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Monte Carlo Confidential

July 1, 2009 By pete

The Monte Carlo not seen on SpeedTV

Photos copyright Mario Marchesini
Captions by Lorenzo Marchesini


“Me pay? No, give him the bill..” submitted by Michael Gordon.


Do not get impressed too quickly …. most of the mega-yachts are rented by the various sponsors only for the race weekend.


This is where you buy tickets for the Grand Prix and if you wait long enough….discounted at 50%.

Don’t feel bad for Bernie though, even at half price it is still $150 US.

Souvenirs are still sold African-Market style in glamorous Monte Carlo.


Partying on boats goes on and on at night in the harbor.


US tax dollars well spent! US Coast Guard Training vessel just happened to be visiting during the race weekend, of course. No word on whether tickets to the race were included for the crew!


Aerodynamically-modified (front wings) of an import most likely from Eastern Europe for entertainment use only. However, it was not the yacht of the Italian Premier.

Finale Fest after the race (paid for by HRH Prince Albert). Or see above and “To Catch a Thief”.


“Did you see that girl on the yacht?”
“Yea, but I liked the one I met at the Virgin party…”
“You should have see the one that was coming on to me..!!”

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. jack gordon says

    July 1, 2009 at 11:09 am

    caption: it’s not the season for gluhwein but oh well i’ll have some anyway.

    the pneumatic suspension on the east european import looks pretty nice too.

  2. David J. Richards says

    July 1, 2009 at 11:51 am

    Caption for photo.

    “You weren’t gonna drink that were you?” Probably too obvious, though.

    Cheers,

    David J. Richards
    http://www.lancisti.net

  3. J.K. Bleimaier says

    July 1, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    Proposed caption: “Michael Schumacher’s Doberman left this behind.”

  4. Ira Schwartz says

    July 1, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    Those last-minute VIP terrace seats aren’t sold by the ACM, but rather by locals who rent out their terraces to well-heeled spectators. Bernie doesn’t get a cut, but trust me, even at half-off they cost a lot more than $150. Regular price for a good grandstand seat (like, for ex., those in the K grandstands down by the harbor) are about $900 for the 3-day weekend, and the private terraces tend to go for much more.

  5. don sawhill says

    July 1, 2009 at 4:11 pm

    How about for the caption,”He wants three more”.

  6. Felix says

    July 1, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    Caption

    Wait a half an hour and he’ll fill them right back up without spilling a drop…

  7. Jim Evidon says

    July 1, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    CAPTION:
    ” Lushwell is out cold, but his faithful dog Boozer is still at it.”

  8. Ed Levin says

    July 2, 2009 at 3:46 am

    Even the street parties have a three-drink minimum.

  9. Johann Lemercier says

    July 2, 2009 at 5:54 am

    “Great! With so many guard rail posts I sure need a good fill-up”

  10. Ivan Rancati says

    July 2, 2009 at 6:34 am

    Let them car owners worry about gasoline, ethanol and diesel.
    Me, I’ll take a cold one day and night.

    Arf. Ruf

  11. Rob Sbrana says

    July 2, 2009 at 7:22 am

    is this light beer? he can’t handle the heavy stuff.

  12. Mike Holland says

    July 2, 2009 at 7:34 am

    Just a little bit more then I won’t notice the pink shoes on the way home.

  13. Mike Gordon says

    July 2, 2009 at 7:59 am

    Caption:

    “Me pay? No, give him the bill…”

  14. Tony Potter says

    July 2, 2009 at 8:00 am

    “My date is drinking too much. AGAIN”

  15. Ralph says

    July 2, 2009 at 8:22 am

    caption: “This is beer, right?”

  16. Antonio says

    July 2, 2009 at 8:47 am

    the more I drink the better she looks…

  17. Croydon Kemp says

    July 2, 2009 at 9:38 am

    Did the guy on the ground pee in this cup??

  18. Lou Grasso says

    July 2, 2009 at 10:33 am

    The Pooch is doing all the drinking but the owner looks like she has to pee.

  19. Dave S says

    July 2, 2009 at 11:34 am

    Of course he’s of legal age (in dog years).

  20. Bill says

    July 2, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Hey, for buying a 50% off race ticket, I should get a free glass of Cristal, not this crappy beer my dog won’t even drink!

  21. Paul Andres says

    July 2, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    Be careful you don’t step on the bartender!

  22. Mike de Boer says

    July 2, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    Caption

    The sign does say “SERVICE”

  23. TomP says

    July 2, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    You’re starting it again Woofie. You say your only gonna have 2 or 3 beers and the next thing I know you’re peeing in the street. I shoulda listened to my mutha.

  24. George W. Starch III says

    July 2, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    I’m confused. I thought the expression was “a beer for my horse.”

  25. Massimo Degli Eredi says

    July 2, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Caption: “Best leftovers I’ve had all year”

  26. BILL NELSON says

    July 2, 2009 at 5:48 pm

    Did you say there was a dog there? Come on!

  27. Bill Nelson says

    July 2, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    I don’t know why his master call’s him Mr. Upskirt

  28. Peter Bartold says

    July 2, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    ‘Hey Luigi I hope that is beer not piss’

  29. Daniel Emmert says

    July 2, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Now do you believe he needs a rehab, or retraining at the very least?

  30. Ven says

    July 2, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    Who is drunk and who is getting there ?

  31. Marina says

    July 2, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    No, officer, he will not be driving today.

  32. Carter Smith says

    July 3, 2009 at 8:52 am

    Caption:

    Hey, this is beer! You promised me some of Kimi Raikkonen’s vodka!

  33. Mike Holland says

    July 4, 2009 at 3:06 am

    Caption:
    If I have these what’s the dog in the dress going to have?

  34. jim stricklin says

    July 5, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    beer goes right through him

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