Gettin' around with NAPPY

Gettin' around with NAPPY

Febuary 2003

What a world the last three months have been, and boy am I glad it's over! Now that the rhetoric is behind me, I'm looking forward to 2003 with a vengeance. And so are many other people. I want to start off this article by thanking everyone, and I mean EVERYONE who has shown their support for me over the past several months. Your handshakes, hugs, words of encouragement, and sincere friendship has been overwhelming and continues to be proof positive that true loyalty exists within the motorcycle community. Not only have I received this support from friends within my local community but from other locations throughout the state as well. I want everyone to know that I sleep well at night knowing my actions over the last few months have been the right choices and I can live with them with no problem.

You should be interested in knowing a bill recently submitted by Representative Kenneth L. Odinet(D) of District 103, House Bill #41, calls for the requirement of all passengers of motorcycles regardless of age to wear a helmet. The operator is not required to wear a helmet providing they are not under the age of 18. The problem with this bill is of course, obvious. Because this could be the first step in requiring helmets for all. So, we need to get the word out and make sure our freedom of choice is not taken away. Tell everyone you know and write your representative. We DO have a voice. On a side note, Representative Kay Iles(D) of District 31, introduced a bill (HB-40), to make a Purple Heart license plate but unfortunately the bill left off motorcycles. Steve Howardell, State Legislative Director of A.B.A.T.E of Louisiana contacted Representative Iles of the oversight and her response was "That's a wonderful idea". So, all you veterans out there who are Purple Heart recipients, can be proud to know you will have the option to show your pride. Special thanks to Representative Iles for her generous considerations to our vets and Steve Howardell for being our "watchdawg". Fellow riders, this is why you need to support A.B.A.T.E. Get involved and lets preserve our rights!

Although Christmas follow-ups conclude with our January issue, I want to acknowledge several organizations and organizers for efforts made to help kids in need have a Christmas this year. The Freedom Riders adopted 3 families this year and with this adoption, they were able to provide 3 needy families with a complete Christmas package. This included Christmas tree complete with decorations and lights, complete Christmas dinner, and gifts for the kids and parents. Their trek started at Parrot Bay in Houma with one family arriving there for gift distribution, while the other families received theirs via motorcycle escort, complete with Papa Noel, to their own respective homes. Mega-thanks to all the members of the Freedom Riders for your generosity towards these families.

Darrel Breaux of Houma organized a toy run for needy children in the Pointe Au Chien area, just below Houma. Pointe Au Chien was put through hell with the last two hurricanes and Christmas didn't look very promising for some of the families affected. With the help of the Knights of Columbus and Pro Cycles, Christmas Angels were chosen by local bikers. And with Shriner Motorcycle & Dune Buggy unit escorts with Santa on board leading the pack, bikers followed for the ride to Barry's Marina in Pointe Au Chien. There children received their gifts and snacks were served for all in attendance. This was the first year that the kids from this area were adopted within the motorcycle community and with the success that was evident, it's sure to be another hit with bikers in the years to come.

The Houma HOG Chapter once again traveled down to Dulac for their annual Christmas Angels Toy Run. Escorted by the Houma Shriner Motorcycle unit, and with Santa riding in the Grand Caillou fire truck, HOG members roared to the Dulac Community Center for toy distribution to the kids participating. One new feature this year was a bicycle donated to the chapter and the kids were given door prize tickets with one lucky winner awarded the bike. It was too cute to see the little fella sitting on the seat with feet dangling about 24 inches off the ground. Thanks again to the HOG members in contributing to another successful year.

People can say what they want but I firmly believe Santa is a biker in reality. Biker organizations world wide contribute millions to insure children in need have a Christmas every year. And the saddest fact of all is that this number of needy families increases with every year that passes. To everyone in our beautiful state who has contributed in some way or another to this very worthy cause, you are to be commended for opening your hearts and pockets to those less fortunate. But as we all know, Christmas is never where it ends.

Finally, check our cruisin calendar for events to plan for. If you or your organization has something coming up and you want to get the word out, get us the information so we can post it in our calendar. Remember, deadlines for the month is the 15th of each month so don't waste time. With Mardi Gras upon us, lots of partying and drinking will be taking place and bikers are the last thing a drunk thinks about when they weaving between the lines, so as always, watch out for the loonies and keep it on two wheels.

