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publisher, Born To Ride, Inc. P.O. Box 3021, Brandon, FL 33509. 888-795-5779, Fax 813-689-2996. FEATURES _________ The Amazing Motor Marc Lacourciere 13 High Seas Rally-Worlds Only Motorcycle Rally on a Cruiseship 17 Sons of Speed Coming to Biketoberfest 28 Cave Spring Rally 30 COLUMNS _________ Nefarious James 45 Spyke & Mike 52 DEPARTMENTS _____ Contents Page 2 Letter From The Editor Dave Nichols 4 REPORTS ___________ Ride On A Mission to Honor Marissa & Nicholas Provenza 6 James Irwin-A Biker Helping Bikers 10 Southern Fried Moto Show Is Coming 51 ON THE COVER ____ The High Seas Rally is Coming! The Art of Motor Marc Painter on the open road and the official High Seas Rally artist marclacourciere.com Contents SEPTEMBER ISSUE 220 17 Start Born To Ride TV and Magazine in your city! Call 888-795-5779 06
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You’ll be happy to know that Born To Ride’s Great American Biker Bash at Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson was a huge success with the Choppertown Live ride-in chopper show bringing out over 30 amazin’ custom scooters. See all the awesome coverage in next month’s issue!
Thar be much to lay me mark upon in this wee issue of America’s best biker rag. I be talkin’ about a menagerie of motorized tomfoolery the likes ‘o which ye never laid yer dead light upon. Aye! To begin with, our cover article will tell ye the sea-farin’ tale of one Motor Marc whose love of motorcycles and the seas goes back to when he be but a wee barnacle. Follow along as we present to ye some o’ the finest artwork imaginable and witness the phantasmagorical images that Motor Marc created for the one, the only High Seas Aye,Rally.ye scallywags and wenches, the High Seas Rally be a boneroo biker rally on the high seas! Join us for a cruise of the Caribbean with fellow pirates and plunderers. We be offerin’ up a mega feature on this year’s comin’ cruise. Come aboard and meet some of the country’s best custom bike builders. It’s a rumsoaked sojourn that’s rattle yer cutlass, sez That’sI. not all, for this here issue of Born To Ride will also bring you the amazin’ Cave Spring Rally in Georgia. Born To Ride was there to bring you all the hot coverage. The latest two-wheeled news includes the farout fact that Billy Lane’s incredible Sons of Speed antique races are coming back better than ever to New Smyrna Beach Raceway during Daytona Biketoberfest. It’s a must-see event this October 15th. Get tickets at billylane.net.
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In the meantime, enjoy the usual hijinks in this super September issue including a few yuks from Spyke & Mike, a tirade by Nefarious James, and mind-blowin’ art by Motor Marc. It’s all comin’ at ye like the kiss at the end of a wet fist! Turn the page, matey, and feast yer eyes on the soggy content so’ this here wonderment! Fair seas and a followin’ breeze, — Dave editor@borntoride.comNichols
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One in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. One in six U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. An astounding 50 percent of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75 percent by age 24. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-34. (Source: NAMI CharlieofpersonalAll.Healthaccessisaschallengingtime,It’sorg/mhstats)www.nami.apromisingbutaonewell.ThegoaltoprovideeasytoMentalresourcesforThecauseisformanyus,whichiswhyandCindy
are personally asking people to come out and support NAMI. If you are unable to attend the Poker Run, it’s easy to add your contribution and your name to the donor list, you can do it through the event page or directly at nearrightCharliebyalongdirection.tocom.Charliehelp,Ifsomeone’strulyEverynamiwalks.org/participant/416477.www.dollarcountsandyouwillbemakingadifferenceinlifebydoingso.youoryourlovedonesneedpleasefeelfreetoemailatprovenzacharlie@gmail.HewouldbemorethanhappyhelpbypointingyouintherightIfyouareoutridingtheDunedinCauseway,stopandvisitthememorialbenchhadinstalledforhischildrennexttothesquidsculpturethekayakrentals.--CynthiaProvenza
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One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Topping the list is Anxiety Disorders at 19.1% (estimated 48 million people).
