Taking one for the club

So I was asleep, dreaming of doing a duet with Barbra Mandrell at the Grand Ole Opry, and phone rings. Its Ricky, thinking it’s a toew run I answer , seems as though his midnight fox hunt did not turn up any game, so a stand by is in view, but he needs a diversion of the mother. So I go over, take the gal to coffee, and while an okay personality, really fugdugly. Granted I most likely didn’t look like MR GQ either, but this is beyond even bad. But I went over, and flagged for Rick. So I took one for the club at least a member, so now a favor is owed, a rather good favor that I WILL collect on.

So I get home, and as I was chowing down on a pizza, cruised on the clubs email, and saw in the inbox a return from someone on the bar person we’;re interviewing first. The first thing they asked was where is this bar? Thing is we are still negotiating on the price. Second we have two other locations in mind not too far away from the club’s shop, on Shoshone. Or what will be the clubs shop, on Shoshone. So I simply said if you read the blogs and tune in to the radio station they’d know where the bar is going to be. Okay, to tune into the radio show is by subscription only. the Subscription fee is to upkeep the radio network. The blog (this one) is open for all to read, but if they’d been reading, they’d know we aren’t even there yet. Reason for posting the ad? Simple to see if there is even someone with the entire package to manage that bar. Let’s face it, what I know about running a bar is very slim. I know how to drink, book talent and what I and the club wants there, but knowing how to hire, fire, cocktail wait persons, and all the rest , is like asking me to hem a set of pants, I flat don’t know how. So before the club ponies up money for something like that we want to know is there people that can do the job. Gal says she’s coming by Monday, really we’ll see. Gal’s name has the same last name as one James that wanted in as a prospect for the club. Trouble is he’s broke, always broke, and as of yet never has paid one penny of prospect dues money of $75.00 a month.

That’s how my Sunday went.

See ya’ll on the radio overnight.

Quote of the Day:
Sincerity is the highest compliment you can pay.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson

1 John 4:16“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

 

Always up against the religious coalition

So got an invite to join up with this Tragic Valley Buy,sell, Trade page on Facebook. Just for an attempt put up our radio anchor job on there. The ad never was allowed to stay on there imagine that.

Now there at this two ways to look at this, that the religious coalition is against us in every way possible and maybe to not even put the full blooded Over the air station up, just keep it going for those that will appreciate it online through strictly an online radio station. Or the other is to put the station over the air waves as planned, and say to hell with the religious super bigoted minds and attitudes here.

Try as they might we get fought every way possible. There is of course the Churchy folks who pray on Sunday, but sin the rest of the week. One of the pieces I got from the sermon last Sunday from the River was all too many go there, sing, and be Holier than thou at Church but as soon as they leave are bad mouthing everyone, or Jeckle Hyde thing. I fondly remember that in Hazzard, years ago, at the LDS ward there. Here was these young men nearing missionary age and all, callings in the ward, yet the same kids we were arresting for everything from narcotics consumption to narcotics trafficking and distribution, to driving impaired the rest of the week. The same kids who loved to trash my cruiser and then say it wasn’t them. It was shortly after I trapped one, one Sunday and took him down that it was mutually agreed that I not attend the Hazzard LDS ward anymore. But my they were there for the Toy donation for the ward poor, that I never ever got a thank you for. I’ll never completely forgive that, or them. The club never snubbed me like that but they sure did. Maybe an apology is in order from them to me and the club. Hazzard for those who don’t know is the alternate name for Hagerman, in case ya’ll didn’t know.

Whether its babes for pay to enhance our rides for magazine ads, club promotion or such, or getting even one gal to take it seriously to get involved in the station at twice what they make serving fries and frozen steer parts at McDonalds, there are days, I get to thinking, its us doing all the right things just in the wrong place. But I also remember, the uphill battle in the late 80’s early 90’s here as well. Once we succeeded others wanted in, others joined on. So yes we did well. Still do, which is why I still work long, long hours doing this. That Facebook page called Magic Valley Buy,Sell,Trade might consider that treating me nice might get them free ads on our radio station.

As far as being none religious ? If one thinks that then you don’t know me, the club, nor the south very well, they don’t call the south the Bible belt for nothing.

Any mile much to be done today, I’m in bed. But to that Facebook page, if you don’t want to post my ads, don’t invite me to the damn group.

 

Quote of the Day:
Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time.
--Goethe

1 John 4:16“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

 

Has Facebook and Yahoo become boring for you?

