SQUARROWS ... for life.
SQUARROWS Archives ... a blast from the past. Volume 18
We are Squarrows, we are friends, with a common interest in bikes or motorcycles,
rallies and having fun socially. BLING-BLING ... is a SQUARROWS THING. Finally we
are out there; Feisting on the internet. SQUARROWS FOR LIFE, BIKERS FOR LIFE. Here
you'll find biker toyz, Ryans motorcycle surgery, mediapoole, bikers toyz, Craigs
motorcycles, Motorcycleworld, Wicked motorcycles, SWALLOWS, Taken MCC, 1 Twelve,
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- Date: 18 March 2009
- Volume: 18
Hey Ladies and Gents!!!!!
Hope all of you are doing very lekka. I'm a tad under the weather ... my apologies
for the late update. Most of you that were at the function on Friday are probably
waiting for the pics. Don't worry ... they are here ... just a little bit further
down the page.
Once again ... you bikers and friends of bikers left some people
GOBSMACKED
with your unconditional support. At least two people came to me and said that their
attitude towards bikers have totally changed. FLIPMODE!
THANK YOU ... THANK YOU ... BEFOKSKIET!!! We (Nats, Marvy, Shelley
& the rest of the HURRICANES) really appreciate your
FANTABULOUS
support. And ... you had to check these kids on of Saturday at the Junior Champs
Gala in Retreat (Where they nogal walked away with 6 medals). They couldn't stop
talking about how KWAAI the bikers were and still couldn't believe that
BIKERS
came to support them. I'm sure, because of you ... we're going to have another couple
of bikers in the next few year. The bug has bitten ... the seed has been planted.
Thanks!!!
And ... LIVERPOOL'S fabulous victory had nothing to do with me feeling a bietjie
sick. UNITED!
UNITED!!!! Nuff said ...
So while the slopes of Table Mountain's burning ("
there is fire on the mountain
..."), I thought I'd get this update done. Here you go ... enjoy!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Our SQUARROWS birthday calendar reveals the following birthdays:
- 18th March 2009 - Jason
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Young man!
Hope your Mom and Dad spoils you rotten!!
- 23rd March 2009 - Megan
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!!
Hope you get spoilt too!!! Hard carrots on the menu :)
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
HURRICANE AQUATICS SUNSET "BIKE & CAR" CRUISE fundraiser - FEEDBACK
WOW! Still
speechless. You guys and gals
ROCK! What started out as a bit of
a
slight panic, coz at 18:14pm, there were only 4 bikes and 2 cars and
we were supposed to depart at 18.30pm turned into an event to be moerse proud of.
And none of this could've been done without you peeps. From myself, Nats and Shelley
... we want to thank each one of you for your support. Thank you ...
About ±40 bikes and ±7 cars left MacDonalds, Tokai at 18.50pm on Friday the 13th
of March on what turned out to be a FANTASTIC cruise. And while coming down the
other side of Oukaapseweg, you guys got the beginning of the sunset that I promised.
My heart melted everytime I looked in my mirror ... bikes were still streaming through
the bends ... 3 corners behind me. TOTALLY SPECTACULAR!!!! At the harbour, what
a scene. The entire ... yes ...
THE ENTIRE pier was turned into
a bike parking lot. A big thank you to the management and staff of Kalky's ... you
guys did great ... and really filled our bellies with extremely tasteful food.
Once again ... thanks to all and each one of you. Not going to mention names and
clubs ... I'd probably need to create another website just for that. Now ... some
words from the chairman of Hurricane Aquatics ...
"
On behalf of Hurricane Aquatics, I would like to express our sincere gratitude
for your outstanding contribution in making our first outside fundraising event
such a huge success. Not only did you surprise us in the numbers but you have helped
us tremendously in exposure and self believe. We realised that everything is possible
with hard work , dedication and determination as well as "a little help from our
friends". We sincerely hope that we can count on your presence in all our future
endeavours and may we "build bridges" to make our community a very prosperous and
committed one.
