you think?


:evil:

[BarTopDancer]

Oooooo FIRE! I can't wait!!!!

[Disneyphile]

We should totally have a weenie roast. ;)

[Kevy Baby]

OUCH!

No!

[Not Afraid]

Well, then keep your's in your pants for once.

[Disneyphile]

That'll be a hard challenge for him. ;)

[innerSpaceman]

^ was that another weinie pun?



And yes, weinie roasting is a must (because we never managed it during the entire run of Swank Camp)

[Isaac]

Weinie roast = new MickeyLumbo avatar

:evil:

[Morrigoon]

Oooh, Trader Joe's has some awesome Mango Chicken sausages right now that would be perfect for weenie roasting!

[GusGus]

well crapolla, I have to work on Saturday. I can come for the evening. Don't really want to drive by myself, but don't want to keep Kevy from enjoying daytime frollicking tho' . Oh well, guess it will all work out in the end.

[CoasterMatt]

I hope to be there - I don't have my work schedule completely congealed for the week, and I'd have to coordinate a ride from Hollywood.

[innerSpaceman]

.... with enough wood to make a fire visible from Space.

[MickeyLumbo]

I have a gig at a certain yellow building into the afternoon. Buster and I will arrive in the late afternoon and likely drive round and round and round, looking for parking.

[Leigh-Ann]

These
http://www.thisnext.com/media/230x230/Reef-Dram-Mens-Sandal_E915CADF.jpg

will make a perfect pair to the ones I have:
http://static.backcountry.com/images/items/medium/REF0015/FSLGG.jpg

omg are you kidding me .. they are reefs .. i have the beer openers .. but not the flask ... ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo



and yes we will be there .. =]

[BarTopDancer]

omg are you kidding me .. they are reefs .. i have the beer openers .. but not the flask ... ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo



and yes we will be there .. =]

Yup. The top pair are Reefs as well. Not sure if they come in girls styles. I think they hold 2oz of liquid.

[Leigh-Ann]

i will wear boy shoes .. and reefs are the only kind of flipflops i wear

[FEJ]

If we are not working my bride-to-be and I will take the ferry across and say HI

[Isaac]

Yay :)

[Morrigoon]

BRIDE TO BE????? When did this news come out?

[Disneyphile]

I think I just found a fun time and place to partake of my shot of real absinthe that was gifted to me today. :D

(I hold no responsibility for my actions - I'll just blame the fairies. ;) )

[Gemini Cricket]

I think I just found a fun time and place to partake of my shot of real absinthe that was gifted to me today. :D

(I hold no responsibility for my actions - I'll just blame the fairies. ;) )
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/green_fairy_kylie.jpg
"I'm the Green Fairy!"

[SzczerbiakManiac]

The five-day forecast I saw on TV this morning indicated rain for Saturday. If it's raining that day, will this event still happen?

[innerSpaceman]

Yes.

[Kevy Baby]

No

[BarTopDancer]

Maybe So

[CoasterMatt]

I can build a fire hot enough to stay the rain...

[Isaac]

The weather forecast says if it does rain it'll be Thursday night into early Saturday morning.
So the bonfire is still on.

However, I must make a recommendation:

after a low pressure system passes through it gets breezy and VERY cold. So I recommend everyone bring some warm clothes for the evening. The nighttime temps after a storm passes through are usually in the upper 40's to low 50 (in SoCal anyway).

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Sadly, I'm out. I'm helping a friend move this weekend. Hope you all have a good time, come rain or sunshine.

[keith - SuPeR K!]

*excited* This is going to be so much fun! Leigh-Ann and I are bringing another swanky friend of ours with us for her birthday :D

[BarTopDancer]

Hooray for birthdays!!!

[innerSpaceman]

Bring some desert sunshine, too ... please.

[Disneyphile]

Ooooh! That day will also mark Mabon (Autumn Equinox). I so need to look up some stuff to do in honor that night. :)

Oh, and iSm, I'd love to hear about your "casting sins to the sea" tradition.

[innerSpaceman]

Jewish tradition from the east coastal lands. I guess it has something to do with getting a fresh start, which the guilt-ridden jews did by symbolically casting away their sins.

