Wednesday, December 24, 2008

HOLLY JOLLY MOTO GREETZ


Have a holly, jolly Christmas,
(Doesn’t that sound fun?)
It's the best time of the year
;
(Sipping a hot chocolate with friends and talking motorbikes!)

I don't know if there'll be snow,
(Luckily we’re ready—ice skate?)
But have a cup of cheer.
(Cosmo, martini—Cin cin!)
Have a holly, jolly Christmas;
(Laughing about your seasons fun ride moments)
And when you walk down the street
;
(Looking chic in those motorcycle boots!)
Say Hello to friends you know
;
(Right back at cha!)

And everyone you meet.

(Motorcyclists are so social!)

Oh, ho, the mistletoe
;
(Romancing the tradition what fun!)

Hung where you can see;

(There’s nothing wrong with a surprise-hint hint!)

Somebody waits for you;

(Around the corner, or in your dreams.)

Kiss them once for me.

(Twice if you're French and three times if you're Dutch.)

Have a holly jolly Christmas,

(New Years Eve is days away!)

And in case you didn't hear,

(Trying on that new helmet are you?)

Oh by golly, have a holly,

(Does that sound better than gossip?)

Jolly Christmas this year!
Best wishes for a happy h
oliday season!
Enjoy!









*Johnny Marks (November 10, 1909 - September 3, 1985) was a Jewish-American songwriter. He is remembered today for his Christmas songs which include "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (a hit for Gene Autry and others), "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" (first recorded by Bing Crosby), "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" (a hit for Brenda Lee), and "A Holly Jolly Christmas" (recorded by the Quinto Sisters, then Burl Ives) -*thanks Wikipedia/source

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

KEEP THAT YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE—RIDE A MOTORCYCLE

Brad Pitt rides a lovely red vintage Indian motorcycle in his new movie. Brad is one of the world’s sexiest men and a personal fav of mine. Adding to his appeal is the fact that he is a motorcycle rider. We’ve seen him many a time featured in news clippings at various locations around the world, riding on sorted brands of motorcycles--in Europe, Asia, and more. Brad Pitt is a lover of the powered two-wheeler.Well, his skill and passion for riding has been incorporated in certain scenes within his new movie, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” scheduled for release on Christmas day.
The movie is about a man, “Benjamin” portrayed by Brad Pitt, co-starring the wonderful Kate Blanchett. Benjamin’s life seems to work backwards and most extraordinarily opposite to what we know. He is born old and reverts back to youth through the years to I presume a baby.

Personally what’s interesting, based on the trailer alone because certainly I’ve not seen the movie; as he becomes younger, to accentuate his youthfulness in this particular phase of his life, he finds a motorcycle--the bike becomes part of his lifestyle.

The motorcycle’s use in the movie represents and accentuates its usual stereotypical role of freedom, youthfulness and spontaneity.
Interesting wouldn’t you agree?

So--the secret to keeping that youthful appearance? Keep riding!

Visit the film's website and view the movie trailer!

Friday, November 14, 2008

RACEGIRL'S FINAL FINISH

Today is a heartbreaking day as the original RACEGIRL has been officially retired; removed from the Internet. True enough, she'll not entirely disappear, and we'll keep her history alive on MOTORESS, yet her decade of worldwide motorsport contribution has, and is now finished.
MOTORESS was created to replace RACEGIRL even so, it's not easy pulling the plug on a community that millions enjoyed.Its been thrilling and rewarding beyond expression bringing to the motorcycling community the first truly female motorsport focused website, the only one like it, ever, worldwide (we do our homework and research and with confidence can make such a claim). It was back in 1998 creation started which in January 1999 saw RACEGIRL launched into the world wide web. And what a gigantic hit she became, growing each year with interest and admiration by many. She did so well and became so popular that she even generated Internet traffic which assisted sales for the totally unrelated American t-shirt brand of same name RACEGIRL (introduced just after, and around the same time we did but with a focus on clothing and the famed American car cult of NASCAR).

Now a decade later, the world has many more "racegirl's" and woman's only motorcycle race disciplines--Canada's Women's Cup and the European Women's Challenge, France's Dream Cup etc. and websites abound.


MOTORESS was born to provide a broader community than RACEGIRL could since RACEGIRL rather obviously spoke of racing--admittedly not a realistic goal for most women. MOTORESS relates to all women and even though many saw beyond RACEGIRL'S reference to racing, appreciating the portrayal of women in a new light, one of no limits, of intelligence, of skill, sophistication—and femininity, MOTORESS speaks to all.


For one decade she encouraged, supported and motivated women of all ages, of diverse origins and countries worldwide to pursue and discover motorcycling. So as many bid farewell to RACEGIRL she'll never be gone from our spirits, especially mine as she was created from my own passion for racing--a true RACEGIRL'S soul.

Three cheers RACEGIRL and in the language of your birth country, The Netherlands —“Gefeliciteerd--Lang zal ze leven in de Gloria”.