Da Diddley Qa Qa

This photo has already been posted a few weeks back but it's such a classic, and perfect for this public Thank You. (ignoring Diane and her period correct Adam Ant pose) Namely very large props to Dave Arnold (bug Left) and his not-quite-father-in-law Joe (queen bee Right) (who with Jon Lee, are the cornerstones of team Skooter Farm). They are currently building the Sideburn show stand for next week end's Classic Mechanics Show.

These two are often mentioned here - almost so much so, you may be bored reading this if you've never had the good chance to meet them. (Skooter Farm has more keyword links than any other subject on the SBlog - man or machine), but these human beings deserve all the applause/pollen they receive, and more.

Sawing up a bit of wood to make a DIY shelf is one thing, but designing a whole trade stand; including all the kit and caboodle that it requires to look and function without embarrassment, IS rocket science. And Dave and Joe are the best damn rocket scientists Wigan has ever fostered, Gentlemen we give you full honors, without you this show would just not be on the road. And Joe extra thanks for your continued help back-stage, in the pits, helping Skooterists (and green horns like me) get to grid on time and in the correct order. Everything running like clockwork, not a frog in porridge. BP

UPDATE: Hear, hear (or is it Here, here?). Anyway I second that emotion. Below are some, but not all of the Skooter Farm team at Scunthorpe on Saturday. Probably the first time this year we all wore team kit on the same day. From L-R: GI, Wilky, Joe (wearing Elton John mega stack-heels), Dave, Jon 'Capt Highside' Lee. Quality LDV hauler too.

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CHILD MOTORCYCLIST

We haven't been actively searching for a new focus for our worship because Sideburn's last god was so excellent, but George Howard Cole is our new one. A child deity. Thanks to Grant for enlightening us. GI

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Not that we're fickle, but we're onto our third god already and this time we've turned Sikh. I saw a Sikh fella riding his Honda through London the other day. He had his turban and goggles on. It's a great look. They're the only riders in the UK not legally obliged to wear a helmet. And no, I haven't learned to bike-surf yet. I'm going to try on the FT500 before I take it to bits. I reckon this fella has a sticking throttle to get this much style going on. I can only imagine the state of the road beneath him. GI
Check out our previous god
We found this photo at OttoNero. Ciao ON!

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Sorry the old god is out (but existing goddess is still in). Because of a few things this fella has got going for him
1. Insane body language. Going fast turning RIGHT with panache. This is a TT at Ascot 1970. Photos taken from Poppa Wheelie, who says this is a Yamaha 360.
2. Great leathers and lid.
3. Race face set to stun.
4. Look closely, what a killer Clark Gable moustache.
Who is he? Anyone know? GI

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Did I dream this photo? I've never seen it before, but I can't believe it hasn't been all over blogland. It is so perfect it is now my favourite photo of all time (the one of Iggy Pop stood on the shoulders of the crowd, pointing into the distance, is now number 2). Look at what she's doing! Smoking, crossed-up, handshift, in sunglasses and a bandana. And she looks beautiful. My heart, it flutters. GI
PS Here's our new God.

We've found a new God to worship

Bell Moto 3, aviators not goggles, Brando jacket, MX pants and gaffer tape, ancient Harley, ready to rock.
From our mate at Poppa Wheelie