Charlie and Cindy’s fundraising story, like many others, is deeply personal. They are on a mission to honor the lives of two beautiful souls (Charlie’s daughter Marissa and son Nicholas) by helping others. Both young adults were taken from this world much too early at the young age of 25 and their tragic passing was directly related to their struggles with mental withhavelovedalsodaughter.datedNicholasdaughterCindy’sSchooltoMarissaintersectedCharlie’sCindyinNicholasinMarissaillness.passed2014andpassed2017.andliveswhenwentTarponHighwitheldestandbrieflyherotherCindyhashadoneswhostruggledmentalillness, so when Cindy and Charlie started dating about six years ago (and later married), Cindy immediately joined forces with Charlie to help his son Nicholas and they’ve always dreamed of things they might do together to make a real difference. That led to their involvement with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), The Treatment Advocacy Center, The LEAP institute (Dr. Xavier Amador), Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for law enforcement and other organizations. They have always made themselves available to share what they’ve learned with friends, family, and strangers along the way. Since they have a passion for riding motorcycles and have attended numerous fundraising events in the generous biker community, it dawned on them one day to explore facilitating a Poker Run to help raise awareness for Mental Illness in addition to financial support for NAMI, since NAMI was such an important resource for them along their journey to help their loved ones.
NAMI’s MISSION: NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. It’s a new day for mental health, and we are going to seize it — raising funds for NAMI’s free, top-rated programs will really make a difference! All at a time when we need it most! It spreads awareness for our cause and helps remove the stigma, so people are then free to “open up” and share their own stories. NAMIWalks is a powerful community builder. Included in their numerous support group programs is the NAMI VETERAN CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP. Charlie’s father was a U.S. Marine Corp. Korean War Veteran (and NYC Police Officer) and Cindy’s father was an Army veteran, also in the Korean War.
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From Motorcycle Art to Rock Legends, Motor Marc Creates Truly Inspiring Masterpieces. Join him on the High Seas Rally! THE AMAZINGMOTORLACOURCIEREMARCLACOURCIERE BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 13
Marc Lacourciere, the award-winning artist behind Motor Marc Art, is bringing his amazing art back to the High Seas Rally. A self-confessed “motor-head” sailing on the world’s only motorcycle rally on the high seas, this is Marc’s 18th time as the featured artist. He combines his love for high-tech machinery, passion for music, and extraordinary artistic talent to create incredible fine art. As the exclusive artist for the High Seas Rally, Marc is creating a special piece just for the cruise and will bring a full gallery of his current work for guests to order onboard.
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“I love mixing a nautical theme with pirates and motorcycles,” Marc tells us. Special artist proofs and prints of his latest painting always sell out during the cruise. He calls these collectible paintings the “Hidden Treasures” series that feature pirates, mermaids, custom motorcycles, and lots of gold doubloons to discover.
Duringsculpting.andhistime at St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology, Marc learned Mold Making and Die work. Became a toolmaker but kept drawing and painting on the side. By 1981, he was the creative director for Arnold Manufacturing and began working as a freelance automotive artist painting for Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors. In 1990, Marc started his own advertising agency Marc L. Tec, and finding the time to create a series of exotic auto fine art paintings. Then Marc created a series of collectible plates for the Bradford-Hamilton Collection featuring motorcycles. He worked alongside Easyriders magazine’s famous biker lifestyle artist David Mann and publisher Joe Teresi
There will also be several of his favorite pieces in the auction benefiting the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund. Marc has been a major supporter of the dialysis fund since its inception and the High Seas Rally tells us they are proud to have his artistic vision and rock ‘n’ roll energy back on board for the cruise this October.
Motor Marc’s excellent Hidden Treasures series took a turn into popular literature in 2014 when his daughter, Melanie, wrote and published a coffee table book called “Ocean’s Daughter.” Then, in 2019, Lacourciere sculpted his first bronze statue, “Ocean Treasures”, which was unveiled on the High Seas Rally biker cruise alongside his featured fine art piece, “The Heart of the MarcSeas”.continues his partnership with the High Seas Rally so you can come out and meet him in person on the cruise this October 29th through November 5th. Visit www. highseasrally.com for details.
A LOOK BACK Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on January 29, 1960, Motor Marc is known around the motorized world as a fine artist and sculptor who captures the lifestyle we love. In high school he took auto shop as well as the visual art programs. He has had a love affair with anything with a motor since he could walk and has a lifelong
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Since 2005, Marc has created a special painting for the High Seas Rally every year and there are always hidden images within the paintings for you to find (like motorcycles and treasure under the waves).
In 2003, Marc was commissioned to do a painting for Harley-Davidson celebrating the company’s 100th Anniversary and Marc became an approved H-D artist. This led to no less a motorcycle legend than Willie G. Davidson granting Marc a commission to do paintings for Harley to be auctioned off in support of the Muscular Dystrophy RememberAssociation.The Discovery Channel’s American Choppers TV series? Marc was the licensed fine artist for their custom motorcycles and was asked to be part of Orange County Choppers’ American Tour in 2006. The non-stop action just kept coming as Marc became licensed by Hot Rod legend Boyd Coddington and Indian Motorcycles in 2009 and did gallery shows from coast to coast. His painting “Spirit of the Open Road” was a particular favorite. In 2010 Marc became a featured artist for the Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, producing memorable posters and programs. One of his prints for Barrett-Jackson was signed by automotive legend Carroll Shelby and Barry McGuire, fetching $90,000 from NASCAR team owner Rick Hendricks and the money was donated to the Darrell Gwynn Foundation supporting spinal cord injuries.
GIVING BACK One thing you should know about Motor Marc is that he is all about giving back. That includes helping to inspire kids, giving back to charities, and
series’line.successfuldeveloptoInfact,thesuccessledto more work with the Bradford Collection, creating and art series of famous NASCAR drivers including Dale Ernhardt Senior and Junior, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, and many others.
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For many years, Motor Marc could be found painting away in his booth out at Black Hills Harley-Davidson during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally every August. In 2014, his Sturgis Gallery had expanded to over 100 titles or art and he hit record sales. The following year, his inspiring painting depicting all the two-wheeled fun of the ultimate rally was showcased at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame for 75th Sturgis Rally. Then for the 76th Rally, Marc commemorated the 75th anniversary of the completion of Mount Rushmore. He continued painting new pieces for each Sturgis Rally as part of his Legend Rider series, even during the pandemic. For the 80th Rally in 2020, he did three special paintings to add to his popular series. You can still find his amazing art showcased each year in Rapid City at the Black Hills Harley dealership.
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At about this time Marc became famous as a biker artist at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and was also a hit at the Rock Legends Cruise for his music fine art. In 2010 he introduced a new collection of licensed music fine art, “The Legends of Rock of Roll” beginning with his tribute to the Rolling Stones. Rock legends like Ronnie Woods, Mick Jones, Dusty Hill inspired Marc to continue this collection and lead him to be a licensed artist for Fender Musical Instruments Corporation to create a one of a kind masterpiece painting of 32 of the best legend Fender guitar players.
No modern motorcycle artist has come close to creating the resounding legacy of paintings that capture the custom culture and motorcycle lifestyle as has Motor Marc. His preferred medium is watercolor gouache and acrylics on illustration board and canvas. But he has also been known to create by engraving on raw steel, etching into granite, sandblasting deep carving into glass, and has sculpted clay to create bronze sculptures. A artist with no “Creatinglimits. a new painting is more than a simple idea put onto canvas. My imagination takes over and my wildest dreams somehow become so realistic that I can almost feel it… live it. What you see on canvas was so much a part of me during the creative process, it’s like you’re getting a front row view of inside of my mind. As much as I love the creative process of my artistry, I think the best part of it all is seeing how much other people enjoy it. There’s no greater feeling than watching a client seeing their piece of art for the first time. Or when I set up my gallery and a veteran walks past and stops in his tracts, mesmerized by my military art. Or how a husband places his blind wife’s hand over one of my embellished prints as he explains to her what he sees as tears fall from her eyes. My entire life I’ve tried to be the best version of myself. I’ve tried to help people in need and I feel like my art has given me an outlet to do that. My art is my freedom of expression, and it’s a great blessing to be able to make people feel joy from what I consider, a god given talent. I am so thankful to all who have enjoyed my work and I am truly blessed.” Motor Marc Lacourciere Born To Ride is proud to showcase Motor Marc’s art in this issue and we look forward to joining him in October on the High Seas Rally. To learn more about Marc and see his astounding art, visit marclacourciere.com or call his studio at 519-735-7779.
our veterans. In 2020, Marc created the YouTube sensation known as the “Motor Kids Club.” This animated series stars a group of clever cartoon characters who live to draw. The series hopes to teach children how to draw and how to turn their creative dreams into a reality. In 2018, he created a painting honoring our veterans at Rolling Thunder 30. “Legend of Freedom” was unveiled in Washington, D.C. during Rolling Thunder and over 300 veterans signed this touching tribute. It was just one of many, many tributes to our military service people that Marc has been a proud part of. In 2021, he created the “Champions of Peace” painting honoring our World War II veterans and their stunning victory in winning the war. The noble painting includes ten veterans from the American, Canadian, and United Kingdom Armed Forces.
