It has been a while since I have had the time to update everyone on what is going on out on the road. Let me bring you up to speed.
Let us flash back to San Diego.
Pat Sherman wrote a great article about Ringling for the San Diego CityBEAT. Click here to read, 'Circus under siege - Charges of cruelty follow Ringling Bros. every step of the way'
While in San Diego, I was invited to bring my 'Ringling Beats Elephants' van to the Sweetwater High School to talk to the students about the beatings and the rigors of travel and abusive training that are required for animals to perform silly circus routines.
Before leaving San Diego I made a stop at All Vegan, a superstore of vegan products. So I stocked up on a couple tees, some chocolates, and a new belt. If you are ever in the area you must check this place out -if you never make it to San Diego -don't worry you can shop online at All Vegan
After San Diego, I went to Oakland then San Jose.
In San Jose, I ran into an old friend from Orange Peel Records and a friend that works for Zero Mag who just happens to be part owner of the raddest vegan café Good Karma What makes this place so rad is that they know great food and every Tuesday night they have free bingo with awesome prizes like the one which a lucky girl received Starship Troopers DVD! that's right I said Starship Troopers. The place was packed with a wild bunch drinking and eating great vegan food while playing what could be called the 'Only vegan punk rock bingo in town.' So make sure you stop by Good Karma when you hit up San Jose -they will show you a good time and fill your belly with great food.
Before leaving San Jose, I made a stop at the Vans Warped Tour. You can read more about that on the peta2 blog 'Huge Elephant Takes Over Warped Tour'
Kevin Lymann and Sarah
Rick Thorne
Donovan from Animo
Dave from Bleed the Dream
Bobby Alt
Then on to Portland, Or. I was interviewed by Lars Larson. For those of you who don't know who Lars Larson is - He has a show that airs coast-to-coast on Fox News talk radio. He also has a local radio program (Portland and Washington State) with the tag line, 'The Right on the Left Coast'. If you missed the interview don't worry I am going to try to get a copy so I can post it here so you can listen. And yes, the interview went well and Lars was very nice.
IndieMedia Portland will be posting a story about the elephant walk and their thoughts on the events that night. once its online, I will include the post link.
So this should bring us up to speed. I have some videos that I will post later. I haven't had time to edit the footage from Good Karma, the high school and all the other fun stuff that been happening.
Oh, if you haven't heard, read this 'Ringling Brothers Will Stand Trial for Elephant Abuse'
I also want to thank everyone who has come out to the demos to help get the word out about Ringling and who hung out with me. Check out the slide show from the road that is posted on Jack's blog
Don't forget to let Denny's know what you think of them teaming up with Ringling Click here to send a letter to Denny's
I am out-of-here! hope to see you on the road!
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