Comments on: The Scooter ‘Zine https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:44:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/#comment-46970 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:44:58 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9795#comment-46970 In reply to Maurice.

I can relate to your discovery of fun on a scooter. Back in 2005 when I bought my first Vespa I had planned to purchase a Triumph Bonneville, a motorcycle I had admired forever. But my friend let me take his Vespa ET4 for a spin and I was hooked. It was more fun than any motorcycle I had ever ridden. My daughter has a Yamaha Vino 125. I just winterized it for her and took it for a 15 mile spin around the town. It’s fun. But a Vespa is in a completely different class.

Thanks for your kind words about my writing and pictures. I appreciate it.

]]> By: Maurice https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/#comment-46969 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:15:56 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9795#comment-46969 Hi Steve, I recently came across your blog as I was looking for more information on riding a Vespa or touring on a Vespa. As a life-long motorcyclist I never really understood the whole scooter thing, but this past summer on a whim I bought a very clean used Yamaha Vino 125 and now get it. Living in a city that has constant traffic, construction projects and parking problems made me realize how much fun a scooter can be ripping around town. So much fun that I’m now considering buying a GTS 300 in the spring.

I’ve been going through some of your older posts and really enjoy both your writing and your photography, truly inspirational stuff.
Maurice

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/#comment-46896 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:08:36 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9795#comment-46896 In reply to andyheckathorne.

I’ll have to talk with Paul about it. Could turn out to be an epic.

And I still need to talk to you about posts!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/#comment-46895 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:07:57 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9795#comment-46895 In reply to Graham.

Sorry to hear of your separation from your employment Graham. I hope you find something you love even more.

Sunny Wales? That’s not what I picture when I think of Wales. But what do I know. If you start a blog I would love to see the landscapes you witness. And I wouldn’t let the technology dissuade you. Start a free WordPress blog and go! It’s pretty simple.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/#comment-46894 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:04:48 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9795#comment-46894 In reply to Steve Brooke.

I’ve read your comment a few times Steve and I’m not sure what to say. Thank you doesn’t seem to be enough. You’ve described a reception to my words that I’ve not imagined. For now though, thank you for your kind words.

I do see what I write as being more in the form of an essay than something you might see on Facebook or Instagram. I have to admit I would spend more time editing before posting to make things a bit smoother to consume but I can seem to conjure the effort. After all these years I’m still in the write it and post it mode.

I have a few more posts in the works. Hopefully you’ll continue to find something to go with the espresso!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/#comment-46893 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:00:57 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9795#comment-46893 In reply to Jim Zeiser.

Hmmm. Still doesn’t conjure the right image Jim. How about, “Another Brick in the Sticks.” ???

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/#comment-46892 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 01:59:25 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9795#comment-46892 In reply to DOMINGO CHANG.

Riding Brigitta was a high point of my trip Dom. I’m still grateful you entrusted her to me.

I’m with you in terms of the blog being a vehicle to remember the past. And for me, not just rides. I seem to be constantly searching for some information from the past.

I’ll continue blogging into the future. While I can imagine a day will come where I can’t ride, I’m imagining I will be able to continue to blog. I can always dream of riding!

]]> By: andyheckathorne https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/#comment-46890 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:18:37 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9795#comment-46890 In reply to Steve Williams.

I’d be very interested in the Ruby history of machines, especially if pictures are included!

]]> By: Graham https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/#comment-46889 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:11:09 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9795#comment-46889 .]]> I saw your write up in Howard’s mag, I get it sent to me here in the UK.I also like Old schools thread in modern vespa has encouraged me to start getting out more both of yours in sunny Wales taking pics now I just had a dear John letter from work after 11 yrs my services are no longer required and have more free time between my other job. I will miss being a cycle instructor in the primary schools but as one door closes hopefully another will open. I may even start a blog if I can get my head around technology 😊.

]]> By: Steve Brooke https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/10/the-scooter-zine/#comment-46888 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 14:09:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9795#comment-46888 I deem any morning I find a scooterinthesticks.com email in the box the start of a red letter day. Rather than jumping right in, I tend to savour the anticipation of enjoying the latest post, finishing breakfast and my morning tea before cranking up the espresso contraption and digging in. I can stretch this out through the morning unless of course there is a ride in the works in which case I might leave Scooter for the post ride glow. I do enjoy FB and Instagram but I contrast both as short form versus the fully featured nature of Scooter in the Sticks. Long live the blog for those of us that prefer an entree over a quick bite. I think we might all benefit from a little more long form in our lives today. Thanks for another thoughtful post Steve.

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