And my “Parts-Whore Customs” pal was abducted by my Cheeky Chap girlfriends, and I never saw her again! My Cheeky Chap girlfriends came up from San Diego with their sexy apparel, and shamelessly flirted about. And my friend Christina, who is a recent cancer survivor, rode over with her Orange County crew. My forever friend Qian (pronounced Chin) and a group of her friends met up with us at the event. My best buddy Qian (far right) and friends. My whole family is back in the Midwest fighting the sleet and record low temps I almost feel guilty that this is my backyard. When I got to Carlanas house, the smell of the orange trees blooming in her yard was thick and sweet. When I left my yard the aloe vera plants were all blooming bright orange, and ruby throated hummingbirds were darting from flower to flower. My friend Carlana Stone joined me on the ride for her first Easyrider show, and even though its just a freeway ride away, the route skirted the snow capped mountains the whole way, and the landscape was fresh and green from recent rains. I was glad to see that I was not the only one feeling that way, and the Easyriders show had a great turnout.
With the worries that everyone has to face on a daily basis, just getting out in the fresh air and sunshine is a much needed relief. Carlana, a paraplegic, rides a Harley-Davidson Trike that#39 s been modified with all hand controls.
My friend Carlana and I arrive at the event. OK, parking was a ridiculous $9, and the door was $15, but riding on a perfectly sunny 75-degree day in January, is about as amazing as it gets. More good news is that meeting up with friends is absolutely free. The good news is riding a motorcycle is an economical mode of transportation these days. But I like to visit my many friends who are builders and vendors, riders, entertainers and writers, and show whatever support I can offer in these lean times. With the shaky economy and everyone still mending their debts from the holidays, I expected to find a near empty venue. Its barely a week since we rang in the New Year, and the annual Easyriders Bike Show came back to the L.A.
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