WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.880 align:middle line:90% 00:00:02.880 --> 00:00:05.130 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 1: Visiting with Huell Howser 00:00:05.130 --> 00:00:07.140 align:middle line:84% is made possible through a generous grant 00:00:07.140 --> 00:00:09.520 align:middle line:84% from the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation. 00:00:09.520 --> 00:00:12.034 align:middle line:90% 00:00:12.034 --> 00:00:12.950 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Oh, boy. 00:00:12.950 --> 00:00:14.840 align:middle line:90% This is going to be a first. 00:00:14.840 --> 00:00:17.160 align:middle line:90% Maybe a last. 00:00:17.160 --> 00:00:20.540 align:middle line:84% It's Saturday morning, about 10:15, 00:00:20.540 --> 00:00:23.240 align:middle line:84% and we are standing here at the exit 00:00:23.240 --> 00:00:26.960 align:middle line:84% on the interstate on the freeway here in Temecula, 00:00:26.960 --> 00:00:29.294 align:middle line:84% and I am here with the Harley girls. 00:00:29.294 --> 00:00:29.793 align:middle line:90% Right? 00:00:29.793 --> 00:00:31.020 align:middle line:90% [GROUP CHEERING] 00:00:31.020 --> 00:00:31.860 align:middle line:90% Oh, boy. 00:00:31.860 --> 00:00:34.700 align:middle line:84% Now, let's explain how this all started. 00:00:34.700 --> 00:00:37.130 align:middle line:90% How I got here. 00:00:37.130 --> 00:00:40.560 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Well, a year ago, two years ago, 00:00:40.560 --> 00:00:45.810 align:middle line:84% we saw an ad in an article of yours in a women's newspaper-- 00:00:45.810 --> 00:00:47.660 align:middle line:84% Kathy and I had actually written an article 00:00:47.660 --> 00:00:50.730 align:middle line:84% for the same newspaper about us Harley Girls, 00:00:50.730 --> 00:00:55.439 align:middle line:84% and you were going to be at the Graber Olive House-- 00:00:55.439 --> 00:00:56.480 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: In Ontario. 00:00:56.480 --> 00:00:59.600 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: In Ontario, and open to the public, come meet you. 00:00:59.600 --> 00:01:00.977 align:middle line:90% So we did. 00:01:00.977 --> 00:01:02.810 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: And they introduced themselves 00:01:02.810 --> 00:01:04.120 align:middle line:90% as the Harley Girls. 00:01:04.120 --> 00:01:06.095 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: We said, do a show on us. 00:01:06.095 --> 00:01:07.640 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: And what did I say? 00:01:07.640 --> 00:01:09.760 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: OK. 00:01:09.760 --> 00:01:12.170 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: And here we are a year later. 00:01:12.170 --> 00:01:15.860 align:middle line:84% And explain, Ramona, what this club is all about. 00:01:15.860 --> 00:01:17.120 align:middle line:90% Very quickly for us. 00:01:17.120 --> 00:01:21.530 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Well, actually what we are is we are women riders. 00:01:21.530 --> 00:01:24.470 align:middle line:84% A lot of us come from different chapters, 00:01:24.470 --> 00:01:27.240 align:middle line:90% but we just ride and have fun. 00:01:27.240 --> 00:01:28.160 align:middle line:90% That's what we do. 00:01:28.160 --> 00:01:29.640 align:middle line:90% And we love to ride and eat. 00:01:29.640 --> 00:01:31.510 align:middle line:90% I mean, that's our motto. 00:01:31.510 --> 00:01:33.562 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Ride and eat? 00:01:33.562 --> 00:01:35.270 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 3: Live to ride, and ride to eat. 00:01:35.270 --> 00:01:35.830 align:middle line:90% Doesn't everybody? 00:01:35.830 --> 00:01:37.681 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Live to ride and ride to eat. 00:01:37.681 --> 00:01:38.180 align:middle line:90% All right. 00:01:38.180 --> 00:01:38.760 align:middle line:90% Let's go. 00:01:38.760 --> 00:01:39.843 align:middle line:90% [GROUP YELLING]: Let's go! 00:01:39.843 --> 00:01:45.860 align:middle line:90% 00:01:45.860 --> 00:01:47.312 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Is there a leader? 00:01:47.312 --> 00:01:48.304 align:middle line:90% Here we go! 00:01:48.304 --> 00:02:27.030 align:middle line:90% 00:02:27.030 --> 00:02:28.590 align:middle line:90% Well, this is a first. 00:02:28.590 --> 00:02:30.450 align:middle line:84% This is the first time I've ever done 00:02:30.450 --> 00:02:33.150 align:middle line:90% an interview on a motor bike. 00:02:33.150 --> 00:02:36.030 align:middle line:84% Jane, let's do a little traditional Harley interview 00:02:36.030 --> 00:02:36.840 align:middle line:90% here. 00:02:36.840 --> 00:02:39.720 align:middle line:84% How did you get started riding motor bikes? 00:02:39.720 --> 00:02:42.300 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Well, about five years ago, I 00:02:42.300 --> 00:02:46.590 align:middle line:84% drove my husband over to the local motorcycle safety 00:02:46.590 --> 00:02:49.650 align:middle line:84% training course, and then about a couple of weeks 00:02:49.650 --> 00:02:53.970 align:middle line:84% we passed that and we went down and bought a couple of bikes. 00:02:53.970 --> 00:02:54.937 align:middle line:90% And we started riding. 00:02:54.937 --> 00:02:56.520 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, it's just something 00:02:56.520 --> 00:02:58.070 align:middle line:90% you'd always wanted to do? 00:02:58.070 --> 00:02:59.986 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Something I've always wanted to do. 00:02:59.986 --> 00:03:02.270 align:middle line:84% He wasn't real hot on it, but man is he now. 00:03:02.270 --> 00:03:04.020 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, you'd wanted to do this 00:03:04.020 --> 00:03:05.590 align:middle line:84% from the time you were a little girl. 00:03:05.590 --> 00:03:06.839 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: Yeah, I really did. 00:03:06.839 --> 00:03:07.840 align:middle line:90% I never told anybody. 00:03:07.840 --> 00:03:08.640 align:middle line:90% I never said it. 00:03:08.640 --> 00:03:11.865 align:middle line:84% I just always-- I had cousins, boy cousins. 00:03:11.865 --> 00:03:13.660 align:middle line:84% Lots of them, and they all had motorbikes. 00:03:13.660 --> 00:03:15.879 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Oh, so you thought it wasn't ladylike. 00:03:15.879 --> 00:03:16.670 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: I guess. 00:03:16.670 --> 00:03:17.910 align:middle line:90% I wasn't sure. 00:03:17.910 --> 00:03:19.770 align:middle line:90% I just didn't open my mouth. 00:03:19.770 --> 00:03:20.760 align:middle line:90% I knew better. 00:03:20.760 --> 00:03:23.550 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Little girls weren't supposed to ride bikes. 00:03:23.550 --> 00:03:24.820 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: I guess. 00:03:24.820 --> 00:03:27.020 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, that's gone out the window, 00:03:27.020 --> 00:03:29.014 align:middle line:84% and it's a good thing it has too, isn't it? 00:03:29.014 --> 00:03:30.930 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Yeah, it went out the window for me 00:03:30.930 --> 00:03:32.850 align:middle line:90% about five years ago. 00:03:32.850 --> 00:03:36.780 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, I don't know how this is translating 00:03:36.780 --> 00:03:41.250 align:middle line:84% on television, but this is about the most enjoyable way 00:03:41.250 --> 00:03:44.070 align:middle line:84% I think you could spend a beautiful spring Saturday 00:03:44.070 --> 00:03:45.090 align:middle line:90% morning. 00:03:45.090 --> 00:03:47.940 align:middle line:84% Let everybody know what it feels like what 00:03:47.940 --> 00:03:50.660 align:middle line:90% we're experiencing right now. 00:03:50.660 --> 00:03:54.130 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Well, I actually wrote an article about this. 00:03:54.130 --> 00:03:56.950 align:middle line:84% I have to think and ride and talk at the same time, which 00:03:56.950 --> 00:03:58.520 align:middle line:90% I'm not used to. 00:03:58.520 --> 00:04:00.040 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, wait a minute. 