Breakfast of champions

I thought this was kinda cool.

Short but sweet Friday post.



Happy Friday!
Have a nice weekend!

Got paint?

The above picture is of carbon fiber. It is not custom painted.

This is a post about hydro graphic printing, A.K.A. hydro graphics. Sometimes mistaken as custom painting. The graphics are so lifelike that you can't believe your eyes at what a custom painter has pulled off. Don't be fooled. This is not custom paint, but rather a custom printing process. It uses an automotive basecoat to acheive the undertone colors, and typically an automotive clearcoat as the finish product, and then wetsanded and buffed just like a custom paint job.

The process starts with prepping the part just like for regular, or custom paint. Any image you can think of that can be photographed can be put onto a special film that dissolves in a special tank of water designed for dipping the part into. The film dissolves and the image floats on the water. Thus allowing the image to be transferred.

Don't get me wrong. There are great things about this process. You can have almost anything put on almost any kind of part you want. But please don't think some great airbrush artist did it, and don't try to sell it as custom paint either. And god forbid, don't pay the custom paint price. Unlike custom paint which is truly one of a kind, anything here can be mass produced.

You've probably seen lots of it without knowing it, such as camoflauge on fourwheelers, etc.

I guess my point is buyer beware.

I know a bike shop that is pushing it to customers as custom paint, without disclosing what it really is.

To me it is no better that a factory decal that has been clearcoated over.

Do Not Use Craigslist to Find Modeling Agencies

For the past few days that I have been browsing Craigslist looking for the latest modeling gigs, I’ve came across more than a handful of posts from aspiring and established models seeking agency representation. My first question was, “If they’re looking for agencies, what are they doing posting on Craigslist?!” In case this is only obvious to me, let me say right now that if you are seeking agency representation, do not use Craigslist to find it.

Craigslist is pretty good at offering modeling gigs and opportunities but when it comes to modeling agencies, this one doesn’t quite fit. While there are times when legit agencies, such as Ford for example, post on Craigslist looking for fit models, there are many fake modeling agencies who post looking for models to sign. If you respond to these ads, you do so at your own risk. That’s not to say that there aren’t legit agencies looking for models on there, but this makes it much harder for you to be able to find out anything about the company—especially since a good number of them post little to no information about their company, website or contact info. For the ones that do, that’s great.

Of course in this particular post I am talking about models themselves who are posting on CL looking for agencies, not responding to an agency’s post. I don’t know how to say this without it coming across as sassy but if you are hoping that a legit and reputable modeling agency will respond to a post you put up on CL then you don’t know what it takes or involves to be in the modeling industry. If you don’t live in an area that is swamped with modeling scouts or isn’t a large market for modeling, these agencies will not come to you. The reputable agencies don’t need to go to anyone for business—the business comes to them.

Becoming an agency represented model is not supposed to be easy. The Internet has already made agency searches somewhat more accessible by allowing you to go to their websites but I am really sick of seeing these CL posts from aspiring and working models who really think that one simple post is going to get them a contract (I cringe to think about the people who actually respond to them and what they claim to offer). I’ve emailed a couple of these individuals and put in my advice about avoiding CL in their search for an agency. Some were very thankful, while others never responded. I know I can’t put an end to it but for goodness sakes, if you’re reading this post and have thought about putting a CL post to see if agencies will find you, do not do it!

This may be mean to say but I find that models or model wannabes who turn to CL as a means of finding agency representation are lazy or desperately lack the information needed for them to be knowledgeable about the industry they want to be a part of. Looking for an agent on CL is a great way to get taken advantage of by scammers, modeling schools and companies that “appear” as modeling agencies but do not have your best interest at heart. Play it safe and do your homework. Find agencies on your own and learn what you’re supposed to about the industry. If you’re not willing to put in the time, effort or research, then don’t bother. If you’re posting on CL looking for agency representation, chances are, you don’t know a whole lot about the industry to begin with. Okay, my little spiel is over now…just had to get that out. LOL.

Sorry, Ladies, Heels Don’t Matter

One of the first things that I commonly hear from shorter aspiring models that want to get into fashion and runway is, “Well, it doesn’t matter if I’m short, as long as I can wear really tall heels, right?” I hate to be a buzz kill but the answer is “NO.”

