First, happy St Pat’s Day! We plan on celebrating with a bottle of almond champagne and Idol.

These revelers were at the parade held here in San Diego last Saturday. Among the best-prepared parade goers I have ever seen except for my mother, they brought a huge picnic and even held a raffle. Not to mention- green mohawk, anyone?

My favorite part of the parade was probably the Irish setters:

Although there really was a lot to love, including this handspring:

And these bagpipers practicing in front of 666 Sixth Ave.

That is a lot of sixes.

Peacock at large:

Furry feet:

Arms emerging from the kitchen cabinet: