Matt

SIGN: Gemini
OCCUPATION: Scooter shop mechanic
SCOOTER(S): 1964 Allstate, 1969 150
FAVORITE DRINKS: Pimms ginger ale, lemonade - nice summer drink
FAVORITE DISH: Fried chicken, liverwurst & raw onion on rye
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Fancy cats, large bodies of water, boobs, brewing beer
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: My son James
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Drew Barrymore petted my dog "Brandy" for one hour
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Chris Joss, Nocholas Conti
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That he has a small weiner

 

Eileen

SIGN: Cancer on the cusp
OCCUPATION: I sell mopeds
SCOOTER(S): 1965 Sprint, 1979 P200E, 2001 ET4
FAVORITE DRINKS: Guinness in the winter, Corona in the summer, Good People and Hoegarden all year, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Rock ginger ale
FAVORITE DISH: Anything with shrimp, potatoes, cheese, and New Haven style clam pizza from Modern Pizza
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Trailer parks, mullet sightings and Elvis
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: Her dog Gladys
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: She met Tom Jones and Sammy Hagar at the same time coming home from church one day in 1984 in New Haven, CT
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Sigur Ros-"Takk", The The-"Dusk", Portishead-"Dummy"
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That she knows what a cooter is and shops at Wal-Mart

eileen@birminghamscootersyndicate.com

Leo

SIGN: Aries
OCCUPATION: Maintenance Tech
SCOOTER(S): Which one?
FAVORITE DRINKS: Bacardi 151 with a few sprinkles of gunpowder
FAVORITE DISH: My woman ;D
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Trying to chase an adrenaline rush
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: It's all material...why cherish things so much?
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Could it be Sade or the fact that I've hung out with 3 American Idol contestants? (Then again who cares?)
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Can Anyone make a decent album nowadays?
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That I really give a flying @#$&!

garyphuna@birminghamscootersyndicate.com

Zach

SIGN: Leo
OCCUPATION: Accountant
SCOOTER(S): ET4
FAVORITE DRINKS: Manhattan on the rocks
FAVORITE DISH: His wife Mandy
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: His wife Mandy
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: His newly aquired house
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: He met Jerry Mathers - the Beaver
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Sunny Day Real Estate "Circles", Neil Young "Harvest", Beastie Boys "Licensed to Ill"
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That he's not cool

David

SIGN: Aquarius
OCCUPATION: Advertising
SCOOTER(S): SIL GP150
FAVORITE DRINKS: Water, hazelnut coffee, pinot grigio
FAVORITE DISH: Spinach salad w/ clementines and balsamic vinagarette, veggie burger from ROJO
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Music, reading, recreational pharmaceuticals, shopping, travelling, and 12-string guitars
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: Silver ring that Vero gave him that he never takes off
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Walked past Mickey Rourke in Brooklyn a couple of years ago. Got an email from David Bowie once
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Grant Lee Buffalo "Mighty Joe Moon", David Bowie "Hunky Dory", Bauhaus "Mask"
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That he has knowledge about art

Vero

SIGN: Gemini
OCCUPATION: Art gallery bitch
SCOOTER(S): 1971 Primavera, 1962 GT, 1957 VB1 (no engine)
FAVORITE DRINKS: Pinot grigio, kir royale
FAVORITE DISH: Crunchy gerkins, good old pasta, frozen yogurt
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Dressing up like a drag queen, shopping on ebay, painting, making lamps
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: Wig collection
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Jacques Dtronc (on a ferry)
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Rita Mitsuko, Pink Martini, 2 Belgen-Lena
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That she's German, Norwegian, or French, or that she's only here because she married an American

DJ

SIGN:Libra
OCCUPATION:Fundraiser
SCOOTER(S):Vespa GT
FAVORITE DRINKS:Black & Tan, Guiness, Orange Gatorade on Sunday Mornings, Bloody Mary
FAVORITE DISH:PB&Js with a glass of milk...mmmm
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING:Concerts, Rotaract, Netflix Whore, Shakin my ass
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION:Hand-carved Balinese mask
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER:Hung out with Questlove for a bit and just chilled
TOP 3 ALBUMS:Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Clash: London Calling; Buena Vista Social Club
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION:That my dog had puppies

Clifton

SIGN:Gemini
OCCUPATION:Library Geek
SCOOTER(S):Honda Elite 250, Honda Silverwing
FAVORITE DRINKS:Starbucks Ethiopian Sidamo, Milo's tea
FAVORITE DISH:Something with cheese. Cheese never sucks.
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING:medieval history, radio (ham operator WD4MEI), trains
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION:Backstage pass after a Mountain concert in 1971.
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Met Mel Gibson during the filming of The River. He is short.
TOP 3 ALBUMS:Strong Persuader (Robert Cray), Just One Night (Eric Clapton), Rockin' the Fillmore (Humble Pie)
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That crippled guys don't get lucky.