Any time an agency asks for a model’s height they automatically mean “without heels or shoes of any kind.” So the height they desire is the one you are naturally standing in bare feet. It’s kind of hard to fake that. Agencies will measure you so it doesn’t matter if you strut into the offices wearing the cutest pair of heels—when it’s time to take your height, you’ll be asked to step out of your shoes. On many go-sees I’ve been asked my height, and they often add the following words to the question: “without shoes.”

You would think that they would make an exception to the rule for shorter models that can successfully wear 4-inch heels as if they were tennis shoes but as much as I hate to say it, they do have their reasons for taking naturally tall girls (hey, I don’t make the rules…I’m just the messenger).

As far as runway goes, it would be safe to assume that a shorter model who is, for example, normally 5’5” could just wear 4 inch heels to easily become 5’9” right? Well, in runway shows it’s all about uniformity between the models. The audience sits below you so it’s highly likely that they’ll notice that a short model’s shoes will have heels that are obviously much higher and different than the shoes the rest of the models are wearing. Also, a short model can have the same measurements as a runway model but look different physically. It is possible for shorter girls to have “long legs.” However, their torsos tend to be shorter, unlike a tall model that has both long legs and a long torso. This difference in body type can also cause the sample sizes to not fit right or appear the way it should on a model. While you’d have the height with the help of the heels, appearance-wise, the pros in the fashion and runway industry would see you stick out like a sore thumb.

In fashion, editorial and other print work, natural height is a must for shoots involving more than one model. Again, height accounts for uniformity. The photos would look odd if there were two tall models and one or two short models that barely came up to the taller models’ shoulders (while they do have such shoots, the ones I’m referring to here involve the fashion and editorial industry, which doesn’t allow much for this). Couldn’t they put heels on the shorter models to make it work? I’m sure they could but there are many instances where this wouldn’t necessarily solve the problem. For example, what about swimwear shoots where the models are barefoot? No one wears heels on the beach in the sand. Or what about a casual shoot where the models are wearing sandals and tennis shoes and are being photographed full body? It would be odd for the taller models to have regular shoes and the shorter models wearing heels to make up for the height difference. No photographer or client is going to want to spend the extra time and effort to Photoshop a shorter model into a taller one. Why go through that when they can easily just request naturally tall models of a specific height? Do you see where I’m going with this?

In a nutshell, it is more time effective and cost effective to hire models that are naturally tall for fashion, runway and editorial work because there is less the agency and the client has to worry about. I’m sure in some cases, exceptions have been made but again, exceptions are not absolute enough to permanently break the rules and standards originally set by the industry, unfortunately—at least not anytime soon (and I know some of you are probably going to say, “Oh, but I saw this shoot or this runway show that did exactly what you said they wouldn’t do!" Again, there are exceptions to the rule but that’s not what I’m addressing here. I’m talking about the norm).

However, if you are an aspiring model, no matter what height you are, you should make it a point to know how to walk, stand and pose in heels. This includes you shorter ladies. 3 inch heels are a must to learn how to walk in…4 inches is stretching it but it doesn’t hurt to know how to walk in 4 inch heels either.

I hate to burst anyone’s bubble but this post is meant to help explain to the shorter aspiring models (who are usually in denial lol) about why wearing high heels to a fashion and runway agency won’t help them make the cut. Reality bites but the sooner you know the truth, the better.

one liner biker wit

I’d rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God,



than sitting in church, thinking about riding my motorcycle.

Harley Davidson Edition Dodge Charger

Rumor has it there is a Harley Davidson Edition Dodge Charger.
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I believe this might be the elusive car I've heard talk about.

I spotted it and took a picture.

Today is the day we take the time to remember those who fought for our freedom

Ride free!

Thank you!

The Sixth Sense

From the twisted mind of Mr. Motorcycle



I always cary my digital camera to capture moments such as this.

