From bounty hunters to rape masks to cigars to neuticals, this episode of Sons of Anarchy kicked dome major ass. We saw the struggle between Clay and Jax escalate in a physical, public way…we saw Gemma become more vulnerable…we saw as Prospect earned some respect (in my opinion). All in all, this was a great episode, the kind of episode we’ve been wanting!

Last week Bobby had a talk with Jax about the tension between the Pres and VP…apparently that did little good as we watched them push each other around. And to throw a kink into things, Opie starts siding with Clay and turning on Jax. It’ll be interesting to see what happens between the two of them in the next episodes. Will Clay live up to his threat he made to Jax at the end of the show? Why is Opie treatong Jax like a punk?

Gemma seemed to become more vulnerable by getting closer to her enemy. This turmoil is obviously going to be strung out, but I have no idea how it’ll end. I couldn’t have predicted anything close to what happened to Gemma in the first episode…who the hell knows what the future holds for Gemma, Rollins and Arkin. I hope we get justice, but who knows.

I dig the Prospect. He seems to be getting more attention…I get the feeling he might get fully patched this season…that’s my guess. It seems like the club throws him more respect than usual.

Alright. That’s it. Next week looks even better, and looks like it’ll focus much more on the white separatist problem, which will be very, very exciting.

Enough outta me. That’s it for my stories this week. Let me know what you think.

–F ‘Em Up

Here it is…The first, official 100 Mile Radius video! This time, we’re going to Warrensburg, Missouri to one of the best BBQ joints within 100 miles of Kansas City. Got an idea for 100 Mile Radius? Email me!

Basically, you need to find your way to Highway 50. We took 435 to 470 which then dumps us onto Highway 50. Take that all the way to 13, and head south! Cruise through town, pass Central Missouri State University, and just as the road turns a little, you’re gonna find the little joint that serves some killer BBQ, Perry Foster’s!

What a day!
15th annual March of Dimes Bikers For Babies was kick ass.
Once again you out did yourselves!
We had over 6,000 riders and raised over $660,000.
Thank you so much for coming out and helping to save some lives.
And yes you did do that.
I have to admit it take a bit for me to get choked up but there were many moments along the way that I would look ahead and behind me and see nothing but motorcycle lights and I knew that we were all out there for the same reason.
Going through the intersections that were being blocked off for us and getting the thumbs up, seeing everyone wave along the way, the support signs, and the kids and adults looking in awe as we rolled by.
It made me feel very proud.
If you were there you know what I am talking about.
If you could not make it this year come out next year.
I guarantee you will end the day with a great feeling in your heart!
Thank you very much Kansas City for all you do.
This is the best city in the country without a doubt.
M

So, I just finished watching the third episode of the second season of Sons of Anarchy. I think it’s safe to say I’m fan of the show, and unless they just go like a limp dog in the forest that gets eaten by a deer, I’ll stop saying the obvious: the show rocked, it kicks ass, blah blah blah.

This episode brought with it much betrayal. We learned that the history of the local porn industry includes ripping the club off. We watched as the do-good, straight line deputy chief betrayed his badge. We saw Clay get a beej from a chick who wasn’t his old lady. We watched as Bobby got a little something from a chick who is someone else’s old lady. A lot of possibilities for future episodes. A lot of small stories that most likely could unfold into some bigger issues.

By the look of the preview for next week, it’s going to focus in more on the white supremacist issue that Charming is facing. Which is good. This is a more exciting plot line than the porn industry, in my opinion. Hopefully, Adam Arkin and Henry Rollins get utilized more in the next few episodes. They were a little neglected tonight, which is a travesty; Arkin is a kick-ass actor, and Rollins is, well, Rollins…a creepy, hardcore actor who raped Peg Bundy.

Not much to say about this episode. Hopefully next week will be a bit more action packed. I get the feeling it will be…it seems like this episode and the last one were used more to set up the next few episodes rather than solve any of the issues at hand. I’m jacked. I’m jacked and ready.

Before I go, is it just me or are we seeing too much of Jax’s ass? The first episode he was showering, then tonight he was sexing it up in the bathroom of the porn studio. Enough is enough.  No more Jax ass. Please.

With that, I’m out. Let me know what you thought of the show and how the series is going so far.

–F ‘Em Up

Thanks just doesn’t seem to be enough for everyone who came out and rode/participated in the Bikers for Babies ride this past Sunday. I know we keep talking about how impressed we are that you keep supporting the things we do with the economy in the tank and things being tight but its something that still amazes us! That REALLY impies to BFB! Over 6,000 riders and over $660,000 raised!! Words simply can’t put it into perspective. Once again you have shown the country what it means to have a heart and to think of something that is bigger than each of us. As a matter of fact, I’d say you set a new definition to the term “The Heart of America.” No longer does it just mean the middle of the counrty, you have set the bar for the rest of the country to strive for when it comes charitable deeds. You should be proud of yourselves. I know that some people often look down their noses at bikers and think they’re a nusence, but let me ask those same people this; when was the last time you saw a line of over 6,000 Rolls Royce, Bentlys and limos parading down the highway to raise money and awarness for such a great cause? And to do it year after year? There’s has been a lot in the news lately about corporate greed and corruption, you have shown what it means to think and behave the exact opposite of that. I truly wish that the NATIONAL media would give even a fraction of the time they’ve dedicated to those stories to show the country and the world the example you have set here in Kansas City with the March of Dimes Bikers for Babies ride. Thanks to each and every one of you!!