clifton@birminghamscootersyndicate.com

Jennifer

SIGN:Aquarius
OCCUPATION:Property Management
SCOOTER(S):2003 Genuine Stella
FAVORITE DRINKS:Strawberry Lime-Aid. Beer
FAVORITE DISH:Oysters on the half-shell and cole-slaw
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING:Vintage Mustangs and cameras
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION:My cat dora
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER:I made sweet sweet love with marky-mark in a dream once
TOP 3 ALBUMS:Tom Petty- Greatest hits. Fiona Apple-When the Pawn. Bright Eyes- I?m Wide awake is morning
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION:That DJ is my babys daddy

Pete

SIGN: Aries
OCCUPATION: Johnny Law
SCOOTER(S) 2005 Yamaha Majesty
FAVORITE DRINKS: Root Beer
FAVORITE DISH: White Rice with ground beef and butter mixed in
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Adult Swim (cartoons)
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: not really into possessions
BIGGEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Pissed off Spike Lee in NYC because I didn''t know who he was
TOP THREE ALBUMS: Queen-Kinda Magic, Family Guy-Live in Las Vegas, Best of Frank Sinatra
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That I''m sane

Rhonda

SIGN: Aquarius
OCCUPATION: Copy editor
SCOOTER: 2006 Buddy
FAVORITE DRINKS: Dr. Pepper, Milo's tea, peach martini
FAVORITE DISH: Steak, pancakes, cheesecake
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: PT Cruiser Club, quilting, scrapbooking, gardening
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: PT Cruiser and scooter
BIGGEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: I've met Brian Setzer, who my PT Cruiser is themed after. Some of his band members have autographed my car inside.
TOP THREE ALBUMS: Rockabilly Riot by Brian Setzer, Sucker Punched by Hillbilly Casino, and Rant 'n' Rave by the Stray Cats
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That I'm a cream puff

rhonda@birminghamscootersyndicate.com

Art

SIGN: Aries in his cups
OCCUPATION: Retired
SCOOTER(S): 2006 Big Ruckus, 2005 Vespa GT 200l
FAVORITE DRINKS: Free Beer!
FAVORITE DISH: Natto and rice
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Our dogs, GNU/Linux, recumbent bicycle riding
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: My wedding ring (22 years)
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: I told Philippe Kahn he was my hero in an elevator in San Diego (Borland Software)
TOP THREE ALBUMS: (1) Bob Dylan - Bootleg Series, Vol. 4: Live 1966-Royal Albert Hall Concert, (2) Talking Heads - The Name of This Band is Talking Heads, (3) Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That I'm always nekkid

nekkid@birminghamscootersyndicate.com

Will

SIGN: Capricorn
OCCUPATION: Property Management/Aspiring Real Estate Agent
SCOOTER(S): 2006 Bajaj Chetak
FAVORITE DRINKS: Wheat Beer, red wine, and ice-cold coke in the bottle
FAVORITE DISH: Mushroom risotto/Anything from the sea
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Huh?
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: Are animals possessions?
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Met Bill Clinton at a book signing in New Orleans. Had a cigar in my pocket...didn't pull it out.
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Led Zeppelin "Led Zeppelin IV", Phish (yes) "A Picture of Nectar", Air "Moon Safari
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That all bald guys are colorblind

will@birminghamscootersyndicate.com

Steve

SIGN: Pisces
OCCUPATION: Grocery Store Manager
SCOOTER(S): Black Vespa S150
FAVORITE DRINKS: Sapphire & tonic, Mimosa, Sangria, PBR
FAVORITE DISH: Will's Portabella Risotto or Mom's Enchilada Casserole
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Anthing art!
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: My cat, Bacon
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Mocking Bryant Gumbell while he and his family stood behind me.
TOP 3 ALBUMS: : Daft Punk "Daft Punk", Bjork "Debut", Arrested Development "3 Years, 2 Months, and 5 Days in the Life of..."
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That I can reach that for you.

