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Staff Editorial Bike Night Pet Adoption On the Cover Biker Life & Culture Recipe of the Month Hog Humor Geezer Column Calendar Tribute to Lady Bikers Riding on a Wing and a Prayer Veterans Column Biker Bands
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Boo Benefit 2013
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The Purple Queen
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Veterans Day
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The Adventures of Biker Billy Part 1
LA Motorcycle Clubs and Organizations
Military MC’s
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ABATE Benefit Armadillo Automotive Company, LLC B.A.C.A. Poker Run Blanchard’s Trailer Unlimited of LA. LLC Bobby D’s Boomerangs Cajun Country Lounge Cenla Lubricants, LLC Chere’s II Crescent City Choppers Fat Cat Saloon Fleet 162 Inc. 5th Annual Charity Poker Run Flirty Lee’s Friends Tavern GeraGear Leather Handyman Kirk Gros Harley-Davidson New Orleans Just One More John Bennette Benefit Kirk Gros Little Caillou Bar Mike Cat’s Cycle Works Mike’s Motorcycle Detailing Moe’s and Big D’s Stumble In Paul Miller’s Motorcycle Specialties Performance Custom Interiors Plaisance’s Bar Precision Ink Ram Rod’s Saloon Screwie Louie Tattoos Smitty’s Cycles Steel Anchor Bar The Swamp Inn Lounge T.T.T.’s Whiskey Heaven
STAFF
UNCLE JERRY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
uncle.jerry@att.net (504)231-0266
BRADLEY MEDINA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
rubberdowngraphics@hotmail.com
JOY SCHILLING
SALES REP
Algiers, Placquemine Parish, St. Bernard Parish
pjoyschill@aol.com (504)912-3614
KIRK GROS
SALES REP Jefferson Parish
kirkgros53@gmail.com (504)382-1203
MELANIE
SALES REP Lafayette and Surrounding Areas
m70506@yahoo.com (337)277-4474
L. PATTERSON
INTERNET SALES
uniquenewyork@hotmail.com
KAREN “SLOWROLL” WILLIAMS SALES REP Houma and Surrounding Areas
karenann_williams@yahoo.com (504)401-0932
BRUCE Le BLANC
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Rubber Down Magazine ® is Trade Marked and may not be used in any way, shape, or form without the written consent from Rubber Down Publishing. Rubber Down LLC of Louisiana and its publishers reserve all rights. No part of its content may be reproduced without written permission. Publisher and owner assumes no responsibility and is not to be held liable for errors beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error: slander of any individual, group, failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond our control, any and all suits for liable, plagiarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a person’s name or photograph. Opinions and claims made by advertisers and authors are their own and do not necessarily represent the policy of Rubber Down magazine, its publishers, owners or its printers. Publisher, and owner of Rubber Down Magazine does not promote the abuse of alcohol or any and all drugs. “Keep the shiny side up and the rubber down”. Thank-you, Rubber Down, and Louisiana Rubber Down Magazine.
Cover Photo(s) (Top) Cover Photo by Mark Engelbrecht “USA Flag 1” You can find more of his photos at http://www.flickr.com/people/93751689@N04/ (Edge) fioletta-stock “Autumn Leaf 32” (Bottom) Cover Photo by Michael Arrighi “BMW circa WW2, National Geographic Expedition, 65th D-Day Anniversay Tour, at Arromanches” Modren replica BMW You can find more of his photos at http://www.flickr.com/people/arrighi/
Sales Reps Needed
Get Paid to be a biker and do something you love. Rubber Down Magazine is hiring Sales Staff F/T or P/ T for the following areas.
Orleans Parish Alexandria & Surrounding Areas Baton Rouge & Surrounding Areas Hammond & Ponchatoula St. Johns, St. James, St. Charles Parishes Houma/Thibodeaux & Surrounding Areas If you have a Cell Phone Decent Camera(cell phone ok) Basic Computer Skills Biker Enthusiast (Bike Not Needed) Sales Experience Preferred, but will train.
If you checked YES to all of the above call me today or email me. “Uncle Jerry” Editor-in-Charge (504)231-0266 uncle.jerry@att.net RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR
Hello to all my friends!
W
ell I’m back!! I am very happy to be part of this magazine. As you know, Kent Hunter and I started this rag back in Oct 2012. We wanted to give bikers a chance to read a real biker magazine. Well, things shifted in Nov. of 2012 when Kent and I disappeared from the magazine. Some other guy took it over and he didn’t last very long. The last Editor started out doing well but, through the months of her leadership, the magazine was brought down to a level that some people called “sleazy”. That was said to me by many of our current and prospective advertisers. I do not have a problem in putting Bikini clad gals in the rag, but too much is too much. In the coming months we will have our calendar gal graceing our INFORMATION calendar (why have a calendar with no events posted DUH?) New events, new columns and lots of bikes will be added. This is a biker rag, not a girlie magazine. This next change will be for lady riders, HOT DUDES on a bike. Ladies, I hope you will like this addition. Guys, turn your head! Some of the other changes will be, a free 1/4 page color ad for any biker related 501.C3 organization or a worthy cause for a downed biker family. This will be first come, first served on a availability basis subject to approval. Photos of pets up for adoption from local animal shelters, up to date jokes (not canned like other rags) from some of my sick friends, a “bitch “column where I want to hear from you, good or bad. A Biker Beard contest is also in the planning stages. If you have any more ideas, please email me with your suggestions. A Veterans Corner with up to date info for our vets. Remember I am a 25 year US Navy veteran. I am proud to have served and I want to help our brothers and sisters. Safety tips from one of the best instructors with HDNO. Lots of other articles that will come up in the near future. I want to make this rag #1 in the area. As of now, we will distribute about 150 miles out from New Orleans. But in the very near future I plan to branch out all over the state and then to the entire USA. Yes, I have big dreams, but it will take a team (TEAM STANDS FOR T. together E. everyone A. accomplishes M. more). Rubber Down prides itself on operating with honesty, fair prices and great representatives. I will not stand for incompetence. Mistakes happen, that is why erasers and white out were invented, but making them over and over will not happen on my watch. So let me know what you think. Send me an email or call. I want all our riders to be a part of this magazine. Always remember, “KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN & THE SHINY SIDE UP”
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Articles, Bikes, Events, Stories, Ads, Questions, Letters, and Comments can all be emailed at
rubberdownsubmission@live.com for submissions in the magazine.
by: Uncle Jerry
Editor-in-Chief
Got an Event or Story to tell...?