R

…is THIS sunday!!! This is absolutely something if you’ve never seen it for yourself. March of Dimes is a great orginization that helps babies who are fighting for their lives. If you have not pre-registered yet, you still have one more chance. Tomorrow morning (Saturday the 19th) at Worth Harley-Davidson North in Gladstone from 10a-2p. Come on up, get yourself pre-registered and be a part of something that you will truly never forget. Every little bit helps and you CAN make a difference.

See you at Kansas Speedway Sunday morning!!!
R

Alright. I got my hands on the new Pearl Jam album. Gave it a listen. Actually I’ve listened to it a few times now. And I figured I might as well throw in my two cents…Which is essentially worth about half a half of a penny. I think.

Anyway, when I look at an album, I look at it from front to back, from outside to inside. I listen to it. I look at it. Now for the most part, most albums are the same. Plastic case, book insert with pictures/lyrics, and the CD. Simple. Pearl Jam starts out with a big positive, for the fact that their package artwork kicks ass and their package is not the typical plastic case. The CD is also not just slid into a sleeve: it’s in it’s own separate paper case that is slid into the sleeve. Once you put the CD into the computer, a whole little “website” pops up and lets you explore everything that is Pearl Jam. AND on top of everything, with the album, you get 2 free downloads of full concerts. You get about 10 to choose from.

But, how about we look at the music? I’ll throw it out there: I dig the album. I think it’s good. From the first time I heard “The Fixer,” I was hooked. Sure it was poppy, but it was new, it was different, it was matured PJ. Simple lyrics, catchy tune. I dug it. The rest of Backspacer falls into line with that…Catchy tunes. Stripped down music that has a lot of heart in it…At least I think it has a lot of heart in it.

I believe this is #9 in the world of PJ albums. Obviously, I think it’s a safe bet to say that they will NEVER top their debut album, Ten. BUT, I think they’ve come close…I loved Yield. And to be quite honest, I really, really liked their last album, the self-titled one. Backspacer picks up where #8 left off. It has a similar feel to it. But, at the same time, you can tell it’s a different, new album. You feel progression from where the band left off.

Tracks I dig: Gonna See My Friend, Johnny Guitar, Amongst the Waves, and of course The Fixer.

If you like PJ, you’ll like Backspacer. If you liked their last album, you’ll love this one. Needless to say, I love this new disc.

–F ‘Em Up

Alright. I don’t care if chatting and gossiping about Sons of Anarchy makes me a nancy boy. I like the show. I want to talk about it. You like the show? Leave a comment, let me know what you think.

So the second episode of the new season aired last night. Obviously, this was a highly anticipated episode, since the season premiere ended with Henry Rollins participating in a gang-rape of Katey Sagal. Yes, Henry Rollins raped Peg Bundy. Everyone was wondering before it aired last night, “What is gonna happen?”

Well, nothing. Nothing yet. Gemma (Sagal) is keeping the rape a secret, between her, Tara and the sheriff. I was yapping to Moose about this before we saw the episode, and he said that the rape is going to do something unexpected: Bring Gemma and Tara closer together. And that is exactly what happened. Tara, the doctor, takes care of Gemma after the whole ordeal, and she is the one who is closest to Gemma now. Not Jax. Not Clay.

Perhaps the most interesting thing about the situation is why Gemma is keeping this a secret. She’s not telling Clay or Jax or anyone else about what happened because she wants to protect the club and she doesn’t want the white separatists who did it to win. This tears up Henry Rollins, but Adam Arkin eerily seems calm about it (by the way, Adam Arkin is AWESOME…a highly underrated actor).

So what happens now? Eventually, the club will find out. Tara will tell Jax, because they’re on this whole “truth” kick. But when will it happen? No idea. I think it’ll take a few more episodes before we really get the justice we – the audience – want.

All of that to the side, let’s not forget that SAMCRO is now partners in a porn production company. I gets the feeling that’ll make the rest of the season a little more interesting, too…Plus, Tom Arnold is now on the show. Can it get more kickass than that?

That and the situation with the Niners and Mayans. Ahhh, I love this show.

And with that, I’ll stop gabbering. I’ll stop yapping. I think it’s time for me to meet my girlfriends in the high-fiber aisle of the grocery store to finish discussing our stories.

–F ‘Em up

Alright…so some people say I’m a chick for talking about “Sons of Anarchy.” I’m like an old lady in the cereal aisle talking about my stories.

I get it. But I love “Sons of Anarchy,” and I like talking about it. Sue me.

Another show, one of my favorites, is premiering in its 5th season this Thursday night, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Now, I’m not going to offer a recap or anything, because it’s not quite as complex or ‘interesting’ as SOA, but it still kicks major ass, and is one of the funniest (if not THE funniest) shows on television right now. I can’t wait for it.

And just in case you haven’t seen any Sunny before, click here to visit the official site and watch some videos…Let me recommend “The Gang Goes on Welfare.”

–F ‘Em Up

Here we go.
Less than a week away from the best ride you can take all summer.
Yup, it is almost time for the 15th annual March Of Dimes Bikers For Babies run.
It is really hard for me to put into words how great this ride is.
I have been to all but a few and to see how it has grown is just amazing.
We have been through all types of weather from sunny and hot to sleet but the spirit of the ride way overcomes whatever conditions we are looking at.
For the long time riders I would like to thank you very much and for you first timers…Welcome to the best ride of your life and the first of many.
I would suggest that you make it out for one of the last few pre-reg that we have.
Gets a little busy out there the day of.
Just check the main page for the details on that.
All bikes are welcome!
Hope to see you out there on Sunday!
M