Kat's Kloset

You see lots of food trucks around the US these days and I suppose many other countries as well. Now there is something new, mobile clothing stores in a truck. There were a couple of them at the Swap Meet on the riverfront. Nothing catering to men, though. Wonder why.

I'm not getting anything written on my friends blogs this week and I apologize. Bad week at work for a few reasons. I will spare you the details.   

Urban Chestnut

Representatives of a popular local microbrewery at the riverfront flea market. I was out late last night shooting an event that may give me some great opportunities. Maybe I can write a bit more in the morning our time.

              

L'oiseau mort

Everything sounds better in French. Actually, this isn't a dead bird. I think it's a little decorative accessory that fell over.

One of the best things about a good flea market is the wonderful range of junk on offer. Who's got four bathrooms to remodel? Who wants sleds at the beginning of a St. Louis summer?                   

Local Fashion

We're not the biggest town, nor the most beautiful or famous. But we have a strong, positive sense of self and, well, a certain look. Whether it's recycled frocks or tee shirts with attitude, the Swap Meet has plenty of it. 

It's the Memorial Day holiday in the US. Mostly quiet except for the ceremonies of rememberance and family events. Swimming pools traditionally open this weekend. There has to be something out there to shoot.                    

 

Madeleine Monday Bonus

So there's this restaurant/caterer/wedding cake shop near us that makes the best bread in town. We brought some over to dinner at Madeleine, Emily and Brian's home the other night. And what does the kid do with it? Just lick the butter off.

Primary Colors

I've been on a motorcycle maybe twice in my life, both times as a passenger. The ride in the sidecar of an old BMW was the less terrifying, although my friend didn't have a another helmet (it's compulsory in Missouri) and I ended up wearing sort of a toy Cardinals batting helmet. We didn't get stopped by the police. I wouldn't drive one, though. Maybe you've heard the old line - what's another name for a motorcycle rider?  Answer: organ donor.

I wonder what was originally in the St. Louis Blues canister below. My guess is popcorn. Tastier than engine grease.                         

Two wheels, Two Cylinders, Fast

There was a motorcycle workshop, to use the term loosely, around the corner from the old car we saw yesterday. You could say that hot rod bikes were being built. These are two different vehicles. You shouldn't put a limb into the wheel of a motorcycle in general but you really shouldn't try it with the one in the top picture. Born to be wild, I guess.

Big night in The Lou later, the season opener of Opera Theatre of St. Louis. It's a unique experience and pure delight. First up is the ever-popular Barber of Seville. We'll be there.

(It's worth clicking the links today.)                           

Inside Lemp Brewery

Most of the action at the St. Louis Swap Meet is in the courtyard of the long-vacant Lemp Brewery. The  owners try to rent what space they can. The public was allowed into an area where a few people were restoring old cars or customizing motorcycles. 

The area was dark with a few shop lights scattered here and there. A path of sorts had been cleared but there was lots to trip on or fall into. Given my job, I wondered if they had any public liability insurance. Actually, I wondered how they could possibly get insurance for that interesting mess.

The person working on this vehicle seems to have questionable taste in beer and is proud of it.                          

Swap Meet

Swap meet, a phrase used loosely. More like a low-end, post-industrial urban flea market in the courtyard of a derelict brewery. The St. Louis Swap Meet has been going on for 10 years and got right by me until a couple of weeks ago. It's got junk/fun bric-a-brac, a couple of vans with local designers of women's clothes and a mismatched (and therefore interesting) assortment of food trucks. More to come.