jess wrote:
I'm calling it officially October 11th, though, since I was the only one there at the time. 


Happy 10th Birthday Modern Vespa! |
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Ossessionato
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Joined: 17 Oct 2005
Posts: 3030 Location: Avon, Ohio (25 miles west of Cleveland) |
![]() Another year, and we arrive at this tenth celebration for the Modern Vespa forum! Happy Birthday, and thanks for everything, Jess!
jess wrote: I'm calling it officially October 11th, though, since I was the only one there at the time. ![]() ![]()
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![]() Re: Happy 10th Birthday Modern Vespa!
Smorris wrote: ...thanks for everything, Jess! This forum has enriched my life in many ways. Modern Vespa has provided a place to be educated, entertained, amused and occasionally annoyed. Best of all, it's provided an opportunity to met some of the kindest, most generous, amazing, bad-assed scooter riders. My thanks, love and gratitude to Jess and the other MVer's who I am lucky enough to call my friend. |
![]() Happy birthday MV! Easily the best forum on the web right now (I may be biased!). Big thanks to Jess and the moderators for keeping it real.
Here's to the next 10! |
Ossessionato
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Joined: 24 Jun 2009
Posts: 3942 Location: Santa Cruz California |
Molto Verboso
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Joined: 21 Jan 2015
Posts: 1255 Location: Hamilton, NZ |
![]() Happy birthday MV Forum. I arrived late but am really happy I found you lot. I have learnt heaps.
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saggezza di scala
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Joined: 13 Mar 2010
Posts: 6899 Location: Israel ![]() |
![]() It occurred to me that I've been around for nearly half MV's lifetime! Wow!
Raising a virtual glass to Jess for giving birth to such an amazing project... and to the mods for helping him raise and care for it properly! We are truly privileged to have such a fantastic resource at our fingertips. That it is populated and run by such an amazing group of enthusiasts is an incredible bonus. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
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Joined: 02 Jul 2008
Posts: 5000 Location: Charlotte, NC ![]() |
![]() Happy Birthday MV! Thank you to Jess and the moderators for keeping it going!
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Petty Tyrant
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Joined: 11 Oct 2005
Posts: 29653 Location: Bay Area, California |
![]() Thanks, all! What a long, strange trip it's been. From surreptitiously recruiting NapaCoach and others from ScooterBBS to get things rolling, to being unexpectedly pilloried by the vintage community, to meeting some really great life-long friends, MV has changed my life in immeasurable ways.
Thanks are certainly in order for all the dedicated moderators (Steve included!) who have volunteered their time over the last ten years. Without their efforts, Modern Vespa would simply not exist. If you would, please take a moment over the next couple of days to thank a moderator for their service. I think it would be appreciated. As it happens, I did a little bit of planning for this day. There is, in fact, a 10 year patch, the details of which will be available later today. One hint, though: it was designed by our very own Ironfoot. Stay tuned!
Highly Rated
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![]() Thank you!
I've met some great people, and will no doubt meet many more. It also goes without saying that I've learnt a HUGE amount since being a member (And successfully done my first roller change the other day) So not only are thanks in order for Jess and the mods, but to everyone who has contributed to the wiki. |
Ossessionato
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Joined: 06 May 2011
Posts: 3264 Location: Staffordshire UK |
![]() Happy MV X
![]() I shall eat extra cake today in recognition of this auspicious date ![]() |
Molto Verboso
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Joined: 07 Aug 2010
Posts: 1622 Location: Mims, Florida USA |
![]() Happy Birthday MV! Thanks Jess and thanks to the moderators who keep this place running smooth as buttah!
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Ossessionato
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Joined: 17 Oct 2005
Posts: 3030 Location: Avon, Ohio (25 miles west of Cleveland) |
![]() jess wrote: As it happens, I did a little bit of planning for this day. There is, in fact, a 10 year patch, the details of which will be available later today. One hint, though: it was designed by our very own Ironfoot. Stay tuned! A favor, if I may ask, since you don't check PMs. We are in the middle of a several week exploration of the US, and I sometimes go a day or two without cell service. As your very first moderator, can I request that you hold a patch for me? either way, thanks again for the wonderful past ten years! Steve [EDIT] I was able to place an order, so no need to hold one, thanks. Last edited by Smorris on Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:57 am; edited 1 time in total |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
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Joined: 02 Mar 2013
Posts: 5485 Location: Madison, Wisconsin |
![]() jess wrote: As it happens, I did a little bit of planning for this day. There is, in fact, a 10 year patch, the details of which will be available later today. One hint, though: it was designed by our very own Ironfoot. Stay tuned! ...He says, eyeing a spot in line. ![]() ![]() Thank you Jess, and moderators, for all of your efforts. |
Rocket Man
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Joined: 12 Oct 2008
Posts: 1888 Location: Space Coast Florida ![]() |
![]() Thanks Jess for making MV a part our lives. You and our Mods ROCK!