00:04:00.040 --> 00:04:01.900 align:middle line:84% Ride the thing first and then worry 00:04:01.900 --> 00:04:03.759 align:middle line:84% about what you're saying, because-- 00:04:03.759 --> 00:04:04.800 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: Not a problem. 00:04:04.800 --> 00:04:07.030 align:middle line:84% We just did a-- we're doing good. 00:04:07.030 --> 00:04:10.710 align:middle line:84% But I think the feeling is that you're at one with the road, 00:04:10.710 --> 00:04:14.460 align:middle line:84% and I'm on a man made machine, I'm in full control, 00:04:14.460 --> 00:04:15.940 align:middle line:90% and it just-- 00:04:15.940 --> 00:04:23.370 align:middle line:84% as you can feel, my weight, my weight is in control. 00:04:23.370 --> 00:04:28.580 align:middle line:84% My body is in control of this man made machine, 00:04:28.580 --> 00:04:30.600 align:middle line:90% and it feels nice. 00:04:30.600 --> 00:04:31.790 align:middle line:90% It's refreshing. 00:04:31.790 --> 00:04:35.220 align:middle line:84% I have to concentrate on what I'm doing, 00:04:35.220 --> 00:04:37.920 align:middle line:84% and so it takes my mind off of everything else 00:04:37.920 --> 00:04:40.324 align:middle line:90% that goes on in life. 00:04:40.324 --> 00:04:43.594 align:middle line:84% And it's like flying, only we're on the ground. 00:04:43.594 --> 00:04:45.010 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: But you kind of soak 00:04:45.010 --> 00:04:47.140 align:middle line:84% in the atmosphere of what we're seeing. 00:04:47.140 --> 00:04:50.140 align:middle line:84% The mountains, the blue sky, the people 00:04:50.140 --> 00:04:52.210 align:middle line:84% that you pass on the side of the road. 00:04:52.210 --> 00:04:54.770 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: You can smell everything up 00:04:54.770 --> 00:04:56.812 align:middle line:90% close and personal, and-- 00:04:56.812 --> 00:04:59.270 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Yeah, we just passed an orange grove a minute 00:04:59.270 --> 00:05:01.610 align:middle line:84% ago and smelled the orange blossoms. 00:05:01.610 --> 00:05:04.040 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: Absolutely wonderful. 00:05:04.040 --> 00:05:07.400 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Now, is there-- 00:05:07.400 --> 00:05:08.360 align:middle line:90% how hard is it? 00:05:08.360 --> 00:05:13.640 align:middle line:84% How difficult is it to learn how to be totally comfortable 00:05:13.640 --> 00:05:15.074 align:middle line:90% on one of these big bikes? 00:05:15.074 --> 00:05:16.240 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: It's a challenge. 00:05:16.240 --> 00:05:19.065 align:middle line:84% I think it's the challenge for anybody, even guys. 00:05:19.065 --> 00:05:21.770 align:middle line:90% 00:05:21.770 --> 00:05:23.540 align:middle line:90% I took right to it. 00:05:23.540 --> 00:05:28.130 align:middle line:84% I used to ride horses, and I think that probably helped. 00:05:28.130 --> 00:05:32.810 align:middle line:84% And I got to catch up to Louie here. 00:05:32.810 --> 00:05:34.450 align:middle line:90% He's getting away from me. 00:05:34.450 --> 00:05:36.820 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Yeah, Louie's shooting this 00:05:36.820 --> 00:05:38.535 align:middle line:90% out the back window of our car. 00:05:38.535 --> 00:05:41.379 align:middle line:90% 00:05:41.379 --> 00:05:43.420 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: And catch that view behind us, Louie-- 00:05:43.420 --> 00:05:45.190 align:middle line:90% I hope you can see it. 00:05:45.190 --> 00:05:47.290 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Yeah, what's back behind us-- 00:05:47.290 --> 00:05:48.580 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: You know, that's one of the reasons why 00:05:48.580 --> 00:05:50.290 align:middle line:84% we get together and ride together, 00:05:50.290 --> 00:05:55.600 align:middle line:84% because it's such a camaraderie together, togetherness riding, 00:05:55.600 --> 00:05:58.989 align:middle line:84% and we're all doing the same thing together. 00:05:58.989 --> 00:06:00.530 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Oh my gosh you really-- 00:06:00.530 --> 00:06:03.340 align:middle line:90% 00:06:03.340 --> 00:06:05.090 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Well, this is part of the feel. 00:06:05.090 --> 00:06:06.060 align:middle line:90% I want you to feel it. 00:06:06.060 --> 00:06:08.204 align:middle line:90% It feels good, it's nice. 00:06:08.204 --> 00:06:09.620 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: When you accell, you 00:06:09.620 --> 00:06:11.555 align:middle line:90% can really get the sense of-- 00:06:11.555 --> 00:06:14.860 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: The control, the power, the torque. 00:06:14.860 --> 00:06:18.360 align:middle line:90% 00:06:18.360 --> 00:06:20.920 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: She's torquing it up. 00:06:20.920 --> 00:06:23.490 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 00:06:23.490 --> 00:06:25.390 align:middle line:90% Oh man, this is wonderful. 00:06:25.390 --> 00:06:27.670 align:middle line:84% The smells, we just passed a barn. 00:06:27.670 --> 00:06:29.850 align:middle line:90% I smelled the cows. 00:06:29.850 --> 00:06:31.846 align:middle line:90% I just swallowed a bug. 00:06:31.846 --> 00:06:32.970 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: Oh great, great. 00:06:32.970 --> 00:06:34.553 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, that's part of it. 00:06:34.553 --> 00:06:35.100 align:middle line:90% Isn't it? 00:06:35.100 --> 00:06:35.273 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: Yeah. 00:06:35.273 --> 00:06:37.326 align:middle line:84% As a matter of fact, I got a bee sting last week. 00:06:37.326 --> 00:06:38.200 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Really? 00:06:38.200 --> 00:06:39.991 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Yeah, it got up my shirt sleeve. 00:06:39.991 --> 00:06:42.440 align:middle line:90% Oh, well. 00:06:42.440 --> 00:06:45.250 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Oh, man. 00:06:45.250 --> 00:06:48.020 align:middle line:84% You know, we've got a lot of stories. 00:06:48.020 --> 00:06:49.771 align:middle line:84% I don't think I've ever had this much fun. 00:06:49.771 --> 00:06:52.228 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: I don't know, what about that time with the Blue 00:06:52.228 --> 00:06:53.320 align:middle line:90% Angels? 00:06:53.320 --> 00:06:54.934 align:middle line:90% I would have done it with you. 00:06:54.934 --> 00:06:57.100 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Yeah, we went up with the Blue Angels, 00:06:57.100 --> 00:07:00.070 align:middle line:84% but it's a totally different experience than this. 00:07:00.070 --> 00:07:00.570 align:middle line:90% So look. 00:07:00.570 --> 00:07:02.270 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: I saw the look on your face. 00:07:02.270 --> 00:07:03.744 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, look behind us, 00:07:03.744 --> 00:07:05.410 align:middle line:84% I just turned around for the first time. 00:07:05.410 --> 00:07:07.880 align:middle line:84% Everybody's single file now, aren't they? 00:07:07.880 --> 00:07:10.400 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Yeah, on curvy roads we always ride single file. 00:07:10.400 --> 00:07:13.690 align:middle line:84% It's safer and gives each person a space 00:07:13.690 --> 00:07:17.754 align:middle line:84% to make the turn, keep their own speed, 00:07:17.754 --> 00:07:19.170 align:middle line:84% whatever they're comfortable with. 00:07:19.170 --> 00:07:23.790 align:middle line:90% 00:07:23.790 --> 00:07:25.750 align:middle line:84% Am I leaning too much for you, Huell? 