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RIDING INTO HISTORY
High Seas Rally isn’t your typical getaway! This is The World’s Only Motorcycle Rally on a Cruise Ship, taking place from October 29th to November 5th. This 7-day rally at sea brings together riders from around the world to celebrate their passion for all things
There’s no shortage of entertainment on High Seas Rally with nightly concerts from Colt Ford, Foghat, Molly Hatchet, Black Smoke Sinners, and more, all included in the cruise price. The week will be jam packed with demos, panels, raffles and parties emceed from our crew of custom builders who will keep guests informed and entertained. Our custom builders include Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation; Xavier Muriel of Providence Cycle Worx; Chris Callen of Flat Broke Chops & Rods; Jason Hallman of Speed Metal Built; Rick Bray of RKB Kustom Speed; Tom Keefer of Franklin Church Choppers; and Dave Perewitz of Perewitz Cycle Fab. There are a slew of incredible special guests that will also be joining us on High Seas Rally. This includes Roy Riley, Jody Perewitz, Adam Sandoval, Geoff Bodine, Barbie the Welder, Jess of Her Two Wheels, and Mike “Too Tall” Reed.
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Oncemotorcycles.onboard, we keep things amped up with non-stop motorcycle fueled action. We have amazing concerts, engaging Q&As, hilarious game shows, daytime pool parties and, of course, incredible theme parties each night. Plus raffles, contests and auctions that raise money for great causes; some of the top vendors in the motorcycle world; adventures in four bucket list ports of call in the Caribbean that simply can’t be reached by motorcycle; free drinks and much more. The party never sleeps on High Seas Rally.
When guests aren’t jammin’ to a concert at the Main Stage, the excitement gets turned up even more with our legendary theme nights and parties. The theme of the night sets the stage, and our guests knock it out of the park with their killer styles and gear, from classic to overThethe-top.2022 theme nights are The Biker Ball, Salute to Service, High Seas Halloween, Hillbillies on the High Seas, and Pirate Takeover Day. Whether guests want to dress up for one party, all the parties or just hang in street clothes, the nightly parties on High Seas Rally brings everyone together for an awesome time with concerts, contests, and other rockin’ experiences, all emceed You still have time to party ! Use the BTR Code & save $100 call 844 279 8460
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WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT: We are proud to partner with the Wounded Warrior Project for the first time. Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers — helping them achieve their highest ambition. The Salute to Service day on
HIGH SEAS RALLY DIALYSIS FUND: The High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund has a long history of supporting community members who are also dialysis patients by providing 10 all-expenses paid vacations to dialysis patients and their companions. We have teamed up with Dialysis at Sea, which offers dialysis patients the freedom to explore and visit some of the most exotic destinations once thought impossible. Not only will these individuals enjoy a vacation of a lifetime, but they will also receive their life sustaining medical treatments at no charge while onboard.
by our custom builders. In addition to all of the fun and games, High Seas Rally is honored to support two incredible charities in 2022. We are dedicated to carrying on the legacy of supporting Dialysis Fund Guests with the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund. In addition, High Seas Rally has expanded our mission to support Veterans and Service members with our new partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project. Over the years, more than $2.9 million has been raised for charitable causes on the High Seas Rally. Funds raised through raffles, auctions and games this week will be used to continue these programs for 2023, while also giving guests the chance to win loads of loot!
the 2022 cruise will raise money to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. In addition to fundraising for the Wounded Warrior Project, High Seas Rally has funded five all-expenses paid vacations this week for Wounded Warrior Alumni. Each Warrior and his/her companion has received round-trip transportation to the cruise, a cabin on the ship and $500 in onboard credit to help these deserving recipients enjoy the World’s Only Motorcycle Rally on a Cruise Ship™.
All week, guests can participate in great raffles that give everyone the opportunity to take home the biggest haul to date, including huge cash prizes and merchandise, that support the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund and Wounded Warrior Project.
High Seas Rally has a long and storied history of contests, games, raffles and auctions so guests can have a good time for a great cause. For over 20 years, events like these have been a blast to watch, but guests can also sign up to be part of the Theaction!Best Beard, Treasured Chest, Topless Man, and Belly Smacker Contests are just some of the ways guests can compete to win prizes, and major bragging rights while also supporting the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund.
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have to do is be onboard when the cruise sets sail from Port Canaveral, FL!
The jaw-dropping, high-tech, tricked out motorcycle built by award-winning custom builder Xavier Muriel of Providence Cycle Worx, will go home with one lucky cruise guest in October! It features the best of both worlds, combining the looks of an old school chopper with the technology found in some of the latest models.