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![]() Happy Birthday MV!
Congratulations to Jess.
I have to say that my motorscooter experience has been made so much better due to this site. Mr. F |
![]() Well done Jess. JRSJR recruited me from the BBS after i got the LT i '06. Was a lurker (didn't join right away) for a while Been here for 9 of the 10.
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![]() Many thanks to everyone who has helped create this wonderful community! It's so nice to be among others who share a passion for scooters.
Well done! |
Ossessionato
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Posts: 3030 Location: Avon, Ohio (25 miles west of Cleveland) |
![]() judy wrote: It's been a wild ride,eh,Steve? ![]() judy wrote: Have fun on your trip. ![]() Last edited by Smorris on Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:55 am; edited 1 time in total |
Moderibbit
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Joined: 12 Jun 2008
Posts: 8129 Location: Atlanta, GA |
![]() happy birthday MV! and another round of thanks to Jess. This forum has been a fantastic e-home for me, and - to be frank - I think it plays a central role in the maintenance of at least the US scooter community. It provides a town hall for the scattered citizens of scooterdom to gather and remember that there is a broader "us" out there.
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well done to the originator and moderators for creating a "safe" and fun environment for hanging out with Scooterists while NOT actually on a scooter
![]() MV is my start page online. ![]() stolen pic... but appropriate. and look, there's a scooter for each of us! |
![]() great place great people many thanks for giving us this forum
happy birthday george |
![]() Happy Birthday Modern Vespa
Thanks to Jess and the moderators for creating and keeping one of the best forums on the interwebs.
I've learned a lot from the folks on here over the years, and not just about scooters. Thank you all. |
![]() Happy tenth, that's like two fifths, right? Just seems like way more than that.
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![]() Happy Birthday, MV! Thanks to Jess and ALL the moderators who keep this site going!!!
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Addicted
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Joined: 07 Jan 2007
Posts: 588 Location: Woodland Hills, CA |
Moderaptor
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Joined: 26 Aug 2007
Posts: 37669 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA |
![]() Totally coincident to it being MV's 10th birthday, it's also our second wedding anniversary, which we both totally forgot until well into the morning!
![]() As we wouldn't have met if MV (and thereby the 2010 Bella Italia Rally) hadn't existed, we both are very grateful that Jess had the idea for this runaway success. Here's to lots more of Petty Tyranny! ![]()
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Veni, Vidi, Posti
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Joined: 13 Sep 2012
Posts: 8782 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin |
![]() Happy 10th MV! One of my favorite places on the web.
And thanks to Jess for and the moderators for making it happen and helping it thrive! |
Molto Verboso
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Joined: 30 Mar 2014
Posts: 1559 Location: Minneapolis USA |
![]() Happy Birthday
I am new, less than one year. Found it after buying my
Vespa. Frankly, one of the best forums. Keep it coming. Bob Copeland Minnesota |
Ossessionato
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Joined: 24 Jun 2009
Posts: 3942 Location: Santa Cruz California |
![]() Miguel wrote: Is a rare day that I'm not lurking on MV over the last six years. Thx jess!! Miguel Best Miguel Last edited by Miguel on Sun Oct 11, 2015 6:45 pm; edited 1 time in total |
Ossessionato
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Joined: 04 Jun 2012
Posts: 2550 Location: San Jose, CA |
![]() Happy 10 years young MV! Thank you Jess and to the moderators for making this a premier site. Most BBs I've been with have unfortunately faded. I'm so glad MV remains a shining star in the vastness of the virtual Galaxy.
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Ossessionato
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Joined: 24 Jun 2009
Posts: 3942 Location: Santa Cruz California |
![]() Re: Happy 10th Birthday Modern Vespa!
Smorris wrote: Another year, and we arrive at this tenth celebration for the Modern Vespa forum! Happy Birthday, and thanks for everything, Jess! Best Miguel (same name on Urbanscootin tho I haven't posted there in 8 or so years) |
![]() Happy 10th Birthday MV!
This is a great place to be! Thanks to Jess and all the Moderators. |
Petty Tyrant
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Joined: 11 Oct 2005
Posts: 29653 Location: Bay Area, California |
![]() Ten year patch is now available: Ten Year Anniversary Patch -- Now Available
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Petty Tyrant
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Joined: 11 Oct 2005
Posts: 29653 Location: Bay Area, California |
![]() The enormity of an entire decade is starting to sink in.
I better have another scotch.
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