weather Archives - Scooter in the Sticks Exploring life on a Vespa Scooter and Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 06:33:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 71084491 Vespa in Fog https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/09/vespa-in-fog-2/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/09/vespa-in-fog-2/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2017 06:33:17 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7891 The Lure of Riding in Fog I really can’t help myself.  When I wake and see fog outside all I can think of is feed the dogs and get the hell on the road. The pull of that magic atmosphere is strong despite the obvious risks.  Like riding in the snow, I sometimes hesitate posting […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/09/vespa-in-fog-2/feed/ 25 7891 Appreciating Warmth https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/10/appreciating-warmth/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/10/appreciating-warmth/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2016 06:29:27 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6890 Adjusting to the Cold The march toward winter continues.  My spirit hasn’t accepted the change yet.  And my body resists both and cold and the ritual of donning heavier riding gear.  The lingering gnaw of a still tweaked back doesn’t help.  The world is dim and grey. I have nothing good to say about any […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/10/appreciating-warmth/feed/ 19 6890 Vespa in the Fog https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/03/vespa-in-the-fog/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/03/vespa-in-the-fog/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2016 04:06:21 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6144 Foggy Morning This photo was made on the way to work just a mile from home on a less than direct route. There’s a ritual that blooms each morning with the return to consciousness. Eyes scan the room, hand reaches for the water glass and the dog stirs in anticipation of a new day. Simple […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/03/vespa-in-the-fog/feed/ 15 6144 My Seven Types of Riding Weather https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/02/my-six-types-of-riding-weather/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/02/my-six-types-of-riding-weather/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2016 05:15:38 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5864 Considering the Weather Weather is a constant consideration when riding though the precise nature of the weather affects how much attention I give it.  Even during the warm months the local weather can change dramatically during the day.  More than once I’ve been caught without adequate protection when a hot day turned remarkably cool after […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/02/my-six-types-of-riding-weather/feed/ 25 5864 Riding Resistance https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/01/riding-resistance/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/01/riding-resistance/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:17:13 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5728 The intrusion of work, life, age and weather conspire to build powerful physical and cerebral riding resistance.  As the interval between rides (or blog posts) grows, the energy required to regain motion increases as well. Or so it is with me… Evaluating Snow Our new snow blower, cardiologist recommended, cuts a fine path to push […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/01/riding-resistance/feed/ 12 5728 Rain Riding https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/12/rain-riding/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/12/rain-riding/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2015 05:33:38 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5668 Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. Soren Kierkegaard With rain riding, the road is long and often dark. Especially during the last week.  Rain and heavy overcast has created what can be an oppressive environment for riding both physically and mentally.  Rain riding often asks for a […]

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