Mike’s Typo

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice (and we’ve been keeping a list), you are cordially invited to a HOGster Only shopping night, tonight, at Santa Cruz Harley. No cordials, but we will have wine, cheese and assorted other light snacks. Heck, we’ll even leave the Christmas music on! Or, perhaps we can “can” Willie Nelson singing Silent Night for a couple of hours.

The event is for SCHOGsters and any other BADD HOGs. But, feel free to bring a friend. If we get a good turnout, we’ll make this an annual get together that we can all look forward to.

When: Tonight! Thursday, December 20 (Only 4 more shopping days!)

Time: 6 - 8pm

Where: Santa Cruz H-D

Attire: Whatever you typically spend the most money in!

RSVP: Aw, skip it - you’re too late for that

Why: It’ll be fun. Also, 30% off anything in the store and up to 50% selected Christmas stuff (bikes excluded - you knew that)

It’s your evening. Let’s all get together and have a great couple of hours shopping, saving money & socializing.

It doesn’t take a math whiz to conclude that’s got to be a record. And, it is. The story is a wild one that is pretty well documented. This is a pretty ballsy, really stupid thing to do (author’s opinion). But, what a great justification to buy the latest electronic toys! A bunch of you (include me) are saying we’d do this if we could. As the story unfolds, it becomes quickly apparent that it’s not that easy. But, what a wild ride. The story is interesting, but it’s the video that sucks you in. Check it out here. Any prospective co-pilots out there?

The Vet’s Toy Run was a big success. Again. The weather cooperated. Lots of bikes. The parking lot was at capacity. Neighbor’s nerves were frayed. But, it was for the kids. Lots of toys for kids this Christmas.

The SC HOGsters did it again. They won the participation award with 55 members showing up for the Toy Run. Way to go SCHOG! Hmmm. By my unofficial count, that’s more than the Vets had there. Oh, did I say that? Rewind.

In the end, it’s the kids that won.

By my calculations, we’ve got roughly 56 hours before all that paper gets ripped to shreds and your sig other, and/or kids determine whether you’ve met their expectations. My theory is its this pressure (and all the candy) that makes seemingly normal people nutty around the holidays. Ok, that and the endless drone of holiday music - everywhere!

So, I’m done with my shopping. Ha. Ha. Well almost.

That gives me the time I need to gloat. And, being the generally good guy I am, enough time to help you with your shopping. So, I took a little tour around the store and combed through our sales data - all in an effort to recommend the perfect gifts. You know the ones that will get you …the recognition you deserve.

Bitchin’ Balls - these are truly unique and would make a gift that will be remembered year after year.

Santa Cruz Derby Cover - we made a handful of these hand-etched, derby covers. Only a few left, so call Becci, George, or Irish if you want one.

Poker Set - I’ve actually given a couple of these sets as gifts. The reaction is terrific. The black lacquered case combined with the Santa Cruz Harley chips makes this really classic and fun holiday gift.

Skull Key - very classy with an attitude. I’d love to have one of these.

Traffic Signal Tripper - ok, so I had to throw one practical gift suggestion in here. These things really work and they are super easy to install.

Well, that’s it for my top 5 unique suggestions this week. Really, we’ve got so many terrific items in the store. Come down and see for yourself. And, while your at it - pick something up for yourself!

Well, not “everything.” But, damn, these are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn. They’re the new engineer style boot with the comfort sole from H-D/Wolverine. Joselyn, in SC, convinced me to try them on. I was skeptical. But, what the heck. So, I’m wearing them all the time now. I think I caught a gal checking out my boots today! At least that’s what I think she was lookin’ at. Ok, a bit of wishful thinking there. Really though, what were they thinking - boots are suppose to be big, clunky, uncomfortable, and hot. These aren’t boots, these are slippers that look like boots. Oh, did I mention they make me look taller, too? They’re so new, they’re not online. Check in with J - she’ll get you fitted-up.

They’re called “Release.” Hmm. Weird name for a boot. But, they sure are comfortable.

