59 Hooligans

Project Sissy Pants.

2009-05-13T09:51:00.007-05:00

Try to look like a tough guy driving this thing. It's just not possible. Pre-teen girls and little old ladies wave. Dallas hotties laugh.

It's all there boys and girls. 55 thou and some change on the odo. The roof leaks like a... well it leaks like a VW convertible top. New tires showed up yesterday. I spent a day with rubbing compound and I'm chafed. The car doesn't look any different by my private parts are raw.

It came with all the original receipts and owner's manual. I even have the warranty card. Hopefully I land a job soon or this little girl will have to go on the block.

This Wednesday Night...

2009-04-27T20:35:00.002-05:00

$1 Domestic Bottles at the Service Bar.

Lower Greenville.

I'm broke and I'm raiding my wife's change jar.

Project ~ "Verpflichtet!"

2009-04-16T10:03:00.003-05:00

HATTON / PACQUIAO

2009-04-15T20:57:00.002-05:00

GO LOW RICKY!!!!

It's hard to believe that was just a short 16 months ago. It seems like a lifetime away.

May 2nd the pride of England is stepping back into the ring. It's time for Ricky to avenge his loss and lay claim to the title of best pound for pound fighter.... Or get knocked the fuck out again.

That was a great night. I'm thinking we should do it again.

Rembrandt's Dutch Pub

2009-04-07T08:42:00.002-05:00

For those that don't already know...

Rembrandt's Dutch Pub has 1/2 price food on Tuesday nights along with a FINE selection of beer. A few of us have made this a weekly thing. Come on out if you're able. 7pm...ish.

HW

59 Hooligans...What it's all about

2009-03-25T10:26:00.002-05:00

There hasn't been any real discussion lately on who we are and what direction we are headed. So for any noobs out there that may have stumbled upon our modest little site...I say WELCOME. Stroll through the archives to see what we've been up to. Look hard enough and you'll find our manifesto.

Here it is in a nutshell: We are a small group of motorcycle RIDERS. "Riders" is a very important word in this equation. You see...we intend to get on our motorcycles and go places. See the country...ride the world. We are all experienced riders that enjoy pushing our bikes and our skills to the limits. We are safe...but like to have fun as well. If at all possible, we don't trailer our bikes...the pride is in the ride. We meet up on Wednesdays and Sundays to enjoy a ride and a pint...or many pints. We try to organize longer rides and/or events as time allows.

We are comfortable as a very small...tight knit group. We aren't looking for huge numbers of people with matching tshirts...we're looking for comrades...people we can trust. If that means we have a small group...then so be it.

If this is something that sounds interesting to you...give us a hollar. We'd be glad to meet you and share a pint.

Ride safe.

Hollywood

mOnDAy... tHiS iS GoiNG tO sUCk...

2009-03-23T09:52:00.003-05:00

The City of Hate... how appropriate. Well, I made it home... eventually. The bike tried to jump off the trailer TWICE. The front stop broke free from the shitty welds and became an interesting projectile on the I-45! I wish I wasn't watching the bike dance around on the trailer, because I would have loved to see the look on the asshole's face that had been screwing me out of a good open lane by admiring his own reflection in the shinny fuel tanks of a truck that was incapable of achieving the posted speed limit. This all transpired shortly after I got around him. Justice for him... nightmare for me. I pulled off to the side and gave him a Hooligan salute as he passed, a slight giggle ensued. I must have been given a pass for eating meat on Friday... your fault 'Wood... 'cause not 5 feet from where I stopped was the perfect 8 inch piece of 4x4 post I needed to rig up the trailer! Yeah, random. Anyway, my "rig" job worked for about 7 miles when I noticed that the bike was considerably closer to the truck than it was before. I thought... huh, that's not normal. I slowed once again to the side of the I-45. As soon as I rounded the bed of the truck, she lunged towards me as if expecting my warm embrace. What she got was a quick, "HOLY FUCK!!!" and a grab of the tether. If you've ever heard the story of a mother that lifted a car off of her injured child, then you can imagine what it looked like when I pulled the bike up from a horizontal position one handed. After I got all the parts of the equation to play along, again, I was on my way. It wasn't until 2 to 3 miles down the road that I realized just how much weight I pulled up with that one strap. Most of the time, my robust physique is less than impressive, but on occasion I surprise myself.

