Sunday, February 28, 2010

#48: Under Forberedelse


There's a cookie sale coming to town and a whole lotta work to be done.


.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#48 of 365 (Second Go Around)
"I'd like 17 boxes of Samoas, please. And keep'em comin' ....."

Saturday, February 27, 2010

#47: Unhitched


Benched. And not by the coach, either
.
.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#47 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Cow Waist.

Friday, February 26, 2010

#46: Ralph And His Granny Cart


Playing the parking lot.

God bless
.
.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#46 of 365 (Second Go Around)
The Jean Genie.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

#45: Bump


Look .....

You rob a bank or convenience store ... you take off running in a hopped-up hotrod, you best know how to drive.

Rule #1: Keep your eyes on the road.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#45 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Ouch.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

#44: Trimmed


Hand-made .....

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#44 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Keep your fingers and toes away from the cutting surface at all times.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

#43: At The Wheel


It's not far down to paradise,
at least it's not for me.


And if the wind is right you can sail away
and find tranquility.


The canvas can do miracles,
just you wait and see .....


..... believe me .....

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#43 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-changes .....

Monday, February 22, 2010

#42: DeeNo


DeeNo with a leash .... sidewalkin' .....

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#42 of 365 (Second Go Around)
He's Jurassic.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

#41: Ticket To Ride


Don't forget your ticket. You can't re-enter without it.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#41 of 365 (Second Go Around)
And don't forget to get your hand stamped, either.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

#40: Beignet


Out. Standing. And acquired just outside Disneyland.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#40 of 365 (Second Go Around)
A little bit of Nawlins in Southern California.

Friday, February 19, 2010

#39: Poser


If he keeps this up, his posture is going to be terrible.


.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#39 of 365 (Second Go Around)
254 Jacketed.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

#38: Shining Star


"When you wish upon a star
Dreams will take you very far, yeah
When you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems, oh yeah
Once you see your light so clear
In the sky so very dear .....


"You're a shining star, no matter who you are
Shining bright to see what you can truly be
That you can truly be ....."


.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#38 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Earth .... wind .... fire.
(Dedicated to cajunvegan)

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

#37: Headless 108


It's rough trying to overcome a day in which you've been "green tagged" for not keeping your head about you.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#37 of 365 (Second Go Around)
"Maybe that's not her head ....."

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

#36: Layers


One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, paint .....

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#36 of 365 (Second Go Around)
See meant.

Monday, February 15, 2010

#35: The Reach Of The Wooden Man


I have the tendency to anthropomorphize all my little figures.

Everyone ... please meet Ash .....


.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#35 of 365 (Second Go Around)
I doubt he wants a toothpick ....

Sunday, February 14, 2010

#34: The Enamel of St. Valentine


Reed has been losing teeth left and right of late.

She noticed one of them had a heart-shaped root ..... perfect for Valentine's Day.



A close-up.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#34 of 365 (Second Go Around)
A most unusual Valentine's greeting.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

#33: What A View


And then - all of a sudden while he was in the neighborhood - Emil thought he would look up The New Adventures Of Old Christine .....

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#33 of 365 (Second Go Around)
I see you .....

Friday, February 12, 2010

#32: Yup, It Is


You got it.

It's a stick in the mud.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#32 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Poor stick .....

Thursday, February 11, 2010

#31: Cleansed


They be clean.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#31 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Vanishing droplets .....

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

#30: Purse, Left


Amongst the leaves and the weeds .....

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#30 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Grounded and empty .....

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

#29: Discard Strip


The rain brings the gutters debris and camaraderie around little used roadways.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#29 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Throw it all away .....

Monday, February 8, 2010

#28: Scavenger Hunt Break


Scavenger Hunt.

In Trader Joe's Saturday night, a gaggle of girls decide they need to rush the sample counter and overwhelm the poor young man doling out samples.

Doesn't he understand they're all thirsty ... right now? Chop, chop dude!



.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#28 of 365 (Second Go Around)
"I'm pouring as fast as can can ....."

Sunday, February 7, 2010

#27: Body Parts #9 - Legs


The Normal.

(I know. You missed other editions of my Body Parts series. You can find them here.)


.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#27 of 365 (Second Go Around)
She's got legs ... she knows how to use them .....

Saturday, February 6, 2010

#26: Elvis Costello


I don't wanna chitter-chat. Turn it down a little bit or turn it down flat.


.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

#26 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Pump it up when you don't really need it.
Pump it up until you can feel it.


Friday, February 5, 2010

#25: Memorial


4 Drake.

Interesting thing about this memorial: It's right across the street from a mortuary / cemetery.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#25 of 365 (Second Go Around)
Go well.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

#24 : Papoo's Hot Dog Show


Any place that has a Bar-B-Q Beef & Ham Fountain has to be awesome.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#24 of 365 (Second Go Around)
I wonder if "The Show Burger" comes with a song and dance routine .....

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

#23 : Knowing Which Side


Rumor has it "The Dry Spot" car wash franchises are located in Arizona. And the only town or city in The Grand Canyon State that doesn't have one is Douglas. I cannot tell you why.

Oh .... and
they're a heckuva lot more expensive.

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#23 of 365 (Second Go Around)
"Buck 'n' two bits will tidy you up, pardner ....."

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

#22: The Crispos


What do you bet these two prefer their meals on the soggy side?

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#22 of 365 (Second Go Around)
"And extra butter, too."

Monday, February 1, 2010

#21: The Circle Is Now Complete*



License plate: Tom Vadr
.

License plate frame: "The Force is strong with this one".

Rear windows: Plastered with Empirial decals.

Vehicle: Silver and black ... the color of the Death Star.

Obsession. It's a wonderful thing .....

(*Title: courtesy of Darth Vader)

.......................... Ruprecht ( STOP )
#21 of 365 (Second Go Around)
"Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed."