CB1100 Monthly Photo Challenge

[Gone in 60]

Saturday was a very rare day for me. Mrs. had plans for the day, I didn't have to work, Mom was taken care of, and I didn't have any pressing chores. Time to take a day out to ride, which is something that only happens when all of the stars line up.

I started in the early morning with a trip to Donut Derelicts, a gathering of hot rods and motorycles that has been taking place in Huntington Beach for many, many years. If you like to go to Cars & Coffee shows on weekends, this is the one that started them all. Everyone gathers very early on Saturday mornings in a strip mall parking lot, and are gone before the businesses and restaurants open. The local donut shop opens early to feed everyone, hence the name of the show. I've been bring cars and motorcycles here since the '90s.

With a dounut and a cup of coffee, I was ready to take in the scene and chat with the owners of some of the cars and motorycles. My CB1100 was in good company with a few Ducatis, and a squadron of Whizzer bikes.




After that, it was on to my favorite sandwich shop, Busy Bee located in San Pedro. I've also been coming here for years. If you get here early, you don't have to stand in a line that frequently reaches the door to order and get your sandwich. It's a local institution.

The best place to enjoy your sandwich is nearby at Angel's Gate Park, which has sweeping views of the ocean just past L.A. Harbor. I like to sit on the bluff and watch ships and airplanes go by. Catalina was hazed-over on Saturday, not too clear a view of it.

No better way to get in a day of riding and to enjoy some treats that I can only eat alone... Mrs. Gone would be making her food choice comments, naturally.