video Archives - Scooter in the Sticks Exploring life on a Vespa Scooter and Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle. Mon, 01 May 2023 13:31:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 71084491 My Spring Riding Safety Reminders https://scooterinthesticks.com/2023/05/my-spring-riding-safety-reminders/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2023/05/my-spring-riding-safety-reminders/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 13:31:35 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=10846 As the weather warms I find myself riding more often. Especially around town for errands. And short jaunts through the countryside in the morning as part of a fine ritual of awakening. So I like to remind myself that however exciting and satisfying these rides can be I must remain vigilant in staying safe on […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2023/05/my-spring-riding-safety-reminders/feed/ 4 10846 Testing the GoPro Hero 8 Black on My Motorcycle https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/08/testing-the-gopro-hero-8-black-on-my-motorcycle/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/08/testing-the-gopro-hero-8-black-on-my-motorcycle/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:05:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=10392 Last spring I made a handful of YouTube videos and while fun to make, they were more difficult than they needed to be because I was fiddling with a lot of old cameras. So I decided to replace everything with GoPro Hero 8 Black cameras and see if there was an improvement in the technical […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/08/testing-the-gopro-hero-8-black-on-my-motorcycle/feed/ 30 10392 Video: Restoring Balance with an Evening Vespa Ride https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/03/video-restoring-balance-with-an-evening-vespa-ride/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/03/video-restoring-balance-with-an-evening-vespa-ride/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:04:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=10231 I continue to be surprised at the breadth and weight of things that occur on a daily basis that throw me off balance. A story I read in the newspaper, a comment read on a website, or the irrational machinations of my imagination that gnaws on a wide range of dystopian possibilities. There are tools […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/03/video-restoring-balance-with-an-evening-vespa-ride/feed/ 36 10231 Video: Vespa Haiku https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/07/video-vespa-haiku/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/07/video-vespa-haiku/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:05:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9696 A glimpse of a Vespa Ride The 10th video I’ve produced for Scooter in the Sticks. I’ve decided to continue experimenting with this media. And of course, continue to post photographs and text from riding experiences. For this entry, I was interested in how short I could construct something that still had meaning. The Vespa […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/07/video-vespa-haiku/feed/ 24 9696 VIDEO: Ode to the Machine https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/07/video-ode-to-the-machine/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/07/video-ode-to-the-machine/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:10:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9681 Over and over I’m reminded of the effect riding a scooter or motorcycle has had in my life. They have a peculiar power to make it possible to shed dread and angst. I don’t try to understand. I accept it as true. This Vespa video is a feeble attempt to capture the experience.

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/07/video-ode-to-the-machine/feed/ 27 9681 VIDEO: Ordinary Rides https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/video-ordinary-rides/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/video-ordinary-rides/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:10:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9668 Not everyone has the interest or opportunity to ride across a continent. Or any number of other adventures possible on a scooter or motorcycle for that matter. Time, expense, circumstance, or lack of interest can effectively remove such rides from the realm of the possible. Despite such limitations, you can have a great time on […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/video-ordinary-rides/feed/ 28 9668 VIDEO: Moments of Wonder https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/video-moments-of-wonder/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/video-moments-of-wonder/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:10:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9646 Appreciating What’s Right in Front of Me. On foot with a camera, or just riding my Vespa scooter, my perception of the world around me grows. I see more. Appreciate more. And in the end, find contentment in even the most stressful situations. I place few requirements on myself during these jaunts and journeys. Slowly […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/video-moments-of-wonder/feed/ 16 9646 Riding Alone and Solitary Adventure https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/riding-alone-and-solitary-adventure/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/riding-alone-and-solitary-adventure/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:29:11 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9626 One of the things I love the most about riding is the solitary experience. Riding alone provides space from the mental and emotional distractions that can dim my awareness that I am living a blessed life. On these solitary rides, it’s easy to feel a sense of adventure, especially when traveling in the more sparsely […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/riding-alone-and-solitary-adventure/feed/ 20 9626 VIDEO: The Thrill of Riding a Vespa Scooter https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/video-the-thrill-of-riding-a-vespa-scooter/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/video-the-thrill-of-riding-a-vespa-scooter/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:10:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9620 I’ve struggled to share with people the experience I feel while riding a Vespa scooter. The video below is an attempt at presenting the emotional energy of riding as I do. I fully realize that different riders will have different experiences. Speed and following the perfect line along a winding road may be the pinnacle […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/06/video-the-thrill-of-riding-a-vespa-scooter/feed/ 31 9620 Video: The Brevity of Life and Other Thoughts While Riding a Vespa Scooter https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/05/video-the-brevity-of-life-and-other-thoughts-while-riding-a-vespa-scooter/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/05/video-the-brevity-of-life-and-other-thoughts-while-riding-a-vespa-scooter/#comments Mon, 18 May 2020 04:05:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9604 Lessons on the Road I don’t often write about how to ride a scooter. So I won’t start now. Rather I share some of what I experience while riding a Vespa. The thoughts that swirl in my head, concerns for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That sort of thing. This VLOG entry is […]

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