shocktopus@birminghamscootersyndicate.com

Erin

SIGN: Cancer
OCCUPATION: Teacher
SCOOTER(S): '73 Primavera
FAVORITE DRINKS: Yerba Mate, Guinness, Schlitz and Scotch
FAVORITE DISH: Sag Paneer
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Soccer, records, and dancing
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: My dog Jerry Lee
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: I met Wanda Jackson in a bathroom
TOP 3 ALBUMS: I'm not comfortable making that kind of a commitment, but I think the Johnny Burnette Trio and The Slackers are pretty cool.
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: that I'm listening when you're talking

erin@birminghamscootersyndicate.com

Ryan

SIGN: The Shocker
OCCUPATION: Student
SCOOTER(S): 2006 Bajaj Chetak
FAVORITE DRINKS: Guinness and PBR
FAVORITE DISH: Saturday morning breakfast
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Livin la vita loca
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: My dog, Jerry Lee
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Watching His Holiness Lemmy Kilmister sit at the same slot machine for a whole weekend
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Crass "Best Before", The Clash "London Calling", The Aggrolites "Dirty Reggae", Johnny Burnette and the Rock N Roll Trio "Rockabilly Boogie", and the Rockin' Bones compilation
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: Just because I'm not talking to you doesn't mean I'm shy.

Oliver

SIGN: Neat Freak with O.C.D. (i.e - Virgo)
OCCUPATION: Student
SCOOTER(S): 1979 Vespa P200E and 1979 Lambretta Serveta Runabout
FAVORITE DRINKS: Cranberry & Tonic
FAVORITE DISH: Peanut butter Cap'n Crunch
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Live music, travel, and skateboarding
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: The people that I can call "friends" You know who you are! And my 2007 BMW F650GS
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Record shopping with Glenn Danzig in Dallas,TX 2002
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Misfits - Box Set, Subzero- Suffering Of Man, Against Me! - New Wave
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That I like girls with tattoos & peircings

Carrie

SIGN: Virgo
OCCUPATION: Piano Teacher
SCOOTER(S): Midnight Blue Vespa LX150
FAVORITE DRINKS: Maker's and Coke, Mimosa
FAVORITE DISH: Baked fish on top of grits and french green beans and wine sauce..yummy
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Roller Derby, Kickball, cycling, running, swimming
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: All my instruments!
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Registered Terry Bradshaw into the hospital
TOP 3 ALBUMS: ? Not sure
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: My Innocence

Janine

SIGN: Pisces
OCCUPATION: Teacher
SCOOTER(S): Genuine Buddy and 1/2 owner 81 Lambretta Jet
FAVORITE DRINKS: Vodka/soda, dirty martini
FAVORITE DISH: Don
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Canoeing, camping, dreaming about the next adventure.
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: The love from my dogs
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Can i have the best 3? I had a conversation about a bottle of wine with Frank Zappa. i served Tom Waits breakfast, he was in a bathrobe and i was working roomservice. Sally Kellerman sang a song about Alabama to me.
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Hum....
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That i have patience

Lisa

SIGN: El Toro
OCCUPATION: College Chemistry Teacher
SCOOTER(S): Cream Buddy 125
FAVORITE DRINKS: Anything mango, plus vodka if needed
FAVORITE DISH: Strawberry cupcakes from Urban Standard
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Kayaking, skating, 18th century novels
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: The coffee maker. The man or the machine, whichever is faster.
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: I heard Robin Williams fart while he was walking down Lexington Avenue in NYC.
TOP 3 ALBUMS: Mothership Connection, Learning to Crawl, The B52's
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: That I have any idea what's on TV these days.

lisalisa@birminghamscootersyndicate.com

Big Will

SIGN: Sagitarius
OCCUPATION: Impresario
SCOOTER(S): '07 Suzuki Burgman 650
FAVORITE DRINKS: Tequilla
FAVORITE DISH: Peach Cobbler
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Shooting & Chiefing
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: have the whole world in my hands!!!
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Finding a sack of 'herb' for Mr. Cheeks(The Lost Boyz)
TOP 3 ALBUMS: The Roots-Illadelph Halflife, Boogie Down Productions-By All Means Neccessary, Eric B. & Rakim-Paid in Full
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: I'm not a AssHole!!

Darren

SIGN: Libra
OCCUPATION: Bank Operations Manager
SCOOTER(S): Honda Big Ruckus
FAVORITE DRINKS: Vault Red Blitz
FAVORITE DISH: My wife's lasagna
OUTSIDE OF SCOOTERING: Geocaching, Where's George
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: My GPSr, a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx
BEST CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER: Watched a band play while talking to Evan Dando of the Lemonheads
TOP 3 ALBUMS: August and Everything After, Counting Crows; Forever and Ever, Amen, Ben Folds Five; Check Your Head, Beastie Boys
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION: I was the inspiration for Peter Griffin of The Family Guy