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4 days in Havasu was apparently exactly what me and the boys needed. Bummed Travis couldn’t get off work but I’m proud I went without him. It was a lot and I’m exhausted but we made some great memories and are already itching to go back! So much thanks to @adlady88 for all the boat and tube rides, we all loved it!

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Holy moly what a weekend. Y’all I turned 40! We turned our home into a campground and had almost my whole family up to visit. Travis put in OT all weekend (not including the weeks of projects leading up) but he made the best weekend possible happen. We had river hangs, bike rides, blood marys, ceviche co, live music, family, friends, and s’mores. I have never in my life felt more loved and warm and happy than this past weekend. Thank you to all who came, contributed and celebrated, I’m truly honored and so happy. Can’t wait to continue Keenan’s in Kernville every MDW (got zero pictures of Trav and I, but I am jumping on the birthday selfie idea)

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Chopper Fest 2026 is live, Link In Bio!!! Hope yall enjoy it
Here’s some phone dumperrr from the day ⚡️
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#Sstyle #chopper #harleydavidson #motorcycles #choppermagazine

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Here's a helmet I painted for @chopperfest for @biltwell helmets, such a great event in Ventura, California- met up with some old friends and made some new ones, @karenagibbs and. I are looking forward to to next year, thanks again❤️🙏🏼

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Many thanks to @biltwell for sponsoring the Helmet Show once again and for their invaluable support to the participating artists. We encourage you to follow the talented individuals listed below for updates on their custom creations and to visit the San Miguel Hall on February 7th to view their masterpieces.

2026 BHS Artists:
Scott @scott_takes_underground
Cathy @artgirlcathy70
Wayne @waynewreckz
Dave @captn_dave
Frank @viciouscycles
Mike @mikemetzger
Darren W. @li_skunkwerks
Benjamin bensloth
Darren M. @mckeagart
Caitlin @caitlinmattisson
Jeana @jeanajanetattoos
Joshua @jg_experience
Steve @stevecaballero

Some of the helmets will be for sale, please check the artist's place card for details. Advance general admission tickets are available now. Please click the link in our bio or visit chopperfest.com.

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So stoked the wagon was accepted into @the_gathering_at_the_roc next October in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. My grandfather grew up in Cleveland, Ok and my grandmother in Hominy, Ok before heading west during WWII and settling in the South Bay. This show will have some sentimentality to it. In September I drove down to Hominy and Cleveland after the Kustomville show to understand a bit my Okie roots, and I am genuinely looking forward to spending more time in Oklahoma and attending such a radical show at such a unique venue. To be honest shows that include a 1600 mile drive are all that really appeal to me right now.

I built my wagon 22 years ago as a 21 year old college kid. I paid $1000 for paint and bodywork never dreaming that paint would last 21 years. I slept in it 2 nights a week my final year of college. Since i built it, i've driven it nearly 253k miles. It has been a daily driver, (@misspartymom daily during our first year of marriage), its been driven cross country on family camping road trips, its been a moving van and a work truck, it has repeatedly taken spur of the moment trips all over the country, it made it on the cover of a coffee table book, and was made into a matchbox car. Mechanically its nothing fancy, a carbureted SBC, turbo 350 trans, 3.08 gears, air ride suspension. I have had some rust repair done the last few months by @dreamex_restorations as the miles and ocean air had taken a bit of a toll. But I jump in it tomorrow and jam cross country without a worry, because ultimately its just our car, and that is kind of the charm of the thing. So come October we will be heading east...

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Goblet Squats are awesome, but they can be weird to set up. Watch this tip and start doing them on my Apex Program, only at @trainheroic #cbum #gobletsquats #fitness #health #fatloss

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• @captn_dave What a show! So proud of @uvtfamilybrickandmortar and @rambleonattheranch for putting on a terrific event, even with all the craziness we are dealing with. I was honored to paint and judge the event with fellow artist I am inspired by like @mykerios @mr_rhythm @deadendmagazine and it was honor to award best paint to @edog_kustoms_lbcc … thanks again for all the love #supportthosethatsupportyou #skateboardconnection

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Dave Wells finished this David Mann inspired “pool party” tank for the show. Please DM @captn_dave if you're interested in purchasing it, and make sure to swing by his booth in the Anacapa Hall. Thanks to @trulers, @harleydavidson, and @russbrownmotorcycleattorneys for supporting the Custom Culture Art Show and the artists. #art #forsale #artist #captndavepaint #chopcult #chopperfest #davidmann #davidmannart #cffeaturedartist #davidmannartshow #customculture #artshow

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“Don’t say it. It doesn’t mean anything on a roof, under stars, like a bunch of f*cking hippies. You tell me… Tell me when it saves me.”
-Beth Dutton

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Made a big step in my BJJ Journey today by getting awarded my blue belt. Thank you @joedaddystevenson1982 for being a great mentor, instructor and friend. I could not be more proud to learn from you! I love my jiu jitsu and @danhendoafc family. Especially thankful for my wife @kaytay13 for always putting up with my obsession for Jiu Jitsu! Congrats to all the other people who climbed one step closer to the top!

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