I was riding my motorcycle and pulled up to this truck at a stop light. I noticed something a little odd. The box in the lower left hand corner read in upside down letters, "Dustys Body". I thought to myself, that is odd! This does not look like a hurse. Then I realized it was just a flat bed truck carrying a box with Dusty's dead body in it.
Yes, my sixth sense had kicked in. I see dead people.
I'm guessing no one else can see the dead body but me.

Dania Denise Wallpapers Now on Wallpaperbase.com!

I just found out that my Dania Denise downloadable computer wallpapers have been approved on the popular site, Wallpaperbase.com!

They added some pretty cool features to the wallpapers, including the ability to use my wallpapers as the background for cell phones and offering the HTML code for use in forums, websites, etc. Pretty cool. Of course there aren’t as many on this site that have been uploaded yet. The most recent and up to date ones are on my Myspace page (see my post below about it). But I will work on submitting the rest of these wallpapers to Wallpaperbase.com for those who don’t want to deal with Myspace.

I’m also looking into submitting my photos for use as posters that people can buy online. Many exciting things to come for sure!

Using My Content w/o Permission

So in this age of the Internet, it’s pretty easy to take other people’s content and use them on other websites, forums, etc. As my blog and articles on other sites gain popularity, I’m finding that there are those who are unfairly plagiarizing my work by taking original content word for word without mentioning my name, where the content is originally from or linking back. This is not okay.

I’m more than happy to share my information with others for free. However, I do ask that if you can’t paraphrase my content and need to use it verbatim, at least have the professional courtesy of asking my permission or letting me know who you are and where you want to use my stuff. If you’re going to use content from my blog, please link back, mention my name and who I am or at least mention the name of my blog.

I am also a writer for eHow.com and do a lot of articles related to the modeling industry. I recently got an email from a website designer who was interested in using my articles for his site and mentioned that he has already used two of them. Well, he took the entire articles from eHow, which is illegal. So eHow will be tracking him down and depending on his response, legal actions may take place. Even though he said he would link back to my own sites and promote me, the original article was first published on eHow so they should get the proper credit and not my blog or other websites (hope that makes sense? Besides, when they give eHow credit, I am automatically included so it isn’t like I’m being left out).

Please note: in order to use my eHow article content, please link back to the original URL if you are going to use it in its entirety or mention my name and that the content is from eHow if you don’t use the whole article (it’s not hard to do, plus do you really want the eHow attorneys after you?).

It’s impossible to police the entire Internet to find those who use my articles without permission but if I can at least put this message out there, maybe a few people will actually heed my words and take the proper steps to use my content with permission. Or at the very least, write your own dang stuff, this isn’t rocket science!

If any of my readers out there finds my work being used without permission, please shoot me an email (don’t leave a comment on my blog) and let me know the URL and I will investigate. Please do not contact that person yourself. Thanks!

Good biker joke

HOW TO STOP CHURCH GOSSIP

Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose in to other people's business.

Several members did not approve of her extracurricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence.

One day Mildred made a mistake.
She accused Frank, a biker, and a new member of the church of being an alcoholic after she saw his Harley parked in front of the town's only bar one afternoon.

She emphatically told Frank and several others that everyone seeing his motorcycle parked in front of the bar during the daytime hours would know what he was doing.

Frank, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment shook his head, hopped on his bike and rode away. He didn't explain, defend, or deny... he said nothing.

Later that evening, Frank quietly pushed his Harley in front of Mildred's house... walked home.... and left it there all night.

You gotta love a biker!

Dania Denise Downloadable Wallpapers Now Available

So after some time, I finally managed to get my downloadable wallpapers together. You can now find my Dania Denise downloadable wallpapers on my Myspace page.

I didn't want it to be a free for all with downloading so I put a watermark on the images with the photographer's copyright. I'm instructing folks to message me through Myspace or through email to let me know what screen resolution they'll need. The wallpapers are available in 800x600, 1024x768, and 1280x1024.

This way I can see who is interested in my wallpapers and to keep track of how many people are using them.

I actually created these wallpapers myself in Photoshop and I've been having a great time doing them. I will definitely be adding many more wallpaper images over time so be sure to check back often for the latest ones.

Skyrocketing gas prices.

Not so funny money.

New U.S. five dollar bill coming soon to a gas station near you.

