Yesterday we took a drive through the countryside to Independence, where we saw the movie Benjamin Button, partly because it was the only one that had an old Triumph, and old Indian, and an old Royal Enfield, but besides the cool motorcycles, it was a very well done movie. I am quite wondering if I'd like the book at all.
After the movie we went to visit Independence friends at their house to drop off cotter pins. A couple of their children were still there after visiting for the holidays, and the youngest son had a pal stop by, and the two young men began a fire dance while we watched. We were told the son learned this technic in New Zealand, and taught it to the friend. Now they do it for parties and events. They finished without injury, but both have burn scars.
The photo is of a motorcycle shop in Independence where HH buys parts and oil for the little BSA and clothes advertising the shop. Besides selling parts the shop tinkers with motorcycles, and the other BSA in front of the shop in the photo is one he customized. He has clients that take his bikes to the Bonneville Salt Flats. If we can't find a movie we haven't seen at the Darkside Theater, it's always nice to go to Independence.
3 comments:
"visiting friends to drop off cotter pins"....I bet not many people could match that!
Amongst the 42 motorcycles I have owned were 4 Royal Enfields. A 1937 1100cc V Twin, 1956 350 single, 1964 350 single (Bullet) and 1965 500 Bullet single.
You may deduce that I quite liked Royal Enfields.
BSA? Boy Scouts of America?
Hi, Vita!!!
I don't think I've been to Independence.
I'm glad you liked the movie. I can't decide if I'll go see it at the theater or not, but it's nice to know you think it's worth the trip.
I've always preferred HH's old bikes. Classic and very pretty they are.
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