THE SHIP The rally takes place aboard Royal Caribbean’s magnificent Mariner of the Seas. With more than a dozen bars and restaurants, unique venues with top-notch acoustics, a Vegasstyle casino, rejuvenating spa, and expansive pool deck, the ship is a destination of its own! During the day, there’s no shortage of options for those seeking action, with parties on the pool deck, The Perfect Storm Water Slide, FlowRider surf simulator, Escape Room and Rock-Climbing Wall. Or guests can bask at the pool, and recharge at the spa. The fully chartered ship will be transformed into the ultimate motorcycle rally at sea.
PORTS OF CALL High Seas Rally hits up four bucket list ports of call that simply can’t be reached by motorcycle. These unforgettable destinations include Nassau, CocoCay, Puerto Plata, and Labadee. CocoCay and Labadee are stunning private islands. The centerpiece of CocoCay is its massive water park featuring
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the tallest waterslide in North America, swim up bars, beautiful beaches, and the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean. Labadee is a little slice of paradise with something for everyone, such as the world’s longest overwater zip line for those looking for a jolt of adrenaline, or beautiful white sand beaches to relax and kick back. We are the only ship docking at Labadee so we have the entire island to ourselves! There’s plenty to do in Nassau and Puerto Plata as well, each, with its own unique culture, food, architecture, and geography. Guests can explore on their own, or discover new ways to connect with the people, culture and places around them through shore excursions and guided tours. From the entertainment to the ports of call, to the ship itself, High Seas Rally keeps things amped up with non-stop motorcycle fueled action for 7-days. Guests are more than a passenger on High Seas Rally; they’re an integral part of the community. So, this October, when rally season comes to an end, there’s no better place to eat, sleep and breathe motorcycles than on the High Seas Rally. It’s the world’s only motorcycle rally on a Cruise Ship The High Seas Rally Oct 29th - Nov 5th. You still have time to get on board this one-of-a-kind motorcycle event of the year. You are automatically entered to win a custom Chopper by award winning builder Xavier Muriel. Use the Born to Ride promo code BTR for a $100 discount. What are you waiting for ? Call Now to Party like never before and experience the High Seas Rally. 844 279 8460 You still have time to party ! Use the BTR Code & save $100 call 844 279 8460
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Some say it’s because we use computers so much now it’s no longer needed to learn how to read or write it. That is obsolete and not needed. Do you agree? Let’s dive into a dark thought for a moment . Could you imagine the United States without writing and reading in script anymore? Not a big deal, right? Wouldn’t miss it right? I say this couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Tell Jim what you’re thinking, what do you want to say to him? editor@borntoride.com
Right to the meat and taters of things why don’t we? I write every month to invoke thoughts in your heads to hopefully make others think in ways they may have not thought of before. I hate to say that I feel I have failed miserably, due to the fact or society is still on a downward slide. Our rights as Americans have slowly been sinking farther and farther into the abyss. The government, notice I didn’t say our government, due to the fact “our” government is suppose to be for the people and of the people, continues to violate and remove rights from us and a regular basis. Amusingly, you haven’t even had a say in the matter. How much more of your freedom are you willing to give up before you don’t have any? Prices are sky high and there’s no viable reason for if other than the rich stockpiling their own coffers while we pay their bills. Enough already. They are not only affecting our lives but in the process are taking away what we fought for our children to have. What will your children have to fight for or believe in? And old saying is you don’t miss what you never had. People, your are pissing away your children’s and this country’s future by leaving the political clown dynasties in office. People have become spoiled, complacent sheep and are being led to the slaughter. The saddest part is that they seem happy to do it. Our politicians seem more preoccupied with bad mouthing and attacking each other while they let our country to spiral.
Damn it, when did this become such a selfabsorbed, me, me, me, country. It’s a frightening thought to think we are so close to being what we fought against in our past history. You remember history, right?”
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Remember when we used to be taught to read cursive or script when we learned to write? Not anymore. Why would that be?
