Another packed house at the Chopper Show today at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo in Ormond, Florida.
That is where I found ALOT of beauties to shoot with ease… I hope all made it home safe and had lots of good times to tell your friends about… See y’all next year ENJOY 🙂
Valgal
I really don’t quite remember how many of Willie’s Chopper Shows I’ve been to, but, several other veterans and I agreed that this years’ was one of the largest!!! As has been the case lately, March 15 dawned bright and clear, AND…COLD!!! But, thanks to the Big Weatherman in the Sky, it warmed up quite well…well enough for a few of the little darlings prancing around to shed some un-needed clothing…ah yes, biker babes…ya can’t beat ‘em!!! Out front, were several Rat Rods that the little darlings enjoyed posing with, plus, all the custom built bike entries, and in the back yard, were a host of vendors, and of course, the band stand, featuring a friend of mine…Big Rick and the Troublemakers. Back around front, it was time to award trophies, many of them handmade, along with tossing out of souvenir T’s and the usual “coolies”.
Nice to meet Mike Lichter and son, and famous bike builder Dave Perowitz again. All in all, a fabulous day…looking forward to the next one!! Hey, support our troops, and, stand up for your country…ride safe, (and often)…
Miserable George
A day in Samsula includes the Cabbage Patch as well as Cacklebery Campground. I got there early on a very cool, brisk Wednesday of Bike Week, 2018. Ran into my friend, photag “Jackman”, and we kinda backed each other up all day long. It was my first visit there, since we lost Ronnie awhile back…I really missed him. Several good bands there, including my friend, BIG DADDY….always a pleasure to see him. Of course, the “biggie” at the Patch, is the cole slaw wrestling. Huge crowd was there for that event.
Crazy man…!!! Cold weather, not-with-standing, a few of the ladies bared a bit of skin…oh yeah!! Also, the one man band inside the bar, filled the place to over-flowing…never saw the bar THAT crowded…he was good too!! It was a beautiful day all around, and I thank the Patch and Cacklebery folks for their help and consideration, and all the babes who stood still for my camera. Always a pleasure to visit there during the Biker weeks in Daytona….
Miserable George
Sunday, March 11, 2018, as far as I know, was the beginning of Daytona’s Bike Week-2018…the weather was beautiful, so, we boogied north to the Broken Spoke, to pick up on a Chopper and Rat Rod showing.
Hunger had a hand in it as well, so, we ventured next door to good old Smiley’s Tap, one of our old hang-outs from years ago!! Nostalgia and my love of “old school” took me over there for a bite to eat…!! Good food, and good service combined to make my mealtime a real pleasure!!!
Lots of changes in that area down through the years…no more bike parking on US#1, and, no more babe in the bed of a pick-up truck hawking beer!!! Although, Smiley’s still featured their delicious, out-door afternoon meal…that was always a winner!!
I’d like to extend my thanks to both Broken Spoke, and Smiley’s for their hospitality, which included allowing me to park my HEMI on the grounds of a biker event…(unheard of!!!) Made my job a lot easier, thanks guys!!! Made a few new friends, and, ran into a few old ones too…yes, I REALLY did!!! More adventures during Bike Week-2018…coming up…stay tuned…ride safe…stand by our vets and your country!!!
Miserable George
just north of Port St. John, on March 3, 2018. The live band, “FreeWay” warmed the crowd a bit, I’d say!!!
My favorite burger cooker was there, doing his thing as only HE knows how!!! As always, good food, at a good price!!!
Lots of bikes graced the parking area, as well as 2 hot rods, and a hot, super-charged Vette!!
Some “super-charged” ladies there too!! Thanks girls for posing for this old boy!!
A big “Thank you” goes out to all the folks and riders who have been making this party the success that it is…hope to see you all next month…ride safe, and stand up for your country!!!!
Miserable George
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These were such great people and such a super organization! We had so much fun on the poker run to generate awareness and funds for this center. Please visit their website to find out more information or make a donation www.SCEIC.com
Thank you again to Lou’s Filling Station for all you do, we love you 🙂
Valgal
I wasn’t quite sure about having this event the same day as the Daytona 500, but, that didn’t do a thing to diminish the Midwest crowd!!! At the Beaver Bar, bikes kept filing in all day long, and, I’d call this show a success!!
while the live band, Crashrocket, cranked out some knock-down, drag-out modern day sounds, much to the delight of the crowd!! As always, lots of pretty ladies drifting around the grounds, while overhead, a large bald eagle seemed to be checking everything out…neat!!! Hungry…thirsty…well, they had THAT covered too, with many GOOD eating stands, and adult beverages, along with a breakfast buffet inside…I tell ya folks, this crew had ya covered!!!! Shopping for something nice for a friend…??? Plenty of vendors there with some primo goods to pick from!! Hey, ValGal and I had a blast…(I believe I ate too much!!) Hope to see you all at the up-coming Daytona Bike Week!!! Ride safe, remember our Vets, and, stand up for your country!!!
Miserable George
Saturday, Feb. 10, was just about as perfect a day as I’d seen for a long time…perfect for a Bike Show at the B.I.N. ValGal and I HEMI’d down to check it out. It started out a bit slow, BUT, gained speed as the day progressed, and we ended up with a really nice array of custom scoots and Street Dressers!! As always, the food at the BIN was out of this world, and, Doc Holiday was kinda the icing on the cake, so to speak…always nice to see Doc!! There were some really neat door prizes, including a small refrigerator shaped like a rolling tool chest. A nice display of MC chain art by Lucky from Hard Luck Motors too. All in all, a good way to spend a warm, sunny, afternoon among friends. BIN has a list of the bike show winners…sorry, I failed to get it!! Nice trophies…hand made…
Miserable George & ValGal
Feb. 3rd. Was kinda “iffy” as far as the weather went, but, that didn’t stop a large gathering of riders and other friends from whooping it up at the first week-end Tiki Party at Legion Post 359, just north of Port St. John, FL. This particular day was extra exciting, as there was a drawing for a 55” TV!! The live band-”HIT ‘N RUN”- was a factor in the crowded dance area!!! Good show, guys!! My favorite cook was there too, making some of the best burgers in Brevard County!! The Tiki Bar out back was bustling, as usual…was it the drinks, or the cute bar-maid…maybe, BOTH!!! Anyway, this is a place where friends and “old soldiers” gather every first week-end of the month, to enjoy adult beverages, dance, and simply have a good time!! Keep it in mind for next month…OK? As always, ride safe, and as I said before….”Stand up for your country!!”
Miserable George
Under a very slight threat of rain, ValGal and I ventured to the Last Resort Bar in Harbor Oaks for their Upsweep Bike Show on Sat. Jan. 27, 2018.
The pile of Jap Junk out back, may have gotten a bit larger, and a few more names may have been added to the rafters inside the bar room, but, other that that, it remains the way it was back in MY hey-day!!! We did run into several old friends while there, among them it was a pleasure to see “OJ”, Orange John Marinelli, an old MC drag racing friend, and former national record holder!! Nice to see ol’ Puppy from Outlaw Biker magazine too!! Among the many hand-built motorcycles on display, were several really unique machines with features that I had never seen before…check out the pictures!!! All in all, it was a very enjoyable day, despite the slight drizzle that passed through. Oh yeah, got a damn good hamburger while we were there…thanks Val!!!!!!! Hey, cheer up…Bike Week is almost here!!! Ride safe, and remember our Vets!!!
Miserable George and ValGal