I received a funny “unsubscribe” the other day. The comment was something to the effect that my content wasn’t appropriate for a five year old. Apparently, “a friend” signed up some first-grade, harley-lovin’ prospective customer. I’m all for bringing them into the fold early, but Mom is probably right - the Typo is not age-appropriate in this case. So, like the Comcast commercial says, “I’ve been blocked.”Fortunately no one at AP wrote about my predicament. Not so lucky, was Microsoft. You know the company that brought you Vista…. So, as the story goes, they thought they’d give back a few of those dollars you’ve sent their way. All in the Christmas (holiday) spirit, too. Creating northpole@live..com gave kids (principally) an opportunity to talk with the big man. (No not The Big Man, the other big man - Santa.) Microsoft’s Windows Live Messenger would let kids talk with Santa. Kinda a virtual version of the annual mall visit. Thanks to artificial intellegence (or lack there of), Santa could respond “on topic.”

This all worked until the conversation with one young Brit turned to eating pizza. Santa responded by bringing up oral sex. Not making this up. Read the article.

A reporter was able to “replicate” the exchange. He even got “into it” with Santa. Their conversation proportedly ended with each calling the other “dirty bastard.” Microsoft engineers worked on changes to the software, but in the end the company wasn’t comfortable keeping Santa online.

File this under: from the company that brought you Vista.

Really, we’d prefer alive in this case. We’re putting up a reward of $250 for every new customer you bring us the rest of this month. Think of it as that second job you were thinking about getting. We’re deputizing all of you to be commissioned sales people. As scary as that thought is, we know that most of our business is referral anyway. So, this is what you’ve been waiting for - get those friends and family members off the couch and down to Santa Cruz or Green Valley. Rules of the bounty: you must physically bring your friend or family member in; the reward is a $250 gift card at time of purchase; Sportsters excluded; and, there is no limit of how many rewards you can collect between now and 12/31/07.

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice (and we’ve been keeping a list), you are cordially invited to a HOGster Only shopping night at Santa Cruz Harley. No cordials, but we will have wine, cheese and assorted other light snacks. Heck, we’ll even leave the Christmas music on! Or, perhaps we can “can” Willie Nelson singing Silent Night for a couple of hours.

The event is for SCHOGsters and any other BADD HOGs. But, feel free to bring a friend. If we get a good turnout, we’ll make this an annual get together that we can all look forward to.

When: Thursday, December 20

Time: 6 - 8pm

Where: Santa Cruz H-D

Attire: Whatever you typically spend the most money in!

RSVP: Matt Koch membership@cruzhog.org

It’s your evening. Let’s all get together and have a great couple of hours shopping, saving money & socializing.

This is a bitchin’ Dyna Street Bob with custom paint from Harley-Davidson. I love this bike. It carries off that low slung look great. The paint is a perfect complement to the style of the bike. This bike has virtually everything it needs (a bike is really never fully accessorized, right!). Chrome front end, chubby mini apes with internal wiring, forward controls, lots of chrome in all of the right places. One of the things I like best about this bike is the saddle stitching. Harley got it right. The pattern is perfect for the style of the bike. The pictures don’t really do it justice. Swing by Santa Cruz and check this one out. Here is a close-up I like. And, one more. Thanks for lookin’.

A bit wet & soggy, we’ve drug this out of the Typo Vaults to bring you another holiday gift idea. For the guy or gal who has everything, there is now Nikwax Map Proof. Here’s the blurb. Among traveling’s lesser joys is when rain makes a nice, expensive map disintegrate like toilet paper. It doesn’t have to be that way, though-not if you treat it with Nikwax’s Map Proof. Just sponge it on, and the solution is said to render maps waterproof, while keeping their ability to fold for storage and even write on them. One $7.95, 4.2-ounce bottle should be able to treat six or more maps. Check out the Nikwax site. If you think this is right for your enthusiast, you can order it online from Whitehorse Gear. Original source: Motorcyclist, 9/06