Contact Uncle Jerry at (504)231-0266
In an effort to keep the calendar and all local event information available to our readers and you, the riders, please email Rubber Down magazine with all your events and rides. We will publish your events as long as it comes in a timely manner. All events received after the 23/24 of the month, will be published the next month.
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BIKE NIGHT TUESDAY PLAISANCE’S BAR 1920 Pratt St. Gretna, LA. Smallest Bike Night on the Westbank. Happy Hour and Bike Night. HOOTERS OF DENHAM SPRINGS 254 Range 12 Boulevard Denham Springs LA. (225)243-7962 Bike Night every Tuesday. First Tuesday of the month is Hooter’s Bike Bash with Baton Rouge Harley-Davidson, vendors and a DJ. JUST ONE MORE 6545 W. Main Street, Houma, LA. 985-873-9923. Bike Night & Steak Night with DJ.
WEDNESDAY SHOVELHEAD’S SALOON
140 I-310 Service Road, St. Rose, LA. Behind RaceTrac. 504-468-9007. $2.00 domestic longnecks. THE KAMP 2317 Hickory Ave. Harahan, LA. Live music from local bands for most bike nights and food next door at the ever so delicious Hillbilly Barbeque. ANOTHONY’S OUTRIGGER 113 Hampton St. Houma, LA. 985-876-4911.
WICKED SPIRITS 1115 Washington St. West, Monroe, LA. 318-322-3939. COSCINO’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1817 N. Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA, Beer & Food Specials, Live Music. www.coscinospizza.com for more information. Cajun Country Lounge 8448 Main St. Houma, LA Acoustic and Open Mic Night
THURSDAY SANTA FE CATTLE COMPANY 2035 Hammond Square Dr, Hammond, LA. 985345-9919. 3rd Thursday. Sponsored by Hammond Harley-Davidson. Six Packs 5155 West Park Ave. Houma, La. Every Thursday 7PM - till’ (985)876-0009 - Drink Specials and Free Food
CYCLE WORLD OF HOUMA 5509 W Park Ave, Houma, LA. 985-876-6104. 3rd Thursday. TWIN PEAKS 6990 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA. Sponsored by Baton Rouge Harley-Davidson. www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com TRASHY BIKER BAR 23942 Hwy 22 East, Ponchatoula, LA. $8.00 beer buckets. All shots $2.00. Inside overnight bike parking.
FRIDAY FLIRTY LEE’S 8657 West Main Street, Houma, LA. 985-360-3827. $1.50 longnecks, $4.00 Jägerbombs. STEEL ANCHOR 6441 W. Main St. Houma, LA (985)850-0070 7 Pm Bike Night - Free Food for Bikers $1.50 Domestic, $2.50 Import
SATURDAY
DAGO’S ALLEY PRESENTS HOT ROD & BIKE NIGHT 1201 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA. 337-4333033. 2nd Saturday. RENE’S BLUE MOON 100 North Willow St, Lockport, LA. 985-532-5533. Karaoke. TRIPLE T’S 6271 West Main Street, Houma. 985-223-0031 1st Saturday, 7 to Midnight.
SUNDAY BOBBY D’S SPORTS BAR 6909 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA. 504-3021450. All day, all night Bike Night. Free food. BAYOU SCOUNDREL DAIQUIRIS 8837 Florida Blvd, Suite B, Walker, LA. 225-2714438. www.facebook.com/BayouScoundrelDaiquiris RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), a no-kill animal shelter located in Belle Chasse, LA, is dedicated to the humane and loving treatment of stray and homeless animals. PAWS mission is to rescue, shelter and adopt healthy dogs and cats and provide educational and charitable services to pet owners in Plaquemines Parish. As a part of that mission, PAWS educates community members on responsible pet ownership including the benefits of spaying/ neutering pets as well as providing information on pet care, training and maintenance. As a non-profit organization, PAWS relies solely on donations from caring individuals, businesses, friends, adoptions and fundraisers. Donations pay for surgery, spaying/neutering, vet care, immunizations worming and medicines. Donations also help pay for dog/cat food, and special diets for kittens/puppies, and sick animals. Email us a Photo and any other relevant information to rubberdownsubmission@live.com
PAWS insures that each animal adopted is healthy and protected against diseases. A complete record is maintained on all animals and every effort is made to match the pet and owner for a lifetime of incredible companionship.
ROGER TRUDEAU 504-368-8147
We are the only motorcycle shop in the area with a complete machine shop for custom motorcycle work.
Crescent City Choppers can convert their current ride or build a trike from any donor bike to suit their needs.
3936 Peters Road Harvey, LA 70058
Harley-Davidson
V-Twin Distributor
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32nd Annual ABATE of Louisiana, Inc. Magnolia School Toy Run A Project of Love from ABATE of Louisiana, Inc “NEW ORLEANS MOST IMPORTANT MOTORCYCLE EVENT”
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013 Line-up starts at 10:00am
Leaving Avondale Truck Stop, 3110 Highway 90, Avondale, LA At noon sharp
tion call: a m r o f n i er 26 For furth 504.628.46 y e K y l e 5 Terri Nic 04.628.462 5 y 68 David Ke 985.415.34 e n u a l Harry De
Feel free t od able for M onate a wrapped gif en & Wom t en sizes M or clothing suitPlease lab - XXXL. el outside if gender or age spe cific.
