Downshift
Music turned up.
Loud.
Windows rolled down
All the way
Heater on high, warming my feet
Nothing but the sound of music surrounds
You make my mind slow down
Downshift
Relax, unwind
Take me back to another time
Back roads fast, curves tight
Hands up in the air feeling life
Standing on cliffs staring into dark night
I almost forgot what it was like
To feel free, light like light
Bouncing off waves, birds in flight
-Brin Plourde, October 22, 2013 12:55am
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
The Dirtbag Challenge (DBC) 2013 officially started on Friday, September 13th. The bike I built last year is dead. The bike ran when I took it to San Francisco and then with the help of Turk, Risa, and Poll Brown, another 13 hours of work later and she ran better and was much safer.
The bike made it to Alice's Restaurant, the destination of the ride but once we got there I noticed some sketchy shit, to say the least. The battery bracket had come lose and was flopping around next to the chain. After using several zip-ties, on a temporary basis to get back to SF, I realized she wasn't going to be driving anywhere.
She would start but wouldn't stay running. It seemed like the jet was clogged which would make sense after all the debris I found in the tank later. A bunch of blue flaky shit specifically. I was in such a hurry to build the bike I forgot to install an inline fuel filter. Oh well. Three Blue Moons and the purchase of an Alice's Restaurant sweatshirt and three hours later, a chase truck come to my rescue. We picked up one more bike we found on the side of the road on the way back. By the time we made it back to San Francisco the party was winding down. I had missed it. Friends had waited for hours for me to show up and they were still there...my best sister-out-law, Michele and one of my favorite people, Steely Jan. Troopers, both of 'em.
I sat on my bike, still proud of the work I had done to get there. I tried, with my fingers crossed, one more time to kick it over. OF COURSE!! it started. Steely and I rode it around a bit and had a blast.
The next morning I put the bike back on the trailer and cried a little as I left San Francisco, headed back to San Diego. As always, just like Tony Bennett, I did truly leave my heart in San Francisco. I love that city more than any words could ever explain.
Once I got back from the DBC, next thing you know, it was time for Mods v Rockers in January. I got the bike running one more time and it made it from my house to the Waring Road exit (almost) on the 8 freeway, about 5 miles. It hasn't been touched since.
With the help of my BFF, Kindra, we pulled the motor out of the frame last weekend.
The bike made it to Alice's Restaurant, the destination of the ride but once we got there I noticed some sketchy shit, to say the least. The battery bracket had come lose and was flopping around next to the chain. After using several zip-ties, on a temporary basis to get back to SF, I realized she wasn't going to be driving anywhere.
She would start but wouldn't stay running. It seemed like the jet was clogged which would make sense after all the debris I found in the tank later. A bunch of blue flaky shit specifically. I was in such a hurry to build the bike I forgot to install an inline fuel filter. Oh well. Three Blue Moons and the purchase of an Alice's Restaurant sweatshirt and three hours later, a chase truck come to my rescue. We picked up one more bike we found on the side of the road on the way back. By the time we made it back to San Francisco the party was winding down. I had missed it. Friends had waited for hours for me to show up and they were still there...my best sister-out-law, Michele and one of my favorite people, Steely Jan. Troopers, both of 'em.
I sat on my bike, still proud of the work I had done to get there. I tried, with my fingers crossed, one more time to kick it over. OF COURSE!! it started. Steely and I rode it around a bit and had a blast.
The next morning I put the bike back on the trailer and cried a little as I left San Francisco, headed back to San Diego. As always, just like Tony Bennett, I did truly leave my heart in San Francisco. I love that city more than any words could ever explain.
Once I got back from the DBC, next thing you know, it was time for Mods v Rockers in January. I got the bike running one more time and it made it from my house to the Waring Road exit (almost) on the 8 freeway, about 5 miles. It hasn't been touched since.
With the help of my BFF, Kindra, we pulled the motor out of the frame last weekend.
So last night I pulled the spark plugs out and it doesn't look good. Here's a picture of both of the plugs, side by side.
I am down to 25 days and don't know what the heck to do. In the meantime, I have been searching for another bike perhaps or another motor.
More to come.
Friday, July 13, 2012
THEY LIVE! Vintage Monster Movie Horror Movie Posters Frankenstein Dracula Wolfman Mummy Travel Coffee Mug - $13.00
Just finished up these lil' beauties! I am super stoked on this one and am rocking it as my daily mug now!
This mug features from classic monster movies of the 1950's and 1960's!
"Son of Dracula"
"The Fly"
"Creature from the Black Lagoon"
"Dracula"
"The Wolfman"
and more....
The travel mugs hold 16oz. of any liquid you like, hot or cold.
The mug is insulated to keep things hot OR cold.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
New Project in the Works. Frederick's of Hollywood/Vintage Pattern Globe Light
I tend to keep incomplete patterns, wondering what I could use them for. I had an idea. I used the pieces to cover a paper lantern globe light. But it needed more. So I cut out models from the Frederick's of Hollywood catalogs and put them on there too. This is still a work in progress but I am liking how it's looking.
Keep tuned for the finished product!
Also, come by and see us at the King of Clubs Car Show at Barona Speedway, July 27 and 28th! Antique drags, music, vendors, hot rods, and more!
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Scored some rad fabric
I am in love with the flower fabric and can't wait to get started on some new projects! JoAnn Fabric is having a super sale plus my 50% off coupon; saved $44 today!! Wooooo hoooooo!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
The Shifters Car Show Corona, California 2012
We hit the road yesterday to The Shifters 20th Anniversary Car Show in Corona, California.
Nice ride up there. I had the Ford Flex packed full of kids. But I also had AIR CONDITIONING. Fair enough trade off.
It took about 2 hours to get up there. We met Marty and Nicole near Oceanside.
Here are The Spares parked together. From left to right: Marty, Jimmy, Kooter & Aaron.
It got up to about 90 degrees and there didn't seem to be enough shade to keep me cool. Nice venue, mellow crowd, decent bands and some really nice cars. I got to see an old car of mine. 1955 Buick Special. I sold her in 1996 to a guy that completely changed and fixed her up. She is covered in flames now.
The End.
Friday, June 15, 2012
New Mug Designs Coming SOON! Frederick's of Hollywood!!!!
I am COMPLETELY in love with the vintage Frederick's of Hollywood catalogs from the 1950's and early 1960's. I have purchased a few within the last few weeks. I love the illustrations, as unbelievable as they are!
I decided to do some copy, cut and paste magic to bring you two new designs in my travel mug!!
Here are the prototypes. First one is a collections of full color dress designs:
Hope you like them! Let me know! They should be available as early as next week on my Etsy store!
kooterandflos.com
Thanks for checking it out and have a super rad weekend!
~Brin
I decided to do some copy, cut and paste magic to bring you two new designs in my travel mug!!
Here are the prototypes. First one is a collections of full color dress designs:
The second is all Frederick's of Hollywood bra styles!
Hope you like them! Let me know! They should be available as early as next week on my Etsy store!
kooterandflos.com
Thanks for checking it out and have a super rad weekend!
~Brin
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