Ünnecessary Ümlaut

These ice-block racers had the right idea. Handcar Regatta 2009 was hotter than ever. Plus, it tripled the attendees and racers from its inaugural year. If you missed it, be sure to trek on up to Railroad Square in Santa Rosa next year.

Muir Houghton‘s Absolution Booth.

Tom Waits cruisin’ through the Handcar Regatta.

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Nicely done piece on Steampunk by G4TV (via Make).
Rather than treat it like a jokey fad or freakshow, they do a pretty good job showing off what makes the stuff so damn cool.

Which reminds me, the 2nd Annual Handcar Regatta is Sept. 27th in Santa Rosa. Mark it down, punk!