More and more, I’m liking the programming on the Discovery Channel. I’ve always watched that channel frequently, but the programming seems to be getting better and better. I’ve been watching Going Tribal and that is quite an eye-opener.
But mostly, I’ve been watching every episode of American Chopper I can get my hands on. It’s been on for a few years, but I never got around to watching it until recently. Now that I have, it’s very addicting. I love watching Paulie fabricate bikes, and watching Senior yelling at him.
But what I find most endearing is the commitment the Teutul family has to their country. This week, which begins the start of a series of new episodes, there was one where the guys are building two bikes to auction off. The money is going to two charities for soldiers who came back from Iraq disabled. They showed clips of the guys actually visiting Walter Reed and talking to and signing autographs for the soldiers there. Which stands in sharp contrast to the protesters who have been hanging out there as of late. And that’s on top of the many other projects they’ve been involved in supporting the troops.Those guys are just a class act all around.
It’s been a few years since I’ve owned a bike, and I’ve been considering buying a new one. I think when I finally do buy one, it will definitely be a bike from Orange County Choppers.
Check out their site, they have really cool bikes. And watch the show on Discover, and especially if you have Discovery HD Theater. Watching it in Hi Def is just that much better.
I like the show, too. I tape it for my brother-in-law since he doesn’t have cable/satellite. We agree that Paul Sr & Jr remind us of my dad and oldest brother when they are going over farm business. I think it was during the first season that they built a fire truck bike. It was great.