Thanks Keith. Fingers are crossed that things continue to improve.

On a side note — I just received a cool rack for the Vespa from Classic Racks in the UK. It will attach to the floorboard and allow me to strap things down in that space. Exceptional build quality. Looking forward to installing it.

Steve,
I’m so glad that things are improving now.
Steady as she goes, my friend. I’m with you both all the way.
Best wishes
Keith Talbot (Hants, UK)

We’re past the hospital and the most difficult part of recovery. Seemed like it passed in a big blur. But she’s improving and I’m not as tired as I have been. Probably why I am just now getting around to responding to a month’s worth of blog comments.

Full speed ahead.

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about the uncertainty we face in life. You remind me that the challenge is to deal with what’s in front of me right now and make the most of it.

I think that’s what Kim and I are doing now.

I’m never sure how much I should share, or even if I should share details of my life outside of riding a scooter. But over time I’ve come to realize there is some cathartic effect from sharing. And for those not interested in my digressions they can easily wait for the next Vespa adventure.

I hope your own adventures in chasing your legal accreditations is going well. Judging my the mountain of books you have to deal with I think my brain would explode. My study days are behind me…

Thanks Dom. It’s the rough roads that are more exciting right?

The connections I’ve been able to make while writing and photographing my experiences with the Vespa scooter are humbling in times like these. I’ve been grateful for the supportive and positive community of people who comment. So different from the flame throwing I see on so many web site comments.

I appreciate you well wishes and I expect to be moving toward more regular attention to Scooter in the Sticks.

Yeah, they are a drain — emotionally and physically. But I am sure glad we have access to them.

We’re getting along, one day at a time, and see improvement.

Thanks for your thoughts Jim. Being there for one another is important. Critical in fact. Good thing we like each other. Helps get past the frustration and times when we annoy one another.