Birds of a feather

Taken in late July while I was in Austin, Texas on business, this photo features yours truly and Scotty "Botty Wotty The Neon Cowboy" Closter, a minor local celebrity in Austin. Since getting his degree in audio engineering from Webster University, he has worked in freak shows and runs a neon sign business. He has done work for Lyle Lovett and Jesse James of Monster Garage.

Scotty also has the distinction of being perhaps the funniest person I've ever met. Despite his muttonchops, I admire him a great deal.