Hi, I was hoping to draw out a response with my 'teaser' comment. Yes, it is nice to have someone to chat to.
Been busy winding down the estate of my beloved mother - it's taken longer, being Covid compromised, than I would have expected. I suddenly find myself with free time that I have not experienced in over a decade. But that comes with it's own challenges. Mike, I am mindful you are in a similar position.
It would be possible to justify little scooter motion swings at the moment, the roads being so pot-holed from the recent heavy rains. Some could easily swallow a Vespa front wheel. When the weather allows I do so enjoy to do a picnic ride: a packed lunch and the book I am currently reading (history of the Aurora Australis). I did go to a mountaineering shop in Kent St. and purchase some great gloves. Their best feature, other than wind block, is that hand dexterity can be maintained, without the bulk associated with many protective gloves.
The Vespa is a lovely scooter to own. The thing I love about it the most is that it is a traditional step-through scooter, albeit a brisk one. It doesn't pretend to be anything else. If I need to stop for a substantial re-supply shop, the lugguge hook can keep the load centred and down low; brisk and useful. It does want to stretch it's legs though - to get the best from it. So when the weather warms I will undertake a few day trips.
I have decided to treat myself to another hobby 'keeper' ride. I've placed an order for a new Honda CT 125 - Matte Fresco Brown. It would seem that I have missed, already, any opportunity with the first shipment availability, due early September. I haven't received a firm confirmation for 2nd shipment delivery date. But I am assured they're coming. Their popularity worldwide has me with fingers crossed. Having measured carefully, as I did with the Monkey 125, which is already two years old, they will both fit through the back door of the nursing home.
Bring on the warmer weather ....... Mark