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Eating Oranges

February 18, 2016 by Scooter in the Sticks 16 Comments

Navel orange held in gloved handAppetite Suppressant

There’s something about a pair of dirty old deerskin riding gloves that transforms a luscious navel orange into an ugly orange orb hardly fit for eating.  As much as I like my old riding gloves — they haven’t aged gracefully.

For a long time bananas were by fruit of first choice for a Vespa ride.  Easy, compact and delicious.  Monkey grips. But lately I’m been reaching for the orange.  Eating oranges helps keep me away from unhealthy roadhouse choices.  I mus always remember, an orange a day keeps the doctor away.

Hmmm, that doesn’t rhyme…

Vespa GTS on a winter rideSunshine Replacement

Not every winter ride takes place in the sunshine.  Drag an orange along and you have all the sunshine you need in a bright little ball.

Eating oranges makes a ride just a little sweeter.

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