00:07:25.750 --> 00:07:27.500 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: No, I'm just kind of getting 00:07:27.500 --> 00:07:30.500 align:middle line:84% used to the way the bike moves back and forth when 00:07:30.500 --> 00:07:32.004 align:middle line:90% you turn it. 00:07:32.004 --> 00:07:33.620 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: Get out of the way? 00:07:33.620 --> 00:07:35.078 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: There was a squirrel. 00:07:35.078 --> 00:07:41.760 align:middle line:90% 00:07:41.760 --> 00:07:42.950 align:middle line:90% Oh, man. 00:07:42.950 --> 00:07:46.970 align:middle line:84% Louis, you're missing something being in the car, 00:07:46.970 --> 00:07:50.860 align:middle line:84% but the camera's too big for him to have it here on the bike. 00:07:50.860 --> 00:07:53.460 align:middle line:84% Even with an experienced driver like you. 00:07:53.460 --> 00:07:56.450 align:middle line:90% 00:07:56.450 --> 00:07:58.540 align:middle line:90% Oh, man. 00:07:58.540 --> 00:08:01.425 align:middle line:90% All's right with the world. 00:08:01.425 --> 00:08:02.740 align:middle line:90% All right, we've stopped. 00:08:02.740 --> 00:08:05.680 align:middle line:84% Now, who was laughing at me over here? 00:08:05.680 --> 00:08:08.260 align:middle line:84% Because you see the way I'm walking, don't you? 00:08:08.260 --> 00:08:10.780 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 4: Yes, feel like you just got off a horse? 00:08:10.780 --> 00:08:14.410 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, my bottom has gone to sleep. 00:08:14.410 --> 00:08:16.699 align:middle line:90% Is that normal? 00:08:16.699 --> 00:08:17.740 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 4: Maybe for you. 00:08:17.740 --> 00:08:19.450 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Yeah, because I mean, 00:08:19.450 --> 00:08:22.510 align:middle line:90% that shows I'm not used to this. 00:08:22.510 --> 00:08:26.050 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 4: We have a request. 00:08:26.050 --> 00:08:26.790 align:middle line:90% There we go. 00:08:26.790 --> 00:08:29.373 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 5: We think you should take your helmet off so that we 00:08:29.373 --> 00:08:30.430 align:middle line:90% can see your helmet hair. 00:08:30.430 --> 00:08:31.445 align:middle line:90% See our helmet hair? 00:08:31.445 --> 00:08:31.750 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: My helmet hair. 00:08:31.750 --> 00:08:32.710 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 5: See our helmet hair? 00:08:32.710 --> 00:08:34.376 align:middle line:84% And let the public see your helmet hair. 00:08:34.376 --> 00:08:38.559 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Oh, this is called helmet hair. 00:08:38.559 --> 00:08:40.419 align:middle line:90% Oh, look at her helmet hair. 00:08:40.419 --> 00:08:42.017 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 5: Isn't that great? 00:08:42.017 --> 00:08:43.600 align:middle line:84% You've got to keep it short like this. 00:08:43.600 --> 00:08:46.058 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Yeah, well that comes with the territory too, 00:08:46.058 --> 00:08:46.970 align:middle line:90% doesn't it? 00:08:46.970 --> 00:08:49.570 align:middle line:84% So I've got-- my bottom's gone asleep 00:08:49.570 --> 00:08:51.130 align:middle line:90% and I've got helmet hair. 00:08:51.130 --> 00:08:53.050 align:middle line:84% So does that make me an honorary member? 00:08:53.050 --> 00:08:54.854 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 6: Yes it does, it does. 00:08:54.854 --> 00:08:56.658 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Great, great, great. 00:08:56.658 --> 00:08:57.900 align:middle line:90% Wow-- this is great. 00:08:57.900 --> 00:08:59.941 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: Do you think we always look like this? 00:08:59.941 --> 00:09:01.280 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: This is great. 00:09:01.280 --> 00:09:02.905 align:middle line:84% I don't know when I've had so much fun. 00:09:02.905 --> 00:09:04.071 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 6: Isn't this great? 00:09:04.071 --> 00:09:05.710 align:middle line:90% It is absolutely beautiful. 00:09:05.710 --> 00:09:07.540 align:middle line:90% It is so relaxing isn't it. 00:09:07.540 --> 00:09:08.420 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Yeah. 00:09:08.420 --> 00:09:09.836 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: I have to tell you, you 00:09:09.836 --> 00:09:11.080 align:middle line:90% do look natural on the bike. 00:09:11.080 --> 00:09:11.830 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 5: You do. 00:09:11.830 --> 00:09:12.460 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: You do, but you know what? 00:09:12.460 --> 00:09:14.470 align:middle line:84% We're used to hand signals like look, 00:09:14.470 --> 00:09:16.360 align:middle line:84% or something's in the road, or we're 00:09:16.360 --> 00:09:18.427 align:middle line:90% making a turn, or slowdown. 00:09:18.427 --> 00:09:20.260 align:middle line:84% And you're just pointing all over the place, 00:09:20.260 --> 00:09:23.220 align:middle line:84% and we're thinking there's things all over the road. 00:09:23.220 --> 00:09:25.180 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Look at the scenery here. 00:09:25.180 --> 00:09:26.680 align:middle line:90% I mean, this is beautiful. 00:09:26.680 --> 00:09:28.870 align:middle line:90% Who came up with this route? 00:09:28.870 --> 00:09:30.430 align:middle line:90% Because this is absolutely-- 00:09:30.430 --> 00:09:32.320 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 5: We thought you did. 00:09:32.320 --> 00:09:33.790 align:middle line:84% We thought you came up with route. 00:09:33.790 --> 00:09:35.000 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: What is this on your vest? 00:09:35.000 --> 00:09:36.060 align:middle line:90% What are all these things? 00:09:36.060 --> 00:09:37.570 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 8: All the places I've been. 00:09:37.570 --> 00:09:38.590 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Wow. 00:09:38.590 --> 00:09:39.460 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 8: Yeah, all the roads. 00:09:39.460 --> 00:09:41.200 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: So you've been at this awhile. 00:09:41.200 --> 00:09:41.825 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 8: Yes. 00:09:41.825 --> 00:09:44.176 align:middle line:84% Are you going to give us a pin for this ride? 00:09:44.176 --> 00:09:44.880 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Gosh, we don't-- 00:09:44.880 --> 00:09:45.910 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 8: You mean you didn't have pins 00:09:45.910 --> 00:09:47.572 align:middle line:90% made for this special event? 00:09:47.572 --> 00:09:48.280 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: No. 00:09:48.280 --> 00:09:49.380 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 8: Oh, come on. 00:09:49.380 --> 00:09:50.880 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: So every special event 00:09:50.880 --> 00:09:52.720 align:middle line:90% is supposed to have its own pin. 00:09:52.720 --> 00:09:53.590 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 8: Exactly. 00:09:53.590 --> 00:09:54.820 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: What would we call this? 00:09:54.820 --> 00:09:56.050 align:middle line:90% This is a special event. 00:09:56.050 --> 00:09:58.120 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: The Borrego Springs ride. 00:09:58.120 --> 00:09:59.620 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Borrego Springs ride. 00:09:59.620 --> 00:10:01.420 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: When we get into Borego Springs, 00:10:01.420 --> 00:10:04.256 align:middle line:84% Town Hall actually sells little pins and patches. 00:10:04.256 --> 00:10:06.630 align:middle line:84% I've got a patch on my vest, and some of the other ladies 00:10:06.630 --> 00:10:07.660 align:middle line:90% have pins. 00:10:07.660 --> 00:10:09.222 align:middle line:90% I chose to go with patches. 