Congressman Bill Posey shows up for Wreaths Across America by Miserable George
The Wreaths Across America Program was established several years ago to pay tribute to our deceased fighting men and women, who are interred in one of the many National Cemeteries across the country. Cape Canaveral National Cemetery joined the program in 2016…a year after opening in 2015.
The event took place on Dec. 17, 2016, on a warm, beautiful day, attracting a huge crowd, which included U.S.Congressman, Bill Posey.
A moment of silence was observed, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, an invocation, and, retiring of the colors. Next came the placing of the Ceremonial Wreaths, remarks from the dignitaries, Benediction, a 21 gun salute, and Taps.
This was followed by the actual placing of the wreaths against every headstone in the cemetery …very inspiring and emotional.
They tell me that there were over 200 bikers who rode in from all over Brevard County, to pay their respects to the over 1520 veterans buried here.
The ceremonial wreaths were brought in on a caisson drawn by 2 army mules, and the wreaths to be placed against the headstones, were delivered by Walmart Transport personnel.
Thanks to all who helped make this event a huge success. It was a day to be remembered!!
Miserable George
49 Panhead by Hazardous Cycles
I got this bike from Mississippi as a basket case.
Took the frame and cut, raked the neck. Wanted to build an old school chopper. Its the original wish bone frame and original 49 motor, belly numbers match..
re-built the motor from crank up, mild cams, has 10:1 wisco pistons.heads have been gone thru as well
..powered by a joe hunt mag..the trans is a 53 and I put in Andrews gears close ratio
..went with a Bdl belt drive..did some fab work to mount the oil tank and rear fender,like the clean look on how it almost floats when ur looking at it from the side
..i love the sound of the old school bikes,just nothing better when they are rolling down the road to now where land…
Hazardous Cycles Taylor Michigan..313-727-0468
Old Guys and Bikes RULE!! by Miserable George
This is something a bit different.
It was the “old guys” who started this whole biking thing…many years ago. It was different then…WAY different.
OSB would like to pay homage to these men and a few of their machines. They may not be as desirable to look at, but if it were not for them….there would be NO biker babes…think about THAT!!!
Yes, there are several RIP’s in this display…GOD bless them all…several of them were my close friends…
Miserable George
Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Bike Show Biketoberfest 2015 by ValGal and Miserable George
Ya know, there are rumors floating around that the 2015 Biketoberfest Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Ol’ School Chopper Show, may very well be the final one for Biketoberfest’s to come.
Never fear…regular Bike Week, it will still go on. We talked to Willie about this, and he’s still not 100% sure of what he’s gonna do. Well, if this year’s show was the last for Biketoberfest…I went out with a BANG…! Many, many eye catching, hand built, one-of-a-kind machines, graced the big lot out front, many of them sometimes decorated by a beautiful lady…!!
Oh yes…there were lots of eye catching babes there too…most of them willing to pose for a few pics, IF ya didn’t get too pesty.
A real treat again this year, was the presence of ace bike builder, Dave Perewitz, who also provided hand made trophies for some of the various winners. Our friend, ROGUE…(check spelling), was on the grounds too, as was the legendary Billy Lane…lookin’ good, BIlly..!!
And, as always, the inimitable Roadside Marty did his fabulous job as MC, as only HE can do it…Lots of older Vets there enjoying the action too…always glad to see those men out and about. Let’s NEVER forget those men and what they sacrificed for our security.
Big thanks too, to Big Rick and the Troublemakers Band…always nice to talk with Rick…Good job, guys. That’s it for now…til Bike Week, 2016…ride safe…
Miserable George
WAYNE CARPENTER’S Panhead by Miserable George
I shot this one-of-a-kind Panhead chopper back in 1999 at beautiful Ballard Park in Melbourne, Fl.
It was built by Wayne Carpenter, of Southern V-Twin, in Melbourne, Fl. Sorry, but, I don’t have the specs, but as you can see, the paint, and all the work is absolutely flawless.
I have no idea where this machine is today, but, you can call Wayne, at Southern V-Twin…321-255-1600. He built an engine for me several years ago, and, it was perfect!!!
Miserable George