2 new plates for the Vanity Plate Review Board.

Time for some more questionable driving in order to shoot some more questionable vanity plates:


Yeah, the Irish are really proud of their parent's parent's heritage. It's not even close to St. Patty's Day... but it's always Irish-pride in their license plate. Perhaps this driver is also an ophthalmologist... combining eyes and the Irish.


And who doesn't like a good emphatic "ZINGG", with a "5" on the end. Perhaps this tells us that it's part of the Zingg family of autos and this is #5 in the series?

Discuss, Poll #28, Housing.

Tell me all the dirty details about your housing situation. I dare you.

Results, Poll #27, Batman.

So, the biggest weekend movie for a single film opening ever! And, it was also the movie industry's biggest weekend in history with all theater receipts totaling almost a quarter billion dollars. Not too bad in this economy.

> 5 people (29%) chose "I seen it" - I now have to include myself, so the response is more like 6. Pretty good movie overall, def a summer blockbuster.
> 9 people (52%) chose "It's high on the list" - GO! Don't run, but walk to the theater.
> 4 people (23%) chose "Nah, I'll rent it" - ok, if you think you can wait that long, and be the only on on your block that hasn't seen it...
> 2 people (11%) chose "Who's Batman?" - I'm not sure what to say to this, but Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, Christian Bale and whoever else I'm forgetting would be upset.

Pretty good amount of respondents (unless someone didn't remove their multiple votes?) and a darn good movie. I voted earlier in the week and then saw the movie on Friday. The theater was like an icebox, but what person living in an un-airconditioned apartment on the 4th floor would complain? Not I.

Next poll and discussion locked and loaded.

REI+A.

Who needs new camping gear!?!
Well, I've had one of the t.c models head over to the local REI and check out some gear for the blog, enjoy.


"Howdy, Partner. You need a new hat?"


"I think this backpack *might* be a bit big on me... but I'm sure it'll fit you fine."


"You're in luck, you *can* get your new kayak in powder blue!"


"They got tents out the ying-yang."


"You can get a rock-climbing helmet to match your shirt... maybe it'll match the kayak too."


"Don't forget the importance of proper rest when camping. You'll need your energy."

More waitress tats.

I've yet to find a tattooed person that won't gladly lift their shirt or stop what they're doing to show you their ink, I kind of enjoy asking...

We started with the most visible on her foot, ooh, a birdie!


We then wound up lifting her shirt up in back to see this beauty, awww, a fairy. Tattoo tough?

Frances'.

If you ever get the chance to visit Frances' Deli on Clark street in Chicago, make sure you take advantage. Not only do they serve (with difficulty at times) a great spread of traditional brunch foods, think great French toast and wonderful eggs, but they also make their own, fresh sausage patties. I don't think I know of another place in Chicago that can claim that... least that I've been to. You can also get traditional deli sandwiches like corned beef and pastrami. And to top all that off, Vince Vaughn loves it.

Discuss, Poll #27, Batman.

Discuss here if you want... and if you saw 'Dark Knight' already, a review would be a nice comment post. I'm thinking of hitting it during the day this week... I have some spare time.