Elliot's Naked Bicycle Service & Piano Bar - 2016

[Jackass]

Now that they've caught the responsible party, hopefully they get a good handle on that thing and soon! Two major fires at your back door in as many years, must be friggin nerve wracking...

[Patsh]

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17 counts of arson, including this one. Long list of previous crimes.
I shouldn't bother you with this info, but I'm feeling slightly irked.

It's a tiny consolation knowing he's been stopped, but not much of a consolation to all the folks who've lost their homes, or been evacuated.
I sure hope your place is still OK, Elliot! Any word yet on when you'll be allowed back?

[Madgirl]

I'd be more than slightly irked....glad they got the guy.

[Skuzzy61]

You are handling it better than I would have. Hope everyone is okay Elliot.

[Elliot]

News on the fire is better this morning. Now it looks likely my neighborhood will be spared. But no telling when I can go back.

[Skuzzy61]

Glad to hear the neighborhood got spared.

[Elliot]

Too early to say that, but it looks likely.
It is hotter today, and afternoon winds can change things fast. And they consider only 20% of the fire-perimeter to be safely contained.
But "guardedly optimistic", yes.

[Skuzzy61]

Well, here's hoping for the best!

[glitterpetal723]

I can't wait to see Elliot and Mary! I went to your foot salon every day last year and I plan on doing the same this year. Seriously, the only thing that I made sure I did every single day. Mr. and Mrs. Hamster will be bringing our campmates by!

[Elliot]

I'm going home! Should be home Noonish tomorrow.

[EGAZ]

Now get back to work! LOL

Seriously, glad to hear this.

[ChuckLohre]

Some glad you're safe, not so sure about sound but take care.

[burner von braun]

Whew! Glad you're heading back home Elliot, and still with a bit of time before you leave for the desert. Best wishes to all of those in the area.

[Skuzzy61]

I'm going home! Should be home Noonish tomorrow.

WOOHOO! Glad to hear it Elliot!

[Madgirl]

Great news, Elliot! Glad you're able to get back home.

[Elliot]

Thanks, friends!
Still on awkward laptop, but am in my own undamaged home.

Will probably arrive on Playa a day or two later than planned, but that's still plenty of time to set up.

[Ratty]

Oh Elliot. I'm so glad to hear your buildings stand. Better late than never on the playa arrival.

[Loony]

Hey Elliot, what is your favorite/preferred top shelf hard liquor?

[Elliot]

Well, I'm not much of a drinker, but I have enjoyed some flavorful Bourbons over the years.

Preparations have resumed at Number One Elliot's Naked World Headquarters Tower. One camper is here now, and two more will be here late Saturday. With that extra help, all should be ready when the Gate opens to the Masses Who Bring Broken Bicycles.

[FIGJAM]

P.S. DON'T BRING BROKEN BICYCLES TO THEPLAYA!!!!!!!!!

[Elliot]

"But... but... the guy who sold it to me for thirty dollars on Craigslist said it was perfectly fine!"

[FIGJAM]

"Craig is an idiot. Don't buy bikes from Craig!!!

[Elliot]

Even more important:
Do not by a bike out of a truck along the highway!

[Elliot]

Running far behind schedule, and failing to keep in touch with everybody. But we will be there -- arriving Wednesday or maybe Thursday.
Four of us here at Castle Clearlake working on Stuff now.

[Elliot]

Daily bulletin; same as the last. Planning departure Wednesday. Tomorrow morning we will try to stack 60 bicycles on the roof of Millicent The Bus... without exceeding 14 feet tall.

No worries about being already tired when the Event begins... I took time to install a much better bed in said bus.

[Blueschaser]

Safe drive, Fearless Leader.....and no trailer breakdowns either!
See ya Friday unless Gate Road gets soggy.

[Elliot]

I saw mention of rain on Playa. But it's all good.
50-plus bicycles are now loaded on Millicent's roof! That's a first. I didn't dream we'd actually get that many up there.

[BoyScoutGirl]

Ride safe, Elliot!

[Elliot]

Thanks, Scout!
All those bicycles are on the roof now, instead of breaking the trailer in half. So we should be OK. (The trailer was built for having significant weight over the axles only.)

[maryanimal]

I can't wait to see Elliot and Mary! I went to your foot salon every day last year and I plan on doing the same this year. Seriously, the only thing that I made sure I did every single day. Mr. and Mrs. Hamster will be bringing our campmates by!

OMG! I enjoyed seeing you both everyday! It'll be just me this year unless I can get a helper from my camp.