Comments on: Attitude Adjustment: Riding at the End of the Week

By: Back Road

Back Road — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 13:08:27 +0000

Great Pictures. I really enjoy the fall colors and the little used back roads. Thansk for sharing with us.

By: Micheal Blue

Micheal Blue — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:30:33 +0000

I think I short-circuited my keyboard by drooling on it when I read about riding amidst white pines and hemlocks. I’m getting into this two-wheel motorized thing in the spring; already have the motorcycle safety course booked and paid for. Just can’t decide which scoot is the best for my use. I also like riding slow, stopping frequently to inhale the sights and also taking pics. I really like how Vespas look, but I’m not sure how reliable an Italian machine can be and how easy is to get replacement parts. Hopefully Piaggio is not following Fiat and Ferrari as to reliability. Also, I’d prefer ABS brakes, but there’s really no smaller scooter with them in Canada. I don’t fit Forza unfortunately (long legs). Anyway, you have it really sweet with the quick access to real nature. I have to drive 40 km just to get out of the urban area (Toronto). Happy put-putting. Michael

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 01:46:59 +0000

Kitty: Maybe I will reach out to Vespa again and see if there is some kind of project we could collaborate on together. I’m certainly a committed Vespa spokesperson!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 01:46:02 +0000

bob skoot: I suppose for me aging is a matter of awareness and acceptance. I guess I’m just surprised still at the speed at which the years have passed…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 01:40:03 +0000

Bryce Lee: We let the VW Jetta go for a nice new Honda Fit. It’s kind of amazing how big the interior of that car is compared to the small size outside!

By: Kitty

Kitty — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 13:50:03 +0000

Steve, I’ve been a subscriber to your blog for some time. And as much as I enjoy your philosophical ruminations on the joys and brain clearing benefits of riding, I really do think that Vespa USA would love to have access to your photos for their marketing purposes – I think they are that good. You should contact them. Just my 2 cents.

By: bob skoot

bob skoot — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 04:09:36 +0000

Steve:

I tried to solve a problem while riding but I couldn't concentrate enough . . . I had to devote attention to actually riding, not thinking. My mind goes blank and all I can think of is watching the scenery go by. I like to mix riding with photography. Because I don't have anyone to ride with I like to choose a destination and then I photograph something when I get there.

as you age you get to a point where you start thinking about the past, like how many cars you had . . .

hope you snap out of it

bob
Riding the Wet Coast

By: Bryce Lee

Bryce Lee — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 03:42:14 +0000

Honda Fit? So which vehicle did you sacrifice and trade?
For the size the Fit has an amazing amount of interior space, and fold down the rear seats and Junior would be most happy to ride there.
Even little old me who dwarfs most two and four wheeled vehicles can sit behind the wheel. Mind my butt is so very close to terra firma however…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 02:14:15 +0000

Schnarpsel: Thank you for the kind words. It's nice to know that they resonate with someone.

Taxing weeks seem to more and more be the rule. What happened to slow and easy....?

By: Schnarpsel

Schnarpsel — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 01:04:20 +0000

…and after a long and very taxing week – mentally exhausted and physically tired – your blog once again helped to rejuvenate my mind.

You see, Steve, apparently one does not have to ride oneself all the time to feel mentally renewed. Sometimes it is enough to just read your essays and the fog clears… Thanks. I mean it.