Nappy fullthrottlenappy@yahoo.com

January 2003

Happy New Year Everyone! With Thanksgiving and Christmas behind us, a new year has just begun. I hope that everyone was good little bikers and babes and were able to find that special something underneath the Christmas tree. What a year 2002 was? And if the good Lord says the same, we'll see another year through. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones this past year. May you find solace in the fact that the entire motorcycle community feels your loss in some way and wishes you only the best. Let's all do our part in contributing to a safe and generous 2003.

With the coming year come new developments. This year will be no different. I wish I could predict the future but I can't. If I could, I'd list all the things that would be occurring so we could be better prepared. So, since I'm not a prophet, I'll do one better. Here are a few bits of advice that won't get you rich, but may get you through the next year with all your fingers and toes (and other important appendages).

1. While cruising down the highway, turn your head to spit. It doesn't take an Albert Einstein to figure this one out, but alas, there are those who lack the intellectual foresight to realize they're most likely to be hanging out with their buds at the local biker night who just may feel the need for some humorous fun and decide to NOT tell you about the snot stuck to your mustache.

2. Don't chew bubble gum if you don't have a windshield. The irresistible urge to bow bubbles while driving makes for an increase in road grit accumulation, a game of peek-a-boo at the most inconvenient traffic situations, and worst of all, after reading advice #1 do you really want to change that gum's flavor?

3. Never pick a fight with someone bigger than you. Especially in the men's room. There's nothing more disgusting and humiliating than swimming face first on the bathroom floor of a bar room after getting bitch slapped by a guy nicknamed "Big Foot".

4. Never go to bed with a vengeful woman. Especially if you admitted bumping uglys with her best friend. There is no reason you should be in the position to test the holding capabilities of super glue adhesive much less expect to go to work looking normal with your johnson welded to your knee cap. Just because super glue doesn't last long holding the rubber trim to your chrome doesn't mean it'll react the same on your flesh.

5. Never yell "show your tits" at a wet t-shirt contest. Murphy's Law dictates you'll be standing next to the one insecure boyfriend who wasn't too thrilled about his semi-drunk girlfriend with the 42DD juggies wanting to compete for the $25.00 grand prize. Murphy's Law also dictates his nickname will be "Big Foot".

6. Never assume any of your fellow bro's wives share the same twisted humor as you. Just because you and your buds almost died with laughter after the poor innocent lingerie girl tripped and landed butt first onto the face of one of the guys in your group, you can't expect his wife to share in the hilarity of it too. Especially if her thong tore off in the process and he was after all, sitting on a tall barstool at the time.

7. Never tease a cop cause he couldn't catch you in less than 30 minutes during their high speed chase after you. Obviously their coming for you with an attitude and their bringing an ass whipping with your name written all over it. And if you still have use of your jaw and vocal chords, it's best not to try and humor them with donut jokes during lock-up either.

8. Although flipping each other off is the universal symbol for showing your love to one another within the motorcycle community, it is best not to do it to a 1%'er. Especially a group of them all at once. If you've never ever felt so alone in the world, you will after doing so.

9. When attending a bike rally, never get so drunk you pass out cold. There's nothing more embarrassing than getting an e-mail titled "Priceless" which includes a picture of you with someone else's appendage dangling over your open mouth.

10. Never try to stop a pit bull from humping your leg. It's always best to just let him finish.

11. Never invest your money. Send it to me and I'll take real good care of it for you. I promise!

Other seemingly trivial but valuable advise to remember; don't throw an angry cat straight up, don't kick porcupines with bare feet, don't sneak up on a horse and slap it on the ass, stay on the outside of all fences at the zoo, never use Nair or depilatory creams for that Kojack look, never fall asleep while driving your motorcycle, and never ask your neighbor's teenage daughter if she needs help with her sex education homework. One final bit of advice; if any of this touches home with you, under no circumstances should you ever reproduce! Till next month, watch out for the loonies and keep it on two wheels.


