Fleetwood’s Kit Kat

I think colorful art and cruiser bikes have alot in common.  Our bikes are works of art by combining unique color combinations with different materials all mixed together.  

Our whole store is a big montage of bright colors and Harvey has a buddy named Brooks who is a phenomenal artist.  Actually Perry Brooks.  He asked Harv if we’d be interested in putting some of his art in the shop on consignment.  I told him to bring a couple over and if it was a good fit we’d hang a few pieces.  Well, he did…..and we were really feelin’ the work.  His art is Transitional Impressionism and they are very detailed and colorful.  Subject matter is lots of cool city scenes of Dallas, as well as some abstract stuff.  We ended up hanging 6 or 7 of them I liked them so much.  Really a  nice addition to the entry area of Fleetwood’s Kit Kat and I think this is a great place to start a li’l art gallery for some cool local artists.

Perry Brooks - Art

I invite every one to come by the shop and check out these fine works of art. The prices are real reasonable and they really add to the flavor of the shop.  He’s been written up in several local publications and has sold to a handful of collectors.  Get ‘em while they last!!!!  

This one is my favorite. I think I'm buying it.

One other thing……this Friday night’s ride…..the MJ Tribute…..feel free to put on your Michael Jackson outfits!!

Fleetwood

This hot weather is extreme but that didn’t keep some troopers from coming out to the ride today at 5 p.m.   I had a few cancel due to the heat but we still had a fantastic group of people.   We hit J. Peppe’s on Greenville and they had a huge table set up by the swimming pool for our group.  Some shade, a pool, ritas, a taco or two and some good convo…….what else can you ask for????

organized chaos

After J. Peppes, we all took a vote to “ride on”.  I think this was the funnest part of the day.  We got back on the Katy Trail and just rode down to the southern entry.  We took some pics at the Reverchon Park overlook and then  headed back.  I think our group either honked, whistled at, or high-fived everyone on the trail.  We recruited a few new riders, as well!!!  Good time you guys.

This was one of our funnest rides.  I really enjoyed it.

So….next Friday…..at 8 pm….RESERVE YOUR BIKE SOON.  Its going to be the Michael Jackson Tribute Cruiser Ride.  We are gonna break out some MJ in the shop and on the ride.  Its going to be a special evening so you don’t want to miss out on this one.  If you got a bike…….bring it….so someone else can borrow one of ours.

I’m not just jumping on the “Michael Jackson” bandwagon.  Losing MJ means alot to me because I think he is probably the best and most unique entertainer of all time.  From the time he was a little kid to the day he died, he always had our attention and he recorded and performed some of the most memorable songs of all time. He did it in a way and with a fanbase that no other artist has ever done.  Berry Gordon, founder of Motown said it best.  He said that “an artist like Michael Jackson doesn’t come along every 100 years or even every 1,000 years.  There will never be another Michael Jackson”.  We are all gonna miss him but the cool thing is that his music and his memory  live  forever.

The 1 and only "King of Pop"

I just wanna thank everyone for keeping Me, Susie, Harvey, Craig and Mark so busy at the shop.  We’ve had alotta positive things happen lately and I’ve barely had a spare moment.  I’m going to start doing  my best at keeping this blog.

Chillin' Devillin

We’ve had lot of great press from Park Cities People, Dallas Morning News, Paper City and the Daily Candy has been a phenomenon for us!  The icing on the cake was when I received a call from Roni Proter with Channel 33 TV News with the idea of filming a “feel good” segment about our shop.  Roni brought the  crew in and we took a  ride down the Katy Trail for a frozen yogurt.  I appreciate everyone who showed up on a hot muggy tuesday afternoon to participate and represent Fleetwood’s Kit Kat.  Thanks; Andy, Courtney, Rhonda, Emma, Harvey, Andrew, Mary Kate, Elle, Miso, Kerri and Robert.  You guys are the shiznit and everyone was awesome.  Also, Roni - you were greatness!  Thanks so much! This piece should be airing on the 9 o’clock news within the next week so check it out!!!

A couple more things.  I’m real excited; we are going to have 9 Hawk Classic Cruisers (from Berlin, Germany) on our showroom floor next week.  That makes us the only store in America with this great looking line of European Cruiserbikes.  Come by and check them out.  If you see one you are gonna want one!  Also, I’m real delighted with the way some of our bikes are turning out.  We are now painting baskets, creating custom seat covers, basket covers, and doing lots of customization to offer our customers the unique experience of building a cruiser the way YOU WANT IT!  Come and check it out, we have at least 20 customs in our “bike garden”.  We can help you design your own.  

a phenomenal shot by Wendy Wezensky

DeVille is doing great and enjoying all the store activity.  So far he hasn’t met anyone he hasn’t liked and I think everyone feels the same about him!

keep on cruisin - Fleetwood