these ain't for the kids...

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I love my job. Most days I love my job because of all the new places and people I get to experience, the hands on nature of my daily routine and the ability to constantly exercise my creativity. Today, well, was no different but was certainly much cooler than some. When I was assigned Joel's tricycle story this morning I didn't think much of it. I like working with Joel, he's always up for a fun time while on assignment, but this time we really got a taste of the action. I'll paint a picture. We met a pack of bikers, er, trikers at Bob's Gun Shop up in Milton where these guys were going to lead us to their "chop shop" to show off their custom-built, hot rod-styled trike bikes. Instead of following them in my trusty Hyundai or Joel's Subaru, we hopped onto the trike outfitted with a rear bench seat and went for a completely wild and awesome ride down the dirt roads to their home and workshop. I tried my best to keep the camera still and in-focus as we raced around Milton's back roads, wind whipping our faces and my hair now completely entangled in my helmet. I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I strapped into the trike equipped with full racing seats, but I had an idea these guys liked to have fun when they trike ride as my driver's helmet read: "If it's got a kick stand or tits, I know how to ride it." Milton's eloquence makes me smile every time I visit. Perfect.

I haven't listened to the audio I collected, but if anything else is audible over the incredible racket the 400 HP V8 Corvette engine produced, you'll hear my giggles as we peeled through every turn and then accelerated through a small tunnel just before the house. I couldn't stop laughing, I was having such an awesome time. Joel suggested a follow-up in a few months when the current project bike is closer to completion, I only hope our visit is before the first snowfall because I think I might be brave enough to ask for a test drive.

I'll post an audio slideshow once produced so check back at the end of the week for that!