Once again, my faithful reader(s) have pushed me to do something I knew I should do, but other things kept interrupting me. So I have inquired among several contenders here who have told me that no shop in via Garibaldi won any prize. There were also shops in the San Marco area which were in the running (understandable), so while at this moment I can’t tell you who was the precise winner, I can accurately report that nobody from our little fragment of the world won anything. Oh — I did hear that the Prada store was decorated beyond belief. I don’t interpret that, I merely report.
I heard that the American Oracle team captained by Spithill came in second. Spithill was the captain of one of the boats involved in a capsize here on the San Francisco Bay last June. The capsized captain was current Oracle racing CEO Russell Coutts, who is very experienced. It’s nice to see their boats upright!
Though, I somehow am doubtful that we’ll have such lively window displays, I’ll need to keep an eye out for interesting chotchkies along the wharf. They just “officially” signed the agreement to host it (it somehow wasn’t legit till it’s ceremonial) and broke ground on the piers (broke ground sounds inappropriate for something on water) that they’re renovating for the 2013 Finals.
Thanks for the information and observations. Yes, the fans were definitely over-stimulated. Capsizing appears to be so easy with these craft that I’d be willing to bet (small coins) that every captain of every boat has had several of those experiences. Bummer if they happen in a race, though.
Yes, please, who was the big winner in the shop window contest? And, who decided?
I saw some videos of the event, and you’re so right, those Police ‘boys’ were having such a good time. I wonder what their job description for the day was?
I will have to find out who decided; sorry I don’t have the details right here underfoot, in the midst of everything else that’s underfoot. But I will dig. Job description? I welcome suggestions, but I will refrain from jesting about the Police. They only look like they’re playing.
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thanks Erla, brilliant pics and commentary as always!
But…. I’m on the edge of my seat – which shop won the prize for the best shop window????
…and….. did anyone happen to record the sound of the wind in all those sails? Must have sounded amazing. (No, I don’t mean the political speeches….)
Once again, my faithful reader(s) have pushed me to do something I knew I should do, but other things kept interrupting me. So I have inquired among several contenders here who have told me that no shop in via Garibaldi won any prize. There were also shops in the San Marco area which were in the running (understandable), so while at this moment I can’t tell you who was the precise winner, I can accurately report that nobody from our little fragment of the world won anything. Oh — I did hear that the Prada store was decorated beyond belief. I don’t interpret that, I merely report.
I heard that the American Oracle team captained by Spithill came in second. Spithill was the captain of one of the boats involved in a capsize here on the San Francisco Bay last June. The capsized captain was current Oracle racing CEO Russell Coutts, who is very experienced. It’s nice to see their boats upright!
Though, I somehow am doubtful that we’ll have such lively window displays, I’ll need to keep an eye out for interesting chotchkies along the wharf. They just “officially” signed the agreement to host it (it somehow wasn’t legit till it’s ceremonial) and broke ground on the piers (broke ground sounds inappropriate for something on water) that they’re renovating for the 2013 Finals.
I love your excited fans.
Thanks for the information and observations. Yes, the fans were definitely over-stimulated. Capsizing appears to be so easy with these craft that I’d be willing to bet (small coins) that every captain of every boat has had several of those experiences. Bummer if they happen in a race, though.
Yes, please, who was the big winner in the shop window contest? And, who decided?
I saw some videos of the event, and you’re so right, those Police ‘boys’ were having such a good time. I wonder what their job description for the day was?
I will have to find out who decided; sorry I don’t have the details right here underfoot, in the midst of everything else that’s underfoot. But I will dig. Job description? I welcome suggestions, but I will refrain from jesting about the Police. They only look like they’re playing.