00:10:09.222 --> 00:10:10.680 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, ladies, how come 00:10:10.680 --> 00:10:14.716 align:middle line:84% this lady looks so much more together than everybody else? 00:10:14.716 --> 00:10:17.250 align:middle line:90% Look, she's perfectly quaffed. 00:10:17.250 --> 00:10:18.070 align:middle line:90% Look at this. 00:10:18.070 --> 00:10:19.317 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 6: We don't like her. 00:10:19.317 --> 00:10:21.040 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 9: I'm quaffed. 00:10:21.040 --> 00:10:22.317 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: You're quaffed. 00:10:22.317 --> 00:10:23.650 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 7: The nurse is quaffed. 00:10:23.650 --> 00:10:25.360 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 9: Thank you. 00:10:25.360 --> 00:10:27.770 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: What does everybody do in real life? 00:10:27.770 --> 00:10:31.405 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: Well, I work for a manufacturing company in sales. 00:10:31.405 --> 00:10:34.672 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 9: I'm a nurse in oral and maxillofacial surgery. 00:10:34.672 --> 00:10:35.380 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: OK. 00:10:35.380 --> 00:10:36.755 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 5: I'm a legal secretary. 00:10:36.755 --> 00:10:38.710 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 4: I'm a manicurist. 00:10:38.710 --> 00:10:40.180 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 3: An accountant. 00:10:40.180 --> 00:10:41.770 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: And this lady over here? 00:10:41.770 --> 00:10:42.357 align:middle line:90% In real life? 00:10:42.357 --> 00:10:43.940 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 10: I'm independently wealthy. 00:10:43.940 --> 00:10:46.752 align:middle line:90% I stay at home. 00:10:46.752 --> 00:10:48.710 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 11: My name's Carol and I do childcare. 00:10:48.710 --> 00:10:49.751 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Child care. 00:10:49.751 --> 00:10:51.615 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 12: Teacher and administrator. 00:10:51.615 --> 00:10:53.739 align:middle line:84% CAROL: I'm Carol, and I'm an electrologist. 00:10:53.739 --> 00:10:55.030 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: An electrologist? 00:10:55.030 --> 00:10:55.630 align:middle line:90% CAROL: Yes. 00:10:55.630 --> 00:10:56.850 align:middle line:90% A manipulation expert. 00:10:56.850 --> 00:10:58.285 align:middle line:90% Oh my gosh. 00:10:58.285 --> 00:11:01.150 align:middle line:84% CARRIE: I'm Carrie, and I'm a real estate agent. 00:11:01.150 --> 00:11:04.250 align:middle line:84% BARBARA: I'm Barbara, and I'm unemployed and riding. 00:11:04.250 --> 00:11:07.256 align:middle line:84% DEBBIE: I'm Debbie, and I work for Southern California Edison. 00:11:07.256 --> 00:11:10.150 align:middle line:84% JANE: I'm Jane, and I'm a property manager. 00:11:10.150 --> 00:11:12.952 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Wow, so we've got a little bit of everybody here. 00:11:12.952 --> 00:11:14.785 align:middle line:84% AIDEN: And I'm Aiden, and I'm an accountant. 00:11:14.785 --> 00:11:17.120 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: And I know this lady right here. 00:11:17.120 --> 00:11:19.235 align:middle line:90% Let's all pose for a picture. 00:11:19.235 --> 00:11:21.430 align:middle line:84% Come on, let's get an official picture. 00:11:21.430 --> 00:11:23.380 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: And I have a glass company. 00:11:23.380 --> 00:11:24.730 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Good. 00:11:24.730 --> 00:11:28.180 align:middle line:84% And we're standing here-- this is our first official stop 00:11:28.180 --> 00:11:31.720 align:middle line:90% on the Barrago Springs ride. 00:11:31.720 --> 00:11:32.720 align:middle line:90% And here we are. 00:11:32.720 --> 00:11:35.770 align:middle line:90% 00:11:35.770 --> 00:11:38.830 align:middle line:84% The Huell Howser Barrago Springs ride. 00:11:38.830 --> 00:11:42.776 align:middle line:84% We got to frame this one and put it up on the wall. 00:11:42.776 --> 00:11:45.468 align:middle line:90% There's Louie right there. 00:11:45.468 --> 00:11:46.556 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 2: There's Louie. 00:11:46.556 --> 00:11:47.680 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: He's jealous. 00:11:47.680 --> 00:11:50.030 align:middle line:84% He wants to be riding on the bike. 00:11:50.030 --> 00:11:53.750 align:middle line:84% All right, this is only in California. 00:11:53.750 --> 00:11:57.490 align:middle line:84% We're sitting on the side of the road with our Harleys, 00:11:57.490 --> 00:11:59.830 align:middle line:90% and here comes-- 00:11:59.830 --> 00:12:02.950 align:middle line:84% this looks like some kind of a car rally going on over here. 00:12:02.950 --> 00:12:04.579 align:middle line:84% What's happening over here fellas? 00:12:04.579 --> 00:12:05.620 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 13: Huell Howser! 00:12:05.620 --> 00:12:07.224 align:middle line:84% This is the Miatta Club of San Diego. 00:12:07.224 --> 00:12:09.015 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: The Miatta Club of San Diego. 00:12:09.015 --> 00:12:10.120 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 13: My hero. 00:12:10.120 --> 00:12:10.780 align:middle line:90% Huell Howser. 00:12:10.780 --> 00:12:12.850 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: So you all are out for a-- look at this, Louis. 00:12:12.850 --> 00:12:14.575 align:middle line:84% We've got a whole line of them here. 00:12:14.575 --> 00:12:16.540 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 13: This is just a small portion of us. 00:12:16.540 --> 00:12:18.040 align:middle line:90% There's over 300 members. 00:12:18.040 --> 00:12:19.684 align:middle line:90% This is just an impromptu run. 00:12:19.684 --> 00:12:21.850 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: All right, we're looking at your cars. 00:12:21.850 --> 00:12:24.675 align:middle line:84% Now, come on over here and look at these bikes. 00:12:24.675 --> 00:12:25.300 align:middle line:90% Come over here. 00:12:25.300 --> 00:12:25.834 align:middle line:90% Look. 00:12:25.834 --> 00:12:27.250 align:middle line:84% Let's get that this-- this is kind 00:12:27.250 --> 00:12:32.290 align:middle line:90% of a people to people program. 00:12:32.290 --> 00:12:36.520 align:middle line:84% Here, we got the Miata owners and the Harley owners 00:12:36.520 --> 00:12:39.234 align:middle line:84% kind of mixing and mingling here together. 00:12:39.234 --> 00:12:40.817 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: We'll go look at their cars 00:12:40.817 --> 00:12:42.638 align:middle line:90% while they look at our bikes. 00:12:42.638 --> 00:12:44.190 align:middle line:90% [CROSS TALK] 00:12:44.190 --> 00:12:45.730 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 13: We know what they are. 00:12:45.730 --> 00:12:46.575 align:middle line:90% We own a bike, too. 00:12:46.575 --> 00:12:47.450 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Do you? 00:12:47.450 --> 00:12:49.324 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 14: Yeah, I ride a Gold WIng, though. 00:12:49.324 --> 00:12:51.502 align:middle line:90% [WOMEN YELLING] 00:12:51.502 --> 00:12:53.800 align:middle line:90% Sorry, it's all I've got. 00:12:53.800 --> 00:12:55.462 align:middle line:90% [CROSS TALK] 00:12:55.462 --> 00:12:56.920 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, what's the plan? 00:12:56.920 --> 00:12:58.809 align:middle line:84% We stay here and then where do we go? 00:12:58.809 --> 00:13:00.850 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Well, first of all we strip down here. 00:13:00.850 --> 00:13:01.660 align:middle line:90% This is the official-- 00:13:01.660 --> 00:13:02.810 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 3: Talk off your clothes. 