It's Twisty's Turn
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May. 23, 2008 at 1:00pm
Liveblogging from Frost Park
I normally can't make it to these things because I usually work in downtown Seattle. Today, my boss is on vacation, his boss is on vacation, and I have all of my work done. Thus, I'm playing hooky.It's 11:59. Time to get busy...
12:05
Things starting off a little slow here, but then... it's maybe not the best day for this. No matter, the players are trickling in one by one. Isn't that Tacoma Urbanist I see?
12:10
Quite suddenly, things are beginning to happen here. No fanfare to speak of, just a mellow, informal meet and greet atmosphere. The artists have staked their claims and have gone to work in earnest.
12:15
Here we see the artists all hard at work. Except for one. Where is RR?
12:20
Again... where *is* RR??? Does he think he's done? Does he not like cupcakes?
12:30
Is this an off-sides? No flag on the play, though.
12:31
I feel a rain drop. Sooo not a good thing for chalk art. Nobody else seems to notice.
12:35
A-HA! I found him. RR has secluded himself around the corner. And... he's gone vertical this week. Will wonders never cease?
12:40
Stowe has gone decidedly non-comicbook this time around.
12:43
And of course, the Murray Morgan Bridge makes its compulsory weekly appearance.
12:48
Don't they have an item a lot like that at Wendy's? Is somebody thinking about lunch afterwards?
12:55
Lupin Goddess at work. Never short on style... a little short on time maybe?
1:00
Times up, and so is my battery. Hope those of you watching enjoyed this!
comments [14] | posted under Day Off, Tacoma
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 by tacomachickadee on 5/23/2008 @ 12:20pm | Glad you could make it! I'm stuck home sick today ... so will enjoy your live blogging! :) |
 by Twisty on 5/23/2008 @ 12:23pm | Aww, sorry to hear that. Get well soon! |
by tacomachickadee on 5/23/2008 @ 1:15pm | Is that a gnome Mr. Alien is drawing? |
 by izenmania on 5/23/2008 @ 1:40pm | Yeah, there's definitely some gnome action in Adam's piece. |
 by jamesstoweart on 5/23/2008 @ 1:50pm | His Alien/Gnome piece was great, and it was his first time chalking ever. Very strong first time.
And I love the live blog. Great idea! |
 by NineInchNachos on 5/23/2008 @ 1:52pm | thanks twisty! |
 by AP on 5/23/2008 @ 3:51pm | Nice coverage, and nice meeting you today, twisty. |
 by KevinFreitas on 5/23/2008 @ 3:56pm | Seriously impressive work, twisty. Glad you could make it and help folks who couldn't attend experience the magic and fun. Cheers! |
by tacomachickadee on 5/23/2008 @ 3:58pm | This was a great idea. Thanks again for timing your genius with my sick day! |
by Twisty on 5/23/2008 @ 4:37pm | Thanks for the kind words, all. I'm tickled that there was actually somebody out there watching it unfold! |
 by Erik on 5/23/2008 @ 4:42pm | Nice work!
Thanks for adding it. Nice to see new pieces to Frost Park Chalk Offs get added on. |
 by jcbetty on 5/23/2008 @ 6:10pm | verrrrrrrrry nice! Sad I missed it in person, but your post gave a vitality and commentary that's refreshing and makes me feel like I might have been there. thanks for the work!! |
 by Spencer on 6/2/2008 @ 12:33pm | Twisty, what's your connection with the NPRR? Are you into the history? Modeling? Any connection to the layout at the Museum? I used to be the scenery engineer for that project. That's another story in life though |
by Twisty on 6/2/2008 @ 1:24pm | Hi Spencer.
I'm from a railroad family. I guess maybe you could say that I'm a 'railroad brat'. Growing up, I used to ride back and forth from St. Paul to Spokane and Tacoma on the North Coast Limited several times a year. It gives me connection to Tacoma and Tacoma's history that runs just a little deeper than just being born and raised here. |
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