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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Another Bessie...

B. Stringfield to Paul Jamiol photo
Going through my stuff and came across this rare pic of Bessie not wearing her MC gear.

Friday, August 27, 2010

We got the first ...


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We got the first copies today and they are beautiful! Should have them up on site for ordering right after Labor Day. I think kids will love it and am thrilled to be able to share motorcycling with them!

Bessie Stringfield...

B. Stringfield to Paul Jamiol photo
I got a chance to meet Bessie later in her life and was fortunate to be able call her a true friend. She was person who I admired and respected. My Linda loved her and so did I. Here is a picture of her she had given to me of her on one of her many Harley's. A truely remarkable woman...you owe it to yourself to Google Bessie and read about her unique place in the world of motorcycling.

Monday, August 23, 2010

One of...

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The first of two full-color centerfolds I did for the Motorcyclist's Post back in 2009 to introduce some of the BAA characters to the world. Akorn had yet to get his nut-shell helmet and I cleaned up Trash's tattoo for the book. I used my brother's '86 FLHTC as a model for Slick's dresser. That's the factory color. I put Roag on a V-8 because V-8 motorcycles fascinate me and what better engine for a ridin' rhino than a "Charger".