A buddy of mine e-mailed me this picture. Couldn't pass up the opportunity to share with the blogger world. So fitting to us bikers and non bikers as well.

motorcycle friendly road

In case you don't read Bikes in the Fast lane, I figured this was too good not to share.

Motorcycle friendly road.

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/first-100-motorcycle-friendly-road-opened.htm

Holding Out for an Agency

Nothing is more nerve wracking than waiting to hear back from an agency. Whether it's via phone or email, the waiting can be torture, especially if you've interviewed with the agency already but have yet to be offered a contract. If you've already been out to see many agencies and have been promised that they will contact you soon, you're probably climbing up the walls by now.

It helps to not take things too literally. If an agency says they will call you by the end of the week, they may or may not call you on Friday. They may call you Monday (no legit agency is open on weekends--no exception!) or they may call you the very next day. So while it may be great that they give you a certain time period, don't hold them to it because they more than likely may not contact you when they say they will. Don't take it personally, it's simply business. Most agencies are super busy on a daily basis and it is easy for them to lose track. However, if you impress them enough and they seem genuinely interested in you, then they'll more than likely get in contact right away.

That being said, if you find yourself in a situation where you have one agency interested in you but you're holding out because there is another agency that you want to hear back from, just know that you do this at your own risk. When an agency offers you a contract that is a golden opportunity that any aspiring model would die for. While most agencies will let you think about it and/or take the contract home to read it, they won't wait forever. Most will tell you when they need the contract by and there is no asking for an extension.

Whatever you do, do not tell the agency that is currently interested that you are waiting to hear back from another agency. You may as well take your contract and flush it down the toilet if you tell them that! No agency likes to feel downplayed for the competition. So keep that to yourself.

That being said, compare the two agencies in question. On the one hand, you've got an agency sitting right in front of you offering you a contract. On the other hand, you've got this other awesome agency that seemed pretty interested but you haven't heard back and want to know if they want you. I can't say which one for sure you should choose because that is your choice to make but as I see it, if the agency you’re waiting on really wanted you, you'd have their contract in your hands by now. Get my drift? If the agency that wants you now isn't that great, doesn't have a good rep or if you feel they wouldn't do much for your career, that's different. In that case, you can politely decline their offer. However, if the agency is a fairly good one and does get their models work, don't take the chance of losing out on a guaranteed opportunity just for an agency who has yet to even let you know where you stand.

If you can manage to hold onto the contract from your second choice long enough to hear back from your first choice, then that's great. But if your first choice doesn't call by the time you need to turn in your contract, then you should give the second choice a shot. It may not be what you wanted at first, but it is still a modeling contract and it is still an opportunity to begin your career. Oh, and while it may be tempting, it is generally in bad taste to call an agency and remind them that they were supposed to call you. If you don't hear from them, chalk it up as a loss and look to the agencies that do want you right now. It may not be something you want to hear but even if an agency smiles at you and says they will contact you that may not be their true intention at all and could just be their polite way of saying that they aren’t interested in you at the moment.

When More Than 1 Agency Wants You

As the photo accompanying this post illustrates, you may come to a point where you have to choose between two agencies...maybe even more. While they all seem the same, they aren't and you may be unknowingly comparing apples and oranges (or in the case of the photo, apples and--what the heck is that? A sandwich? lol).

Anyways, to get to the point, having even just one agency interested in signing you puts you ahead of the other aspiring models. But if you find yourself with multiple offers, don't get a huge head just yet (although it'll be hard not to!) because you’ll be facing some important decisions.

In the end it is ultimately your decision (and your parents) when it comes to which one you want to take the plunge with. In case you’re worried about finding yourself in this situation, there are a few things you should keep in mind to help your decision along:

First, don’t just go off of which agency is more well known than the other. Using that alone may not work out in your best interest. It’s easy to look at a large agency and automatically think of how far so-and-so got by signing with them. Yes, that is promising evidence of an agency’s capabilities but at the same time, you’ve got to think not about what the agency has done for other models, but what they can do for your modeling career.

