wk, of course i tolerated it. everyone has a right to be there :) and there wasn't just one bachelor who blocked my view. a whole mob i think, who ran to the fences when the parade started. i did have a clear view during the dhow parade but there were too many people behind me just moments after that and i couldn't look back anymore.

and no, i did not block anyone's view. i was at the front row at the fences standing below the gutter. the people who blocked my view were above standing behind me on the gutter.

yes, santa was there, i promise. i don't know if he was one of those who jumped over the fences though. he was already on the 'island' between the lanes when i saw him. here's his pic:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs887.snc4/72033_10150104668...