Comments on: Vespa Snow and the Fading Days of Winter https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:42:54 +0000 hourly 1 By: The Solitude of Snow - Scooter in the Sticks https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/#comment-46092 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:42:54 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7370#comment-46092 […] Is it any wonder that I refused to surrender it to the cold and winter? What man or woman who experienced what I had would let it go, even for a few days let alone an entire season. And so I ventured forth and found the solitude of snow. […]

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/#comment-39010 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 05:19:24 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7370#comment-39010 In reply to Coop.

Thanks for the kind words about the photo Coop. It’s hard to miss when you’re staring at something like that.

Salt…. it does some nasty work.

]]> By: Coop https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/#comment-39009 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 01:03:31 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7370#comment-39009 Steve,
That last photo is jaw-dropping gorgeous. I’m anxious to get out but am trying to be patient for some salt rinsing rain. Our roads are still literally white in too many places and not the very pretty white you share in your contrasting hues.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/#comment-38994 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:29:17 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7370#comment-38994 In reply to charlie6.

Well, maybe it’s over now. One last snow to remind us who’s in charge…

I’m looking forward to some warmer, drier weather.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/#comment-38993 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:28:09 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7370#comment-38993 In reply to BWB (amateriat).

Glad to hear you made it home intact. The sudden snow can be disconcerting. Especially the first time you feel the tires begin to slip out from under you. That’s when it is driven home how precarious riding is on two wheels. Requires an entirely different approach that they don’t teach you in school…

I’m hoping snow is done here as well.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/#comment-38992 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:00:02 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7370#comment-38992 In reply to Karl U.

Mid 80s. I feel your pain. Sorry to hear you have to struggle with so much in the heat. *grin*

Photography has a wonderful ability to trigger memories. And sometimes create them. I don’t think many consider them that way.

Ride safe in the nasty New Mexico weather!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/#comment-38991 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:57:30 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7370#comment-38991 In reply to Tyson.

Thanks for the kind words Tyson. Like so many things, you keep doing something and eventually you have a success.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/#comment-38990 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:56:41 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7370#comment-38990 In reply to Mike Davis.

The conditions were perfect for that shot. I’ll have to make a print of it to see how it looks.

Rain. That’s up next I suppose.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/#comment-38989 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:55:12 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7370#comment-38989 In reply to Kathy.

“Hope amidst the gloom.” That’s it!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/vespa-snow-and-the-fading-days-of-winter/#comment-38988 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:54:41 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7370#comment-38988 In reply to Ken.

That’s saying something if the picture is having you consider abandoning blue skies and 70 degree temperatures. While I find the weather extremes often provide visual stimulation, I’m growing weary of the challenges they can present. Was out walking early and it seems like the air is getting foggy along with the cold dampness. Plan to ride but am longing for the days when I don’t have to spend so much time suiting up…

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