00:13:02.810 --> 00:13:03.890 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 2: Take off your clothes stop. 00:13:03.890 --> 00:13:05.000 align:middle line:84% Take your coat off and get comfortable. 00:13:05.000 --> 00:13:06.375 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now listen, we just 00:13:06.375 --> 00:13:08.902 align:middle line:84% finished talking about what a nice group this was. 00:13:08.902 --> 00:13:10.360 align:middle line:84% All right, so Louis, I guess you're 00:13:10.360 --> 00:13:14.740 align:middle line:84% going to have to cut the camera off while we strip down. 00:13:14.740 --> 00:13:17.875 align:middle line:84% And then the journey will continue. 00:13:17.875 --> 00:13:22.390 align:middle line:90% 00:13:22.390 --> 00:13:23.840 align:middle line:90% Here we go. 00:13:23.840 --> 00:13:24.340 align:middle line:90% Woah. 00:13:24.340 --> 00:13:30.730 align:middle line:90% 00:13:30.730 --> 00:13:35.440 align:middle line:84% Now, this has a totally different feel to it 00:13:35.440 --> 00:13:36.240 align:middle line:90% than the other one. 00:13:36.240 --> 00:13:37.031 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 3: It does. 00:13:37.031 --> 00:13:40.180 align:middle line:84% We don't have to lean to turn, but I have to steer, 00:13:40.180 --> 00:13:41.790 align:middle line:90% where you don't steer on a bike. 00:13:41.790 --> 00:13:43.322 align:middle line:90% You just lean. 00:13:43.322 --> 00:13:45.530 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, how long have you been doing this? 00:13:45.530 --> 00:13:47.340 align:middle line:90% 00:13:47.340 --> 00:13:49.465 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 3: Well, I just converted this into a trike 00:13:49.465 --> 00:13:52.780 align:middle line:84% in December, but I was riding a two-wheel for about three years 00:13:52.780 --> 00:13:53.775 align:middle line:90% before that. 00:13:53.775 --> 00:13:56.690 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: So you've been riding bikes for almost three 00:13:56.690 --> 00:13:57.550 align:middle line:90% or four years now. 00:13:57.550 --> 00:13:58.660 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 3: Yeah, uh huh. 00:13:58.660 --> 00:14:01.880 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: And how often do you all do these kind of trips 00:14:01.880 --> 00:14:02.710 align:middle line:90% out together? 00:14:02.710 --> 00:14:07.520 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 3: Well, they're scheduled every Sunday morning. 00:14:07.520 --> 00:14:08.895 align:middle line:90% There are group rides. 00:14:08.895 --> 00:14:12.730 align:middle line:84% The ladies, about once a month, and then friends 00:14:12.730 --> 00:14:14.510 align:middle line:90% get together quite often. 00:14:14.510 --> 00:14:17.020 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: So you all get together as the Harley Girls 00:14:17.020 --> 00:14:18.870 align:middle line:90% about every month. 00:14:18.870 --> 00:14:19.510 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 3: Yes. 00:14:19.510 --> 00:14:21.509 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Kind of a loose-knit organization. 00:14:21.509 --> 00:14:23.930 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 3: At least one kind of semi official ride 00:14:23.930 --> 00:14:24.690 align:middle line:90% once a month. 00:14:24.690 --> 00:14:26.870 align:middle line:84% And then like I say, there are opportunities 00:14:26.870 --> 00:14:28.820 align:middle line:90% to ride in between. 00:14:28.820 --> 00:14:30.800 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, how did most of you 00:14:30.800 --> 00:14:33.866 align:middle line:90% get started riding bikes? 00:14:33.866 --> 00:14:37.200 align:middle line:84% With your husbands, or on your own, or how did it work? 00:14:37.200 --> 00:14:40.590 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 3: Actually, I can't speak for anyone else. 00:14:40.590 --> 00:14:45.540 align:middle line:84% I think a lot of times husbands get interested first. 00:14:45.540 --> 00:14:49.190 align:middle line:84% My husband and I kind of got into it together. 00:14:49.190 --> 00:14:51.670 align:middle line:84% We took a motorcycle safety training course, decided 00:14:51.670 --> 00:14:56.530 align:middle line:84% we loved it, bought a Heritage Soft Tail, 00:14:56.530 --> 00:14:58.980 align:middle line:84% and I rode behind him for about three months 00:14:58.980 --> 00:15:01.180 align:middle line:90% before I needed my own bike. 00:15:01.180 --> 00:15:02.320 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Uh huh. 00:15:02.320 --> 00:15:05.643 align:middle line:84% So once you get hooked, you get hooked. 00:15:05.643 --> 00:15:06.892 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 3: It's in your blood. 00:15:06.892 --> 00:15:08.572 align:middle line:90% Yes, it is. 00:15:08.572 --> 00:15:10.280 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, I've got to tell you. 00:15:10.280 --> 00:15:12.090 align:middle line:84% It's easy to get hooked on something like this. 00:15:12.090 --> 00:15:13.298 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 3: It's a lot of fun. 00:15:13.298 --> 00:15:30.060 align:middle line:90% 00:15:30.060 --> 00:15:31.620 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, our destination 00:15:31.620 --> 00:15:35.760 align:middle line:84% on this particular trip was the town of Borrego Springs located 00:15:35.760 --> 00:15:38.410 align:middle line:90% in the Anza Borrego State Park. 00:15:38.410 --> 00:15:42.060 align:middle line:84% To get there, we went through some spectacular scenery. 00:15:42.060 --> 00:15:45.450 align:middle line:84% Windy roads, beautiful vistas, and of course 00:15:45.450 --> 00:15:47.490 align:middle line:84% after all the rain we've had, the desert 00:15:47.490 --> 00:15:49.702 align:middle line:90% was alive with color. 00:15:49.702 --> 00:15:51.660 align:middle line:84% Before we knew it, we'd come over the mountains 00:15:51.660 --> 00:15:53.760 align:middle line:90% and down to the desert floor. 00:15:53.760 --> 00:15:58.090 align:middle line:84% It was time to stop and rest and eat. 00:15:58.090 --> 00:15:59.890 align:middle line:84% What are we doing down here ladies? 00:15:59.890 --> 00:16:01.879 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: We're checking out her bike. 00:16:01.879 --> 00:16:02.670 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: What? 00:16:02.670 --> 00:16:04.020 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: Checking out her bike. 00:16:04.020 --> 00:16:05.770 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, let's go check it out. 00:16:05.770 --> 00:16:07.710 align:middle line:84% What are we checking out about the bike? 00:16:07.710 --> 00:16:10.190 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: OK, I'll be the mechanical person here. 00:16:10.190 --> 00:16:12.181 align:middle line:90% She sprung an oil leak. 00:16:12.181 --> 00:16:13.680 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Oh, you sprung a leak. 00:16:13.680 --> 00:16:16.470 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: Yes, and I hope I can get home. 00:16:16.470 --> 00:16:18.280 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, what's happening here? 00:16:18.280 --> 00:16:19.883 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: Well, we checked the oil 00:16:19.883 --> 00:16:23.940 align:middle line:84% and there's oil, but if you look around these things-- 00:16:23.940 --> 00:16:25.380 align:middle line:90% that's what we have the men for. 00:16:25.380 --> 00:16:27.624 align:middle line:84% She'll take it home and he'll fix it. 00:16:27.624 --> 00:16:29.040 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, wait a minute. 00:16:29.040 --> 00:16:31.562 align:middle line:90% You're not supposed to say that. 00:16:31.562 --> 00:16:33.020 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: We hope we get it fixed. 00:16:33.020 --> 00:16:34.447 align:middle line:90% Laughlin is Wednesday. 00:16:34.447 --> 00:16:36.780 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: You're going out to Laughlin on Wednesday? 