As you sit there guzzling down that Expresso, or what really is a very strong cup of 100 mile black sea, I ask you , has Facebook and Yahoo, become extremely boring and even childish to you?
If its not some headline about the Kardashians ( I thought they were a space invader from Cardasia-ST DS9 , look it up dummy) its some odd liner for Miley Cirus. Who I don't like, she's plain hiddeious looking. Facebook wants to make you stay longer, but if they are not bombarding you with ads , saying your friends recommended that( They got sued for that shit, think they'd learn) its posts by erotic dancers or some thing else. Or asking YOU if you want another friend. Even suggesting friends. But wait just a minute. Didn't I get blocked for several weeks because I tried to add too MANY FRIENDS that never wanted to be added. The same ones FACEBOOK suggested I add. Hmm. 
I have been saying for months, even a year a more entertaining, more mature version of Facebook ought to be invented. Not just about things Hazzard County or Knytes (Our club) but things us older folks over the age of 50 can get into and appreciate. There's this one called The Southern Life, great page. But dig this, its the same old stuff day after day, and even the host has trouble finding content. Getting back on course here, could there be a more mature Facebook style thing invented? If not why not? If so why ain't nobody else done it? Sure its costly and even Facebook creator Mark Zuckerburg did his grand invention when the economy was more welcoming. But still , there is so much money to be made in this nation if you just come up with a trend, even jumping in with the other big dogs, just with a new bone, that its not funny. Like that gal on Cable-One's commercials says its just Common Sense. To this end the club is busy with two consultants, working out details to ride on the shirt tails of both HazzardAyre the website and WyldAyre the website that will hold hands, but bringing along a site, yet to be named for us older, kountry as well as urban folks over the age of 50 that will rise above both Yahoo, and Facebook. But I feel bad for Yahoo. I figured out their problem. yahoo, is ran by a female. And there is no room for women to be running these companies. While they may have an ounce of acumen to do so, they do not have the teeth of thye Wolf to bite into something and tear into it.
As I close, Want to ask one question, if there was a over 50 Yahoo, or Facebook, that was free, that had more adult based content. Would you subscribe to it?
Next entry, What day IS the Sabbath Day?
L8R Ya'll

If your going to do something Idaho is not your best choice

As I get ready to turn in to snag some sleep after a great radio overnyte HazzardAyre show, I am becoming increasingly aware that if your planning on doing something big, Idaho is most likely not the place to stage an event.

I once asked the question to many a promoter why not Idaho? The response is always that Idaho is to backwards, the infrastructure is not in Idaho, and basicly too damn stuck up.

While the plans are still on the boards for Hazzard Nationals/DukeFest West, in Filer at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds , can you imagine the headache its going to be just to get 150 southern belle style gals to host the 150 vendors on just vendors row alone? That’s not to mention the promotion of the event prior to, and during the event. Escorting musical performers from Cooter’s Garage Band, to Selena Gomez . That’s just the short list. The event is set for July-August 2015, but I’ll bet my next oil change, that it’ll get about July 2014, and the higher up’s of the club in California are going to say too slow a progress, and yank the event and stage it either in Salt Lake City, or at least Ogden.

Boise would be too small and as advanced as they are there, there’s only two venues even close to being the right size to host such a gig, the Idaho Center just on the heels of Nampa, or the Western Idaho State Fairgrounds. Even with that getting filly’s for hosts, escorts(no not that kind of escort, get your mind out of the toilet) there still isn’t the kind of talent agency there for such a gig. Even Utah as grand as it is, barely can handle it. Thing is Utah has grasped the art, of just that, the arts, entertainment, film and TV series production(Touched By An Angel) as well as tourism, and event production. There are support resources there that just will not be in Idaho. As far as Idaho, is concerned its production agriculture, support for farming, and little else if anything else. Not that farming is bad we all need to eat, Agriculture keeps AyreWolf Aviation in business, but that’s all there is here. Forget about high tech, or industrial in Idaho, nope its farm and support of farm.

The Warbird and rat rod truck calendar video project was a test of sorts to see if even that could be done. Outside of a limited few, the search for talent, the attitude and all has been one of very serious disappointment. To me and the club. Maybe if we’re lucky Paige and all can come up with some more talent applicants, but right now I’m scratching my head. But like most things once we open the door, maybe more will walk through.

What I’m talking about next entry.

Until Then its lights out

L8R Ya’ll

Quote of the Day:
We are always getting ready to live, but never living.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Philippians 2:1-2“[Imitating Christ’s Humility] Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

 

Greetings from a far and away place called Hazzard.