My more modern take is to cast away pretty much anything in your life or your self that you don't want anymore, or that you'd like to change. Wade out into the ocean with some bread, and meditate on the stuff you'd like to cast away. Tear a piece of bread for each one, and throw it into the ocean as far as you can. Rinse, repeat.

It's sort of the companion to Kevy's Sequioa campfire tradition of casting that which you wish to attract into the fires. This one is casting that which you wish to reject into the waters.


Oh, but speaking of Kevy and traditions: Please keep him in the dark about it being the Autumn Equinox. We don't need to see that particular Wiccan's dark parts again!!

[FEJ]

BRIDE TO BE????? When did this news come out?



A month ago or so.
We are getting married on the 2nd.
Have some plans with my parents on saturday. Will try and stop by the beach for a bit.

[Disneyphile]

Oh, cool! I have quite a bit of stuff to cast off. I'm so bringing some bread.

Is this a sunset thing, or earlier?

[€uroMeinke]

I need to collect a few more sins first.

[innerSpaceman]

Yes, get to work on that. Try some hedonism ... that's always good for a sin or two.


As for the timing of cast off .... there's no set schedule. But Yom Kippur ends at sundown, when the water is warmest. So I'm picturing a roughly twilight time thing in the sea.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Is the ocean big enough for our sins??

[innerSpaceman]

Barely, but that's why you don't try this stunt in a bathtub.




If any of you do believe in gods of whatever sort, please pray to them for sunshine Saturday.

[blueerica]

I got lazy, and after scanning Page 1, I didn't really find a time for it to start. Anyone?

I can be there after work n' stuff.

[CoasterMatt]

I believe in pants.

[innerSpaceman]

The festivities will be going on all day! zappop and I will be there early in the morning - - - come and frolic in the sunshine. Kite flying, ocean swimming, sunbathing, frisbee throwing, snack munching, pier partying ... or just come for the evening. Wienie roasting, sin casting, bon fireing, bacon grilling.

Here's the directions and parking information again.

Directions to the Beach Party Bonfire

Get to the 55 Freeway, heading south. That’s basically all you need to do, because once you’re on the 55 heading south, it’s a straight line to your destination.

If you’re coming from Orange County, let’s assume you know how to find the 55 south.

From the western reaches of L.A. or the Valley, take the 405 south to the 73 south, and that for a mile or so to the 55 south.

From the eastern regions of L.A. or the Valley, take the 5 south to the 55 south.

From the Long Beach region, take the 22 east to the 55 south.

Once on the 55 south, take that freeway till it ends. The freeway will "become" Newport Boulevard. Stay on that, continuing south.

At Pacific Coast Highway, continue straight across PCH - and Newport Boulevard will merge with Balboa Boulevard, and curve east along the Balboa Peninsula.

The location of our beach party is just south of the Balboa Pier, adjacent to Peninsula Park.

When driving, that’s just south of Main Street. For the closest parking, turn right on "A" Street (one block after Main). This leads to a small parking lot, with meters. It’s 25 cents per hour, and the meter must be fed till 6pm. After 6pm, parking is free. Spots are hard to come by in the prime beach hours, but early or late arrivals meet with better luck.

For non-metered parking, turn right on Palm (one block after Adams and 2 blocks before Main Street) and follow signs to Balboa Pier Parking. This is a larger lot, with payment due on leaving the lot - based on how much time you’ve been parked (the maximum is $8).

To find our spot on the beach - head south from the Balboa Pier. At the far end of Peninsula Park (small patch of grass with Huge American Flag) is a soccer field, and you’ll see a series of fire pits on the beach running along the Ocean side of the field. We’re going to try to get the southern-most fire pit.

We’ll have some sun shelters ... and - in order to snag the fire pit ... we’re going to be spending the entire day on the beach! So, come out for sun and waves, beautiful seaside scenery and spend the day! Or, come in the evening for the grill action and bonfire pyro-activity!

:cool: Hope To See You There! :cheers:


Lastly, booze is not allowed on the beach. So, you'll have to bring it on the sly if you want some ;)


Also, zapp and I have a bunch of burgers and dogs and snausages and bacon. Enough for starters, but not enough for everyone. Please bring some eats, and it's definitely Bring Your Own Drinks.


DON'T BRING your umbrellas. It will not rain It will not rain It will not rain It will not rain.

