I was out doing the corn maze/hayride thing with the fam today...and we decided to pop into a tremendous lunch spot called The Cabin in Freehold, New Jersey. Why does Freehold sound familiar? Because that's where Bruce Springsteen grew up. And let me tell you...I guarantee Bruce has had a beer or two there. It's just that kind of place. Literally a cabin...very casual...a great bar...and yummy, tasty tavern food. OH yeah. I love this place.
So we pull into a parking spot...and who pulls up next to us but some hottie pattotie on a bike...with his lady love holding on to him. The helmet came off and he had a shaved head...was in tremendous shape...and was wearing jeans, boots and a black, long sleeved shirt that said Old Bones Speed Shop on the back...with a skull and crossbones.
You cannot MAKE this shit up.
Meanwhile, his woman was cool...jeans...black knee length boots...long dark hair...you know, the standard upper class biker babe look.
So we walk in...and "Gimme All Your Lovin'" from ZZ Top is playing...and at this point I am ready to park myself all day and into the evening. But I can't! Why? Because of those meddling kids! LOL OK I'm not being nice. I did spawn them and all.
So anyway...the next song that came on was "Pour Some Sugar on Me". Can you go wrong in a rustic bar with Def Leppard coming out of the speakers? I'm thinking no...no you can not.
So anyway...the next song that came on was "Pour Some Sugar on Me". Can you go wrong in a rustic bar with Def Leppard coming out of the speakers? I'm thinking no...no you can not.
At one point, Old Bones came over and stood right behind our table and had a conversation with three guys at the bar...all in various levels of upper class biker dress...and all were in good shape. And it was all I could do not to snap a photo. I really have to get more daring with the old iPhone.
Soooo....long story longer... When we were finished, we went outside...<-----and this was the sight I saw upon walking out the door. Um yeah...I'll be going back there again ASAP. Preferably at night. When there is a band. And beverages. Sans kids. You can bet on it. ;)
OH! I so wish I could go back with you!! How cool!!
ReplyDeleteI should take video when I go back! LOL
DeleteSHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!! This would sooooooooooooo not happen in the Vag. That's it. I'm moving.
ReplyDeleteOr at least just take a little vaca. Oh the fun we would have! :)
DeleteOMG. I'm sure I could totally get to jersey from where I live. the bikes alone were hot so clearly the riders were HOT. I could so visualize.Thanks for the pics, they totally went with the post
ReplyDeleteExactly! If they were dorko bikes...well...you know...
DeleteY'all can just come hang in Jersey and feast thine eyes! ;)
ReplyDeleteYay! Forget having a gathering at Escala. Let's meet up here! I will need some help putting together my standard upper class biker babe look, though.
DeleteOh Hildy - I know you'd do a fantastic job of getting "the look"!
DeleteThanks for having faith in me. I would not let you down.
DeleteBTW, I have to send you a picture that I took at the Grand Canyon. I haven't sent it before now cause I was waiting for you to read Rock Chick, but since you've been delayed ;), I'm going to send it anyhow. See, I was CONVINCED that I saw one of KA's Rock Chick characters at the Grand Canyon, so I totally snuck up behind him to take his picture. About 20 people thought I was completely whacked but luckily my friend Diane had read the book and thought I was the shiz! LOL
I think you need to post some pics of "standard upper class biker" men and women - just so I have a clear picture in my mind. Also, I don't live too far from Denver and I'm planning on going with a friend to hang out at all the places mentioned in the books (she's got links on her website) - I want to be sure I've got "the look". :)
ReplyDeleteLOL I ddn't come up with many when I googled. Maybe I'll have to post photos of low class bikers to show the opposite of an upper class biker! ;)
DeleteMy female friends also gush when they see such guys in your description (that’s the typical look of a bad boy biker, isn’t it?) and would ask me why I didn’t turn up like them. Haha! But anyway, if you wanna see more of those bikes (which I absolutely dig!), many motor shows feature them. Music and drinks are overflowing as well!
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Erik Lucien
Erik,
DeleteBabe, it's never too late to find your inner badass-biker. Go for it, yeah?
Cool tip, re:motor shows.
Thx.
That's so true Erik! There's just something about the bad boy biker look that seems so appealing. I'm also attracted to the lady biker look. I thought that if I were in those clothes, it would definitely be a uniquely awesome and radical fashion experience!
DeleteHannah Parkin
@Erik: Man, that kind of reaction is just normal. :D In fact, sometimes, men are also amazed. Hahahaha! Me for instance, I stare every time I get to see an amazing and cool rider with his bike. Don’t take it the wrong way, okay? Haha. I’m just really appreciating it.
ReplyDeleteClaudio Mccarty
Love all the links to Harley shops!
ReplyDeletePS - Check out my Sons of Anarchy Purgatory blog!