Comments on: Dogs, Snow and Winter Vespa Riding

By: Summer Riding Season - Scooter in the Sticks

Summer Riding Season - Scooter in the Sticks — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:05:37 +0000

[…] been busy. Riding and blogging can consume a lot of time and energy. Some of that has been spent playing more with the dogs. If they could talk, they probably would express their happiness at me setting aside “that […]

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:34:19 +0000

In reply to BWB (amateriat).

Dogs can be a blessing or a curse depending on the situation. Getting one is as serious a decision as deciding to start riding. Proceed with caution, prepare carefully, seek expert training and know your limits. I had cats for a long time and felt the same about them as I do the dogs. I can probably become attached to a rock.

I have the Vespa on a Tender all winter. Rode to work yesterday, should have today and hope to tomorrow. But you never know. Be careful in the cold!

By: BWB (amateriat)

BWB (amateriat) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 07:32:59 +0000

Ah, the Ritual. Did it for a while with a friend who had a dog. Like dogs a lot, mind you, but I remember snow, and rain. Then I think of our cat softly snoring next to my ear when I wake up in the morning, and I smile. I’ll stick with cats for a while. Even Sig. Other, who grew up with dogs and seriously wants one, admits to not wanting to act on that desire for a few years at least.

Meanwhile, I might be dodging the need to run out for that battery tender after all: tonight’s rain seems to have reduced the snow in the back yard to a negligible level, meaning Melody will emerge from the shed tomorrow when I return from NYC in the afternoon – which reminds me, I should cut this short and get some sleep since I have to catch a train into Gotham later this morning.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 05:01:34 +0000

In reply to Kathy.

It will be a challenge to create 29 posts. But it’s the kind of challenge that teaches a lot. Hopefully I won’t run out of gas and the dogs will cut me a break!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 04:53:12 +0000

In reply to Paul Ruby.

I used to think of getting an MP3-400 someday. Not so sure anymore. The one at Kissell Motorsports is a 250 isn’t it?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 04:52:13 +0000

In reply to dom.

I bet a URAL can dance on ice.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 04:31:35 +0000

I “get” the doggie rituals. I don’t always enjoy them — do they have to be so damn happy to see me wake up in the morning? — but can’t imagine a different life.

I’ll try winter riding one day. We still have quite a bit of snow left to melt, though, which makes for wet, messy roads.

I’m glad you’re joining the BBBC! That was a completely sporadic thing, by the way. Should be interesting.

PS – Your dog has such a pretty face.

By: Paul Ruby

Paul Ruby — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 15:54:59 +0000

Hey Steve. There’s a MP3 three wheel vespa for sale at kissell’s. Way better in the ice he?
I think it’s only 3-4 thousand. It’s cool.
pdr

By: dom

dom — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 15:29:07 +0000

Some would say you live a fully structure life, at least where it pertains to the dogs…. 🙂

You wrote:
At any moment, around any turn you can encounter ice. Even a small patch can start you dancing. If you can’t manage your excitement and the throttle best to stay home.

— true words, unless you’ve a sidecar rig….