http://munigonewild.com Every ride is a trip Thu, 22 May 2008 06:05:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Good work team! The bus powered up the hill despite crush loads and severe congestion. As far as we know, the only casualties were one wheel and the tap to the keg. Thanks to the munipal-quality construction work, Muni Gone WILD will definitely be back next year, WILDER than ... http://munigonewild.com/2008/05/20/muni-gone-wild-debrief/ Many thanks to Julia for taking all the photos ... http://munigonewild.com/2008/05/19/photos-are-up/ HOLY SHIT we are 5 days to SHOW TIME! As always with Muni we've got a tight schedule to keep so pay attention! CATCHING THE BUS: We are meeting at 7:30 AM. At 7:45 we start moving toward the starting line. The tortillas fly at 8 and we are ... http://munigonewild.com/2008/05/13/time-to-roll-730-am-sunday/ The bus is almost upon us! Some detailing remains but she is almost ready to roll. SUNDAY MAY 18 IS THE BIG DAY http://munigonewild.com/2008/04/29/bay-2-breakers-float-nearing-climax/ The First Ride Sunday saw the creation of the Bay to Breakers float. In accordance with strict SFMTA guidelines the float was built of the most solid construction and ready to bear any load. Incorporated features include: Rated 1,000 pound capacity steel chassis Pneumatic tires coupled with dynamic shock absorption system Double-yolk steering mechanism Planned ... http://munigonewild.com/2008/04/23/mgw-is-born-painters-needed/ Let me preface this entry by stating that I'm really tired of the neutral colors MUNI is using for the fast pass. It's spring, lets use something . Not only am I not such a fan of these colors, but I also don't have a whole lot of clothing I ... http://munigonewild.com/2008/04/20/april-more-neutral-colors/ Construction of the float begins Sunday!!! MGW is proud to report that the Bay 2 Breakers chassis has arrived.  No sooner had the last bolt been assembled before the float was stormed by WILD Muni enthusiasts!  As the photo shows, these ladies are prepping for May 18 (note the libation and ... http://munigonewild.com/2008/04/16/and-so-it-begins/ That shit's fucked up, son... http://munigonewild.com/2008/04/03/muni-bus-gets-jacked/ As we all know, a solid Muni bus begins with a solid chassis.  That's why, after heavy deliberation, the MGW executive board decided to order only the finest steel wagon to serve as the base of the Bay 2 Breakers float. With a capacity of over 1000 pounds, this bus will ... http://munigonewild.com/2008/04/03/bay-2-breakers-chassis-enroute/ Though cable cars are usually preferred by tourists, they are the jewels of MUNI. This nice lady to your left is Francesca Cresci, of 36-24-36 proportions, was crowned Miss Cable Car of 1972. What a stunna! ... http://munigonewild.com/2008/04/03/another-way-to-celebrate-muni/