24hrs on a Harley – 3 September

Harley Davidson Motorcycles are synonymous with the American Dream. A road trip on a Harley is an experience that I can HIGHLY recommend! This would be my first time on a Harley. Since the Rand-Dollar exchange is not in my favour, I had to settle for the shorter version. 24 hour rental, unlimited miles! If you know me, you will know that I want to get as much out of that as possible :)

Eugene came along which I was very happy about and he suggested a trip along the coast to “Michelle” Pfeiffer national park (its not really called that, but after Eugene started calling it that I can’t remember the correct name). On the way back we could go to a braai at a friend’s place just south of San Jose (where I hired the Harley) and spend the night. Jules joined us for this. Get up early the next morning to take the Harley back.

Ready to hit the road! 96 cu.in = 1573cc! I never knew why the back of the seat had an upwards curve at the back…it so you don’t slip off the back when you accelerate :)

Before we really got going, Eugene took me to his and Conrad’s favourite butcher. A couple a years ago Conrad was looking for real South African Boerewors, but couldn’t find. So this butcher was roped in to make proper Boerewors. Now he can’t keep up with the orders :)

A short while into our trip, we saw a war veteran get-together. This is where I realised the difference between the USA and South African Harley culture. In the USA many war veterans ride Harleys, as well as normal folk from various walks of life (and economic backgrounds). More of a brotherhood. In South Africa it is an exclusive culture for people that can afford the bikes (which is a much smaller group of people, usually consisting of upper middleclass. That’s VERY upper middleclass).

 

   
The way there: Eugene doing some off-roading – The view of the cliffs. Like this most of the way. Exceptional! – Another photo opportunity

 
The way back: In “Michelle” Pfeiffer national park. – What a coastline – The biker duo

After dropping the Harley off, we went for breakfast at Conrad & Jackie’s. Yep, you guessed it….braai – The “Tong Master”.

The “breakfast braai” turned into another braai at Eugene & Jules’. Don’t think I’ve braaied this much in a weekend (keep in mind that we had Potjie the night before). – The Master Chef

Good guys car show – 28 August

The Good Guys car show travels around and exhibits all kinds of cars. Classics (original), Customs, Hot-rods….if it looks good on 4 wheels you will see it there. Shannon’s brother does Pin-striping and was working at the show (that’s how Shannon knew about it). This was something I couldn’t miss!

Word’s don’t really do the cars justice…

   
This car was at the entrance as we arrived. Immaculate!

They have a trading area where you can buy all kinds of random old parts - old cars - dragsters

  
New cars (good example of pin-striping) – and racing machines (Shelby Mustang) – and random stuff

 
If there has been a car which has always caught my eye, a 1965 Corvette Stingray. Wish the key in my hand fitted this car :)

 

Event a FIAT can be made into a Hot-Rod.

  The Fabulous Hudson Hornet! (Seen “Cars” lately?)

 

A 1936 Ford Pickup with a story behind it.

Same guy’s car…with another story.

  Tried to get this photo to look like Shannon was sitting in the car. Don’t think I succeeded :(