	back to Editor&Writers Articles Gettin' around with DIANIMAL \| Gettin' around with NAPPY \| Dr. Donna \| Gettin' around with TANK \| Gettin around with VICKI \| Editors favorite pics Gettin' around with NAPPY Febuary 2003 What a world the last three months have been, and boy am I glad it's over! Now that the rhetoric is behind me, I'm looking forward to 2003 with a vengeance. And so are many other people. I want to start off this article by thanking everyone, and I mean EVERYONE who has shown their support for me over the past several months. Your handshakes, hugs, words of encouragement, and sincere friendship has been overwhelming and continues to be proof positive that true loyalty exists within the motorcycle community. Not only have I received this support from friends within my local community but from other locations throughout the state as well. I want everyone to know that I sleep well at night knowing my actions over the last few months have been the right choices and I can live with them with no problem. You should be interested in knowing a bill recently submitted by Representative Kenneth L. Odinet(D) of District 103, House Bill #41, calls for the requirement of all passengers of motorcycles regardless of age to wear a helmet. The operator is not required to wear a helmet providing they are not under the age of 18. The problem with this bill is of course, obvious. Because this could be the first step in requiring helmets for all. So, we need to get the word out and make sure our freedom of choice is not taken away. Tell everyone you know and write your representative. We DO have a voice. On a side note, Representative Kay Iles(D) of District 31, introduced a bill (HB-40), to make a Purple Heart license plate but unfortunately the bill left off motorcycles. Steve Howardell, State Legislative Director of A.B.A.T.E of Louisiana contacted Representative Iles of the oversight and her response was "That's a wonderful idea". So, all you veterans out there who are Purple Heart recipients, can be proud to know you will have the option to show your pride. Special thanks to Representative Iles for her generous considerations to our vets and Steve Howardell for being our "watchdawg". Fellow riders, this is why you need to support A.B.A.T.E. Get involved and lets preserve our rights! Although Christmas follow-ups conclude with our January issue, I want to acknowledge several organizations and organizers for efforts made to help kids in need have a Christmas this year. The Freedom Riders adopted 3 families this year and with this adoption, they were able to provide 3 needy families with a complete Christmas package. This included Christmas tree complete with decorations and lights, complete Christmas dinner, and gifts for the kids and parents. Their trek started at Parrot Bay in Houma with one family arriving there for gift distribution, while the other families received theirs via motorcycle escort, complete with Papa Noel, to their own respective homes. Mega-thanks to all the members of the Freedom Riders for your generosity towards these families. Darrel Breaux of Houma organized a toy run for needy children in the Pointe Au Chien area, just below Houma. Pointe Au Chien was put through hell with the last two hurricanes and Christmas didn't look very promising for some of the families affected. With the help of the Knights of Columbus and Pro Cycles, Christmas Angels were chosen by local bikers. And with Shriner Motorcycle & Dune Buggy unit escorts with Santa on board leading the pack, bikers followed for the ride to Barry's Marina in Pointe Au Chien. There children received their gifts and snacks were served for all in attendance. This was the first year that the kids from this area were adopted within the motorcycle community and with the success that was evident, it's sure to be another hit with bikers in the years to come. The Houma HOG Chapter once again traveled down to Dulac for their annual Christmas Angels Toy Run. Escorted by the Houma Shriner Motorcycle unit, and with Santa riding in the Grand Caillou fire truck, HOG members roared to the Dulac Community Center for toy distribution to the kids participating. One new feature this year was a bicycle donated to the chapter and the kids were given door prize tickets with one lucky winner awarded the bike. It was too cute to see the little fella sitting on the seat with feet dangling about 24 inches off the ground. Thanks again to the HOG members in contributing to another successful year. People can say what they want but I firmly believe Santa is a biker in reality. Biker organizations world wide contribute millions to insure children in need have a Christmas every year. And the saddest fact of all is that this number of needy families increases with every year that passes. To everyone in our beautiful state who has contributed in some way or another to this very worthy cause, you are to be commended for opening your hearts and pockets to those less fortunate. But as we all know, Christmas is never where it ends. Finally, check our cruisin calendar for events to plan for. If you or your organization has something coming up and you want to get the word out, get us the information so we can post it in our calendar. Remember, deadlines for the month is the 15th of each month so don't waste time. With Mardi Gras upon us, lots of partying and drinking will be taking place and bikers are the last thing a drunk thinks about when they weaving between the lines, so as always, watch out for the loonies and keep it on two wheels. Nappy fullthrottlenappy@yahoo.com January 2003 Happy New Year Everyone! With Thanksgiving and Christmas behind us, a new year has just begun. I hope that everyone was good little bikers and babes and were able to find that special something underneath the Christmas tree. What a year 2002 was? And if the good Lord says the same, we'll see another year through. