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Help Japan.

Shawn from Imperial House sent me this. Help Japan. Shawns words: "I have had the situation in Japan on my mind, as I am sure many others have. In talking about the devastation with others, it became painfully obvious that a lot of people really want to help but they have no surety of how or to whom they should direct their contributions. So, with that being said, I set out to create this original painting, using water color and one shot. As clearly depicted in this print, the red circle of Japan’s flag, (which is historically symbolic of the sun; warmth, and brightness) is being overtaken by the cracks from the outer edge of the print, (representative of the 9.0 earthquake that triggered the devastating tsunami.) With the final touch being the single tear falling from the heart of a country as a silent cry for help. The goal in creating this painting was to put together a striking image that would help keep the plight in Japan at the forefront of our minds, while also creating an avenue for people to donate to help Japan. With the help of C & C Quality Printing, Inc., I will be offering high quality, signed and numbered, 15” x 20”, limited edition prints. These prints are available for a minimum donation of $20 and will ship within 2 weeks of donations being placed. ALL proceeds will be going to a program named “Socks for Japan”, and the Japanese Red Cross Society. To make a donation, or for more information, go to www.imperialhouse71.com or contact Shawn Long directly."

Great minds think alike . . .

. . . or we're all just obsessed with our bikes! Milo at 45 CHOP dropped the Hand Shifter pin from Magnetozoo into a shifter knob. Me and Jason were about to do the same. I wonder how many others have done so too. Looks great!

Indian with sidecar

Another set of cell phone pics from the swap. This bike was cool.

Warnings

Checked out a friends space on Friday evening, always funny how when you see warnings you end up going up close for a look first before stepping back.

CNE Swap - no luck

$13 bucks parking, $14 bucks admission, stayed less than an hour and forgot my camera battery! So here are a couple cell phone pics. A nice UL built by the gentleman who sold me my ironhead a few years ago. Last pic has him selling some prints to a woman. He said himself, "just brought crap this year".

Friday Closeup

Got this at the CNE swap 2 years ago. It on again tomorrow, should be able to go and try my luck again. See you guys there.

These guys got heart

Pics from Shop Sam's Sendai Japan blog. I can't even start to imagine what these guys went through. I'm glad to see smiles. Thoughts are still with everyone in Japan.

All in the details

Finned battery cover, you don't need it but it's these things that make a bike stand out. Check out the other nice touches in the photo too. Nice job Jason.

HWZNBROSS Solo Seatstay

Yas from HWZNBROSS created this neat original Solo Seatstay. I like it, suits the HWZNBROSS vibe perfect. Simple, neat pieces like this make the difference. Yas, very cool.

Mother Nature

I should buy a lottery ticket, as predicted we got snow today, first time in 40 years it snow on this day!