00:16:36.780 --> 00:16:38.914 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: Well, I was on this, I hope. 00:16:38.914 --> 00:16:40.830 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: But it's sprung some kind of a-- 00:16:40.830 --> 00:16:42.204 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: We've got an oil leak, 00:16:42.204 --> 00:16:43.856 align:middle line:90% and it's going to need a doctor. 00:16:43.856 --> 00:16:46.230 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Are you going to be able to get it back OK? 00:16:46.230 --> 00:16:47.230 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 6: I don't know. 00:16:47.230 --> 00:16:48.720 align:middle line:90% We may have to truck it. 00:16:48.720 --> 00:16:49.620 align:middle line:90% We'll have to see. 00:16:49.620 --> 00:16:51.630 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 5: Such things happen from time to time. 00:16:51.630 --> 00:16:52.230 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, you never know 00:16:52.230 --> 00:16:52.960 align:middle line:90% what's going to happen, do you? 00:16:52.960 --> 00:16:53.950 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 5: That's true. 00:16:53.950 --> 00:16:55.369 align:middle line:90% You never know. 00:16:55.369 --> 00:16:57.410 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: That's why we bring the chase vehicle? 00:16:57.410 --> 00:16:57.810 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: What? 00:16:57.810 --> 00:17:00.101 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: That's why we bring our chase vehicle, which 00:17:00.101 --> 00:17:01.024 align:middle line:90% is-- where is he? 00:17:01.024 --> 00:17:02.190 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 8: Right over there. 00:17:02.190 --> 00:17:03.040 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 7: Right over there. 00:17:03.040 --> 00:17:05.010 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: So you always have somebody come along 00:17:05.010 --> 00:17:06.200 align:middle line:90% in case something happens. 00:17:06.200 --> 00:17:09.690 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: Yes, that's actually very wise to do. 00:17:09.690 --> 00:17:11.405 align:middle line:90% It makes it easier time wise. 00:17:11.405 --> 00:17:12.780 align:middle line:84% You know, you don't have to wait. 00:17:12.780 --> 00:17:15.052 align:middle line:84% Yes, unless you have Triple A. There you go. 00:17:15.052 --> 00:17:15.760 align:middle line:90% That'll work too. 00:17:15.760 --> 00:17:16.839 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Yeah. 00:17:16.839 --> 00:17:18.117 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 7: But, time-wise. 00:17:18.117 --> 00:17:19.950 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, we're all lined up here. 00:17:19.950 --> 00:17:25.339 align:middle line:84% We're getting ready to go in and have lunch. 00:17:25.339 --> 00:17:28.010 align:middle line:84% I tell you what, you work up an appetite doing this, 00:17:28.010 --> 00:17:30.278 align:middle line:90% don't you ladies? 00:17:30.278 --> 00:17:31.170 align:middle line:90% Huh? 00:17:31.170 --> 00:17:33.230 align:middle line:90% What are you laughing about? 00:17:33.230 --> 00:17:35.260 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: Live to ride, ride to eat! 00:17:35.260 --> 00:17:36.580 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 5: We told you that. 00:17:36.580 --> 00:17:38.280 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, do they know we're coming? 00:17:38.280 --> 00:17:39.080 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 6: Yes. 00:17:39.080 --> 00:17:41.663 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Because this might throw them a little off if we 00:17:41.663 --> 00:17:42.522 align:middle line:90% all walk in at-- 00:17:42.522 --> 00:17:43.980 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 8: We do this all the time. 00:17:43.980 --> 00:17:44.950 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Do you? 00:17:44.950 --> 00:17:47.350 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 5: I thought you made reservations. 00:17:47.350 --> 00:17:49.650 align:middle line:90% What kind of a guy are you? 00:17:49.650 --> 00:17:54.580 align:middle line:84% I thought you were supposed to make all the reservations here. 00:17:54.580 --> 00:17:56.660 align:middle line:90% The Women got to do it? 00:17:56.660 --> 00:17:59.330 align:middle line:90% Boy. 00:17:59.330 --> 00:18:02.030 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: OK, we've all been inside now for lunch, 00:18:02.030 --> 00:18:02.870 align:middle line:90% and we're all-- 00:18:02.870 --> 00:18:06.050 align:middle line:84% we've taken over the whole patio here. 00:18:06.050 --> 00:18:08.204 align:middle line:84% And Pete, you and your family were here having 00:18:08.204 --> 00:18:10.370 align:middle line:84% a leisurely lunch, and what did the waiter tell you? 00:18:10.370 --> 00:18:13.160 align:middle line:84% PETE: This is a rough crowd, so I think we better leave. 00:18:13.160 --> 00:18:16.394 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER AND CHEERING] 00:18:16.394 --> 00:18:18.310 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: So you got your family and left. 00:18:18.310 --> 00:18:21.110 align:middle line:84% You all are on bikes yourselves, but not on Harleys. 00:18:21.110 --> 00:18:21.895 align:middle line:90% PETE: No. 00:18:21.895 --> 00:18:23.325 align:middle line:90% Sports doing bikes. 00:18:23.325 --> 00:18:25.916 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: They're on sports bikes, is that OK? 00:18:25.916 --> 00:18:27.170 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 7: That's OK. 00:18:27.170 --> 00:18:28.860 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: OK, that's OK. 00:18:28.860 --> 00:18:33.640 align:middle line:84% And really, this group right here is harmless, right? 00:18:33.640 --> 00:18:35.260 align:middle line:84% They look like nice people, right? 00:18:35.260 --> 00:18:39.050 align:middle line:90% PETE: Yeah, I think so. 00:18:39.050 --> 00:18:41.650 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: So-- what are you laughing about? 00:18:41.650 --> 00:18:43.919 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: Cathy wants to tell you-- 00:18:43.919 --> 00:18:44.710 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: What? 00:18:44.710 --> 00:18:45.490 align:middle line:90% What did you say? 00:18:45.490 --> 00:18:51.191 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:18:51.191 --> 00:18:53.815 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 8: She's having her moment of glory. 00:18:53.815 --> 00:18:54.900 align:middle line:90% CATHY: My moment of glory. 00:18:54.900 --> 00:18:57.070 align:middle line:84% No, we were going to just get real buff with them 00:18:57.070 --> 00:18:58.480 align:middle line:90% and make them leave. 00:18:58.480 --> 00:19:00.120 align:middle line:90% This is our place. 00:19:00.120 --> 00:19:01.821 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Yeah! 00:19:01.821 --> 00:19:03.689 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 00:19:03.689 --> 00:19:05.960 align:middle line:84% Well, we're having a lot of fun here. 00:19:05.960 --> 00:19:08.866 align:middle line:84% You never know what's going to happen in the desert. 00:19:08.866 --> 00:19:10.800 align:middle line:90% But you all are on your way to-- 00:19:10.800 --> 00:19:13.300 align:middle line:84% PETE: Well, we're going to tour Borrego Springs a little bit 00:19:13.300 --> 00:19:14.925 align:middle line:90% and go back to Temecula. 00:19:14.925 --> 00:19:17.300 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: OK, and you got your whole family with you. 00:19:17.300 --> 00:19:19.840 align:middle line:84% You're going to have a great afternoon on your bikes. 00:19:19.840 --> 00:19:22.150 align:middle line:84% We're going to finish up our lunch here, 00:19:22.150 --> 00:19:24.640 align:middle line:84% and we've still got a couple more stops to go. 00:19:24.640 --> 00:19:25.430 align:middle line:90% PETE: Great. 