[blueerica]

It's okay. It won't rain.

[Disneyphile]

We'll be there with the kites and a frisbee by 4pm. :)

We're also bringing a small pack of Jalapeno & Green Chile sausages, with some roasting forks.

iSm - want us to bring the grill to cook up your goodies?

[Snowflake]

snausages?

Sorry I'll miss this, sounds like fun! May I cast some sins in the general direction of the bonfire, will it work?

[BarTopDancer]

Not sure when I'll be there. If it rains moving is going to SUCK BIG FAT COOKIES!

[innerSpaceman]

Disneyphile ... yes, please, please bring the grill. We have bacon! (And, yeah, it would be useful for everything but the weinies and sausages we'll roast on sticks.).


Ta, thank you very much in advance.

[innerSpaceman]

BUT ... I'm going to seriously suggest that we either postpone till Sunday or, gasp, cancel.


The storm that was supposed to be here this morning is now looking to arrive tonight ... with 2 FULL DAYS OF RAIN predicted.




What about doing this on Sunday???

[BarTopDancer]

Party at Lisa's! ;)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Sunday's no good for me, anyway...

[innerSpaceman]

Yeah, I know Sunday's no good for lot of people. Bah.


Well, we could just see what happens, I guess. Heheh, I had a beach party cancelled earlier this summer because of expected rain that never happened.

Sigh, let's just roll with Saturday ... but, yeah, if it's actually pouring rain ... well, all bets would be off, I suppose.





Is there an anti-rain dance the Wiccans can do??

[Moonliner]

I can build a fire hot enough to stay the rain...

Yes. I believe you could.

Are there any laws about bringing white phosphorus to the beach?

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Here's the directions and parking information again.Wow! Those directions sure brought back memories of doing Rocky Horror at the Balboa! I used to make that drive every Saturday night.

[Morrigoon]

Whatever you do, don't wash your car between now and Saturday ;)

[Disneyphile]

Actually, it's tempting to park out in the rain for a bit. My car's really filthy right now.

[BDBopper]

Sounds reallyu swanky. I hope everyone has fun!

[TheatreTech]

I'll be there.

[innerSpaceman]

^ Did I just read that?!?



!!!!! :)

[keith - SuPeR K!]

We're driving out to hang out with everyone and it would be very sad to not get to see you all! If you do decide to cancel the bonfire (which we cannot make if it is rescheduled to Sunday), please someone make alternate plans so we can all hang out! :D I beseech you!

[Morrigoon]

Hmm.... well, technically the weather reports are saying *am* thunderstorms, maybe it'll clear up in time? Anyway, pulled this off the weather page:
Special weather statementSPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA 430 AM PDT THU SEP 20 2007 CAZ042-043-048-050-055>058-060>062-211300- ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL AREAS-SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS-THE INLAND EMPIRE- SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS- RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS- SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS- COACHELLA VALLEY-SAN DIEGO COUNTY DESERTS- 430 AM PDT THU SEP 20 2007 ...STRONG SEPTEMBER STORM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY... A STRONG PACIFIC STORM FOR SEPTEMBER IS EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LATE FRIDAY AND EARLY SATURDAY. THIS STORM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE WEATHER RARELY SEEN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN SEPTEMBER. A DEEP MARINE LAYER WILL CAUSE SCATTERED LIGHT RAIN SHOWERS OR DRIZZLE TODAY. THE HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WITH THE PASSAGE OF A STRONG COLD FRONT. RAINFALL TOTALS WILL BE QUITE VARIABLE DUE TO THE SHOWERY NATURE OF THE RAIN. PRELIMINARY RAINFALL ESTIMATES ARE FOR ABOUT A QUARTER TO HALF AN INCH NEAR THE COAST TO ONE INCH ON THE COASTAL MOUNTAIN SLOPES AND FOOTHILLS WITH UP TO A QUARTER INCH IN THE DESERTS. THERE COULD BE LOCAL LARGER AMOUNTS OF ONE AND A HALF TO TWO AND A HALF INCHES ON THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST FACING MOUNTAIN SLOPES OR IN CONVECTION. ANY SIGNIFICANT RAIN WILL BRING THE THREAT OF FLASH FLOODING AND DEBRIS FLOW IN AND BELOW RECENT BURN AREAS. THE COLD AIR ALOFT WILL CAUSE ENOUGH INSTABILITY FOR A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. THE SNOW LEVEL WILL LOWER TO NEAR 6000 FEET LATE FRIDAY NIGHT. LOCAL STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL PRECEDE AND ACCOMPANY THIS STORM...MAINLY IN THE MOUNTAINS AND DESERTS. THERE IS ALSO THE POSSIBILITY OF WATERSPOUTS OVER THE COASTAL WATERS AND FUNNEL CLOUDS OR EVEN A TORNADO. SHOWERS WILL TAPER OFF SATURDAY AFTERNOON AS THE STORM MOVES NORTHEAST. PEOPLE SHOULD STAY INFORMED ON THIS DEVELOPING STORM. $$ DVA/MACKECHNIE