Second, think about your future plans with school. Are these agencies located out of state or a few hours away? Are you willing to relocate and maybe pursue college somewhere away from home? If you want to pursue school or know for a fact that you don’t want to go far, then stick to local agencies until you finish high school and have a more solid idea of what colleges you want to go to. You always have the option of switching to a larger modeling agency as your career progresses so don’t get sucked into believing that once you sign with an agency that’s it and you’re stuck.

Third, choose an agency based on how comfortable you are with them. These are people you will be interacting with on a fairly frequent basis. You won’t want to deal with a snooty-poot or an agency that doesn’t treat you with respect. And trust me, there are agencies large and small who carry that “higher than thou” attitude—even towards their own models. No matter how great an agency is, it isn’t worth much if you aren’t happy with the people representing you. If you’ve got two stellar agencies vying for you, interview with them and get familiar with the agency itself. Which one makes you feel more comfortable and welcome? Chances are, that’s the one for you.

Of course one solution to accepting multiple offers is if you are dealing with agencies with non-exclusive contracts. If each agency has this type of contract, that means you are free to sign with as many other non-exclusive contract agencies as you want—just make sure you adhere to which markets and agencies you can have multiple representation in. The catch to this arrangement though is that you may be required to travel more frequently. The more agencies you have representing you, the greater your chances are of booking gigs. Make sure you’re willing to devote that extra time and effort to shoots, go-sees, and meetings with your agent. That means you most likely won’t have room for sports, hobbies or school-related activities. However, if you’re dealing with exclusive contract agencies, you can only pick one.

one liner biker wit

Everyone will die.



Not everyone will live.



Ride to live, live to ride!


The pictures above are some of my friends. I took the photos while riding behind them this Saturday. This road is running parallel to the Mississippi River. We were doin a little "Living".

Dania Denise Tries Out for Fashion on the Square in San Francisco 2008 (200th Blog Post!!!)

Hey, all! For those of you who haven’t heard of Fashion on the Square (also known as FOTS), it is one of the largest outdoor fashion shows on the West Coast. Each year they have FOTS in San Francisco. For some time now I have always heard about FOTS in San Francisco from friends in the industry and other models I worked with.

The surprising thing about it is the models that I talked to who did FOTS—a fashion runway show—were shorter than me! I thought, “What kind of high profile runway show uses us shorties?” So I figured they got in because they knew a designer. Well, come to find out that FOTS does not hold any size or height requirements. I knew I had to give it a shot.

I got an email from one of the many casting networks I’m a part of, advertising the start of the casting phase for this year’s show, set for Saturday, July 19th in Union Square in San Francisco. So last Friday, May 16 I headed over to Brooks College of Fashion in Sunnyvale after work to try out. Luckily I arrived near the end of the casting so there was only one other girl there. I wore a pair of dark, form-fitting jeans, black heels (about 2-inches) and a simple white top that showed a little bit of midriff.

I filled out an application, gave my headshot (which I wrote my name, email and contact info on the back of as well as my location) and paid the $15 casting donation fee. Then I went into the casting room. There was three people there doing the casting: one was a model I worked with at a local fashion show last year, an older woman and a guy who was videotaping the castings. I introduced myself, and they asked a few questions about my experience and then told me all I had to do was walk twice and that was it. They played an upbeat Janet Jackson song, I took a deep breath, put on a playful/flirtatious smile and made my way down the room to my mark, posed, came back, paused and walked again (on the second walk, I did a spin halfway through, while I simply walked back and forth the first time so I switched it up a little bit). I was really nervous but I made sure to smile and show good body language and I made eye contact with the two women.

They said I had a really good walk, a great smile and presence. That was really great to hear, especially since I don’t normally do fashion/runway at all and they’ve been casing for FOTS in San Francisco since it began a few years ago. They told me that they would call the models they wanted around the beginning of June. So I’ve got a bit more waiting to do but I really hope I get that phone call!

Nik from ANTM cycle 5 was the celebrity host last year and I am excited to find out what celebrity hosts, guests and designers will be this year. It’s definitely something I hope I get to finally be a part of!

On Thursday, May 15th, 2008, I became an official member of MBI.

Yea!

I'm proud to be a part of the Motorcycle Bloggers International group. A.K.A., MBI.
http://www.mbiweb.org/

I hope I can contribute something worthwile as I continue to blog.
Thanks to those of you who stop by and read my site.

