pegleglooker
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hey gang,
In 1948 several of the old " desert rats " got together and decided to celebrate the most prolific prevaricator in western history... Basically they wanted to celebrate the BIGGEST LIAR EVER !!!!!!
So every year, they would have a contest to see who could tell the most outrageous story. In the early years, after a night of GREAT storytelling they would actually hit the desert to " look " for peglegs lost gold. Last Saturday ( I had to work ), I left work early and drove 2 1/2 hours to the desert to make sure I get to witness this.. Stayed awhile and enjoyed some of the most elaborate and CRAZY stories I have EVER heard. It was too bad that I had to work the next day otherwise i would have stayed till the end. But I drove back home ( got back around midnight ) and here are some pictures from the event....
Here is Historian and Head archivist for Orange County Phil Brigandi, the MC for the night starting us off...
The Crowd....
More Crowd....
Some of the ladies were VERY accomplished in their " skill "
A veteran storyteller plying his wares...
A beautiful desert sunset
I had a absolute wonderful time and will be back again ( I'll day the day off next time ). If you're interested in going it is the fist Saturday of April. Here is a link for the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.borregospringschamber.com/pegleg_liars-contest.html
Enjoy
PLL
In 1948 several of the old " desert rats " got together and decided to celebrate the most prolific prevaricator in western history... Basically they wanted to celebrate the BIGGEST LIAR EVER !!!!!!
So every year, they would have a contest to see who could tell the most outrageous story. In the early years, after a night of GREAT storytelling they would actually hit the desert to " look " for peglegs lost gold. Last Saturday ( I had to work ), I left work early and drove 2 1/2 hours to the desert to make sure I get to witness this.. Stayed awhile and enjoyed some of the most elaborate and CRAZY stories I have EVER heard. It was too bad that I had to work the next day otherwise i would have stayed till the end. But I drove back home ( got back around midnight ) and here are some pictures from the event....Here is Historian and Head archivist for Orange County Phil Brigandi, the MC for the night starting us off...
The Crowd....
More Crowd....
Some of the ladies were VERY accomplished in their " skill "
A veteran storyteller plying his wares...
A beautiful desert sunset
I had a absolute wonderful time and will be back again ( I'll day the day off next time ). If you're interested in going it is the fist Saturday of April. Here is a link for the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.borregospringschamber.com/pegleg_liars-contest.html
Enjoy
PLL