[DreadPirateRoberts]

At least you'll have a ringside seat for any waterspouts.

[BarTopDancer]

All I can find are predictions for rain Friday and intermittent showers on Saturday. And cold. Very cold.

So it will be bright, sunny and 110 degrees.

[Isaac]

No iSm.

Saturday is the day, rain or shine.

See you then!

[Disneyphile]

What's Sunday? Did we switch to Sunday?

I'm all confused.

[Isaac]

Saturday :)

See you on Saturday.



There is no 'SUN' day ;)

[Morrigoon]

Go, or go not. There is no Sunday.

[Gemini Cricket]

So we want sun on the day we go, but that day is not Sunday, we just want it to be sunny on that day... which is Saturday.
:D

[Kevy Baby]

Is there an anti-rain dance the Wiccans can do??We tend to honor nature, not fvck with it.

[innerSpaceman]

I can't afford to spend a day at the beach in the rain. If the Wiccans refuse to mess with nature ... then I will have to.


Stand back ....

[Isaac]

I can't afford to spend a day at the beach in the rain. If the Wiccans refuse to mess with nature ... then I will have to.


Stand back ....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/peo-moses.gif

[Plumenom]

oh good grief.

i wish the plans were clear. i will be away from the computer for 36 hours.

i'll be staying at the resort friday night.

[Isaac]

The plan is: come to the bonfire on Saturday in Newport Beach.

That clear enough ? :)

[Morrigoon]

http://weather.msn.com/hourly.aspx?wealocations=wc:USCA0517&weap=1

See? Clear by the evening :)

[innerSpaceman]

Well, in that case ... I don't think zapppop and I are going to make a day of it ... in an effort to snag one of the firepits that are, on normal beach days, gone long before noon.

Heheh, we were going to get there by 9am, but now I'm torn about what time to arrive.

[Not Afraid]

I'm picturing ISM and Zap all alone on the beach, bundled up under a "rain" shelter freezing their asses off.

[innerSpaceman]

Well, we have sun shelters than can double as rain shelters, and we enjoy cuddling together for warmth.
:D


I was really looking forward to a pleasant, sunny day at the beach ... but will find the silver lining in one of those thunderclouds.

The afternoon should see clearing skies that will be beautiful, and will make for a lovely twilight time and gorgeous sunset.


Plus ... my casting away of sins in the ocean tradition is more dramatic when the seas are tempest tossed.

[innerSpaceman]

I’m skeptical about the thunderstorms. Meteorologists always say there’s a possibility of them when a low pressure system moves thru the area because the air is cool, moist, and unstable. There’s no guarantee that a thunderstorm will form and quite often when they do it’s usually in the mountains & deserts cause that’s where the air lifts and produces the cumulonimbus clouds (anvil shaped thunderstorm clouds).

And there you have it.

[NirvanaMan]

Perhaps someone has a Hyundai that can be donated to the fire?

[Morrigoon]

I'm trying to picture that flimsy sun shelter of mine surviving storm winds... You two may have to huddle in a car!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

CM and I should be there in the mid afternoon! If anyone from the West side of LA needs a ride, LMK! Will bring some goodies! I think I have some Marshmellow's left over from Sequoia! hehehe

Morrigoon- Could you bring my pan? Or if you can't make it pass it to someone who is? Pretty please? ;)

[katiesue]

I'm so sad I can't go. Unfortunatley punishing children ultimately involves the parent getting to do nothing either. Ah well have a great time.

