Comments on: Searching for the Christmas Spirit https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:26:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: Poppawheelie https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/#comment-6274 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:42:38 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=233#comment-6274 Steve, no it does not have the rubber mounted engine, and I wouldn’t have it if it did. The vibration is not that great, and it only serves to keep me awake and circulate the blood on cross country trips. I wish it had kick start.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/#comment-6261 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:28:18 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=233#comment-6261 Poppawheelie: What a bargain for such a nice motorcycle.

Does it have the lower vibration engine or are your fingernails going to bleed?

]]> By: Poppawheelie https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/#comment-6260 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:10:38 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=233#comment-6260 Steve,
Yes, it’s a 2003 Anniversary Edition Sportster. It’s in the basement for polishing. I hate The Factory – won’t get into that here – but love the bikes. Couldn’t help myself at that price.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/#comment-6259 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:40:06 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=233#comment-6259 poppawheelie: Is that motorcycle find going to be your newest addition? Seems like a good deal at $3800. A Sportster is it?

Light bulbs. Now those would be fun to plink at. Anything that breaks or explodes while shooting is cool.

Looking forward to the rest of the holiday and a great New Year. And getting my Vespa back.

Best wishes to you and your family!

]]> By: Poppawheelie https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/#comment-6258 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:35:12 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=233#comment-6258 Used motorcycles and BB guns. Look what I found in Baltimore for $3800, about 2000 miles on it.
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww115/poppawheelie_2009/IMG_2901-1.jpg
After watching “A Christmas Story” for the umteenth time, the wife and I shot my old childhood BB gun out the back window at old light bulbs placed at the bottom of the yard.
BUT, as Bobscoot said, what Christmas is all about is family and friends, and thank God, I’ve got plenty of that. Oh, and some hope too.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/#comment-6257 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:05:14 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=233#comment-6257 David Masse: Merry Christmas to you!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/#comment-6256 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:04:46 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=233#comment-6256 American Scooterist Blog: (Harv) I still read your blog!

A great message you’ve shared about the human spirit to overcome adversity. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Ride safe on your Vespa!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/#comment-6255 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:58:53 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=233#comment-6255 bobskoot: You’re right about family and friends being at the center of things and Christmas gives us an excuse to really think about them. And maybe if we all take care of our own little worlds the larger one will be ok.

It is the season of hope.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/#comment-6254 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:56:24 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=233#comment-6254 Dar: Appreciating the little things…. easy to forget amidst the commercial hype you reference.

Here’s hoping the world will be a better place today and tomorrow.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/12/searching-for-christmas-spirit/#comment-6253 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:53:45 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=233#comment-6253 Circle Blue: You’ve hit the nail on the head for one of the biggest attractions of riding — finding space, being alone. It certainly is true for me most of the time unless my thoughts get the best of me.

You have a great holiday and ride safe and spacious as well!

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