Here’s a fact for you. If you can’t write it or read it, it might as well be a foreign language. If that happens, guess what else happens? You are allowing the very fabric of this nation to dissolve. After all, you wouldn’t be able to read the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, among some of the cornerstones that founded and shaped this country -- hence destroying our history. Ronald Reagan once said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from Weextinction.”didn’tpass our freedoms to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Have we given up that fight? Are we a nation of sheep huddled together until the wolves come? Are we the generation that became so complacent that we are allowing the fall of this great nation? Got some news for some of you. Respect is earned. Freedom is earned. Greatness is earned. You’re not entitled to jack because of what was handed to some of you. Men and women died and fought so you have options. Don’t piss it away. It’s up to you. Don’t wait for someone else to start the work. Be the change. Lead the charge. If you don’t, start thinking up the excuse you’ll use to tell your children how you did nothing to stop the extinction of a great nation. I’m sure it will be a proud moment for some of you. This is the United States of America. Not the United Sheep. Remember that. — Nefarious James American
Damn it, when did this become such a self-absorbed, me, me, me, country. It’s a frightening thought to think we are so close to being what we fought against in our past history. You remember history, right? We used to learn that in our schools.
I threw one wing over my head and squawked, “Mike, that was just par for the course in the mini-golf game calls ‘your life.’ I think you need to go for an eagle and make me like one. Get my wings in the wind, your two knees under the triple trees, and the Fat Birds’ wheels rolling down the road between the ditches avoiding the bitches in the middle of the —road!”
I cackle, “I think you’re a Fruit Loop in a bowl of Cheerios. But I see you found your meaning in life and now your purpose in life is to give it away. It’s an admirable trait that you’re a few fries short of a Happy Meal and proud of it! You make me realize that brains are awesome. It’s unfortunate at a younger age you couldn’t read so well and stood in the line that said bangs and ended up with more hair instead. At least the little bit you’ve retained helped us as we were leaving bike night last week when Pinellas’ finest stopped us before we got on the scoot. The officer said to him, ‘License and registration, please. We’re conducting a parking lot sobriety test. I’m going to ask you a cognitive question and depending on your answer will depend on what we do from Sincehere.’”Mike has sworn off drinking and riding, he replied, “I can pass any sobriety test you give me ‘cause I haven’t had one drop to drink today.” The officer then said, “All right, you’re driving down the road and you see two headlights coming at you, what is Mikeit?”answered, “That’s simple, it’s a car.”
Mike asked him, “So you’re driving and come upon a woman walking towards you in the middle of the road wearing a glittering skirt, red high heels, silver fishnet stockings, and two postage stamps for a bra. What is Theshe?”cop
replied, “That’s simple, she’s a Mikeprostitute.”further inquired, “Okay, she’s bright and coming for you, but is it your girlfriend, wife, or daughter?”
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The officer then said, :Okay, but is it a Honda, Mercedes or a Ford?”
I cackle, “You’re always tooting your own horn, Mike, and from what I can see is that you don’t suffer from insanity. You enjoy every minute of it.”
Mike babbles, “Well Spyke, in my defense I must say that I work for a cause that brings great applause. I live to express in order to impress and I always strive in my presence to make my absence felt. To me, working my job doesn’t get much better than this.”
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Mike replied, “How would I know? It’s bright and coming for me. This is the most absurd sobriety interrogation I’ve ever had. I’m going to answer that with a question for Theyou.”officer said, “Okay, go for it.”
Happy end of summer vibes my BTR friends. We’re looking forward to cooler weather and lower rain chances that the fall months bring. But of course, here in Florida, it’s now peak hurricane season. Choppertown Live Summer Daze was off the chains. Between the bikes, the bands, and the bodies that day, you couldn’t have asked for a more awesome experience at Orange County Choppers Roadhouse and Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson. If you were there, you know. If you missed it, there will be another event soon! That day I had the privilege to add another steed to my list of two-, three- and fourwheeled machines I’ve ridden on, a lime green and black trike named Razer. It’s quite the child’s toy set up for the big boys. Mike got to use a pair of them and his friends to their full potential, tricycle racing and crowd pleasing. Although I must tell you my avid readers, the most dangerous part of those machines and the whole Razor experience is the nut that connects the seat to the handlebars. There’s always a lot of fun to be had and a barrel of laughs for the spectators when Mike does his crazy biker games. It also gives me perch time standing and hanging out on the Fat Bird 3 while kids feed me. Mike breaks in, “Thanks for the shout-out my funky colored chicken. You eat all the time, more than I do, and will take food from anybody. The way I look at it is if the world is going to laugh at me, I want to have a good time doing it. That tomfoolery would not have happened without us partnering with a great friend, Mike Mikola, and Lust 4 Steel promotions. Look for and come join in the shenanigans at an upcoming event soon!”
The officer handed Mike his registration and license back then walked away. Then Mike leaned over and whispered to me, “I may not be able to dazzle them with brilliance, but they can’t baffle me with their bullshit!”
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