Among the many things to ponder in Afghanistan are the things you plan on doing when you return to the states, which doesn't make the time here pass any quicker.
So one of my first priorities is to learn how to ride a motorcycle. This, of course, leads to the inevitable formation of a biker gang. So far I've recruited Javid as one of the gang members. Joe says he will join us on my former scooter. If you have any interest in joining this gang, send applications to my email address.
Although I have no prior biker gang experience, I'm pretty sure the most important decision is branding the gang with an unforgettable, bad-ass name that strikes fear and intimidation into the hearts and minds of pedestrians and operators of four-wheeled vehicles. I've come up with a list of gang names and if anybody would like to throw their 2 cents in, feel free to make suggestions or comments.
-Birds of War
A reference to an Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode in which they put on a wrestling match for the soldiers and fight the Taliban villain. A perfect fit, being in a war zone. We could even chant the song as we cruise the streets of Arlington and DC:
"The eagle's born out of thunder. He flies through the night. Don't you mess with his eggs now, or you'll see us fight! Yes we have feathers, but the muscles of men. 'Cuz we're birds of war now, but we're also men! Birds of war! Ah ah ah ah!!?"
-Yuppie Brigade
Unfortunately, its most likely we will be ridiculed for being yuppies on motorcycles. We might as well embrace the word like so many other minorities have embraced their derogatory slurs. To take it even further, we could even wear suits to display our Yuppie pride. And if we still get ridiculed, I'll have my lawyer...Sean?....draft some legal papers claiming slander. That will show them!
-Son's of Order
Let's face it. We aren't gonna be breaking very many laws and turning our lovely neighborhoods into gang districts, attempting to banish the other biker gangs in the dc area (if any exist).
In any case, it will certainly be a sight to be seen.
-Danny
I would like to join, though my biker gang experience only involves traveling in packs of beach cruisers. This is mainly because I have found that drinking is more acceptable on non-motorized vehicles. If you decide to put together a beach cruiser gang, I will be first in line.
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