Toy Run Pins & Rockers will be availiable All gifts and donations are to benefit the school and the clients. This is a free events offered to the motorcycling community to show support for Magnolia School during the Christmas holidays. Please bring all wrapped gifts to one of the, drop off points listed below LAST DAY GIFTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THESE POINTS IS NOVEMBER 24, 2013
EASTBANK
Pit Stop, 4117 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson 504.828.2928 N.O. Harley Davidson, 6015 Airline Hwy 504.736.9600
WESTBANK
GeraGear, 1000 West Dr, Westwego
NORTHSHORE
(Ya Ya’s) Daiquiri Depot, 1001 Hwy 190, Covington 985.893.7305
504.348.7928
ALL DONATIONS TO ABATE OF LOUISIANA, INC ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTABLE. I AGREE TO NOT HOLD ABATE OF LOUISIANA, INC OR ANY ORGANIZATION OR PROPERTY OWNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS?INJURY TO SELF OR PROPERTY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT.
On the Cover:
WW2 Replica of a BMW R71, bears close resemblance to the BMW R75
Although it is not an American made bike, it heavily influnced the production of similar bikes for American troops, such as Harley-Davidson’s XA.
Photo by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT “ BMW R75 motorcycle with sidecar of the 116. Pz. Div.”
Harley-Davidson’s XA. Marshall Museum - Liberty The Netherlands
OPEN 9 to 5 Six Days Sewing on Hard to do Leather -
Custom Leather Seats Custom Bike Seats Custom Saddle Bags Carpets, Head Liners Vinyl Tops Convertible Tops Custom Embroidery Leather Vests
6245 Westbank Expwy. Building-D Suite 64 Marrero, LA 70072 performanceinc@bellsouth.net
504-347-2840
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Boo Benefit began in October of 1998 after Boo (Charles “Boo” Chaler) was burned over 95% of his body in a welding accident in May 1998. It is an annual rally that aids Camp I’m Still Me (formally Louisiana Burn Camp) in providing opportunities for children who are burn survivors.
2013 You can find more information about Boo Benefit at www.boobenefit.org
719 Hwy. 182 Bayou Vista, LA 70380 (985)395-3193
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Bikes at the Boo Benefit
102 Doctor Hugh St. Martin Rd. Chauvin, LA Monday Night - Beer Pong Tournament, $3.00 shots all day. Tuesday - Ladies Night with first free drink, All night specials. Wednesday - Karaoke 7 till’ 11 Thursday - Bike Night All day $1.50 long necks. Friday - D.J. Saturday/Sunday - Open Bar
Donations in the form of cash, check, or supplies are gladly accepted. Donations can be left in the Burn Unit or mailed to:
(985)466-3488 Biker Friendly/All Welcome “Come pass a good time on da bayou”
Percy R. Johnson Burn Foundation 1501 Kings Highway P.O. Box 610-618 Shreveport, LA 71130-3932 RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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H
i! My name is Peter and I live in Sweden I am 49 years old, and live in a suburb of Stockholm called Södertälje. I have always changed and rebuilt bicycles, mopeds, boats, cars and motorcycles. It has been difficult to have something that no one else has, I have to put my own style on it. We have three Harley Davidson in the family now that I have built, the first one is a FXR Trike to my wife, she has a muscle disease, so she can not run a standard motorcycle. Then I built my Sportster chopper that has been published by many magazines in the United States, England, Germany, Spain, France, Austria and Sweden. Last year my wife’s daughter wanted to ride with us, so I built her a Sportster to this season, the only thing she wanted was purple and that there would be a crown somewhere. So that’s how the name “Purple Queen” became about. Her name is Janine Nikula and she is 22 years old. She is studying music, singing, drama and dance. She started to ride a bike late last summer and she got her driving license this summer (2012). She has always liked to ride with us and now with her own license and bike, she has been joining us on the roads and bike shows a lot. Janine appreciates her bike and thinks it is nice and smooth to drive. “It’s really a nice sidekick from the daily life.” My ideas started when I saw Moons Sportster and thought the style was awesome. I had met on the internet Andrea Gallinaro from Italy who engraves. I like the 70s style engraving, flake paint and gold. So I made a mix from Sportster bobber and 70s chopper. I started with an original Sportster that I tore down completely. I cut away the rear bracket for the stock fenders and welded new mounts for turn signals, raised the mounting point for gas tank, cut out and reinforced the frame in front to make a cleaner look. Bracket for the ignition switch was moved
and welded to the battery box, bracket for the new rear fender was made. Brackets for solo saddle was welded after that the frame was powder satin black. The wheels I tore down, hubs powder coated satin black, then I built up the wheels with twisted spokes and brass nipples and old style tires were mounted. The fork I tore down and all the brackets were cut away from the triple trees, then I sent all the parts from the fork and all engine covers to Andrea in Italy for engraving and polishing. The engine is almost untouched, what’s done is engraving on all covers, cylinders are powder coated, special bracket in polished stainless steel with integrated speedometer to the upper engine mount, and all bolts have brass covers. Brass point cover from Indian Larry. The handlebar is Biltwells frisco I welded risers for a cleaner look. I installed an internal throttle and electricity was drawn to two mini switches, one in the side of the grip for high /low light and horn and the brass mount from Kustom Tech Italy a mini switch for turn lights. All electricity is newly drawn, mini turn signals in front and Kellermann Micro 1000 for the rear Reg plate was moved down to the left side with a new bracket from powder coated steel and brass. All parts were left to Daniel on Air brush studio in Stockholm who painted mini flake paint and text. I have tried to find as much brass parts as possible, I think it has been a good combination. The exhaust system is made by my friend Kent, Ace Performance and I have rebuilt the mufflers with brass trumpets.
