The "Gang" Mentality

Last night was the first "official" ride for the Knightriders. Of course there were no cameras around to document it so you'll have to take my word that it was a good one. I don't know if you've ever seen the movie The Challengers with that Felicity girl from Road to Avonlea? (I didn't have cable growing up and CBC was the best thing we had ok) But that's what it felt like. Riding through neighbourhoods, kicking over trash cans and pylons, and just causing a ruckus.. We owned the road last night and no one could stop us.

Here are the highlights:
- Starting super late because no one is organized. (not really a highlight and it actually really really annoys me)
- The all downhill ride to Broken City for the first "pit stop."
- The fact that everyone had a really sweet bike, and by sweet, I mean old and trashy.
- We had a real gang, there was over 10 of us.
- Getting yelled at by security and chased for going around the oval trackduring a womens soccer game.
- Keech's sweet new haircut.

We might have change our name though as it appears there is already a Knightriders out there.

-Pickle

And once again the snow is gone

Where will you find me this weekend? Not in my car that's for sure. You see, I have a new bicycle. And not just any bicycle, it's the best.Quite possibly the best part about having a bicycle is you can't get a DUI. So get ready summer for some serious boozin cruisin'.

-Pickle

That's it, I'm moving to a van with no wheels or electricity

My electronic curse has striked again. While my Ipods have held out for a while now, my camera is toast. After managing to survive a trip from Banff to Calgary on the roof of my car, it didn't quite make it throught the torrential downpour that was Sunday night. In the short time that I've had it, my camera has survived falling down a flight of stairs, -40 weather, Vegas, me dropping it in the sink, and countless drunken escapades. I just wanted to say thank you in advance for the next electronic device to be put through the madhouse that is my life.

-Pickle

Screw Pizza

It's 2 am and you have been drinking all night and dancing up a storm when you feel that little murmur in your stomach. Are you going to puke? No, it's just that time of the night to pile on the unwanted calories. But what to do. The obvious choice, because there are a lot of them, is the $2.50 a slice cardboard, tomato paste, and cheese that is supposed to pass for pizza. I'll pass on that. What to do then, Thai Tai? Nope, who really wants to go to 17th deal with that mess of silicone, striped shirts, and hair product and sitting in a restaurant takes to long. Send in the saviour.....Jamaican Patties.
Yes, more than stoner food, these delectable delights will taste great going down. And unlike Vietnamese subs or cheap pizza, will not leave you stuck in the bathroom all morning. Also, anything Jamaican can't be that bad, I mean look at Damien Marley.
-Pickle

Summer Project Number 1

There are few things I love more in this world than saving money, slow cooked bbq, and pretending that I live in the ghetto (key word being pretending). Put them all together and it's gonna be a party yall.

I'll let you know how it goes.

-Pickle

Summa summa summa time

Winter is finally over. The snow is gone and by the amount of BBQ sauce in the grocery store, I'd say that summer is here. It's a bit of a rough transisition from sweaters and touques, but if we all band together we can pull it off smoothly.

Here are some tips to get you through the next five months:

- Neverevereverever EVER wear socks and sandals. Actually don't wear sandals. Flip flops I can understand if you are at the beach, your backyard, or a BBQ. Other than that, leave them at home.

- Stoops are better than bar patios for a couple of reasons. A. you can smoke, B. the beer is cheaper, and C. it's way better for people watching.
- Put the car away and get a bike, preferably one with less than 10 speeds.
- Fill up the propane tank you are going to need it.
- Salad, coldcuts, and fruit are a meal.

- There is never any excuse to wear a wifebeater.

- With sunglasses the more hideous they are, the better. And please, when you go indoors do not put them on top of your head.

- Although it seems like a good idea, more than 2 Strongbows a day, the Calgary Stampede, and store bought hamburgers are not a good idea.

- If you have kids, that you know about, send them to summer camp.

-Pickle

It's 6 am do you know where you parked

Dear Calgary Parking Patrol,
Thank you for the ticket. I really appreciate it. There is nothing I can use more than -$36.00 from my bank account. I realize now that parking on the wrong side of the road is a criminal offense and I should be punished. Seeing as you are on top of these types of things can you explain to me why my streets haven't been cleaned yet. Or why there are construction vehicles parked in front of my house all day, leaving me nowhere to park. I just figured that seeing as you like writing tickets at 6:00 am on a side street that you must be on top of every little parking problem in the city.

-Pickle

Weekend Update

This pretty much sums up Sunday morning. A lot of fun stuff happened this past weekend. Here's a recap in short form because I am lazy and still feeling it.

Friday night:
- Scott and Dustin come back Whistler. Scott reminds me that there is only 1 first night back.
- Some weird girl takes it upon herself to sniff Dustin's hair repeatedly. Just a little bit creepy.
- Try and make it to the Marquee, but don't. Wich is fine seeing as there was a massive line up anyways. (Why do clubs do this when it's not busy. It just doesn't make sense to me. Don't you want people inside paying for drinks.)
- Cab it home and have a couch sleep over.

Saturday and night:
- Drive to Lake Louise listening to Swedidsh techno for the most part of it.
- Shop Showdown contest. Lot's of tailblocking and smiles and fun from the Frontside team. From everyone else, not so much.
- Get the VIP treatment form Colin.
- Deon's suite at the Chateau. Absoluteley amazing. And so was the rye and ginger.
- Van Party to Banff.
- Dance-a-thon.
- Pass out van party back to the hotel.
- Jay and Keeech broke the bed, through around an alarm clock, and we had to sleep on a broken bed.

Sunday:
-It's snowing, we are hung over, and tired. Time to go home.

-Pickle