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"Doce Winners!" No Fenders scribe Tomaso
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HOLY TIME WARP FLUX
CAPACITATORS BATMAN!
HUH? Can I-T really already be eight long ,
dusty, winding years since thy launching of this epic No Fenders 'lil Racing
'BLOB thingy? Aye Karumba! As it'll forever be known as a 'BLOB thingy due to
the immortal words 'O No Fenders No. 1 Supporter, thy esteemed 95yr old 'Awntie
Harriet, alas, who's had serious Dementia for so long now, she'd never remember
calling my blog a 'BLOB; Hooah!
While my current Numero Uno supporter, Tacoma
Bureau Chief Mary Ellen likes to remind me to keep scribblin' away on my blog, since not only is
I-T my job, it's also my journal of sorts, albeit NOT sure how KURR-RAZY
I'm 'bout leaving this 'Uber Gynormous
digital trail for those Fine Folks at
our be-LUV-ed' n$a!
Thus, cannot say where in thee "Double
Hockey Sticks" this year's gone; BUTT! I-T surely has been a BLSAT! With
the year starting off by encapsulating three trips to various warm-weather
haunts during thy winter months 'O Seattle's somewhat COLD weather, before
things somewhat settled down? As it just seems like I've been on an
out-of-control Free-fall the past several months now; as Hey! After all its
still summertime, right?
JANUARY
Started the year off in style by going back
to Kona, Hawaii once again; Ah, isn't life rough! Before returning to the drizzly,
raining, cold Pacific Northwest...
Having been
inspired by this latest outing to Kona, I managed to finally extricate my long
simmering story about Danny Ongais , in;
FEBRUARY
Having returned home "Justin-time"
to listen via my 'lil transistor radio to the longtime voice of the Seattle
Seahawks - which became my "Feel Good Mojo ritual," I reveled in ex-Seahawks
Wide Receiver (#83) Steve 'HOLY SMOKES! Raible and NFL Hall of Fame Sidekick 'N
Colour Commentator Warren Moon calling thee most exciting SMACK DOWN of exalted
QB Peyton Manning and his Denver Broncos, with the game seeming to cast a
shadow over Manning & Co upon whiffing the first punt for a touchback in an
eventual 42-8 whitewash super Bowl victory; Yeehaw!
As this was followed by a trip to The Valley
of the Sun towards the end of the month, where Blogmeister Miguel - the
inspiration & creator of No Fenders took me over to McLaren Scottsdale, for
a very kOOL Day's outing!
Along with No
Fenders Artiste Dave, who created the 'Uber Bitchin' No Fenders logo, taking me back again to the Penske Racing Museum for
another enjoyable visit...
APRIL
Then I was off to Austin to enjoy a very fun
week's stay with "Seeing Eye Dog Guide Guy" Claudio' and his "Better Half" Nelie, with my
favourite concert of the year so far being Arcade Fire at COTA whilst partaking
in my second MotoGP outing, which I chronicled in;
MAY
Uncharacteristically skipped the Indy 500
this year, which I sorta missed, but then again didn't really give a SHIT about
after the overly nauseating commercialism Starship HC' threw down upon us!
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| Award Winning No Fenders scribe Tomaso poses with unsuspecting Team USA multiple Paralympics silver medalist Downhill Skier Mark Bathum. (SMJ Photos) |
JULY
Cannot believe I've still not found time to
scribble 'bout I-T, but; went to a very enjoyable seminar featuring Washington
Paralympics Silver medalist Downhill Skier Mark Bathum at Harborview Medical
Center, which I believe was titled: "Group Therapy at 75mph;" YIKES! As
there I not only got to touch 'N hold both of Mark's silver medals, i.e.; 2010
Vancouver and 2014 Sochi games, but wear
the Vancouver medal and chill' with Mark, who's a super kOOL Dude!
Which was followed by a totally unexpected
Roadtrip to Spokane to listen to Gee-tar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel at the
historic Bing Crosby theatre, supposedly built in 1915...
CONCERTS
This year, to date, seems like I've set a new
personal record for Rock/Pop music concerts attended, which doesn't even
include the one or two, or was I-T three? (Hya!) Symphonies, along with a 3-piece string concerto, all at the
fabulous UW Meany Hall. Home of the once
Ferocious 'DAWGS! (University of Washington Huskies)
Black Violin at the historic Pantages theatre in
Tacoma, Washington.
Arcade Fire and Bob Schneider at Circuit Of The
Americas. (COTA)
Buckwheat Zydeco and D.C. Clark in Downtown Austin,
Texas.
Tacoma Blues Festival.
Tommy Emmanuel and opening act at the miniscule
Bing Crosby theatre in Downtown Spokane, Washington.
Nolan Garrett, Larry Miller & Travis Larson in
the well known Jazzbones in Downtown Tacoma, Washington.
And finally, Pre-Austin Fan Fest; Buddy Guy and
Peter Frampton with special guest Robert Randolph at The
Brits Festival in Medford, Oregon, although their website claims its in
Jacksonville, OR...
AUGUST
Originally, my most wonderful experience at
McLaren Scottsdale in early February was my initial "No. 1" highlight
of the year. Yet, on a spur of the moment whim, unbelievably I found myself
ridin' Shotgun to Sonoma, California via Medford, Oregon to this year's Go Pro
Grand Prix at Sonoma IndyCar race; Aye Karumba, thanxs solely to Claudio, as
this wacky Roadtrip adventure has surpassed all expectations for this year and
I'm still in full revelry after this momentous trip whilst I'm now currently
down in the other Florence, i.e.; Oregon's Sand Dunes attending this year's
Rods 'N Rhodies car show; ah, the life of a visually impaired 'Vurd Botcherer,
eh? As hopefully I'll get some more stories posted sometime shortly upon my
return...
SALUTATIONS
As always, to A-L-L of my loyal readers,
friends & family, ALL I can say is THANK YOU! For playin' along and
continuing to support me and read this 'lil 'BLOB thingy; Hooah! As hopefully
Y'all enjoy I-T?
As I'd try naming everybody who supports Mwah
in various ways, shape 'N form; but am sure I'd forget somebody, so just a simple Thanxs instead, including a Shout
Out to "Ray-Ray;" Err my two most favourite FURR-rocious' 'Offical No
Fenders lap 'Hoonds Molly & Pixie who remind Mwah there's more to life than
just Blogging!
Gratzi,
Tomaso
No Fenders Proprietor
For
last year's momentous No Fenders salutations recap, see; No Fenders Seven Year itch?
Photo Credits
(DOB images) "Doce Winners!" courtesy of
No Fenders ‘Offical Photographer ‘CARPETS.
(SMJ Photos) "2 kOOL Dudes!" courtesy of
AZ Bureau Chief "Snobyrd Mary Jane."