Before I get onto my rift here, have some unfinished clean up damage control to do here.

In one of my last entries, I mentioned that one of our main candidates for our Pin up Calendar crew , namely Paige was a bit lackluster in her dedication and enthusiasm over being a model for the club. The opposite is true, she proved she was willing and able, by just driving down here for a first time meet and greet. However here is where it gets sticky. Thing is out of all the candidates for this pin up girl gig, there will be one chosen to be both Miss Hazzard County and one for Miss AyreWolf for the up coming year. Both will get a modeling talent contract worth over $300,000.00 . Someone that’s willing to put much on hold to serve in our club, and be on call around the clock. While I love Paige, I don’t think she has that will yet. She has Guard, School, and another job, that comes before us. So the focus girl for us is not her. Then there is Jessica, Same situation. So we are still trying to find those two gals, and that’s causing anxiety for me as well as both clubs. Since mother nature and Father time is not going to hold the weather much longer for both the calendar and shooting the commercials. Too bad there aren’t gals here that can just throw down, and help to recruit someone that’s able and willing, to be here on a on call basis. That would help. So to Paige your hot we welcome you hope your in for the long haul . Thing is we need more than just you and Jessica, and Mike ain’t been forth coming. Before I recommend the club cough up $50,k to him or anybody much has to be proved. Did anybody say Salt Lake City, and an agency.

It’s like Mark a great photographer whose work has been in EasyRiders, Rat Rod, AirFrame and other publications, is waiting by the phone and his bird is ready to be here overnight weather permitting. It’s up to these maybe girls and even ones that we know are on board  to step up, or step out. This is why there needs to be a agency at least here with a one call that’s all for model and or on TV air talent. That’s something we as a club are working to establish, but it takes a woman, or a guy who is hitched to pull that off. Not an MC(Motorcycle Club) or a winged warrior group. Like us.

Okay, got the papers for the new shop. Am making em out in the name of the club, rather than me. Reason? Simple with everything that has happened over the last 6 years, and here in go no where Idaho, my mind is pretty much made up that in 2015 this old Wolf is going to be building my aviation and then toewing empire in Utah. NOT IDAHO, I’m done with here and the stress of trying to do the most with less. More over do the impossible without the resources. Oh its not the resource of money we got that, it’s the dang resource of humans that have their chicken shit heads so far up their butts that many can taste the back of their teeth. Twice.

Between then and now I’m doing my duty to the club, the radio station, the shop, the bar club house, then TV station, hire managers for all of that, then this old Wolf is outta here.

But at least I do have one thing going for me here. When the troubles of this city and area piss me off to the point the blood vessels on my head and all begin popping, I can get in LiL Wolf, and drive 35 miles to Hazzard, go in amongst nothing but ducks, coots, fish, and near silence. Melt into nature, put on my fatter inner tube, get my fishing pole, and drift out and just bob along with the current, down a few brewskies and forget about this other stuff including the club although very aware that just 5 miles from MY PONDS there is where the club, unfolded and was founded. But as it was earlier this evening, I went down, let my hair unfold, and just take in nature and marvel at the little butterfly’s the screech of an eagle overhead, the croaking of frogs, and just unwind.

That’s what makes living here bearable. If it were not for that release I’d have lost it months ago.

Any mile, going to sip my coke, read my Bible and head to bed.

All the good numbers to you, 77’s and 33rd’s to ya’ll

Quote of the Day:
Every man alone is sincere. At the entrance of a second person, hypocrisy begins.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Philippians 2:1-2“[Imitating Christ’s Humility] Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

 

It’s Friday the 13th Spooky

It’s Friday the 13, the ghouls and goblins and all kinds of spooky things abound. Especially idiotic 4wheelers who will really mess up your rig. So in defense and prevention, this old Wolf is staying indoors here at the Wolf’s Lair, catch up on sleep, prim myself and just enjoy.

On the model front of the 2013 Pin Up Calendar. As heapt up on it as I was, I’ve lost my warmness for it. Even our illustrious Paige from Boise. She was supposed to ring my phone last night, and didn’t. Guess the job at the bar pays more than we do, so oh well.