Anyway, all's well that ends well. I have a great time in a formally loathed city. So much, that it has moved up on my list of potential domiciles. My hat is off to the Wood'n Slip, a two man team capable of wrecking even the most cohesive of groups. Until we meet again... Slip, good luck with the delivery of life and 'Wood... good luck with the noise issues you have at the apartment. Maybe try some rugs or wall tapestries, they may help deaden the sound a bit.

Cheers.

MARCH MADNESS!!!

2009-03-19T10:39:00.001-05:00

I pick my school, Radford University to go all the way.

Yep. Radford. National Champs.

2009-03-13T11:39:00.002-05:00

Don't worry about me, I'm gonna make it alright
Got my enemies crossed out in my sight
I take a bad situation gonna make it right
In the shadows of darkness I stand in the light
You see it's our style to keep it true
I've had a bad year, a lot to go through
I've been knocked out, beat down, black and blue

She's not the one coming back for you
She's not the one coming back for you

If I fall back down, you're gonna help me back up again
If I fall back down, you're gonna be my friend

It takes disaster to learn a lesson
You're gonna make it through the darkest night
Some people betray one and cause treason
We're gonna make everything alright
Well the worst of times, now, they don't phase me
Even if I look and act really crazy
I went way down, she betrayed me
Now my vision is no longer hazy
I'm very lucky to have my crew
They stood by me when she flew
I've been knocked out, beat down, black and blue

She's not the one coming back for you
She's not the one coming back for you

If I fall back down, you're gonna help me back up again
If I fall back down, you're gonna be my friend

2009-03-11T22:32:00.000-05:00

Well the devil's nipping at your heels and this time it's for real
A lonely hunger starts to gnaw as you wash away the pain
Of another desperate dead end day forever filled with sadness
To forget about the pain you take your bottle, drink your grain

Singing Hail, Hail, the Gangs All Here.
Leave your worries at the door boy, they're not going anywhere
Hail, hail the gang's all here

When the going gets tough, I know my friends will still be there
Well you're walking down the road and the wind is in your face
You're down and out and the unemployment line's a mile long
The money in your pocket may not get you through the day
But cheer up son I know a place where mugs like us belong

Singing Hail, Hail, the Gangs All Here.
Leave your worries at the door boy, they're not going anywhere
Hail, hail the gang's all here

Pick your heart up off the ground though I'm sure it weights a ton
You're no better or no worse than any mothers son
Though you're up against all odds and you're backed against the wall
You recall the cheer, "The Gang's All Here" and shout!

Houston Burnout

2009-03-10T17:07:00.002-05:00

Here's what went on down here! Good show for only being the second one.

Hooligans

2009-03-03T07:41:00.002-06:00

Good morning my fellow Hooligans. MvR is just around the corner and we need to get together and get ourselves organized. Fishy is bringing up a few new peeps from Houston. They'll be crashing at mi casa. Slippy will hopefully be back in the big D. I'd like to see us representing...attending some of the events as a cohesive group. I'm busy this Wednesday...but am free tonight to discuss if we can get some people together. Otherwise next Wednesday might work.

Sound off Hooligans.

Wednesday 2/25

2009-02-25T07:41:00.000-06:00

Old Monk...7ish...come on!

Wednesday 2/18

2009-02-18T15:34:00.000-06:00

It's 75...and Wednesday...who's comin' with me???

Something orange this way comes....

2009-02-17T11:43:00.005-06:00

Something orange might be following me home....

My wife is a Saint.

... just because.

2009-02-13T14:47:00.002-06:00

Friday the 13th Party

2009-02-12T07:49:00.000-06:00

My place...beers...booze...bad horror movies. Who's in?

New Ulm 2009

2009-02-08T20:19:00.002-06:00

We have a few months to plan the ride
http://www.ntnoa.org/pdf/New%20Ulm09.pdf

Wednesday 2/5

2009-02-04T07:50:00.000-06:00

Meridian Room...7ish

Girls' brains are much stupider than mens' are!