Peter Ström Stockholm / Sweden
165 Saint Bridget Drive Schriever, LA Home: (985)446-7300 Cell: (985)637-3069 RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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BIKER LIFEand Culture “WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF BROTHERHOOD”
by: Pat “Road Hog” Patterson
here are righteous, much less bikers. As help that day, and I came away many viewI set about cleaning the fuel filfrom what could have been a very points and ter on my old hog and accepting bad experience with a good feelvarying definiall these friendly waves, an old ing and several new friends. These tions of Brotherbeat up rat bike pulled up and guys didn’t need to take time away hood, and most of stopped. Its rider looked like he their weekend of fun to help a them although sounding somewhat had been on the road for months biker they didn’t even know, but different are still on the mark. and the bike looked as though it they were true bikers in the every I have come to a conclusion in my hadn’t ever been cleaned but the respect and the feeling of Brotherhood just kicked in. Ok while many years of being involved in ragged looking biker was the this lifestyle that first and only one Its rider looked like he had been on the road for months and the bike to stop and see if it’s kind of like love looked as though it hadn’t ever been cleaned, but the ragged looking biker and ethics, when he could be of any was the first and only one to stop and see if he could be of any help. you truly have it help. Well I exwe’re on this subject of Brotherin your life, you’ll plained that it was hood and how we have seen some know it. Kind of like the saying only a clogged fuel filter and I great examples of it, let’s explore you see on some bike shirts, “If was almost done with the job, the other side of the coin or the I have to explain, you wouldn’t this guy said, “Well the side of negative side. I’ll give you one of understand.” I have over the years the road is no place for a biker my experiences as an example, I experienced many examples of to be without at least some morwas on my way to a major bike true Brotherhood and the very best al support.” So me and the old event when the inevitable hapthat the biker lifestyle has to offer. rugged looking biker finished pened, and yes I broke down. Now One such example stands out in up my minor repair and rode the although a very simple problem my mind and although it happened rest of the way together, Brothof a clogged fuel filter, it could back in 1993, it remains as vivid ers in the wind. have been a major malfunction. As as if it happened yesterday. I was I may never see this biker again I sat on the side of the very busy at a large four day biker event that in my lifetime, but you don’t interstate highway, multitudes of is held yearly and my bike broke forget these gifts of Brotherhappy bike riders on their way to down, well I asked one guy who hood from true bikers for as the very same bike event as myself happened to be a member of a long as you live. Try passing passed by me and offered me very large M/C if he had a tool on the “Old Ways” by stopping what they probably thought was that I had mistakenly left at home. to help the next biker you see very friendly biker wave and the Well it wasn’t long before I had stopped no the side of the road, real biker thing to do. (WRONG) enough guys to form a class A pit you just might make a friend for Now I’m sure that some of these crew and one actually loaned me life… riders that I have just described money to make up for my lack Until next time “KEEP THE that passed me by with a friendly of funds for parts that I needed. RUBBER DOWN” wave, probably consider themThese guys checked with me often OSB-RoadHog selves as real righteous bikers. to make sure that I had everything Founder Brotherhood of Old School Bikers But the old guys that taught and under control or if I needed any Loyalty-Honor-Respect molded me as a biker would not help. I only knew two of the more http://brotherhood-osb.tripod.com have considered them to be very then five or six guys that offered
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Easy Cheesy Biscuits Preheat oven to 400 deg. F In a large bowl combine butter and sour cream till well blended. Next add flour and cheese and mix till all is combined. It may look like it’s to dry, but trust me, it’s not!!! In fact unless you want flat bread, lightly grease a muffin pan and fill with mixture. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden. They will come out so lite and fluffy you won’t believe your taste buds. Until next month, listen to Papa Hoo Doo and eat well, love long, and laugh often ;^{D
by
Chef Papa Hoo Voo Ingredients
1cp. Sour Cream 1cp. Cheddar cheese (grated) 2 sticks unsalted Butter softened 2cps. Self rising flour.
“WHERE GOOD FRIENDS COME TO MEET” Daily Drink Specials BIKER FRIENDLY, BIKER OWNED
Every Sunday (Bike Day) Free Food w/ $2 Domestic & $2.25 Imports
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12. Call fire department to retrieve the damn cat from across
How to give a Cat a Pill 1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if
holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat’s mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow. 2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process. 3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away. 4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten. 5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden. 6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat’s throat vigorously. 7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later. 8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw. 9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse’s forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. 10. Retrieve cat from neighbor’s shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door onto neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band. 11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom. RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap. 13. Tie the little *&#%^’s front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed.. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of filet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down. 14. Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table. 15. Arrange for RSPCA to collect mutant cat from hell and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
How to give a Dog a Pill 1. Wrap it in bacon. 2. Toss it in the air. ___________________________________________ The inventor of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Arthur Davidson , died and went to heaven. At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur. “Since you’ve been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want to in heaven.” Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, “I want to hang out with God.” St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God. God recognized Arthur and commented, “Okay, so you were the one who invented the Harley-Davidson motorcycle?” Arthur said, “Yeah, that’s me...” God commented, “Well, what’s the big deal in inventing something that’s pretty unstable, makes noise and pollution and can’t run without a road?” Arthur was a bit embarrassed, but finally spoke, “Excuse me, but aren’t you the inventor of woman?” God said, “Ah, yes.” “Well,” said Arthur, professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention: 1. There’s too much inconsistency in the front-end suspension. 2... It chatters constantly at high speeds. 3. Most rear ends are too soft and wobble about too much. 4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust. 5. The maintenance costs are outrageous!!!! “Hmmmmm, you may have some good points there,” replied God, “hold on.” God went to his Celestial supercomputer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it. “Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed,” God said to Arthur, “but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention than yours.”