My opinion is simple, I’m not caring if we do this now or not. The fall is going to be winter. These gals apply from an ad on CraigsList, but seldom go past a first meet and greet. Guess they expect some guy with this much cash or a paycheck as high as $1,000.00 a session, to be wearing a suit and tie, and drive a new SUV. Most people riding a bike, or building rat rods, seldom put on a tie. I remember and its not been that long ago. There was a cat in Boise named T-Willy. the name came from the gig he did building from raw frame 1923 T Roadster Buckets. T used to produce with several clubs ours included a gig called T-Willy’s Cruise Nights, at the old Artic Circle at the end of Fairview in Boise. That gig was strictly for 1965 although by invitation a bit newer, rods and customs. Mac and I and the rest of the Black Diamonds would play old rock & Roll, and have a great time. There was contests for best 50’s dress, 60’s costumes you name it, then T did T-Willy’s Custom shows in between the Roadster Shows, each year. T knew how to produce, hire the babes and really turn on the soup, but in all of it, if you saw T, he looked like a bum. Never a shirt nor tie, never dress slacks, and the newest thing he drove was a 59 Edsel. T’s biggest passion was his pigeons. He loved those rats with wings. He had ones that would carry messages, and he would go to speed trials with them. The bottom line that I’m getting to here is these models for our Pin up’s should not judge from first impressions of what I’m driving or what I’m wearing. That 93 S-Dime I drive, I drive by choice. Me and that little truck have hauled furniture, and parts from three states with loads in excess of what should have been on back. Once being assaulted by a moose in Wyoming, the other by an elk just south of Malta. That little truck somehow got me home I think on its own, from a big new years celebration in Boise when I couldn’t see. Too many Jello shots. I have nearly rebuilt that truck, and bad cylinder only because I got a spark plug stuck and without replacing the head, can’t replace the plug, but I do replace the other ones. I just love that little truck. It’s a rat rod mini truck. It’s mine, it’s paid for. That’s one reason I’m not in debt. I don’t buy what I can’t afford. So to some of these models who ping my inbox wanting to be pin up girls, if you want in, when I say call me, then call me. If not say so and hey its not personal its business, and I need to move on.

Reality is; wait until mid spring, call a full agency out of Salt Lake City. Shoot and forget. Done deal. Sorry Idaho your loosing ground. And look to a 2015 calendar.

By then the radio station of ours will be up and running, so why should I care now?

So to Jade, Paige and whomever, want in? Call. That’s all.

L8R Ya’ll

 

Quote of the Day:
Virtue has never been as respectable as money.
--Mark Twain, 19th-century American humorist, author and journalist

1 Peter 3:8“[Suffering for Doing Good] Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

 

Stupid is as stupid does and there's a heap in Twin falls

A line from Forest Gump the movie went, Stupid is as stupid does. While I agree with that I must say, Stupid is as stupid is in Twin falls Idaho. Many say if I don't like it move, and while that is on the boards , it wont happen for at least two years. The fact that outside of summers that were spent both in Georgia as well as Alabama , I was raised up here, and I'll be damned if the place where the Knytes were founded, and this area is going in the shitter wont happen as long as I have a breath. But like years ago, which Twin Falls and the whole damn area does need to have it lily white hand held and lead to the prize, the fact is the Knytes' will have to do just that, but that's not what pissed me off. Wanted to do something as simple as find the hours of our local Smith's Food & Drug here. Need some coffee for morning. So went to their dumbass constructed web site. Everything but the damn stores hours. How can that be? Again stupid. Hell even us on our posts and all list the time we are open at the shop. Of course toewing is 24/7 , most people know that. There are a few idiotic hardly dry behind the ears people that I deal with daily, or near daily like SpeedConnect and Cable-One, that can't get it in their heads that if you work all night you need to sleep at least from 6:00AM to noon. Then if I have time do some business. That's why the shop is only open from 1:00PM to 7:00PM even then I'm scurrying all over town buying parts, even to where to find parts in most stores. Both Oriely and NAPA , as well as AutoZone needs someone who knows their inventory to go through their catalogs to show them the part or product they need. 
My question is, when and where does this stupidity end? When will America as a nation stand up and say enuff of stupid, bring on some smarts. Even if those smarts which it is a known fact only us of southern culture and background have any smarts at all, have to show these idiotic Yankees, nearly how to put on their socks, let alone do mundane tasks. I listened to the book review last night on the network and am trying to get a copy, our local Barns & Noble don't list it, from author Al Benson Junior, called Lincoln's Marxists. What from the very short preview I was able to read during the show on Amazon.com this book will open your eyes and give even Yankees a cause to go , ah oops I didn't think of that. If you get a chance ask for it. Pelican Publishing does not list it anymore and I think Ray McBerry must have done that interview awhile back, but it will give you cause to reflect. Is there an answer? Yes, and its under this banner

If anyone wants to disagree I challenge them.
Like I said stupid is as stupid does.
L8R