[Disneyphile]

I'm doing something special tonight for the twilight ritual - making my own bread.

I've decided to make up a batch of salt dough and then form it into shapes of things I need to cast away. Then, I'll bake them. They'll be really hard and weighty, so should make a pretty far toss and a nice little splash before breaking apart in the water.

Of course, I plan on sharing, so I'm also making up some generic bread pieces for others to toss.

Oh, and I'm also bringing a miniature wicker man for the bonfire. I'll bring enough ribbons for everyone to make a wish and tie on before tossing him in. :)

[innerSpaceman]

^ you = awesome.

[€uroMeinke]

Now we must find a mini-virgin to put inside the wickerman

[Disneyphile]

Currently in my oven is a batch of sadness, trouble, worry, rumors, and maliciousness. It felt damn good to embed that while making it.

Ken's making up some of the blanks. I made a double batch of dough, so there's going to be a LOT of stuff for people to throw. I didn't think it would make this much, but just even a little is going quite a long way.

I can't wait for tomorrow's sunset.

[Kevy Baby]

Sadly, I don't believe I will be able to make it tomorrow. I'm up to my arse in stress right now (to give you a hint, I am still at work).

[Disneyphile]

Dammit, Kevin!!! :(

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Aww Kevy! All the more reason to come hang! :(

[Disneyphile]

Aww Kevy! All the more reason to come hang! :(We can just offer him some Arrogant Bastard Ale, and I'm sure he'll hang. ;)

[Morrigoon]

Newport Beach Polics might object, however :(

[innerSpaceman]

Beach, sun, fire and friends. That's stress relief in a bottle. Just sayin.


And of all the weather prognosticators, zapppop was closest. Clear skies by 10. Heck, looking out my window at 7ish, I'd say clear skies by eight.

http://weather.msn.com/hourly.aspx?wealocations=wc:USCA0517&weap=1 :)

Those directions one more time:
Directions to the Beach Party Bonfire

Get to the 55 Freeway, heading south. That’s basically all you need to do, because once you’re on the 55 heading south, it’s a straight line to your destination.

If you’re coming from Orange County, let’s assume you know how to find the 55 south.

From the western reaches of L.A. or the Valley, take the 405 south to the 73 south, and that for a mile or so to the 55 south.

From the eastern regions of L.A. or the Valley, take the 5 south to the 55 south.

From the Long Beach region, take the 22 east to the 55 south.

Once on the 55 south, take that freeway till it ends. The freeway will "become" Newport Boulevard. Stay on that, continuing south.

At Pacific Coast Highway, continue straight across PCH - and Newport Boulevard will merge with Balboa Boulevard, and curve east along the Balboa Peninsula.

The location of our beach party is just south of the Balboa Pier, adjacent to Peninsula Park.

When driving, that’s just south of Main Street. For the closest parking, turn right on "A" Street (one block after Main). This leads to a small parking lot, with meters. It’s 25 cents per hour, and the meter must be fed till 6pm. After 6pm, parking is free. Spots are hard to come by in the prime beach hours, but early or late arrivals meet with better luck.

For non-metered parking, turn right on Palm (one block after Adams and 2 blocks before Main Street) and follow signs to Balboa Pier Parking. This is a larger lot, with payment due on leaving the lot - based on how much time you’ve been parked (the maximum is $8).

To find our spot on the beach - head south from the Balboa Pier. At the far end of Peninsula Park (small patch of grass with Huge American Flag) is a soccer field, and you’ll see a series of fire pits on the beach running along the Ocean side of the field. We’re going to try to get the southern-most fire pit.

We’ll have some sun shelters ... and - in order to snag the fire pit ... we’re going to be spending the entire day on the beach! So, come out for sun and waves, beautiful seaside scenery and spend the day! Or, come in the evening for the grill action and bonfire pyro-activity!

:cool: Hope To See You There! :cheers:

[Snowflake]

Currently in my oven is a batch of sadness, trouble, worry, rumors, and maliciousness. It felt damn good to embed that while making it.


Can you toss in a full set on snowflake's behalf?

I'll join you all in spirit at sunset (it's raining in SF, BTW) so approximately when it's sunset...