00:19:25.430 --> 00:19:25.750 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Thanks. 00:19:25.750 --> 00:19:26.290 align:middle line:90% PETE: Thank you very much. 00:19:26.290 --> 00:19:27.748 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, get out of here! 00:19:27.748 --> 00:19:29.110 align:middle line:90% This is our place. 00:19:29.110 --> 00:19:29.800 align:middle line:90% Take it easy. 00:19:29.800 --> 00:19:35.110 align:middle line:90% [CHEERING] 00:19:35.110 --> 00:19:37.720 align:middle line:84% Well, now we have finished our lunch. 00:19:37.720 --> 00:19:40.720 align:middle line:84% And before we left the little town of Borrego Springs, 00:19:40.720 --> 00:19:43.750 align:middle line:84% we thought we'd stop by Anzo Borrego State 00:19:43.750 --> 00:19:45.730 align:middle line:84% Park, which is one of our prettiest parks 00:19:45.730 --> 00:19:47.450 align:middle line:90% anywhere in the whole state. 00:19:47.450 --> 00:19:48.740 align:middle line:90% Carl, we met up with you. 00:19:48.740 --> 00:19:51.520 align:middle line:84% Did you expect a crew like this to come in today? 00:19:51.520 --> 00:19:53.470 align:middle line:84% CARL: Yes, it could happen in Borrego Springs. 00:19:53.470 --> 00:19:54.520 align:middle line:90% Everything happens out here. 00:19:54.520 --> 00:19:55.600 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Absolutely. 00:19:55.600 --> 00:19:58.240 align:middle line:84% Well, it's a beautiful day here, and you're 00:19:58.240 --> 00:19:59.650 align:middle line:90% going to introduce us to-- 00:19:59.650 --> 00:20:01.420 align:middle line:90% CARL: Karyn Barnett. 00:20:01.420 --> 00:20:04.195 align:middle line:84% She's our main park interpreter for the visitor center here. 00:20:04.195 --> 00:20:05.320 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Hello, Karyn. 00:20:05.320 --> 00:20:06.250 align:middle line:90% KARYN BARNETT: Hello, there. 00:20:06.250 --> 00:20:06.950 align:middle line:90% How are you today? 00:20:06.950 --> 00:20:08.620 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Do you want to officially welcome the Harley 00:20:08.620 --> 00:20:09.995 align:middle line:90% Girls to Anzo Borrego? 00:20:09.995 --> 00:20:13.210 align:middle line:84% KARYN BARNETT: Welcome to Anzo Borrego Desert State Park. 00:20:13.210 --> 00:20:15.380 align:middle line:90% We're glad to have you here. 00:20:15.380 --> 00:20:17.590 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, tell us a little bit 00:20:17.590 --> 00:20:21.490 align:middle line:84% about what we're seeing, because everything is in bloom today. 00:20:21.490 --> 00:20:25.109 align:middle line:84% Come on, let's-- everybody get over here so we can see you. 00:20:25.109 --> 00:20:26.400 align:middle line:90% What are we seeing here, Karyn? 00:20:26.400 --> 00:20:29.950 align:middle line:84% KARYN BARNETT: Well, this is the Ocotillo over here, 00:20:29.950 --> 00:20:31.145 align:middle line:90% with the orange blossoms. 00:20:31.145 --> 00:20:32.020 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Uh huh. 00:20:32.020 --> 00:20:33.880 align:middle line:84% KARYN BARNETT: And have the Brittlebush, 00:20:33.880 --> 00:20:35.500 align:middle line:90% the yellow blooms over here. 00:20:35.500 --> 00:20:38.995 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Boy, everything is in beautiful bloom this spring. 00:20:38.995 --> 00:20:40.770 align:middle line:84% KARYN BARNETT: We have the barrel cactus. 00:20:40.770 --> 00:20:42.861 align:middle line:84% I have a quiz question for all of them. 00:20:42.861 --> 00:20:43.360 align:middle line:90% OK? 00:20:43.360 --> 00:20:45.264 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 7: Hey, I live on Brittlebush Circle. 00:20:45.264 --> 00:20:46.180 align:middle line:90% KARYN BARNETT: You do? 00:20:46.180 --> 00:20:47.055 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 7: Yes, I do. 00:20:47.055 --> 00:20:50.140 align:middle line:84% KARYN BARNETT: I live on Frying Pan Road. 00:20:50.140 --> 00:20:52.270 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, this was worth a stop, 00:20:52.270 --> 00:20:54.170 align:middle line:90% and we are delighted to be here. 00:20:54.170 --> 00:20:56.470 align:middle line:84% This is a beautiful, beautiful place. 00:20:56.470 --> 00:20:59.050 align:middle line:90% One of our own state parks. 00:20:59.050 --> 00:21:01.196 align:middle line:84% You're looking at the Ocotillo, aren't you? 00:21:01.196 --> 00:21:01.870 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 6: Yes. 00:21:01.870 --> 00:21:03.232 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: It's beautiful. 00:21:03.232 --> 00:21:05.890 align:middle line:90% 00:21:05.890 --> 00:21:09.130 align:middle line:84% This is Anzo Borrego State Park on a beautiful spring 00:21:09.130 --> 00:21:13.690 align:middle line:84% time Saturday, and our Harley Girl tour continues. 00:21:13.690 --> 00:21:14.190 align:middle line:90% Right? 00:21:14.190 --> 00:21:17.360 align:middle line:90% [GROUP CHEERING]: Right! 00:21:17.360 --> 00:21:21.780 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: OK, we have come back out to the parking lot. 00:21:21.780 --> 00:21:23.670 align:middle line:90% We got a civilian here. 00:21:23.670 --> 00:21:25.700 align:middle line:84% What are you all talking about over here? 00:21:25.700 --> 00:21:26.890 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 5: We're talking about bikes. 00:21:26.890 --> 00:21:27.490 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Bikes. 00:21:27.490 --> 00:21:29.140 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 14: Beautiful, beautiful bikes. 00:21:29.140 --> 00:21:30.556 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: So you spotted them. 00:21:30.556 --> 00:21:31.870 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 14: I did, I did. 00:21:31.870 --> 00:21:34.600 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, when you say beautiful bikes, in what way 00:21:34.600 --> 00:21:35.930 align:middle line:90% do you think they're beautiful? 00:21:35.930 --> 00:21:36.700 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 14: Just look at them. 00:21:36.700 --> 00:21:37.710 align:middle line:90% They're just gorgeous. 00:21:37.710 --> 00:21:41.830 align:middle line:84% Look at the paint and the chrome, and the Harley 00:21:41.830 --> 00:21:43.270 align:middle line:90% Davidson-- they're gorgeous. 00:21:43.270 --> 00:21:45.436 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, you're saying all the right words 00:21:45.436 --> 00:21:46.690 align:middle line:90% for these ladies right here. 00:21:46.690 --> 00:21:48.820 align:middle line:84% Did you ever want to ride a bike? 00:21:48.820 --> 00:21:50.140 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 14: Yes, and I have. 00:21:50.140 --> 00:21:50.710 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Have you? 00:21:50.710 --> 00:21:51.790 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 14: Yes, I have. 00:21:51.790 --> 00:21:52.748 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: A Harley? 00:21:52.748 --> 00:21:54.960 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 14: Well-- 00:21:54.960 --> 00:21:56.760 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:21:56.760 --> 00:21:58.570 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 5: We don't discriminate. 00:21:58.570 --> 00:22:01.000 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Never too late to start, is it? 00:22:01.000 --> 00:22:02.831 align:middle line:84% It's never too late to start, is it? 00:22:02.831 --> 00:22:04.830 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 5: I didn't start until I was a grandma. 00:22:04.830 --> 00:22:06.190 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Really? 00:22:06.190 --> 00:22:07.990 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 3: I have grandkids, and they all 00:22:07.990 --> 00:22:09.280 align:middle line:90% take turns going on rides. 00:22:09.280 --> 00:22:10.829 align:middle line:90% This is my day off. 00:22:10.829 --> 00:22:12.370 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: And when did you start? 