Sunday Morning Ride

Heading out from the house this morning, the weather calls for wearing nothing but a tshirt and jeans.  Riding in Florida in the summer, it's about as much as you can wear and still be comfortable. You even see the occasional shorts and flip-flops on some scooter folks.  Different styles for different riders.

Every once in a while I'll add some bling to my bike by putting on the handle bar jewery made for me by my native american friend.  I always liked fringe also.  Need to get some.  Back during the hippie days, people used to wear fringe jackets.  Always thought they were cool, even cooler than the Fonzie black leather traditional jackets.  I looked at Shott NYC jackets the other day and some are a thousand dollars.  Made in the USA.  I guess that is what it has come to.  I might start making them myself.  They will be crude and caveman looking, but will be made right here in downtown Lorida, Florida.

In the Navy on one of the ships I was stationed on, I actually had a chance to work in the sail loft. They asked me if I could sew and I said hell yes! Beat the riggers who worked all night and all day.  Besides, the sail loft was the perfect place to have poker games.  I started out making gun covers, reupholstered submarine covers and seats, made lots of leather items and tarps with grommets.  I even had bikers come in with clothing to sew custom leather patches on.  My grandmother left a medium duty machine which I need to pull out and make a large sewing table for.  There are lots of boats around here to make bimini tops and seat cushions for.  Maybe then, I can quit working for the state and start for myself.  All made in USA!

I am feeling truly blessed today after eating a dozen or so garlic rolls made from a recipe I sent my mom from one of the facebook groups who found it from one of the oldest landmarks in Miami, Marcelas Pizza.  The fact that she is still baking and able to email from her iPhone is incredible to me.  80 years young folks.  I have a plan.  Take the pork roast I have out and BBQ it North Carolina style with some vinegar and pull it all apart for sandwiches!

Time to hit the road and get to the serious business of riding my tail off.  Ride safe friends and dress appropriately, whatever that is for you.

PS If interested in Jackets by Softailrich, let me know!