[Disneyphile]

Can you toss in a full set on snowflake's behalf?Sure thing. Besides my collector's set, Ken finished it up for me and made about 50 pieces to share. :)

[CoasterMatt]

It's still pouring rain here.

[Morrigoon]

Here too.

And dammit, I was supposed to be showing property right now! (But my client hasn't gotten in touch w/me :()

[Disneyphile]

It just started raining here again. :(

I hope Zap and iSm are holding out under that sun rain shelter.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

I'm coming and I'm bringing Hershey Bars, Graham Crackers, and marshmellows. If you guys can think of something to do with them, all the better.

About what time are folks showing up?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

It's raining men here...

[Not Afraid]

We'll be showing our wet and shinny faces about 5ish. It was pouring just a bit ago but it's beautiful now. We're going to chance it.

[Disneyphile]

We're still planning on about 4'ish.

We could always tie some metal objects to the kites and hope for lightning. ;)

[keith - SuPeR K!]

We should be on the road in the next hour... Shouldn't take too long to get there from Irvine :D

[keith - SuPeR K!]

it's so beautiful here :D can't wait to see the rest of you!

[blueerica]

Well, friends... I was all set to come out after work, excited in fact. Then I started feeling like I was coming down with something and just super tired. So instead of beachy, I get nappy.

Hope it was fun for you guys!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I hope everyone's having a blast! I wish I could have come but it wasn't in the cards.

[MouseWife]

The sunset must have been beautiful.

[katiesue]

Hope you're all having fun!!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Hope everyone is enjoying burning things. :)

[BarTopDancer]

Lot's of fire, wood and boob grabbing.

[wendybeth]

Lot's of fire, wood and boob grabbing.
Oh, so KB was able to make an appearance?;)

[BarTopDancer]

Oh, so KB was able to make an appearance?;)

Nope. All without the help of Kevy ;)

[Disneyphile]

That was the best end of summer ever.

Kites were flown (and in one case, dragged). Really high freak waves came in on occasion. Sins and woes were cast far away into the ocean with much gusto. Meat was eaten. The wicker man burned. And, yeah, there was some hot girl-on-girl action, with meat involved. ;)

[Not Afraid]

I smell of smoke, bacon and my lips are burning.

[Not Afraid]

And, Kevy never replied to his emails.

[Disneyphile]

We so need to make this an annual swanking. I spent the entire drive home talking about the idea for the full-size wicker man for next year, and even told Ken how it could be designed and created. :snap:

I love having my mind back for thinking about fun things again. :)

[Gemini Cricket]

Fun times.
:)

I had to scrub the heck out of my feet, but other than that I had fun.

[€uroMeinke]

Bacon S'mores! who knew they would be so tasty!

[Disneyphile]

And bacon is also damn yummy when roasted on a fork over an open fire. :D

[GusGus]

I smell of smoke, bacon and my lips are burning.

Hmmm.... that's funny, so do mine.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

wow, thanks for the good times!
I didn't realize how many showtunes I don't know the words too. ;)

Highlight - throwing sins into the sea.
Lowlight - NirvanaMan's balls. Damn.

[Morrigoon]

Bacon s'mores, skewered bacon, sacrificial bacon... good stuff!

[Disneyphile]

You forgot the sandy bacon. ;)

[€uroMeinke]

Danger Hot

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8132.JPG

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8134.JPG

Balboa Pier

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8135.JPG

Deadguard
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8136.JPG

GC Builds a Fire
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8138.JPG

Not Afraid
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8139.JPG

The Beach
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8141.JPG

Awaiting Instructions
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8146.JPG

[€uroMeinke]

Casting off Sins
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8148.JPG

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8149.JPG

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8151.JPG

The Sea Responds

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8154.JPG

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8159.JPG

More sins to follow

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8162.JPG

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8167.JPG

Reflections Afterwards
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8168.JPG

[€uroMeinke]

Danger Hot
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8171.JPG

Time to start sinning
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8172.JPG

Bacon S'mores
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8175a.JPG

Would you like to try one?
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8176.JPG

Borneo sticks to marshmallows
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8178.JPG

Danger Hot - Do not walk on Fire
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8180.JPG

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Danger Hot

Not Afraid
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8139.JPG



That's quite a Starbucks cup there - nicly placed. :evil:

Great pics!! Thanks!