2009-01-30T11:35:00.001-06:00

In the following, the position's title has been changed to protect the guilty...

2009-01-26T13:08:00.004-06:00

Wednesday 1/21

2009-01-21T07:27:00.000-06:00

71 degrees bitches...enjoy yourselves.

Meridian Room at 7pm.

Awards for this weekends ride...

2009-01-20T15:26:00.003-06:00

The award for drunkest at the start of the ride goes to....

Charles.

He also gets the award for greatest gas stop.

The I just ate what award goes to...

well... all of us.

The I Shit Trains award goes to me. Because I Shit Trains. Now What?

Thanks for some serious good eats AJ's.

Superbowl

2009-01-19T12:17:00.000-06:00

Are we doing anything for this???

My new place has a big party room with HD...I could look into that if anyone is interested.

Big Bend???

2009-01-14T12:01:00.002-06:00

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422172

Some adv'ers are heading that way March 26 - March 29. I'm thinking about it...anyone wanna?

It's Time to RIDE!!!!

2009-01-11T17:18:00.002-06:00

This coming weekend.

Saturday's weather looks perfect.

Sunday's ain't bad either.

It's time to get out and put a solid 300 miles in.

Who's game?

Tell me what day works better for you.

We will be leaving Dallas at 8.30. Show up with a full tank of gas and something in your tummy, ready to roll out at 8.30. Map and eating plans to be published.

Wednesday 1/7

2009-01-05T15:29:00.001-06:00

Meridian Room...7pm.

Represent.

Here's to a safe and happy New Year!

2008-12-31T10:52:00.001-06:00

Now go get pissed!

2008-12-31T10:34:00.003-06:00

1952 Vincent for Red Molly

2008-12-30T11:44:00.003-06:00

I fell in love with this song when I first heard it. For those, like me, that never slowed down enough to understand all of the lyrics...

Oh says Red Molly to James, "That's a fine motorbike. A girl could feel special on any such like." Says James to Red Molly, "My hat's off to you, it's a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952. And I've seen you at the corners and cafes it seems. Red hair and black leather, my favourite colour scheme." And he pulled her on behind and down to Boxhill they did ride. Oh says James to Red Molly, "Here's a ring for your right hand but I'll tell you in earnest... I'm a dangerous man. For I've fought with the law since I was seventeen. I robbed to many a man to get my Vincent machine. Now I'm 21 years, I might make 22 and I don't mind dying, but for the love of you. And if fate should break my stride, then I'll give you my Vincent to ride."
"Come down, come down, Red Molly" called Sergeant McRae, "For they've taken young James Adie for armed robbery. Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside. Oh come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside." When she came to the hospital, there wasn't much left. He was running out of road; he was running out of breath; but he smiled to see her cry. He said "I'll give you my Vincent to ride." Says James, "In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a red headed girl. Now Nortons and Indians and Greeves and Triumphs and Harleys won't do. Ah, they don't have a soul like a Vincent '52." Oh he reached for her hand and he slipped her the keys said, "I've got no further use for these. I see angels on Ariels in leather and chrome, swooping down from heaven to carry me home." And he gave her one last kiss and died...and he gave her his Vincent to ride.

Hollywood Does Dallas

2008-12-30T10:55:00.002-06:00

I'm giving the big finger to Mex-Squite this Saturday Jan 3rd. I've got a few people committed to help me move some boxes and furniture...but would love all the help I could get. I'm hoping to get this all done in one trip. I'll provide beer. Looking to start at 10am. Thanks for everything y'all.

Caution...prepare to piss yourself!

2008-12-28T15:26:00.003-06:00

I can't get the right code on my mobile. I'll fix it on Monday, but for now...

Sunday 12.28

2008-12-28T11:13:00.001-06:00

Anyone out and about today??? I'll be at the Dub later today...around 3ish.

Santa's Lost Reindeer

2008-12-26T16:12:00.005-06:00

Twas the night after Christmas and all through the garage not a creature was stirring, not even a Buell powered by a hawg.

When up on the roof came quite a noise... A twin from Italy, and boy was it annoyed. Pissed, actually.

