Two years ago, The Butler Bros. created a cumbersome homage to good luck for the new year: a massive foam black eyed pea. Displayed from the back of a truck for the past First Night parades, Adam and Marty knew this year it needed more exposure and easier, instant accessibility to the masses.
And, of course, some spandex. So, ouila! To the back of Adam’s bike, we strapped it.
With help, of course. One special trailer from Bikes at Work, in Ames, Iowa, put together by the fellas at Jack and Adam’s (who also added two new brakes to the towing two-wheeler to ensure no whippersnappers were harmed in the transport of the pea). Special thanks to these creative souls, and those at Blue Genie for making this parade the best yet.
Our pea was a hit. Kids loved rubbing it for good luck, and parents welcomed the new year in with a pat and a chuckle. We even made the news. Auld. Lang. Syne.