00:22:12.370 --> 00:22:13.910 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: Just about a year and a half ago. 00:22:13.910 --> 00:22:14.920 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: So you're the newcomer here? 00:22:14.920 --> 00:22:16.720 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: Well, I'm a newcomer except for that when 00:22:16.720 --> 00:22:19.330 align:middle line:84% I was a teenager and stuff, I rode for years and years. 00:22:19.330 --> 00:22:21.490 align:middle line:84% Every boyfriend and my husband, we had motorcycles, 00:22:21.490 --> 00:22:22.750 align:middle line:84% and then we stopped to have kids, 00:22:22.750 --> 00:22:24.624 align:middle line:84% and I thought I'd better get off for a while. 00:22:24.624 --> 00:22:27.580 align:middle line:84% And then on my own, I said, OK the kids are 18. 00:22:27.580 --> 00:22:28.360 align:middle line:90% It's my turn. 00:22:28.360 --> 00:22:29.320 align:middle line:90% HUELL HOWSER: Yeah. 00:22:29.320 --> 00:22:30.569 align:middle line:90% Well see, it's never too late. 00:22:30.569 --> 00:22:31.870 align:middle line:90% SPEAKER 14: Never too late. 00:22:31.870 --> 00:22:34.120 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Whose bike is this down here? 00:22:34.120 --> 00:22:37.660 align:middle line:84% Cathy, tell us about this bike because this 00:22:37.660 --> 00:22:41.200 align:middle line:84% looks like an old bike, but it isn't is it? 00:22:41.200 --> 00:22:44.380 align:middle line:84% CATHY: No, this is a '97 Heritage Classic, 00:22:44.380 --> 00:22:47.056 align:middle line:84% and it is fashioned after the older style motorcycles, 00:22:47.056 --> 00:22:48.430 align:middle line:84% and that's what I liked about it. 00:22:48.430 --> 00:22:50.560 align:middle line:84% I liked the whole front end, the lights 00:22:50.560 --> 00:22:52.699 align:middle line:90% in the front, the big fenders. 00:22:52.699 --> 00:22:54.490 align:middle line:84% You can put-- it came with the black tires, 00:22:54.490 --> 00:22:57.822 align:middle line:84% we put white walls on it to make it a little bit more authentic. 00:22:57.822 --> 00:22:59.530 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Wow, it's a different color 00:22:59.530 --> 00:23:00.400 align:middle line:90% than all the others. 00:23:00.400 --> 00:23:00.880 align:middle line:90% CATHY: Yeah-- 00:23:00.880 --> 00:23:03.088 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: It looks like about '50s or early '60s. 00:23:03.088 --> 00:23:06.500 align:middle line:84% CATHY: It is, it's Harley-- it's one of their-- 00:23:06.500 --> 00:23:08.070 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Now, wait a minute. 00:23:08.070 --> 00:23:10.400 align:middle line:84% There's the one I'm going to ride on. 00:23:10.400 --> 00:23:15.280 align:middle line:84% CATHY: What they did here is Harley made some special paint. 00:23:15.280 --> 00:23:17.280 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: You don't like that noise, do you? 00:23:17.280 --> 00:23:20.340 align:middle line:84% CATHY: These bikers are so crude and rude. 00:23:20.340 --> 00:23:22.530 align:middle line:84% Anyway, Harley made some special paints, 00:23:22.530 --> 00:23:24.822 align:middle line:84% and this is one of their special paints, 00:23:24.822 --> 00:23:27.030 align:middle line:84% and they only made it I think for about three months, 00:23:27.030 --> 00:23:28.836 align:middle line:84% and it went on certain types of bikes. 00:23:28.836 --> 00:23:30.210 align:middle line:84% And the Heritage was one of them, 00:23:30.210 --> 00:23:32.882 align:middle line:84% and I was fortunate enough to get one. 00:23:32.882 --> 00:23:34.590 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Boy, it's a beautiful bike. 00:23:34.590 --> 00:23:37.410 align:middle line:84% But then again, all of these bikes are beautiful. 00:23:37.410 --> 00:23:38.810 align:middle line:90% Looking down here at them. 00:23:38.810 --> 00:23:39.570 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 6: They're all beautiful. 00:23:39.570 --> 00:23:41.736 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: They're all just absolutely wonderful. 00:23:41.736 --> 00:23:43.170 align:middle line:90% CATHY: And each lady-- 00:23:43.170 --> 00:23:45.160 align:middle line:84% they take so much pride in their bikes. 00:23:45.160 --> 00:23:48.440 align:middle line:84% They're glad to put different, their own personalities. 00:23:48.440 --> 00:23:51.150 align:middle line:84% Some have personalized license plates, 00:23:51.150 --> 00:23:53.590 align:middle line:84% some have special seats over here, 00:23:53.590 --> 00:23:58.320 align:middle line:84% and this is a converted Sportster into a trike. 00:23:58.320 --> 00:24:00.870 align:middle line:84% We've got a couple Sportsters right here that they've 00:24:00.870 --> 00:24:02.610 align:middle line:90% made some changes on. 00:24:02.610 --> 00:24:05.160 align:middle line:84% We've got low riders and Dyna Wiode Glides. 00:24:05.160 --> 00:24:06.030 align:middle line:90% This is D's. 00:24:06.030 --> 00:24:08.710 align:middle line:84% She made some special paint jobs on hers. 00:24:08.710 --> 00:24:12.100 align:middle line:84% And Carol Wilson here, she has a low rider. 00:24:12.100 --> 00:24:15.520 align:middle line:84% A '93 low rider, in fact, that they don't even make anymore. 00:24:15.520 --> 00:24:20.760 align:middle line:84% It's an FXLR Custom, and that's a special ride on that bike. 00:24:20.760 --> 00:24:23.042 align:middle line:84% It's rubber mounted, and it's a very smooth ride. 00:24:23.042 --> 00:24:24.750 align:middle line:84% HUELL HOWSER: Well, you know what though? 00:24:24.750 --> 00:24:27.690 align:middle line:84% Even though people may be watching and not 00:24:27.690 --> 00:24:30.870 align:middle line:84% understand all of that that you just talked about, 00:24:30.870 --> 00:24:35.430 align:middle line:84% the idea of just getting out and enjoying the road 00:24:35.430 --> 00:24:38.915 align:middle line:84% and enjoying California is what it's all about isn't it? 00:24:38.915 --> 00:24:40.290 align:middle line:84% CATHY: Oh, we enjoy it immensely. 00:24:40.290 --> 00:24:41.790 align:middle line:90% It gives us a way from-- 00:24:41.790 --> 00:24:44.735 align:middle line:84% we all love our homes and home lives and jobs and families 00:24:44.735 --> 00:24:47.130 align:middle line:84% and so forth, but this gives us a chance 00:24:47.130 --> 00:24:50.850 align:middle line:84% to put all that responsibility behind, meet 00:24:50.850 --> 00:24:55.830 align:middle line:84% with some other ladies that like to ride, like to socialize, 00:24:55.830 --> 00:24:58.720 align:middle line:84% and we have a lot of things in common. 00:24:58.720 --> 00:25:01.950 align:middle line:90% So it's a great hobby. 00:25:01.950 --> 00:25:30.077 align:middle line:90% 00:25:30.077 --> 00:25:31.910 align:middle line:84% [MUSIC - JOHN LEE HOOKER, "BOOGIE RAMBLER"] 00:25:31.910 --> 00:25:33.576 align:middle line:84% JOHN LEE HOOKER: (SINGING) My father was 00:25:33.576 --> 00:25:35.550 align:middle line:90% a rambler, and my mother too. 00:25:35.550 --> 00:25:39.008 align:middle line:90% 00:25:39.008 --> 00:25:46.418 align:middle line:90% Oh baby, boogie all night long. 00:25:46.418 --> 00:25:50.864 align:middle line:90% 00:25:50.864 --> 00:25:58.274 align:middle line:90% Oh baby, boogie all night long. 00:25:58.274 --> 00:26:02.760 align:middle line:84% I'm a boogie rambler, boogie all the time. 00:26:02.760 --> 00:26:06.760 align:middle line:90% 00:26:06.760 --> 00:26:12.616 align:middle line:84% My dang ol' mother, she boogied too. 00:26:12.616 --> 00:26:15.560 align:middle line:90% 00:26:15.560 --> 00:26:22.420 align:middle line:90% Oh yeah, yeah, she boogie too. 00:26:22.420 --> 00:26:26.474 align:middle line:84% She boogied so long, boogied all the time. 00:26:26.474 --> 00:27:03.524 align:middle line:90% 00:27:03.524 --> 00:27:06.240 align:middle line:84% SPEAKER 1: Visiting with Huell Howser 00:27:06.240 --> 00:27:08.250 align:middle line:84% is made possible through a generous grant 00:27:08.250 --> 00:27:12.080 align:middle line:84% from the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation. 00:27:12.080 --> 00:27:19.042 align:middle line:90%