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update on the GTS

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

I wish Neil’s wrist was better and he was riding (and writing), because he has a more day-to-day, grueling commute type of story with his new GTS. There is no doubt, the GTS kicks some serious a**. It has spunk…

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how to sell a used Vespa, part I

Friday, September 29th, 2006

I’ve stubbornly kept my ET2 for nearly a year longer than I really needed to, because I had the ulterior motive (or rather, secret wish) for my bf to suddenly embrace scooters as much as I have. He hasn’t. So…

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Vespa on the road

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

Just wanted to share a photo from my rides in Vermont and New Hampshire. Here’s a photo of my ET4 on main street in Orford, NH….

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NY Times Op Ed: Scoot Over

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

The below article appeared in the NY Times Metro Opinion pages (9/17). Much thanks is due to Crystal. Without her recommendation, and editing assistance, I would never have had the chance to write this piece. Op-Ed Contributor Scoot Over By…

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Can Corbin borrow your GTS?

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006

I wrote to the folks at Corbin to tell them about mentioning them in my previous blog entry, and got two letters back. Michael writes… Thanks for writing and thanks for the mention! We are looking for someone to loan…

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the GTS is here!

Monday, September 11th, 2006

The GTS is here! Thanks to the folks over a Vespa Columbia for setting up the scooter, filling out paperwork, and arranging to help have it delivered. Also thanks to Ashton (sales manager) and Bob (owner) for giving me a…

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follow up: finally, I get to try a GTS.

Friday, September 8th, 2006

1) Neil was NOT injured on, near or by his scooter! His arm is in a cast so he can’t ride. 2) My GTS pickup plan is delayed because the darn thing is too big to fit in my van….

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finally, I get to try a GTS.

Friday, September 8th, 2006

After whining for a year or so, I’m finally supposed to be getting a GTS from Vespa to try out for awhile. I’ve been whining on and off since Neil got to try out a GT way way back in…

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Bocce & Vespas in Salt Lake City

Friday, September 1st, 2006

I have to admit, when I think of Salt Lake City, “Italian heritage” isn’t the first thing to come to mind. Now I’ll have to think differently. Salt Lake recently hosted a 2006 Ferragosto Italian Festival in celebration of the…

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hard-core cross-country via Vespa

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

I’m sorry I’ve been so quiet over here. I’ve been totally swamped doing a server-n-software swap over at girlbike.com, and at the same time, trying to get out scooter seat cover orders. I did get a chance to meet with…

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