Please, take care of yourself this Holiday Season. A recent joint study conducted by the Department of Health and the Department of Motor Vehicles indicates that 23% of traffic accidents are alcohol related. This means that the remaining 77% are caused by assholes who just drink coffee, carbonated drinks, juices, milk, water, and shit like that. Therefore, beware of those who do not drink alcohol. They cause three times as many accidents. This message is sent by someone who cares about your well being.
Square Testicles This is a joke that is supposed to bring you luck. An elderly woman walked into the Royal Bank of Canada one morning with a purse full of money. She wanted to open a savings account and insisted on talking to the president of the Bank because, she said, she had a lot of money. After many lengthy discussions (after all, the client is always right) an employee took the elderly woman to the president’s office. The president of the Bank asked her how much she wanted to deposit. She placed her purse on his desk and replied, ‘$165,000’. The president was curious and asked her how she had been able to save so much money . The elderly woman replied that she made bets. The president was surprised and asked, “What kind of bets?” The elderly woman replied, “Well, I bet you $25,000 that your testicles are square.” The president started to laugh and told the woman that it was impossible to win a bet like that. The woman never batted an eye. She just looked at the president and said, “Would you like to take my bet?” “Certainly”, replied the president. “I bet you $25,000 that my testicles are not square.” “Done”, the elderly woman answered. “But given the amount of money involved, if you don’t mind I would like to come back at 10 O’clock
tomorrow morning with my lawyer as a witness.” “No problem”, said the president of the Bank confidently. That night, the president became very nervous about the bet and spent a long time in front of the mirror examining his testicles, turning them this way and that, checking them over again and again until he was positive that no one could consider his testicles as square and reassuring himself that there was no way he could lose the bet. The next morning at exactly 10 O’clock the elderly woman arrived at the president’s office with her lawyer and acknowledged the $25,000 bet made the day before that the president’s testicles were square. The president confirmed that the bet was the same as the one made the day before. Then the elderly woman asked him to drop his pants etc. so that she and her lawyer could see clearly. The president was happy to oblige. The elderly woman came closer so she could see better and asked the president if she could touch them. “Of course”, said the president. “Given the amount of money involved, you should be 100% sure.” The elderly woman did so with a little smile. Suddenly the president noticed that the lawyer was banging his head against the wall. He asked the elderly woman why he was doing that and she replied, “Oh, it’s probably because I bet him $100,000 that around 10 o’clock in the morning I would be holding the balls of the President of the Royal Bank of Canada !”
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Continued from page 17 Helga’s Diary on a Cruise Ship DEAR DIARY - DAY 1 All packed for the cruise ship -- all my nicest dresses, swimsuits, short sets. Really, really exciting. Our local Red Hat chapter - The Late Bloomers decided on this “all-girls” trip. It will be my first one, - and I can’t wait! DEAR DIARY - DAY 2 Entire day at sea, beautiful. Saw whales and dolphins. Met the Captain today -- seems like a very nice man. DEAR DIARY - DAY 3 At the pool today. Did some shuffleboard, hit golf balls off the deck. Captain invited me to join him at his table for dinner. Felt honored and had a wonderful time. He is very attractive and attentive. DEAR DIARY - DAY 4 Won $800.00 in the ship’s casino. Captain asked me to have dinner with him in his own cabin. Had a scrumptious meal complete with caviar and champagne. He asked me to stay the night, but I declined. Told him I could not be unfaithful to my husband. DEAR DIARY - DAY 5 Pool again today. Got sunburned, and I went inside to drink at piano-bar, stayed there for rest of day. Captain saw me, bought me several large drinks.Really is quite charming. Again asked me to visit his cabin for the night. Again I declined. He told me, if I did not let him have his way with me, he would sink the ship... I was shocked. DEAR DIARY - DAY 6 Today I saved 2600 lives. Twice. Bumper-Stickers Seen On Military Bases. “Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism and Communism, WAR has Never Solved Anything.” “ U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.” “ U.S. Air Force - Travel Agents To Allah” “Stop Global Whining” “When In Doubt, Empty The Magazine” “Naval Corollary: Dead Men Don’t Testify.” “The Marine Corps - When It Absolutely, Positively Has To Be Destroyed Overnight” “Death Smiles At Everyone - Marines Smile Back” “Marine Sniper - You can run, but you’ll just die tired!” “What Do I Feel When I Kill A Terrorist? A Little Recoil” “Marines - Providing Enemies of America an Opportunity To Die For their Country Since 1775” “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It” “Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon” “It’s God’s Job to Forgive Bin Laden - It’s Our Job To Arrange The Meeting” “Artillery Brings Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be Just A Vulgar Brawl” “One Shot, Twelve Kills - U.S. Naval Gun Fire Support” “My Kid Fought In Iraq So Your Kid Can Party In College” “Machine Gunners - Accuracy By Volume” “A Dead Enemy Is A Peaceful Enemy - Blessed Be The Peacemakers” “If You Can Read This, Thank A Teacher.. If You Can Read It In English, Thank A Veteran” “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the U.S. ARMED FORCES don’t have that problem-”Ronald Reagan
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When you get older, words to live by: 1. NEVER pass up a bathroom 2. NEVER pass up an erection. 3. NEVER hold in a fart. I never really liked the term “Old Person” but this makes me feel better about it. And, if you ain’t one, I’ll bet you know one! I got this from an “Old Personal friend of mine”! OLD PERSON PRIDE - Old People are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old People remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them. - Old People remember World War II, Pearl Harbor , Guadalcanal , Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age and the Moon Landing. They remember the 50 plus Peacekeeping Missions from 1945 to 2005, not to mention Vietnam . - If you bump into an Old People on the sidewalk he will apologize. If you pass an Old Person on the street, he will nod
or tip his cap to a lady. Old People trust strangers and are courtly to women. - Old People hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection. - Old People get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children and they don’t like any filth or dirty language on TV or in movies. - Old People have moral courage and personal integrity. They seldom brag unless it’s about their children or grandchildren. - It’s the Old People who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country. This country needs Old People with their work ethic, sense of responsibility, pride in their country, love of God and decent values. We need them now more than ever. Thank God for Old People I was taught to respect my elders. It’s just getting harder to find them.
