Cavaliers tough out 36 degree beer bust

It got down to 36 degrees on the unheated patio of the Phoenix during our Jan. 25 beer bust, but the Cavaliers bundled up and had a really great time.

A blast of arctic air brought New Orleans unusually cold weather with rare freeze warnings in the city. But with a crock pot full of hot gumbo to keep the chill away, the Cavaliers had another successful monthly beer bust.

Two members of the Battallion Motorcycle Corps paid a visit to our beer bust. Paul and Mike are Harley riders who live near Austin, TX and visit New Orleans often. They said their fellow club member Seth was also in town, but we were disappointed that he couldn't join us this time. We hope to see Seth when the Cavaliers visit Houston for LUEY weekend in March.

We were especially glad to have Mark join us for a beer bust for the first time. Mark, who has ridden with us often, is a DJ. He usually works weekend nights, but he was able to arrange a substitute so he could join us for the evening. What's more, Mark was the only biker who bravely rode his Honda Shadow to the Phoenix in the frigid weather. Kudos to Mark!

Among our other beer bust regulars were Poncho and William, as well as their friend Michael. Phoenix bootblack DB was on hand as always to polish up those dusty riding boots. DB wisely moved his bootblack stand inside the warm bar since it was pretty cold on the patio. We also had a few members of the Hot Ash club enjoying their cigars on the patio.

You can always be sure of a good time at the Cavaliers' monthly fourth Friday beer bust. Because the Knights d'Orleans annual Black Mask party falls on the night our beer bust would normally fall in February, we'll be announcing an alternate date soon. Stay tuned!