To those at MBI,
Thank you for accepting me into your community.
It is an honor.

Mr. Motorcycle

Tech. Tip #5 Show Car or Show Bike Shine

Many people often wonder what is the best product to get a show car, or show bike shine witout a professional detail job.


Here we need to address Waxes & glazes, and another product called Wizard's Mist n Shine.
As far as getting that luster back in your old paint, or bringing out a show quality shine in a somewhat shiny paint to begin with, I prefer Race Glaze, or a McGuires brand glaze. "Not a wax". Glazes give you that high luster sheen, and unlike waxes, don't leave a hard crusty white powdery film that is really hard to remove once dry. They go on easy, and wipe off easy. Both products can be applied with a buffer, or by hand. I've used, and still do use both.




Lots of people swear by Wizard's Mist and Shine.




I think this is o.k. for quick cleanups, and shines, but does not compare to a glaze. Because it has alot of cleaning agent in it, I've actually had it remove the glaze I just applied, and lost the high luster shine to get Wizard's Mediocre Luster. I thought it would build on the shine but did just the opposite. This is when I realized that nothing tops a good glaze for a show bike quality shine.

Keep in mind, glazes are not permanent, and need to be re-applied every so often. I re-apply glaze to my tins about every time I clean the bike, and it only takes about 3-5 minutes.

Good luck!

One liner biker wit

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I only feel like riding my motorcycle on days that end with the letter "Y".

Exile Cycles (NOT!!!!)

I was driving down the road on Monday, and spottted this bike in front of me. We came up to a stop light. I saw a sticker on the back and had to see what it said. "Exile cycles".



I was humored.




SOOO NOT EXILE.

Part of my weekend with a bit of insider humor.

My wife is a knitter. I ride, she knits. This works.

To satisfy her knitting paraphenalia, we go the the Washington County state fair grounds each year for what is called the Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival.

The picture above is of some angora goats.

This is where knitters, and such can show off and sell their wares, including raw fibers to be spun into yarn, etc.

Anyway, beyond the fresh real kettle corn, and seeing all of the different stuff people make, One thing caught my eye. This is for you Ronman! http://www.ridesroadsandronman.com/

Can you believe it! Everywhere you go, no matter what the event, or day, there is almost always something to post about.

Tech. Tip #4. It's all in the details

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Tech Tip #4. It's all in the details is kind of a continuation of tech tip #1. Hiding or making the gas tank mount brackets blend in, is an important detail to me. This is part of making a bike look clean.

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Another way to look at the little details, or better yet, not notice them is by blacking out, and silvering out nuts, bolts, & wires. You can do this with a simple can of spray paint in black, and one in silver, and a cheap brush.

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Flat paints work best. Simply spray a puddle into a plastic cap, aluminum can bottom, or onto a piece of cardboard.

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Apply to the nut or bolt head, wire, or what ever it is that you are trying to make blend in.

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Keep in mind I recently had work done to my bike, so some of the nuts, bolts, etc. that I had blacked out, got damaged, during repairs, so I needed to re-do them. I have a couple of before and after shots below that show you examples. And some additional shots of afters. Some are wires, some are hose clamps, etc. But you get the point.

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Before:

After:

Before: Notice the gas tank mount bolt head, and the side to side gas tank hose clamps.

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This makes a very subtle difference, but it's sometimes what you don't see, or don't notice that makes a difference. The object is to get things that should not stand out to blend into the back ground.

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This is a simple detailing trick that anyone can use, and anyone can do it themselves.

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Mr. Motorcycle

A Mother's day tribute. Why do so many bikers name their motorcycles after women?

I've posted before that I named my bike Kenny after my father Ken, because I though Ken sounded too serious for me, and I could not name it Shirley and Ken, cause that just sounds stupid for a motorcycle name. I choose my father's name because I think personally that Motorcycles, no matter how sexy, are kind of a masculine thing.

Anyway, tons of folks name their bikes after women. It is standard tradition. I think some of it might come from the infuences their mother's had on them as children.

So for a Mother's Day tribute to all of the mothers out there, I give you the top 25 reasons to say thanks to Mom.