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athryn, a Registered Nurse, never thought she would be a motorcyclist at the age of 58. She thought back to when she was a young teenager. She had ridden with some crazy friends throwing caution to the wind. As she matured she realized how fragile life was and preferred less adventurous means of travel. Kathryn explained how she had spent some time with some old friends and they had taken her for rides. She really enjoyed the freedom of riding. It wasn’t long before she had the desire to ride her own bike. She enrolled in a Riders Edge course for Motorcycles. The instructors were excellent and was a skilled rider before long. She is a Harley girl and loves her purple and black 2011 Harley Softail Deluxe. Its a magnificent piece of machinery that she named “BLING” . Kathryn smiles as she explains how she is always looking for new shinny Harley accessories to add to her bike. Kathryn admits she has become somewhat of a Chrome-a-holic (if there is such a thing). Kathryn has noticed lots of other women who have moved from the back seat to the controls of there own bike. She has met so many wonderful people who share the same passions of motorcycling. Kathryn is an active member of M.AC. (Motorcycle Awareness Campaign) whose mission is to remind all motorists to look for Motorcycles. Kathryn turned 60 recently, she spoke of a future trip with friends to Arkansas. which will be her longest distance on a bike. Kathryn is looking forward to setting more milestones on her great adventures riding her Harley.We wish Kathryn Safe travels for many years to come. If you would like to be featured in our lady biker column, please send us a photo of yourself wih your bike and a short 100-150 word write up and we will consider it for insertion. Please no vulgar poses or lack of clothing, this is a family magazine that all ages can enjoy. RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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Photos by Bruce LeBlanc
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The Bible Vs. Cellphones
Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone? What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets? What if we flipped through it several times a day? What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it? What if we used it to receive messages from the text? What if we treated it like we couldn’t live without it? What if we gave it to Kids as gifts? What if we used it when we traveled? What if we used it in case of emergency? This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible? Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don’t have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill. Makes you stop and think ‘where are my priorities? And no dropped calls! When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you!
A.S.A.P. means “Always Say A Prayer”
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Continued from page 23 Hmmmm, I don’t like to gossip, but I heard the Father telling the Son to tell the Holy Spirit to tell the Angels to protect you today, tonight and always! It’s in the Word.
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Ssshhh...Just say AMEN ! GOOD GOSSIP FROM ABOVE IS THE GREATEST WORD OF ALL. Look back and thank God. Look forward and trust God. Look around and serve God. Look within and find God!” Who wouldn’t forward it!!! God closes doors no man can open and God opens doors no man can close. Without God our week would be: Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday, Thirstday, Fightday and Shatterday. Have a Blessed Day, my friend.
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On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind. -Dan Lipinski www.va.org Benefits: 1-800-827-1000 Health Care: 1-877-222-8387 VA Inspector General: 1-800-488-8244 Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
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to have my claim decided”? I answer that question with another question: “How big is a rock”? In other words, it depends. It depends on many factors such as the type of claim, the amount of issues claimed, the type of evidence to support the claims, etc. The process can be intimidating and confusing to the inexperienced claimant. Veteran’s Service Organizations exist specifically to assist veterans with claims. The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), AMVETS, and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) are just a few of the local organizations that can assist, and there is never a charge for services.
The number one question I am asked is “How long will it take
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Part 1
by: Pat “Road Hog” Patterson
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iker Billy was born Billy Jackson in a small town like so many other non descript little mid western towns, if you were traveling west you would probably breeze right through it’s one traffic light without even knowing it existed. When Billy was about ten years old he got hooked on bikes through contact with a bunch of old WWII Veterans who rode old Harley’s and Indian Motorcycles and had formed a very tight little group. When Billy was about fourteen years old he got his first bike, an old 1940 Harley Davidson Flat Head which made him very happy and proud. Billy rode his trusty steed every chance he got and would talk about it with anyone who would listen, he eventually hooked up with that old veterans group who taught him everything he needed to know about the biker lifestyle like “Honor-Respect and Loyalty”. While riding with this group Billy made a couple of very close friends and Brothers one of them he lost in a very bad wreck with a cage while they were riding and Billy never forgot that accident or his Brother. Billy rode with this group for quite awhile and learned the biker ways from his older mentors, although Billy enjoyed their company and wisdom he eventually drifted away from the group to ride with bikers closer to his own age. Billy worked in a motorcycle shop for several years and learned more about bikes and the biker lifestyle as his boss was a pro flat track racer and made the race circuit every season. Billy traveled the motorcycle racing circuit with his boss for several years first as part of the pit crew and later tried his hand at short track and TT Scramble racing. Somewhere around seventeen Billy started traveling around the country, in these travels Billy met many people, some regular folks and some very righteous bikers. It was around this time that Billy started having some very interesting experiences RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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and fell in with some hard core bikers who would further his biker education. By the time Billy was eighteen or nineteen he was riding with some serious bikers and was very deep into the biker life and had experienced more then men twice his age. It was about this time that Billy found himself in a large east coast city with several Motorcycle Clubs and a very large biker community to which Billy became part of very quick and made many close friends and associates. It was here in this city that Billy and several friends got caught up in a very large biker party at which several laws were broken and several people were injured including a female civilian. Billy and his friends exercised good judgment and left the party and rode back to the town they lived in and escaped the trouble that fell upon the party they had attended. See next months issue for the continuing sagas of “THE ADVENTURES OF BIKER BILLY”
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e are featuring the best two bartender’s on the WestBank. Chantelle and Sabrina. Chantelle has been a bartender for 2 years and her famous words are Shot, Shot, Shot!! Sabrina has just started bartending and she always says she is just about winging it. I would like to thank both of these girls for the hard work and dedication to me and our bar. So everyone come and check out our two best bartenders on the WestBank at Moe’s Corner Bar.