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones this past year. May you find solace in the fact that the entire motorcycle community feels your loss in some way and wishes you only the best. Let's all do our part in contributing to a safe and generous 2003. With the coming year come new developments. This year will be no different. I wish I could predict the future but I can't. If I could, I'd list all the things that would be occurring so we could be better prepared. So, since I'm not a prophet, I'll do one better. Here are a few bits of advice that won't get you rich, but may get you through the next year with all your fingers and toes (and other important appendages). 1. While cruising down the highway, turn your head to spit. It doesn't take an Albert Einstein to figure this one out, but alas, there are those who lack the intellectual foresight to realize they're most likely to be hanging out with their buds at the local biker night who just may feel the need for some humorous fun and decide to NOT tell you about the snot stuck to your mustache. 2. Don't chew bubble gum if you don't have a windshield. The irresistible urge to bow bubbles while driving makes for an increase in road grit accumulation, a game of peek-a-boo at the most inconvenient traffic situations, and worst of all, after reading advice #1 do you really want to change that gum's flavor? 3. Never pick a fight with someone bigger than you. Especially in the men's room. There's nothing more disgusting and humiliating than swimming face first on the bathroom floor of a bar room after getting bitch slapped by a guy nicknamed "Big Foot". 4. Never go to bed with a vengeful woman. Especially if you admitted bumping uglys with her best friend. There is no reason you should be in the position to test the holding capabilities of super glue adhesive much less expect to go to work looking normal with your johnson welded to your knee cap. Just because super glue doesn't last long holding the rubber trim to your chrome doesn't mean it'll react the same on your flesh. 5. Never yell "show your tits" at a wet t-shirt contest. Murphy's Law dictates you'll be standing next to the one insecure boyfriend who wasn't too thrilled about his semi-drunk girlfriend with the 42DD juggies wanting to compete for the $25.00 grand prize. Murphy's Law also dictates his nickname will be "Big Foot". 6. Never assume any of your fellow bro's wives share the same twisted humor as you. Just because you and your buds almost died with laughter after the poor innocent lingerie girl tripped and landed butt first onto the face of one of the guys in your group, you can't expect his wife to share in the hilarity of it too. Especially if her thong tore off in the process and he was after all, sitting on a tall barstool at the time. 7. Never tease a cop cause he couldn't catch you in less than 30 minutes during their high speed chase after you. Obviously their coming for you with an attitude and their bringing an ass whipping with your name written all over it. And if you still have use of your jaw and vocal chords, it's best not to try and humor them with donut jokes during lock-up either. 8. Although flipping each other off is the universal symbol for showing your love to one another within the motorcycle community, it is best not to do it to a 1%'er. Especially a group of them all at once. If you've never ever felt so alone in the world, you will after doing so. 9. When attending a bike rally, never get so drunk you pass out cold. There's nothing more embarrassing than getting an e-mail titled "Priceless" which includes a picture of you with someone else's appendage dangling over your open mouth. 10. Never try to stop a pit bull from humping your leg. It's always best to just let him finish. 11. Never invest your money. Send it to me and I'll take real good care of it for you. I promise! Other seemingly trivial but valuable advise to remember; don't throw an angry cat straight up, don't kick porcupines with bare feet, don't sneak up on a horse and slap it on the ass, stay on the outside of all fences at the zoo, never use Nair or depilatory creams for that Kojack look, never fall asleep while driving your motorcycle, and never ask your neighbor's teenage daughter if she needs help with her sex education homework. One final bit of advice; if any of this touches home with you, under no circumstances should you ever reproduce! Till next month, watch out for the loonies and keep it on two wheels. Full Throttle Magazine of Louisiana- All Rights Reserved