Thursday, July 31, 2008

Music, Bikes or Beer

You only get to pick one. Yep, sounds like hell to me too. Fortunately, we don't live in hell just yet, so we get to enjoy all three next Friday, August 8, 2008, with our friend Joel and Michelle at the 31st Street Pub.



It's Bob Log III,
Scott H. Biram
and Pittsburgh's own Buddy Nutt.
All one man bands. I consider this the show of the year so far. People I like at a place I like in a city I like.




Let's ride. We leave at 6:30pm from here...







In other news, I picked up a few flyer cd's today. Damn good stuff. Ever hear of Ezra Furman? Me neither. The cd is called "Banging Down Doors". How about Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. Yep, first time I've heard of him either, but I'm sure you can see why I picked it up. After one listen, I can highly recommend these fellas. So I'm out here doing the leg work for you, so don't let my effort be in vain, check these guys out. Google 'em or something.

Trust me.

Trust Jesus.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

The Two Paths

Virtues. Someone asked me what was my best. Patience is most natural. A few of the others come pretty easily. A few others with which I struggle daily.

Vice.......Virtue....
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Lust.......Chastity
Gluttony...Temperance
Greed......Charity
Sloth......Diligence
Wrath......Patience
Envy.......Kindness
Pride......Humility


I think Patience gets you through times without Kindness better than Kindness gets you through times without Patience. I suspect Wrath will get you through times without Envy better than Envy will get you through times without Wrath. Wikipedia has listed at least a hundred vices and virtues recognized world wide. Seems like a lot to keep track of. I like the original seven. Or an even more succinct guiding tool...
My mind can work out the nuances.

The photo below conveys the Dirtier Dozen, 2008. Heat. Weariness and a determination to stay strong. Off the beaten path. On a beaten memory. Strangers. Friends. Bikes and beer. No championed entity. No time, sights or sounds. Only Moment. There were lots of these.

Monday, July 7, 2008

More Rides Please!

We had so much fun on our Thursday night last week, we're doing it again the next two weeks as "training" for the Dirtier Dozen on July 19th... http://tinyurl.com/5ezf68

If ever there was a ride well suited for BABES, it's the Dirtier Dozen and we must be prepared. So, in the spirit of "training"...

The Fool Hearted Two Moon Ride - THIS Thursday, July 10, 2008 in Pittsburgh
AND
The Two Hearted Full Moon Ride - NEXT Thursday, July 17, 2008 in Beaver Valley

THIS Thursday's ride will begin at 6:30pm in the strip district of Pittsburgh. We start by quaffing a few ales from Cooler Buddy and then ride around town, eventually ending up somewhere. After we feel satisfied with our riding and imbibing, we'll ride back to the Strip District.
NEXT Thursday's ride will start at 6:30pm at the Beaver Valley Bowl in Rochester to quaff yet more of that adorable Bell's Two Hearted Ale. After a few of those, it'll be on the bike to ride around town, eventually ending up somewhere. After we feel satisfied with our riding and imbibing, we'll ride back to Rochester.

These are road rides, so any sort of decent bike will do.

If anyone is interested in joining me, give me a call, reply to this email, or just show up at the ride locations listed.

Don't forget to bring lights. A white front and a rear read blinky light is recommended for optimal visability.

I hope to see you at one or both of these rides. Please, I implore you, don't turn me into the lone biker of the apocalypse...
Ride on,
Frank
412-417-7513

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Rides Anyone?


The Two Hearted/Two Musicians New Moon Ride - Thursday, July 3, 2008
Plus
The Moraine/North Country Brewing Ride - Sunday, July 6, 2008

I'm going to do a townie ride this Thursday evening. It'll start at Beaver Valley Bowl in Rochester to continue quaffing that delicious Bell's Two Hearted Ale left over from Saturday's Lebowski Fist extravaganza. After a few of those, it'll be on the bike to ride around town, eventually ending up in New Brighton to see two musicians playing some acoustic music on stage at Wooley Bully's. After sufficient entertainment has been accomplished,
a pleasant ride back to Rochester will ensue.

If anyone is interested in joining me, give me a call, reply to this email, or just show up at BV Bowl at 6:30pm on Thursday.

Don't forget to bring lights. A white front and a rear read blinky light is recommended for optimal visability.

If the weather is agreeable, I'll bring along "25 pounds of sounds" to enhance the ambiance of the evening.

Also, on Sunday, I'm planning on doing a Mountain Bike Ride at Moraine State Park with an after ride beer at North Country Brewing in Slippery Rock. Leave at 9:30am from the Brady's Run Ice Arena.

I hope to see you at one or both of these rides. It's Summer, let's get it on!!!

Ride on,
Frank
babeclub@comcast.net
412-417-7513