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE . 'If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.'

2. My mother taught me RELIGION. 'You better pray that will come out of the carpet.'

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL . 'If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!'

4. My mother taught me LOGIC. ' Because I said so, that's why.'

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC. 'If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me.'

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT. 'Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident.'

7. My mother taught me IRONY 'Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about.'

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS. 'Shut your mouth and eat your supper.'

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. 'Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!'

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA . 'You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone.'

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER. 'This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.'

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. 'If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!'

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. 'I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.'

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION. 'Stop acting like your father!'

15. My mother taught me about ENVY . 'There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't h ave wonderful parents like you do.'

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPA TION. 'Just wait until we get home.'

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING . 'You are going to get it when you get home!'

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. 'If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way.'

19. My mother taught me ESP. 'Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?'
20. My mother taught me HUMOR. 'When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me.'

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT . 'If you don 't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up.'

22. My mother taught me GENETICS. 'You're just like your father.'

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS. 'Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?'

24. My mother taught me WISDOM. 'When you get to be my age, you'll understand.'

25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE . 'One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you !!

(O.K. my father taught me number 25. But I think my mom had some secret influence going in on this one as well.)

I was the third of three children. Not referred to as the third child, but rather the "terd" child.

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Mom-

As I was running through the house with scissors, wearing a pair of dirty underwear, I realized I needed to get you a Mother's Day card. (My actual words were "Damn, I need to pick up a F-n card for Mom!"
So, with my messy hair, and unbrushed teeth, I hitched a ride to the store with a perfectly nice stranger who gave me some candy. And without the sales clerk (who I think you know from church) even noticing, I stole this card for you!
Well, anyway, I gotta go... My no good friends are jumping off a bridge, and, of course, I have to do it too!

Happy Mother's Day
from your son


Mr. Motoryccle

1280 X 800 Wallpaper

I made a couple of more widescreen wallpapers, these are 1280 x 800 and should fit your widescreen perfectly. Just click on the photo to see the full size pic, then right click and save to your pictures, enjoy.

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Going to the sun highway, Montana

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Great views in Montana

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Entering the Park

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Heading south out of Alberta

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My trusty old 1981 GL 500 Silverwing Interstate

Grabitpack

This is something I saw on http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf A.K.A. Bikes in the Fast Lane.

I'm not huge on doing reposts, but this one was something that I felt I had to share.

I'm doing this on the assumption that not everyone reads that blog. And I would hate for any of the people who read my blog to miss out on this if they were interested.

It is a really great option for those of us without saddle bags on our motorcycles, or a great option for anyone just looking for quick access to the wallet, cell phone, going through tolls if touring, etc.

I always wonder how I'm going to haul my stuff. My pockets in my leather jacket get stuffed, and I don't always want to wear a jacket, especially when it's hot. Sometimes I get lucky and ride with others who are willing to share their saddle bag or luggage bag storage with me.

I can't do the back pack thing. It doesn't work for my look, and fanny pack? Not fitting of the look either in my opinion.

I'm seriously thinking about getting one. It is really affordable.

I believe this might even come in handy for bikers, "like the kind that pedal".

Be sure to check out their website for more details. http://www.grabitpack.com/

Kawasaki Motorcycle

I already own a HOG, so I figured maybe I should buy a COWasaki.

A new biker word to add to the dictionary

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At a Motorcycle repair shop I frequent, there is a funny word that they use to describe making a bike look cooler than it already is, or is not.

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The first time I heard it was when I had a stock Harley, and was in there looking at options to make it Bad Ass.

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We talked about all of the things that could be done, and the list started, and the financial drain started as well.

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So my New Webster's Dictionary word addition suggestion is:

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coolify
Pronunciation: kool . if . eye
Function: adjective
Etymology: English slang biker giberish
Date: sometime after the start of the19th century
1: cool, or kool : To be lacking the stock motorcycle look:

2:To coolify, usually marks the start of ones financial drain , and loss of self-control.

A cool and calculating bike builder should be the administrator of "coolifying" ones motorcycle.

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Special thanks to Wizard and Stormy for using this wicked word, and making it part of my vocabulary.

