I grabbed a flannel and my camera and headed with Art to the Up Your Alley fair. I didn’t have anything more adventurous to wear, but as these things go? It doesn’t matter. Just bring a good spirit and you’ll be fine.
The whole thing started off sorta empty, though there were a few folks that felt it wasn’t too early to get naked. We stood on the corner by the Bay Area Rodeo beer booth and watched as the people went by. Throughout the day it was a roll call of LiveJournalers: Arkanjil, Bearzbub, Funkybearmartin, Urso, Sinnabor and too brief run-ins with ThatDangOtter and Iberianbear.
After seeing ”Jack Radcliffe” in the flesh, folks with funny piercings and contact lenses and flailing appendages, I felt not entirely overwhelmed.
The day ended at the Lone Star, plus also some other bars and then I was truly done.
I survived Dore Alley.
Post note: I met Urso featured above on this day. He was such a bright, creative and kind person. He passed away in 2020 and he is sorely missed. His kindness crossed my paths a handful of times over the years.