Moe’s and Big D’s Stumble In i, My name is Melissa Boyd, known as Moe. I am from Belle Chasse and I own Moe’s Corner Bar at 5201 4th St. and the corner of Ave. I in Marrero. I opened my bar on July 23, 2013. I have been in the bar business for 26 years. An opportunity came to open a bar and with some help from good friends, Evelyn and Timmy Haygood, the owners of the Doghouse in gretna, I was able to make a dream come true. I would like to take this time to thank each one of my friends. Without ya’ll I wouldn’t have my dream. Since I opened Moe’s Corner Bar I have run into an old and dear friend of mine. Dennis Mayfield Sr. He is from Marrero. He also has a dream of opening a bar. So Dennis has come to me and made me an off I couldn’t refuse. So as of Nov. 1st Dennis and I will be partners. We will also be changing the name from Moe’s Corner Bar to Moe’s and Big D’s Stumble In. I am very excited to go in to buisiness with Dennis. I am sure great things will come out of us being partners. Starting on Dec. 1st we will have specials everyday. So come on to Moe’s and Big D’s Stumble In and have a good time!
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Gulf Coast Biker Chicks-NOLA Chapter Brothers Keepers Motorcycle Club gcbcnolachapter@gmail.com www.brotherskeepersmc.com LA Lady Cruisers-Women on Wheels Christian Motorcycle Association www.laladycruisers.org www.cmausa.org
Patriot Guard Riders www.patriotguard.org Phantom Riders Bike & Car Club 985-758-1571 Plaquemines Riding Club 504-394-9686 Prairie Cajun Cruisers 337-550-5993
_____________________________ Cajun Cruisers Acadian R.O.K. (337)-233-9383 ABATE OF LOUISIANA www.abateoflouisiana.org American Legion Riders Post 175 Dhicks70068@comcast.net American Legion Riders Contact your local A.L. post for details Harley Owners Group See your local dealer for details
Riders Association of Triumph 504-455-6677 985-693-7252 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Red Knights Chapter LA1-Jefferson/ NOLA Metro Chaptercommanderla6@gmail.com Home.mindspring.com/~rednightsla Confederation of Leathernecks MC Red Knight Chapter LA4-Tangiphoa roadrageisfun@yahoo.com Home.mindspring.com/~redknightsla Downsouth Burners Red Knights Chapter LA5-St. Tammany www.downsouthburners.com www.redknightsla5.org Fire & Iron M/C Red Knights Chapter LA7-Livingston 318-561-9668 Home.mindspring.com/~redknightslas Enforcers MC Shreveport Chapter www.EnforcersMC.com
R.O.K. (Riders of Kawasaki) 337-233-9383
Acadiana Dirt Riders (337)-519-2520 Azuza Streetriders of Alexandria www. Azuzastreetriders.com
Forgotten Warriors, Inc. kajunforyou@yahoo.com Goldwing Road Rider Association www.gwrralaa.com
Skull Cult MC 504-252-0497 Solomons Brigade (Harleys Only) solomonsrigade@aol.com
Bikers Against Child Abuse Louisiana.backworld.org Back Road Bikers 225-921-5769
Gulf South BMW Owners www.gulfsouthbmw.org Hybirds Motorcycle Club www.hybirdsmc.com
Sons of Confederate Veterans Mechanized Calvary lukeinthewind@aol.com Southern Cruisers Riding Club www.southerncruisers.net
Bayou Riders of Louisiana 225-293-6691 Big Dog Riders 504-887-6968 Blue Knights Chapter II-New Orleans www.blueknightslaii.org
Iron Cross Riders 337-967-2098 Iron Order MC www.ironordermc.com
South LA Trailblazer Riding Club 504-416-8079 Street Pirates of New Orleans 504-388-9314
Iron Warrior MC iwmccentralla@yahoo.com Louisiana Road Ramblers Blue Knights Chapter III-Covington 985computing.com/blueknights3/index.html985-748-7207 Blue Knights Chapter VIII-Lake Charles Louisiana Trail Riders Association 225-767-1850 www.blueknightslaviii.com
Street Survivors 985-637-3069 S.W.A.T. MC, Jackson MS www.swatmc.com
Blue Knights Chapter IX-Livingston www.blueknightslaix.org Blue Knights Chapter XII-Gretna www.blueknightslaxii.com Blue Knights Chapter XIII-Alexandria www.blueknightsla13.com Blue Knights Chapter XIV-Lafayette www.bkla14.org
Louisiana Valkyrie Riders 337-365-0955
Triumph Motorcycle Riders Club 504-779-6101
MAC-Motorcycle Awareness Campaign www.macorg.com Motorheadz M/C 337-433-3033 Mudpuppies Motorcycle Club www.mudpuppies-mc.com PAK- Parents And Kids pakriderssofla@aol.com
Vietnam Vets M/C, Mississippi Chapter bubbaVNV1@yahoo.com UMF of America, Northwest LA Chapter 318-636-1969 US Military Vets MC www.usmvmc.org Windriders of Louisiana 985-863-3753
Breezy Hill Enduro Club 225-261-7198
Swamp Riders Inc. 985-438-2465
Verified motorcycle organizations are eligible for a free two line listing consisting of the organization’s name and one of the following: a URL (preferred), an e-mail address or a phone number. A listing of up to 6 lines is $99 a year per organization name. Each chapter is a separate organization unit for billing purposes.
