Got an education on MC clubs this weekend for Texas

[Blondespyder]

So does "Stupid" actually include how you decorate your jacket with patches or not? :dontknow:
I would HOPE that contextual clues would mena something in the overall interaction.
Example: I've got a jacket from Walt Disney World... It's got Mickey on the back dressed as the Wizard from Fantasia...
If my initials were MC", and I had an "Empire State" patch on my jacket because I happen to LIKE New York...
Am I risking a confrontation even if I'm just sitting enjoying an ice cream along the highway with my Missus? :shocked:

Bob, you made me laugh! Love that! :2thumbs:

I am sorry, I guess I should have clarified...(I am still half asleep) I meant "stupid" as in how you interact with them. I think if you act confrontational such as .. example: sitting on someones bike, making unfriendly remarks, or plain being mean, it is going to be an issue :dontknow:I think We all just want to be respectful of each other, I respect their issues with how they live and their rules..(even though I don't really understand them)..And as for being confrontational sitting eating ice cream.. I sure hope not :yikes:
I think ice cream makes everyone happy. :agree:

 

[Blondespyder]

Your right........... I don't know them.

Your friends so called rules don't mean anything to me and I could care less what they think is disrespect or not.

South Park even makes fun of these people !!!!!! Your "so called" friends are the ones that might need to stop watching SOA if they think people still listen to them anymore.

You ride and be safe out there as well. :thumbup:[/QUOTE


I agree that these "rules" shouldn't matter. Unfortunately they do where I live. We have clashes between a few MC clubs at least a few times a year here.:shocked:
It is sad and I do not know why they can not all just ride for fun and get along...Just the way it is I guess. ((Sigh))

For such a small city I live in, we have a big drug problem as well as guns and other illegal practices. According to my neighbor who is a police officer, it has to do with us being right on the 1-40 corridor and they run this stuff from west to east and vice versa.

As for me.. I like EVERYBODY! and will be friendly with everybody. I like to see the good in people not only the bad. We all have faults, we all have opinions and I think that's what makes us all so great as individuals :2thumbs:

 

[Bob Denman]

I think ice cream makes everyone happy. :agree:

I agree! :2thumbs: The world needs more ice cream bars!

 

[effgjamis]

The Florida Express Rides again.

 

[Blondespyder]

The Florida Express Rides again.

Forrest... Ride this way so we can go get some ice cream! :2thumbs:

Be safe and have a great holiday. :thumbup:

 

[zrc]

The Florida Express Rides again.

I would like to patch in with the Florida Express MC

 

[asp125]

There's a MC club called the Ruff Ryders MC. Does that mean we can't call ourselves ryders?

 

[shelbydave]

I was reading a thread on the Patriot Guard forum on this subject, and it does vary from state to state / region to region. One of the things mentioned was that in the MC, they have to earn their back patch, while many riding clubs, or even the PGR, can simply buy it and sew it on.

From the PGR FAQ's...

The PGR is NOT a Motorcycle or Riding Club. This back patch is not representative of, nor is it an indication that PGR is a Motorcycle or Riding Club. We do not earn this patch but purchase it from our store. Back patches representing M/C’s or R/C’s are earned by their members during the year or two in which they “prospect” or serve as a prospective member. They work hard to earn the right to wear the patch.

If you choose to purchase or wear the back patch please check with your state captain to make sure that he/she has contacted the COC in your state for approval of the patch BEFORE you purchase the patch. COC in some states are recommending that the back patch not be worn due to safety concerns for our members. Trust in their judgment, they are more aware of the attitudes of the individual M/C’s than we are. WARNING: if you are asked to remove the garment on which you are wearing the patch, please do so immediately, and without contention, for your personal safety.

A little common sense can be the difference between making a friend, or an enemy...

 

[Blondespyder]

I was reading a thread on the Patriot Guard forum on this subject, and it does vary from state to state / region to region. One of the things mentioned was that in the MC, they have to earn their back patch, while many riding clubs, or even the PGR, can simply buy it and sew it on.

From the PGR FAQ's...


A little common sense can be the difference between making a friend, or an enemy...

Well said:2thumbs:

I am a member of our local PGR and we don't wear a back patch. Just a small one on the front and a pin. Just trying to get along with everybody.:thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

I think enough has been said on this subject and some things that shouldn't be said. At the risk of this post getting some of you in trouble I'm going to lock it down for now.

Bottomline is there are rules out there like it or not and if you want to play pirate then you better know what you're dealing with. I came from this lifestyle and I can tell you it's no joke and can get you hurt if you think it is.