As usual, we really had not made any solid plans. So, at the last minute, we (Jenn) decided to head over to Cher's house as a starting point and go from there. However, nobody was really in the mood and screaming kids before noon do not mix. But, we Jenn was insistent; so, we went with it.

Once we arrived, Jenn broke out the Jello shots.

Lots and lots of Jello Shots!

Several Jello Shots later and we're headed to the parade.

When making Jello Shots, use 1/2 water and 1/2 Alcohol (Vodka, Rum). Not 1/2 Rum and 1/2 151. Although, flammable Jello certainly jump starts the party, its ability to eat through a styrofoam cup is more of a logistical inconvenience than a deterrent.

Can you read what we are thinking?

Joe: Why am I here? How much longer do I have to stay and still be polite?

Darrin: Why didn't I carry more beer? Where can I buy more beer? Get a picture of her! Let's go get some more beer!

Oh Man....Has is been 12 minutes already....

In Tom's defense, the Jello Shots ate through the cup... So you can only imagine that they are having no problem ripping through your kindeys and bladder. On the other hand, Tom does have the bladder of a 14 year old girl.

We're out of beer!

We've already drank all the beer that we were able to carry with us. So, now we're headed North in search of an ATM and Cold-Beer. I can't believe that we walked all the way to Hyde Park and could only buy it in plastic bottles, but Damn-It.... We got the Miller Lite (The official Beer of Gasparilla).

The Parade

So, you can walk down The Bayshore with great friends, drinking beer, and watching beautifull women go by.... Or, you can just stand still and gorgeous women on floats will come by and shower you with gifts and trinkets.

Tampa is the best!

The Parade

Approximately 400,000 people crowded Bayshore Blvd to view the Parade.

Same crowd, different view!

Another Day In Paradise

1. Great friends
2. Beautifull women
3. Cold beer
4. Excellent weather

Tom's Gotta Go....Again!

There were plenty of other photos of Tom visiting the Port-A-Potty, but I think this dead horse has been beaten. You get the idea...Tom's Bladder is small!

Very Small!
(Like A Little Girl's!)

Tom & A Betty

Tom and Chastity

Yeah, I guess every father is an optimist.
In the same gesture, my mother should have named me Sobriety!

Beer Stand

Lots of pretty smiles and tons of ice cold beer. This seems to be a reoccuring theme today!

Cold beer & friendly women...
You knew I was headed over!

Tom, Joe, & Friends

This photo was taken at some brief point in-between these girls' alternating bouts of unconciousness and full-out sprinting to random locations. Nice!

Happy Birthday

You should have read the rest of the sign, but my Mom reads this site so I'll have to crop it here!

Darrin, Tom, & Joe

This photo pretty much summarizes the day!

So, you are definitely planning to come to Gasparilla next year, right?