[blueerica]

I'm sad I didn't go, but let's just say I fell asleep shortly after I posted that, and just now woke up for work, making it a nice 12 hour nap that I took and probably needed.

I hope this happens again and I'm lucky enough to be in town.

<3

[Snowflake]

Wow! What a swanking to have missed!
Everyone looks so happy and relaxed after the sin casting, now today to start sinning anew!

Thanks for posting all the pics I'm sacrificing some bacon for breakfast now

[Nephythys]

I live in the wrong state. :(

[keith - SuPeR K!]

Last night was amazing! I love the pictures... Thank you guys :D I hope this becomes an annual swanking!

[€uroMeinke]

Last night was amazing! I love the pictures...

Thanks - and it looks like I even overlooked one I'm sure you'll enjoy - or GC will anyway:

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8174%7E6.JPG

[Kevy Baby]

And, Kevy never replied to his emails.I didn't get them until about 11:30 and was going crazy with programming issues at the time.

€UROMEINKE: GREAT photos!

[Not Afraid]

Tref reminded me......

Love, American Style truer than the red white and blue-ue -ue.......

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Awesome pics, looks like a blast. Maybe next year we'll show for a LoT beach party :cheers:

[MickeyLumbo]

Love, American Style truer than the red white and blue-ue -ue.......


and the impromptu announcement was ... stunning. felt like a deer caught in sunlights. LOL thanks NA.

thanks for organizing the gathering IsM. it was great seeing you.

I will be vanishing again for awhile, with a schedule that is simply mindboggling.

off to a new year of sins.

[Not Afraid]

and the impromptu announcement was ... stunning. felt like a deer caught in sunlights. LOL thanks NA.



If you expected me to keep such great news under my hat, then you don't know me very well. ;)

[wendybeth]

Looks like a great time, and the b'mores were inspired genius.


Sooooo.......what 'announcement'? Hmmm?

[MickeyLumbo]

Looks like a great time, and the b'mores were inspired genius.


Sooooo.......what 'announcement'? Hmmm?

NA's getting a boob job.

[CoasterMatt]

That was an absolutely wonderful time - I even got to spend some time away from everybody just staring at the waves, and zoning out.

The ground beef kite was fun, but the dragon mocked the technology of the biplane and soared!

[wendybeth]

NA's getting a boob job.


Sigh.

I await the repeated flashings of her new girls.;)

[Not Afraid]

Yeah, I decided I needed 36G's.

[Gemini Cricket]

Thanks - and it looks like I even overlooked one I'm sure you'll enjoy - or GC will anyway:

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_8174%7E6.JPG

Ah, yes. I remember that. It made a wonderful headrest.

:D

[Isaac]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8294.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8296.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8301.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8302.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8307.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8310.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8315.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8318.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8324.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8326.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8328.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8332.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8334.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8336.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8337.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8338.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8339.jpg

[MouseWife]

Awe, I new it would be beautiful out at the beach. Lovely, lovely pics.

Okay, the one with NA snapping that shot is priceless. ;)

[Isaac]

She looks very amused!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/nahappy.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8338.jpg



^ This reminded me of this. V

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/Coppertone_girl.jpg

:D

[MouseWife]

Indeed. A bit happy like 'Eureka! I've found it!!' :p

Hmmm.. but why is she zooming in??? :eek:

Oh, me too, GC!!!

[Gemini Cricket]

With that picture, the pic of Keith, NirvanaMan warming his nuts in front of the fire, GusGus's view of Euromeinke's package and me changing from jeans to swimming trunks in front of the picnickers next to us... I came to the conclusion that there was a lot of nudity at this meet. AND Kevy wasn't even there!

:D

[MickeyLumbo]

saw this on the way home...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/MickeyLumbo/disneylandMarqLumboBuster.jpg

[alphabassettgrrl]

That looks like a whole lot of fun! Bacon s'mores? Hmm...

I had me a quiet evening at home. Doing homework. Exciting, yes? Sad to have missed the boob grabbing though. ::sigh:: What's a girl to do? :)

[Kevy Baby]

saw this on the way home...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/MickeyLumbo/disneylandMarqLumboBuster.jpgOMG: They put the old sign back up?










Congrats!!!

