Ride the Drive!

I managed to snap these shots from my bike during Ride the Drive in Madison on 29 August 2010:

kites!

as seen in last week's Isthmus

no wheels for this pup!

John Nolan Drive for bikes only

everyone is welcome - sans motor

New Glarus Brewery visit

Since a visit to Yellowstone Lake would not be quite complete without a stop at New Glarus Brewery on the way...

[empty] tasting glasses

the beer lab

And a few shots of the winding country roads:

Random Milwaukee sights

While I was out and about in the Milwaukee-area I snapped these shots of the scenery:

dragonflies over Lake Michigan

a rainy night downtown

Zorch & Sylvia Beach @ ProLo

Here are a few more photos of Zorch and Sylvia Beach from their 21 August 2010 show at the Project Lodge in Madison, WI:

Zac of Zorch

 Many thanks go out to Zac & crew for providing delicious grilled cheese sandwiches throughout the show!

Shmu of Zorch

Zac of Zorch

Charles of Sylvia Beach

Pres of Sylvia Beach, thanks to Justin for editing

The Spliffs Premiere!

The Spliffs sold out their first live show at George's Tavern in their hometown (and mine) Racine, WI on 19 August 2010.

all merch DIY hand-crafted by The Spliffs and yours truly

front-man Josh Kristopeit croonin'

guitarist Justin Kral takes a turn on tambourine

guitarist Kevin Krekling takes lead vocals on Roy Orbison's "Claudette"

They rocked out an opening set for Zorch and Sylvia Beach :

Zac of Zorch

Shmu of Zorch

Pres of Sylvia Beach

Matt & Charles of Sylvia Beach (left>right)

Welcome to my "phlog"!

Hello!  Thank you for visiting my new phlog - or photo blog.  I will be updating this page with interesting photos and brief commentary.  Very soon I will also have a link to my gallery where you can access all of the photos you see here and many, many more that are available for purchase through digital download or prints mailed to your door. 

Enjoy!

sunset over Puget Sound from SAM sculpture park