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About 15 bikes were in formation along I15, heading toward the 138 where we would exit the highway and make way toward our destination - Devil's Punch Bowl.
Once on the 138, we exited quickly onto Lone Pine Canyon road. We followed it through a winding mountain road with nothing but hills and brush in view. A short while longer, we would be passing through the small mountain community known as Wrightwood, where a seemingly small car show is currently being held. Vintage bikes are also parked along the road.
In short time we were out of Wrightwood and merging onto Angeles Crest Highway 2. Living in So Cal nearly all my 38 years, I would soon be amazed that I have never ventured onto this road that is right in my backyard. There were signs warning of some sort of mountain goats in the area - I kept a keen eye out. We proceeded along the long winding road and arrived at a couple of tunnels that were dug through the mountains. Again, I'm surprised I've never come here.
We made a right onto Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road. This would eventually lead us through Palmdale. And to a place called Charlie Brown's Farms, a place we'd sit and chat while waiting for our food.
Charlie Brown's is a neat little place that sold a slew of items from beef jerky and various flavored peanuts to odd children's toys. Outside of Charlie Brown's, you find a couple of dinosaurs mixed in with around 20 other painted animals that appear to have come from a theme park or two. It was most assuredly a cool place to stop and relax a bit - as long as you're not in a hurry. The service was as slow as the place was popular. Believe me; it was popular!
After finally getting served and polishing off our food and drinks, it was time to head out. By this time, it was getting late and we didn't have time to make it to our original destination - the Devil's Punch Bowl. This was due in part to a road that was closed because of a fire and having to take the long scenic route around to find another path.
Heading back, I recalled that little car show that was being held in Wrightwood. I told my friend Roger that I would be heading over there. He would eventually join me. To our surprise, this wasn't really that small of a show. There were several streets lined with classic and muscle cars. Below, you'll find some pics.
Although we never made it to the Devil's Punch Bowl, it was an awesome trip.
How's this for irony? Last weekend we rode with a church group to Hell's Kitchen and this week we road with a church group with a goal of going to the Devil's Punch Bowl. Interesting...
The pics as promised.
Pastor Denver taking a picture.
And just when you thought you had seen it all, some guy decides that a 4x4 Stingray is a must-have.
You don't see these everyday. This is an AMX from American Motors - the ones that brought us the classic Gremlin and Pacer vehicles.
This is the Mad Max Interceptor vehicle from the Mad Max movies.
This is a Harley Sprint 250. I don't recall the year. It was an Italian-made Harley.
As much as I like Volkswagen Bugs, I didn't really like this one much. This guy had the clever idea of mounting rear fenders to the front. True story.
Well, I hope you enjoyed the words and pictures. I'll be sure and post more soon.
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