Hurricane Aquatics would like to take this opportunity in wishing you all the very
best for the future and may you still carry on doing what you do best … making every
community proud to be associated with you."
Click here to see the pics.
So ... what's wappened!
Congrats, Mr. Jarley
This should've been in the last update, but I received the info a little bit too
late. So here goes ...
CONGRATULATIONS, RYAN ... for getting colours, and a stunning bike.
We wish you all the best.
G's Songs for the week
Our
local music man, Garrett, has decided to assist our "brothers down under links-verby"
by informing them of the hot and happening songs here in Cape Town.
So ya ... for those of you looking for something new and happening in the clubs,
G suggests:
Craig David - Insomnia
Usher - What's Your Name
And ... Garrett's happy song for the weekend ahead:
Brandy - Drum Life
Click here to download it!
Brandy - Drum Life (Prod. Timbaland).mp3 [5.45MB]
Right click and select "Save target as"
Somethin' funny
You know you're having a bad day when ...
Vote wisely
KWAITO
... gaan ek jou moer
upcoming events ...
BUFFALO Rally 2009
20 - 22 March 2009
The
2009 BUFFALO RALLY is again being held at the Santos/De Bakke Municipal Resorts,
Mossel Bay.
The Rally officially opens at 08h00 on Friday 20th March and closes on Sunday 22nd
March 2009. Entrants will be required to vacate the Santos Resort by 12h00 on Sunday
22nd March 2009.
Please note: Entry to the Santos Resort will only be permitted
from 08h00 on Thursday 19th March, at an additional fee of R50 per person for the
Thursday.
As usual, there will be great food and drinks available at reasonable prices. Great
music with live bands throughout the weekend, and of course, there will be lots
of prizes to be won, with a lucky draw for the
1st Prize of R100 000.
SEE YOU THERE!!!!
For more info, visit
www.nomads.org.za/
Swallows Rally 2009
27 - 29 March 2009
Swallows Flight MCC, cordially invite you to attend our 13th Annual Rally to be
staged at the best rally site in the Cape.
The Swallows Rally is an annual social gathering of motorcycling enthusiasts for
a weekend of fun, brotherhood and festivities.
The rally will officially open on Friday the 27th March 2009 at 12h00 until Sunday
29th March 2009.
Prizes this year are worth more than R350 000!!
Entry fees will be R180.00 per person, which will include a metal badge. Any person
entering the campsite for the weekend or part thereof, will be liable for the full
entry. Each entrant must complete a separate entry form to qualify for the lucky
draw. We request that you enter early as to avoid dissapointment and to enable us
to cater adequately for your needs. Due to complaints from the past, we regret to
advise you that NO CARS and QUADS will be allowed inside the campsite. Secured parking
will be provided outside the campsite.
SHARKS RALLY 2009
1 - 3 May 2009
The
10th Annual Sharks Rally for 2009 will be hosted by those friendly
VIKINGS at Kliprivier Park, in Tulbagh. You
all know that this
is one HELLUVA KWAAI rally, so get your entries in early!!
This year, prizes are worth
R200 000, with the first prize being
a
Suzuki GSX-R 750 K8 worth R118 000!!!!.
I know you want this!!! So make sure you enter early.
Entry for this rally weekend is R160pp.
For more info, contact:
Joe - 083 743 1876 or
Craig - 083 675 7845
Somethings worthwhile mentioning ...
This has been doing it's rounds lately. Thought I'd add it.
The Biker's Code
by Author Unknown
It used to be that all bikers shared a common bond, an unspoken code of ethics and
behaviour that transcended words and was built on actions. There was never a bible
written on this Biker's Code and there was no need for such. But the times are a-changin'
and there seems to be a lot of new riders out there. These days the riders you see
blastin' down the road are just as likely to be clad in shorts and sneakers as jeans
and engineer boots. And the roughest, toughest-looking biker you pull up next to
could be your doctor or lawyer and may be wearin' a Rolex watch under his leathers.