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Special thanks to Stormy Custom Bike Works for helping me "coolify" my Harley.

Ford Models Needs Fit Models in San Francisco

While browsing through the latest modeling gigs online, I saw that Ford put up a casting call on Craigslist looking for fit models. I spoke about fit modeling a while back on this blog but I thought it would be cool to show you guys an example of what an agency looks for. It’s no fashion modeling gig but it is pretty cool to try on the designs that have yet to be seen by the public. I’ve done fit modeling go-sees for Old Navy and Banana Republic in the past (although I’m often too petite in size to really fit the garments haha) and it’s really fun and easy work that pays well.

Here is the direct post from Craigslist that Ford put up a few days ago (note that they stress being able to stay at the same measurements). If you happen to be in the Bay Area and fit these measurements, now’s your chance so give them a call!

Reply to: gigs-668988457@craigslist.org (it’s probably better to just call them instead of email)
Date: 2008-05-05, 1:19PM PDT

FORD Models is currently searching for female fit models. You must be between 20-30 years old. Fit modeling involves trying on prototypes of garments with designers, patternmakers and merchants to help perfect the fit. More information can be found at: http://money.cnn.com/2003/12/09/pf/more_sixfigjobs/index.htm)

The measurement specifications are as follows:

Height: 5’8” – 5’ 9.5”
Chest: 35” – 37”
Waist: 26” – 27”
Low Hip: 35.5” – 37.5” (widest point around bottom)
Thigh: 21” – 23”

If you have the following measurements please contact us to set up an appointment. You MUST be with in 1/2" of the requirements to qualify. You MUST be able to maintain your size.

Thank you.

Cary
Ford Models
415-777-9099

The Latest on Dania Denise...

So let’s see…for the past month or so I slowed down on taking modeling gigs because I was getting too busy and with the weather getting so beautiful, I wanted to sit back and enjoy spending time with friends and family. Of course the itch to get back to modeling came back soon enough and now I’m opening myself up for taking on more projects again.

Although I am actively taking on projects again I am keeping the load light so that I don’t stretch myself too thin and exhaust myself, which I have the unfortunate habit of doing at times. This month I have a jewelry shoot on May 18th with a great photographer (David Quinn) and makeup artist (Rachelle Dalton) for my portfolio (you can search their names on the site www.ModelMayhem.com to see their portfolios of work). These are the first batch of images that I’ll be showing to Ford so that hopefully they will start submitting me to beauty and cosmetic-related gigs.

Hmm…what else? Ah, I have an upcoming interview with a chef out of Marin, California who is looking for a model/actress to act as his assistant for a pilot episode he is pitching to The Food Network. The contacts he has there have been begging him to do a cooking show for a few years now and he finally feels comfortable enough to take on the project. The shoot takes place in front of a live audience on Sunday, May 25th. He liked my headshot and resume so I’ll be meeting with him sometime this week or the next. If I get the gig, I will be paid (yay!) and will also receive a dvd of the episode for my demo reel—score! I’ve been meaning to build up my reel for a while now—you’d be surprised how hard it is to get copies of the work you’ve done. Bigger clients/companies are so worried about what information and work is being used by the talent so often they don’t reward us with copies of the work we’ve done (I didn’t even get a copy of the Rosetta Stone TV commercial I did in February of this year). Sucks.

Oh, and this Friday I'm attending a model casting call for this year's Fashion On The Square in San Francisco--one of the largest outdoor fashion shows on the West Coast! I've been dying to be in this show but never knew when the castings were. Luckily, one of my new contacts sent me the info and I'll be auditioning in a few days. There are no size or height requirements, which I think is awesome so it should prove to be an interesting experience if I get in. Not to mention that the show is held in Union Square in SF which is right next to Ford's office. I'm sure me walking the runway in that show will get their attention! :) Wish me luck--I really hope I get in--while it is an open casting call, they don't take everybody and they do pay the models in the show...a major plus.

So that’s the most current stuff I’ve been involved with lately. Don’t worry, there are more fun-filled posts with tips and tricks of the trade to come. I’ll start to focus on the role that parents play in their child’s modeling careers as well—can’t forget about them! :)