The Ho Boy Interview...

Ho Ho – Okay, let’s get right to it. Why did you decide to put on the Filthy Fifty October Ho Down?
Ho Boy -I didn’t. I’m just the mascot for the event and now, evidently, the spokesboy.

Ho Ho – Oh, well, tell us how you come to be associated with the ride.
Ho Boy – I know Frank. We met back when I was working for The Cowslingers. He, Leo Love and I hung out a bit after a few Cowslinger shows. Leo’s was the drummer.

Ho Ho – I think everyone in the audience knows who Leo is.
Ho Boy – Well excuse me. Anyway, here’s a sample of the work I did for them.


Ho Ho – Very impressive. “For losers like you”. A unique way to refer to one’s fan base.
Ho Boy – I do what I’m told. I think that was Greg Miller’s idea. Greg was the lead singer.

Ho Ho – I think everyone in the audience knows who Greg is.
Ho Boy – Oh yes, right.

Ho Ho – So back to the ride. What can you tell us about it?
Ho Boy – I believe it’s about 50 miles of bicycle riding.

Ho Ho – Do you know the origin for the idea of the ride?
Ho Boy – Frank said he was inspired by the Dirtier Dozen ride, which he’s ridden the last two years. He figured, why not do something like that here to showcase the lovely Beaver Valley Area.

Ho Ho - Why is it called the Filthy Fifty October Ho Down?
Ho Boy – Everyone will be filthy, the ride will be about fifty miles long and it'll take place in October.

Ho Ho – What about “Ho” part?
Ho Boy – Frank said it would be both a “Happy On Road” and a “Happy Off Road” ride.

Ho Ho – Shouldn’t it then be called a “HOR Down”?
Ho Boy – I don’t think Frank liked the sound of that. I think there should be a hyphen there. “Happy On-Road”, “Happy Off-Road”.

Ho Ho – I see. Very well. So everyone should be prepared for off-road riding?
Ho Boy – Are you drunk?

Ho Ho – No.
Ho Boy – That’s too Bad. Why the “X” on the bag? Are the contents why you are called “Happy”?

Ho Ho – Um, let’s just get back on track here.
Ho Boy – It’s your interview.

Ho Ho - Will there be other activities besides bicycle riding?
Ho Boy - Absolutely, Frank wants to showcase the best of the Beaver Valley Establishments.

Ho Ho - Define “establishments”.
Ho Boy - Taverns.

Ho Ho - Oh, so there will be alcohol consumption.
Ho Boy – Duh.

Ho Ho - Moving along, any other activities for the day.
Ho Boy - Yes, but the activities will be dictated by a number of factors and I’m not a liberty to divulge them at this time.

Ho Ho – Will the ride go on rain or shine?
Ho Boy – Yes.

Ho Ho - Does the ride cost anything?
Ho Boy – The ride itself doesn’t cost anything, but if a participant wants to partake in any extracurricular enjoyment, I’d advise bringing a few bucks.

Ho Ho – Define “A few bucks”.
Ho Boy – I don’t know, it’s up to the individual to figure that out. I suppose we’ll all know more after the ride is over.

Ho Ho – Well there you have it folks, barely any worthwhile information, but hey, I tried. Ho Boy, is there anything else you’d like to say?
Ho Boy – Where are your friends?

Ho Ho – You mean these guys?

Ho Boy – Yes, they look like fun, why don’t you bring them to the ride?
Ho Ho – I’m afraid they're not very athletic.

Ho Boy – It’s more about fun.
Ho Ho – I’ll see what I can do.

Presenting Filthy Fifty October Hoe Down

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Loose Links From a Tight Chain

It's been a few weeks since I've posted and while I haven't had anything major to say or announce, I've accumulated a few loose items that I'd like to put out to everyone...

Thank You...
For three straight weeks we've had a fabulous turnout for our "mini" work days at Brady's Run Park. We were certainly inspired trail achievers and made many trail improvments up by the ball fields and even made serious head-way on cutting in our new trail which will offer an alternative to "The Bastard". And speaking of trail work...

PTAG Work Day at Brady's Run - Sunday, September 7, 2008...
This will be a fun day of trail work, food, riding and beer. Many of you have come out to other PTAG work days and so know what a good time these are. A good cause, good people and bike rides. Good times. I hope to see lots of you there.

Upcoming Rides...


BABE Pittsburgh City Ride - Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 6:30pm - meet in Strip District here...

BABE Pittsburgh City SHACK*SHAKER FUN Ride - Friday, October 3, 2008 - 6:30pm - meet in Strip District, same location as above.
More information to follow, but there will be a BABE ride to the TH' LEGENDARY SHACK*SHAKERS show on Friday, October 3rd. This band puts on one of the best shows I've ever witness and is not to be missed (if you enjoy life).

Pittsburgh Alleycats "Pittsburgh Calling" Alleycat - This fall - date TBA...
Pittsburgh Alleycats is putting on a Halloween Alleycat this year that should be spanking fun...

Filthy Fifty October HOE Down - Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Beaver County...
October will provide to be a busy month for the BABES with the Filthy Fifty October HOE Down ride on 10/11/2008. I'll be posting a dedicated entry for this ride, so check back for the more details. The only details I have are it'll be 50 miles long. It will entail both on-road and off-road riding. We'll make a few refreshments stops. We'll have fun. I'll post more details soon, but the main theme of the ride will be "Don't do anything foolish".

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.

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.

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

babeclub@comcast.net

412-417-7513

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