Santa Speedo run : Boston

[SBR]

That time of the year again for anyone interested and in the area.

Time: December 13th, 1pm

http://www.santaspeedorun.com/

[Scotty]

You hosting?

[SBR]

Sorry Scotty, I live too far away to host, but I may attend the event as I may be in the area that weekend.

[SBR]

Well, I made it official today and registered for the event. I hope it not freezing LOL

[SBR]

Well, this year's spectacle is over!!! I finely actually did this run. Laughed the entire run as it was sooo cold and breezy!!! (Temp 24 degrees Fahrenheit with a breeze of 10-15 mph) It was more fun than I thought it would be. I had even considered not doing it, but with all the donations I received, I had to go through with it, and I'm glad I did.

The starting point "Lir" pub was packed!!!! Almost fully naked bodies rubbing against one another!!! Hysterical!!! Some of the outfits and costumes where a real hoot!!! One such costume/float ( if you can call it that!) was 4 guys with red speedos and white trim as reindeer, pulling a sled of 3 girls in red bikini's! :D At each intersection, the mass of speedo clad humanity would stop, job up and down, scream, sing, whatever, than begin again to the next stop.

The sidewalks where lined with spectators clicking away with cameras and videos, while laughing, smiling and cheering us on!!! The media was also everywhere with TV crews filming for the evening news!!!.

At the finish line, everyone filed back into the pub as if they were at the beach. None bothered to get dressed and just hung out in their speedos and bikinis, etc., sharing their stories with friends and strangers alike.

Will I do it again next year? Hell Yea!!!! I just need to recruit mo re crazy souls!!!

At last count,there was 492 brave, nutty souls, raising almost $140k for the charity " Cradle to Crayons."

Here are some photos of this years run! http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/special ... tarun2008/

[Scotty]

OMG - that sounds great ... I sooo wanna do it some year ... so are you in any of the pics, SBR?

[SBR]

... so are you in any of the pics, SBR?

Sorry Scotty, I'm not in any of the pic's, but by next week I'm sure there will be more photos and a video or two posted. And yes, you gotta do this. It's really a lot of good fun with like minded people who aren't afraid what others think. Maybe I'll see you next December!

[Scotty]

i just need to find someone to either go with me or meet me there ... but i do want to ....

[SBR]

Here is a link to the latest video of this years run. Plus, the total revised raised for charity was an amazing $175K with 500 plus runners! Incredible given the state of the economy.

http://www.nesn.com/content/videocenter ... fault.aspx


Here is a link with a photo of me. Albeit not my best side, but that's all I've found. :D I'm on the far right, bottom of screen in blue suit

http://pa.photoshelter.com/img-show?_bq ... .zaCYbRu8A