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Sharing the Riding Message

November 23, 2006 by Scooter in the Sticks 5 Comments


I suppose it’s obvious that I have more than a passing interest in riding. What began as something I thought would be fun has become a defining act in my life. Like being a husband, father, employee, photographer. Riding is the normal transportation act for me now and I’m happy to report that it remains as enjoyable now as it did when I started.

I continue to have lots of people ask about the Vespa, riding, helmets, safety and a whole array of subjects that I usually can’t do justice to in the short time available as I’m standing with a bag of groceries at the store or paying for gas at the station. Often I would tell people to visit a Web site or my blog to read more about their question but it was always a chore to try and communicate a URL. After seeing the promotional card for ModernVespa (thanks for the inspiration Jess!) I thought is would be a great idea for me to make a car for myself so that I can just hand a person one and say check it out for more information. My daughter Hannah was gracious enough to design and prepare the file for the card.

Thanks Hannah!

The cards arrived yesterday and they will allow me to quit quoting or scribbling a URL.

For any of you needing quick cards that are inexpensive you may want to give OvernightPrints a look.


I first heard about them in graduate school because a lot of the art students used them to print their show announcement postcards.

My dog is ready for her “dad’s off work today so I’ll get a long walk” walk. And to all of you who read here have a great day and a great Thanksgiving if you are celebrating.

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  1. iwillrushnomore.blogspot.com says

    November 23, 2006 at 9:53 pm

    Steve,

    That’s a nice idea! And congratulations to your daughter on the design. I may use the idea for my blogsite also. You are right about the ease of a card rather than finding a pen, then paper, etc.

    Tim

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    November 23, 2006 at 9:58 pm

    Steve,

    oops, sorry for the inadvertent spam.

    Tim

    Reply
  3. Steve Williams says

    November 24, 2006 at 11:25 am

    Tim: The card does make it easier to share if you are so inclined.

    I’ve been reading your blog and it addresses many of the things that I find myself concerned with. I’ll keep an eye on it.

    steve

    Reply
  4. irondad says

    November 26, 2006 at 11:12 pm

    I want one for when people ask stupid questions that says “Here’s your sign”.

    Dan

    Reply
  5. Maggie says

    November 29, 2006 at 3:38 pm

    Excellent Job! Tell your daughter that looks great!!

    May I post this picture on my blog Steve, pointing people here? As well as our St Louis Scooter Group page(s)?

    Reply

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