[Disneyphile]

I still have the warm fuzzies from ML's announcement. :)

[Morrigoon]

Aw, ABG... Tell ya what, next swanking you can grab my boobs.

(Lord knows I copped a feel on Frodo's moobs!)

[alphabassettgrrl]

MMMMmmmmm.... boobs.....

:)

[Disneyphile]

Yes, lots of boobs. ;)

[Not Afraid]

Why do gay men like boobs so much?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Why do gay men like boobs so much?

fixed:

Why do gay men like boobs so much?

[Not Afraid]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lotbonfire/Img_8338.jpg

http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/LoT%20Bonfire_files/IMG_3217.jpg

My View:

http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/Library_files/IMG_3217.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

Why do gay men like boobs so much?
The ones that do wish they had a pair of their own...
:D

[alphabassettgrrl]

What's not to like? Boobs are yummy.

[Not Afraid]

More pics here: (http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/LoT%20Bonfire.html)

A few highlights.

Nice - Two-faced and no balls.

http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/LoT%20Bonfire_files/IMG_3205.jpg


http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/LoT%20Bonfire_files/IMG_3210.jpg

http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/LoT%20Bonfire_files/IMG_3216.jpghttp://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/LoT%20Bonfire_files/IMG_3220.jpg

http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/LoT%20Bonfire_files/IMG_3222.jpg

http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/LoT%20Bonfire_files/IMG_3187.jpg

http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/%C3%A2%C2%88%C2%9A

http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/LoT%20Bonfire_files/IMG_3195.jpg
http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/Library_files/IMG_3205.jpg



http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/Library_files/IMG_3210.jpg

http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/Library_files/IMG_3216.jpg

http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/Library_files/IMG_3220.jpg
http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/Library_files/IMG_3219.jpg

http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/Library_files/IMG_3186.jpg
http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/Library_files/IMG_3187.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

Wow. All of these pictures taken at golden hour came out really nice.
:)

[Gn2Dlnd]

Looks like I missed a good one.

[katiesue]

Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing.

[Brigitte]

Makes me wish we lived in CA sometimes. Not that it's bad here, but that looks like it was fun!

[Morrigoon]

Haven't gotten them all uploaded yet, but here's what I managed to upload so far:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092318.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092319.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092320.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092321.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092322.jpg

Danger: Hot
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092323.jpg

More to come...

[Morrigoon]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092324.jpg

Grillmaster Ken
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092325.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092326.jpg

I also got a picture of the Pagan effigy gingerbread man (okay, salt dough man)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092327.jpg

[Morrigoon]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092328.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092329.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092330.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092333.jpg

Of all the various religions' practices we were able to do that day, one thing we weren't allowed to do was any Hindu firewalking, as it is apparently expressly forbidden
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092334.jpg

[Morrigoon]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092335.jpg

Incredible sunset
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092336.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092339.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092340.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092343.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092345.jpg

[Morrigoon]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092348.jpg

Now that sunset had arrived, we all went to toss our cookies - hem hem... I mean, cast our sins out upon the water.

Euro cast the first stone, I mean, sin, and what a sin it must've been, because the ocean came ROARING back at him!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092350.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092351.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092352.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092353.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092354.jpg

Sin-filled tide
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092355.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092356.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092357.jpg

RUN!!!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092358.jpg

Keep running, it's comin' right for us!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092359.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092360.jpg

[Not Afraid]

The action shots are so great, Morri!

[Morrigoon]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092361.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092362.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092363.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/2007092364.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

Yes, it was after Euro's cookie that all hell broke loose.
Makes ya wonder what it represented, eh?
:D

[Morrigoon]

The action shots are so great, Morri!

Thanks! I love how the one with SuperK came out... really sets the scene, doesn't it?

[Not Afraid]

I throw like a girl or retard ;)

[Nephythys]

Love it- next best thing to being there.

[Disneyphile]

I wonder if it's prophecy that the little dough man landed smack down on his face in the dirt?

[Morrigoon]

It's your tradition... you tell us :)

[libraryvixen]

I love the pics Goonie! :) A good time was definitely had by all!

[Disneyphile]

It's your tradition... you tell us :)Actually, the casting of sins thing is Steve's tradition for the Jewish New Year, as per the earlier posts in this thread. I only participated. ;)