My wife is the most understanding woman in the world... How on earth does a pregnant woman agree to let her unemployed husband buy something like this? It must be because I convinced her we could strap the baby seat to the rear cowling... Or that it was such a good deal that I just couldn't pass it up. Tell your friends, tell your friend's friends, slippery has a 2003 Ducati 999 that has under 6000 miles on it with your name on it. It books for $9400, no resonable offers will be refused. Baby needs new shoes.

In the mean time... I wonder how fast this little beast is?

I bet it does huge wheelies. Saving that rubber on the front tire really sounds like the most responsible thing to do.

And I am all about being responsible. Seriously. Yep. Responsible.

HO HO HO

2008-12-25T10:40:00.001-06:00

MERRY FISTMAS !

Tuesday 12.23

2008-12-23T07:55:00.002-06:00

Anyone feel like getting out and about tonight before xmas throws up on us? I'm in the mood for 8 shiny rainbeer. (See...it's funny in 2 ways...heh.)

New Ulm

2008-12-22T07:46:00.002-06:00

Does anybody know for sure when is New Ulm? I'm going to take thursday and friday off work so I need to give those days a few months in advance.

East Texas ride

2008-12-17T14:56:00.000-06:00

The ride to Brian's house was cold and windy but it was a good ride. I was proud of myself for riding with the guys and not being left behind trying to catch up with them. I rode back with Angie (Andres' wife) with my bike on the back of the truck because I got really sick (asthma). It was sad to see the reflection of my bonnie on the window but I was glad to be in the car while the guys were fighting the wind all the way home. We had a great time !

Wednesday 12/17

2008-12-16T14:10:00.002-06:00

The ice will be gone...let's get out there in full force!!! Stonleigh P at 7 to start...we'll go places from there...wear your new shirts...represent!

Next!?!

2008-12-15T14:31:00.004-06:00

I finally got it running half-assed. Sounds good for only one cylinder, eh? New coils and she'll be pissing off more than just the two neighbors! Next, hopefully, is full glass from AirTech-Streamlining!

Something like this...

Mascot

2008-12-11T20:50:00.001-06:00

The Bee need to loose the sailor hat before becoming a Hooligan mascot

A peek behind the curtain.

2008-12-11T11:32:00.004-06:00

I have shared this story with about 72,000 people. For some reason I have always hesitated to share this with the people I hang out with on a daily basis. I think it's easier to share things with people you don't know.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253207

Wednesday 12/10

2008-12-09T10:26:00.003-06:00

Elbow Room 7pm. Bring your warm gear...it's gonna get chilly! We'll bring shirts for those that don't already have theirs.

Weekend Ride

2008-12-09T08:32:00.002-06:00

I think it's high time we take to the road! I would like to put together a long ride (200+) for this weekend. The new shirts are here and need to be broken in. What day works better for everyone...Saturday or Sunday??? We'll meet somewhere for breakfast...then take to the road for a day of riding...Chime in suckas!

Happy Three-O Coco!

2008-12-08T07:41:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday bud...Let me know if you're out and about tonight...I'll buy you a beer or three!

it's Friday, yippy...

2008-12-05T16:06:00.003-06:00

We made it through another arduous week. Now, get out and ride something!

New Years Drink-a-thon

2008-12-03T10:39:00.002-06:00

Hate to go out on New Years and drop $30 to stand in a bar that's free every other night? Thinking about just staying home because of all the idiots that only drink once a year puking on your shoes?

It's a hooligan holiday. This will be the third year of this trainwreck.

This is an event that I bring all my motorcycle friends from all over the country to drink keg beer and burn things in my backyard. There will be throwing up (hopefully not on your shoes) and passing out.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=411472

Is it summer yet?

2008-12-03T10:23:00.001-06:00

I enjoy the afternoon rides, but the mornings at 40 degrees is kicking my arse! I miss seeing skin...

Great clip!

2008-12-02T14:48:00.003-06:00

Done on a big-ass KTM Adventurer! Try to run through the gears while watching. This is what it's all about kids...

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First Group Event

2008-12-01T16:28:00.002-06:00

Make your plans now. The Hooligans will make a good showing to this.

