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The doors to the historic El Paso Club (see yesterday's post). I've never noticed that they're off center. Look again. They are positioned slightly to the right of center for some reason. This bugs me, darn it. Ha!

Men Only

The famous El Paso Club, which is still strictly an old school "gentlemen only" bastion, one of the few left of its kind I suppose. Only men can become members. I've entered its hallowed halls only as a wedding and event photographer, never as a guest. It's really nice in there but you'd think they'd get on board with the rest of society already.

Summer

It's summer, which means school's out and the days are long, woo hoo! And the Uncle Wilber Fountain in Acacia Park is hard at work keeping local kids cool. I love summer, don't you?

Adventure Dog

Spied on Tejon and Platte on Saturday: bicyclist with a be-goggled little buddy on board. Cute! I like the Colorado flag socks too.

Bus + Fire Truck = Big Bang

On Saturday afternoon I was downtown, and over an entire block was inaccessible because a fire truck had collided with a bus, both vehicles at full speed. (Actually it was a Bustang.) From what I understand, the fire truck was on its way to a medical emergency and struck the bus at the intersection of Tejon and Bijou. For a couple of blocks in all directions barriers had been set up so it was impossible to park nearby, but it was easy enough to approach it on foot. Apparently several people were injured but none of them too seriously.

Sunday Style!

On Tuesday night we went to see Ringo Starr and His All Star Band, which was a ton of fun (and for me, a lifelong dream realized -- I have now seen two Beatles!). We had the best time and so did everyone else. A few fans even dressed the part, like these guys in Sgt. Pepper "uniforms." Note the Yellow Submarine shoes, too. Fun!

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You're looking at an image of Pikes Peak on New Year's Eve, when the famed AdAmAn Club puts on an incredible fireworks display from the summit right at midnight. It's an awesome tradition that started in 1922, and yes the club members hike to the top of the peak for this event -- they don't do it the easy way. Imagine hiking to the summit of a 14,000+ foot tall mountain in the dead of winter and one of the shortest days of the year! I personally have never made it to the top of Pikes Peak on foot, although I have summited a (small) handful of other fourteeners. Some of them  are "easier" than others. I put that in quotes for a reason. Ha! Hiking up a giant mountain is not exactly easy!