March Sign of the Month- Indian Board Track Racer

The paint is a little faded but you can still make out the famous Indian logo. I don't know much about the bike other than it was a board track racer.

February Sign of the Month- 1920 Harley-Davidson WJ Sport Twin Gas Tank

This Harley-Davidson 1920 WJ Sport Twin, with its' 37 Cubic inch air cooled horizontally opposed twin cylinder engine, looks great in its' green livery.  The lettering on the tank is superb.  Introduced in 1919, it was in production until 1923, when it was discontinued due to poor sales. Next month's Sign of the Month will continue with an early example from H-D's biggest rival.  To me, a gas tank is rolling advertising, a mobile sign if you like.  This bike can be seen at the Trev Deeley Museum in Vancouver, B.C.

Norton Commando 850

One of the nicest looking bikes ever made.

January Sign of the Month- Shell Sign

Here's a big sign I worked on recently.

Merry Christmas!

Sandy Hut Bar and Lounge Beach Tiki Themed Sign- Portland, Oregon

Cool vintage bar sign and building. I like the way they keep the old buildings operating as businesses in Portland, and all the old signage.  Imagine this lounge with a modern sign? It wouldn't be right.

December Sign of the Month- Chevron Gas Station Sign

Here's a fun one I worked on in the summer. Love the look of the old Chevron logo.

Old Gas Station Building Surrey, B.C.

This is an old gas station I have driven by hundreds of times, and I remember when it was a working garage.  Unfortunately, it has fallen into disrepair.  And it's only a matter of time before it's knocked down. It's too bad that historical buildings and sites are not valued here.

November Sign of the Month- Hand-Lettered Ford Hot Rod

Nice hand-lettering on a cool car. This was done by Ace Fine Lines, out of Alberta.

September and October's Sign of the Month- Salada Tea and White Rock Soda Door Push/Push Bars

BA Sign

The Honda Elsinore

A Pair of Hodaka Wombat 125's

And a Dirt Squirt in the background.

Neon Moto Guzzi Dealership Sign- Kelly's Olympian, Portland, Oregon

Great sign! Would look good in my garage!  Kelly's Olympian is full of cool motorcycle signs and vintage British and European motorcycles.  Excellent food as well.

The Dead and Company, the Moda Center, Portland, Oregon, July 22nd, 2016 - Part Two

Here are some pictures from the night.

The Dead and Company, the Moda Center, Portland, Oregon, July 22nd, 2016

The Dead and Company show was great!
The set list:
Set 1:

Feel Like a Stranger
Easy Wind
Me and My Uncle
Tennessee Jed (excellent version!)
West L.A. Fadeaway
Lost Sailor
Saint of Circumstance (Standout version!)
Don't Ease Me In

Set 2:

Here Comes Sunshine (one of the show's best songs!)
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider ( the China/Rider was another standout)
Viola Lee Blues (this song sounds excellent live)
Drums
Space
Dear Prudence
The Wheel (one of my all time favourites)

Encore:
Sugar Magnolia (great version)
Ripple ( the highlight of the night for sure, this was an acoustic version which capped off a terrific show!)

August Sign of the Month- Tip Top Cleaners Neon Sign, Portland, Oregon

On a trip to Oregon a few weeks back I had the chance to wander and take pictures of more of the cool old signs that are still in use in Portland.  This one is a very nice example of a neon sign.  I would like to see it lit up at night.