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MILITARY MC CLUBS A MERICAN LEG I O N RI DERS P O S T 1 7 5 dhicks70068@comcast.net
“ WAR RI O R FAM I LY U NI T Y PRO JEC T ” Providing assistance and services to the spouse/dependents of our military members, who may no longer qualify for benefits under existing policy, to positively effect and maintain FAMILY UNITY, during the “post service” transition.
CO MBAT VETERA NS M O T O RC Y C L E A S S N. chaptercommanderla6@gmail.com CO NFEDERATIO N O F L EAT H ERNE C KS M C roadrageisfun@yahoo.com GREE N NI G H T S M C 757-348-4699 F OR GOTTEN EA GLES FIG H T I NG F O R RI G H T S O F P O W/M I A
“ T H E S P EC . M AT T H E W W. C O M EA U X WA R RI O R P EE R SUPPORT and M ENT O R I NG PR O G R AM ”
www.forgotteneagles.org / see us on facebook
Building a network of support through mentoring and peer partnerships within our military family community through social activities, support groups, VA benefits and employment services.
FO RGO TTEN WA RRI O RS , I NC kajunforyou@yahoo.com PATRIO T G A URD RI DERS www.patriotgaurd.org
C O M M U NI T Y I NVO LVE M ENT
SONS OF CO NFEDERATE V ET ERA NS M E C H A NI Z ED C A LVA RY
Maintaining a strong presence in the community through fundraising events and social functions to continue to raise awareness of NOLA Patriots, our mission and the many issues that affect our service members and their families.
lukeinthewind@aol.com VIETNA M V ET S M /C “Gumbo” (985)817-9531
T o SPO NSER , JO I N or D O NAT E t o NO L A PATRI OT S
VIETNAM VETS M/C , M I S S I S S I P P I C H A P T ER
Please visit our website, www.nolapatriots.org, info @nolapatriots.org, or peersupport®nolapatriots.org, Facebook@” Nola Patriots Inc” or call our office at (504)309-0898. Membership is FREE and open to the public.
bubbaVNV1@yahoo.com US MILI TA RY V ET S M C www.usmvmc.org
FLEET 162 INC.
703 KEPLER St. Gretna, LA 70053 504-366-4724 Terry Holland, Manager
5th Annual Charity Poker Run Proceeds to Benefit “Wounded Warrior Project” All Bikes and Vehicles Welcome
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Registration Begins here at the FLEET at 9 am. MUSIC - FOOD - DOOR PRIZES RAFFLES SILENT AUCTION This year’s BIG raffle to be awarded December 14, 2013 Party Starts Saturday 11:00 AM At Hall’s Motorsports NOLA 1440 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA (504)227-2272 RAFFLE PRIZES: 1st Place: 2013 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX -15F Tickets: $10.00 2nd Place: Big Screen TV HDTV 50” - 60” 6 Tickets for $50.00 3rd Place: Laptop Computer Rider/Driver: $20.00 Passenger(s) $10.00 ($5.00 OFF with MILITARY ID) Freet T-Shirt for the First 50 Paid Registrations Returned to Fleet 162 by October 12th. First Bike Out at 10:00 am Last Bike Out at 11:00am Last Bike in by 3:00pm ALL POKER HANDS MUST BE TURNED IN AT FLEET 162 BY 3:00 pm. Cash prizes to be awarded for the Best 3 Poker Hands 1st Stop: 2nd Stop: 3rd Stop: 4th Stop: 5th Stop: 6th Stop: Last Stop:
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SHOVELHEADS SALOON................St. Rose PIT STOP..............................................Old Jefferson BOBBY D’S SPORTS BAR................Marrero SEATRAIN...........................................Belle Chasse YARDARM TAVERN.........................Gretna HIT N RUN.........................................Terrytown FLEET 162, INC..................................Gretna
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This months Bottom Header Photo Photo by Cliff “Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall” You can find more photos by Cliff at http://www.flickr.com/people/nostri-imago/ The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C. It honors U.S. service members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War, service members who died in service in Vietnam/South East Asia, and those service members who were unaccounted for (Missing In Action) during the War. -Wikipedia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
POOL - VIDEO POKER - DARTS LINGERIE NIGHT EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY Monday-Friday HAPPY HOUR 3 PM - 6PM B I K E R F R I E N D LY
14516 RIVER ROAD NEW SARPY, LA (985)764-8480
HANDYMAN
KIRK GROS (504)382-1203 I CAN REPAIR ELECRIC, MOTORCYCLES, AUTO, TRUCKS INSTALL CARPET & ANY OTHER SMALL JOBS RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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Clean and Sanitary Enviroment and a fun atmosphere.
TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING Tuesdy to Friday 5pm till 1 am. Saturday noon till 1 am. Walk Ins welcome or by Appointment
13128 Hwy. 90 Boutte, La (985)758-0100 Owners Tattoo Mike and Errol
TUESD
Y A D N MO $1.00 Draft
AY $5.00 Pitcher Karaoke
WEDNE
SDAY Bike Night
$2.00 Domestic Longnecks ALL DAY
SATURDAY Steak Night
Y A D I R F Ladies Night
OPEN 7 DAYS LUNCH SPECIALS DAILY DRINK SPECIALS MAKE SURE TO “LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/ShovelheadsBarAndGrill
140 I-310 Service Road St. Rose, LA 70087 (504)468-9007 Behind the Racetrac