There's nothing wrong with that, so long as these new riders learn the Code just
as we old-timers did. Being a biker used to be about using your creativity to take
a basket case old hawg and using only grit and ingenuity, turning it into a one-of-a-kind
eye dazzler, then risking your life on the asphalt on a bike you made yourself out
of pride. Bikers wore leather and grease because they knew cagers would just as
soon run them down as look at them, so they had to be intimidating.
We were a breed unto ourselves with no union, no support group, and in many cases,
no family (they threw us out). We had to make it in the world of our own, against
all rules, against mainstream society, and against all odds.
We survived and prospered because of the Biker Code and we never took shit from
anybody. As an old scooter bro once said, "It's every tramp's job to school the
young. How else are they gonna know a Panhead from a bed pan?" With that in mind,
we bring you a primer on the basic two-wheeled Code. Take heed, brothers and sisters,
for our Code is a hallowed one filled with honour and loyalty, the likes of which
have not been since the days of knighthood:
Don't take any shit. Be kind to women, children and animals, but don't take any
bullshit. This is an essential part of being a biker. It has to do with respect
and honour. Anyone can be a quick-tempered fool. Be cool, stand tall and backup
what you say with action.
Never lie, cheat or steal. Another way of saying this is to always tell the truth.
Bikers are always the greasy bad guys in the movies, but every real biker knows
that his word is his bond. Your word is all you have in life that is truly yours.
Guard it carefully and be something noble, for you are a true knight of the road.
Don't snitch. If you see a wrong, fight it yourself, if you are about anything.
You'll take care of problems yourself and never feel the need to snitch someone
off. Snitches are the lowest life forms on earth, right up there with biker thieves.
Don't Whine. Absolutely no one likes or respects a whiner. Another way to say this
is hold your mud. Still another way to think of it is, "Don't sweat the small stuff"
Most of life's little inconveniences work themselves out whether you whine or not.
Keep your chin up, dammit! You're a biker, not some lowly snail ...
Never say die and never give up. Whether it's in a fight, a debate, or a business
deal, no matter how bad it gets, a biker never gives up.
Help others. When a brother or sister is broken down by the side of the road, always
stop and help them. Even moral support, if that is all you can give, is better than
riding on by. Remember life is about the journey, the ride, not getting there. You
already are there. And don't just help bikers, show the world that we are better
than our image portrays us. Courtesy costs you nothing and gives you everything.
Stick to your guns. Do what you say you'll do, be there when you say you will. This
is called integrity. This also goes back to standing for something. Like the song
says, "You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything."
Life is not a drill. Yeah, this ain't no dress rehearsal. This is life -- go out
and take big bites of it. You've got no time to lose and bikers don't stand around
waiting for the party to come to them. You only go around once. Tomorrow you could
be road kill, thanks to a chain smoker asleep at the wheel of his Caddy. Live life
now, make the most of each moment.
All right, now let's review.
- You are a biker, a modern-day knight of the road.
- Protect the weak, walk tall and stand proud.
- Your word is your bond.
- Stick to your guns.
- Don't take any shit.
- Life is not a drill.
Now go forth and ride. When in doubt, ride. That's what we do...ride. If you want
to ride around in a Day-Glo Hawaiian shirt and sandals, go for it, but if you intend
to look like a idiot, at least don't act like an idiot.
These commandments are just a few of the broad strokes, there is a lot more to being
a biker than buying a bike. If you just buy a bike, you are a motorcyclist. Being
a biker is a way of life, a proud way of life we hold in high regard with a burning
passion for the open highway.
What say you?
HAVE A GREAT WEEK PEOPLES ...
ANY NEWS ... please send it to news@squarrows.co.za
Weekly updates will happen ... when it happens [sorry] ... check in again next week,
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Keep it safe ... keep it real. Peace and love ...
Something to think about ...
Pierre de Chardin says: "Our duty as men and
women is to proceed as if limits to our ability do not exist"