Posting...

2008-12-01T11:59:00.002-06:00

Hooligans,

Shirts should be in by the end of the week. I will post updates, but email me with your size request. More importantly, you have been sent permission to post on the blog. With this invitation, certain responsibilities are being bestowed upon you. Simple rules apply...keep it clean-ish. The occasional nipple slippage is customary, but full on gynecological shots are a little out of the scope of what we are about. The Hooligan Po-Po's will be watching, so be cool.

That being said, this is your site. The direction I see this going is a blog about rides and reports, events, beer drinkin', chic watchin', and basic Hooliganism. Try to keep the initial post as short as possible. You can always add comments if you have a bunch to talk about.

That's it, have fun and make this a place people want to visit. As always, email me with anything suggestions or requests. For now, for simplisity, email me with photos you want added to the gallery. As I build up the stash, I will develop new slideshows.

Sid Fishious

Wednesday 12/3

2008-12-01T09:58:00.002-06:00

Hello Hooligans!!! We are thinking of pinning down one bar that we can call our own. A place that can be a base of operations...somewhere that we can go...on a regular basis...to start or end our evenings. After a few weeks, we intend to approach the management for some type of a "Hooligan Happy Hour Special" or something like it. A few places that have been suggested are:

The Libertine
Stonleigh P
Lee Harveys

Any and all suggestions should be brought forth...the goal is to make ourselves visable...and to give those who may want to join us a place to track us down. It's also...of course...a way to try to procure cheap beer! Let's find a spot that will have safe parking for us...and that will cater to us. This Wednesday...let's begin at the Libertine for libations and discussion. Drinks up at 7pm. See you all there!

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T08:51:00.003-06:00

I just wanted to take the opportunity to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. Many of you may not know that it was only 9 years ago that I was homeless. I was living in Colorado and had broken up with my girlfriend of six years. She took everything when she left, except the bills. I was forced to ask a friend if I could live in his basement. I had a borrowed bed, enough clothes to fill a suitcase and my truck. I lived like that for six months. After ending up in the hospital with walking pneumonia, I broke down a called my parents. I was broke and broken down. I moved back to Houston and 2 months later, I met my wife. Fast forward to November 27, 2008. I am sitting in my living room, the love of my life just made us animal shaped waffles, my three yr.old is measuring my toes with his play tape measure, and my seven month old is trying to divert my attention, from this to her, by kicking my leg.

This year, no matter what is going on in our lives, remember that things could always be worse. Give thanks to God for family and friends. In the end...we're all we've got.

Thanksgiving Weekend Ride Ideas

2008-11-25T08:51:00.000-06:00

Paul Said:

Anybody wanna ride to/around Glen Rose friday morning?

Wednesday 11/24

2008-11-24T10:46:00.000-06:00

Pre-Thanksgiving Wednesday night mayhem!!!

Come on out this Wednesday night for pints and jackassery. Meeting at the Libertine bar at 7pm. We'll be hitting a few lesser traveled spots as the night progresses. Since our club shirts aren't ready yet...wear your finest douche-bag shirt in your closet. Hope to see you all there!

2008-11-24T09:36:00.000-06:00

Hollywood before...

Hollywood during...

Hollywood after...

Old iron still wants to play...

2008-11-22T19:51:00.000-06:00

Commitment-try it, you may like it.

2008-11-21T10:17:00.000-06:00

Are you experienced?

We ride everywhere we can. Trailers are for living in.

We ride longer, further and faster than you.

Come meet us...come ride with us... We meet up the first Sunday of every month for long rides escaping the metromess. We also meet up most Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons for a few pints around Dallas. Keep checking back for updates on trips around the country.

stupidity at it's finest...

2008-11-19T14:25:00.000-06:00

Welcome!

2008-11-19T12:49:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the 59 club Hooligans blog. We are a bunch of Texas guys that share the love for fast bikes and cold beers, both leaning strongly towards Euro and cafe, but all are welcome. Chicks are good too, but that goes without saying. We have reps in Dallas and Houston. Please take the time to read the profile and find out what we are all about. Other than that, enjoy the ride.