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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:54:08 +0000 quote

Dairyland Power's peregrine falcon photo cams from 2 nesting sites updated every few minutes.
http://www.dairynet.com/environment/bird_cam_2013.php

Decorah eagle nest cam with a live feed.
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Houston great horned owl nest video feed.
http://www.festivalofowls.com/livevideo.html

stickyfrog Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:02:22 +0000 details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000 Posts: 22427 Location: Nashville, Indiana
stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000 Posts: 22427 Location: Nashville, Indiana	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:02:22 +0000 quote Wifey got home from Chicago last night!

neon Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:07:27 +0000 details Member GTS 300 Super - For Sale! Joined: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 02:47:16 +0000 Posts: 22 Location: NH
neon Member GTS 300 Super - For Sale! Joined: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 02:47:16 +0000 Posts: 22 Location: NH	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:07:27 +0000 quote Yesterday I got a smile and a wave from a motorcycle cop, and then a sport bike guy called my Vespa "legit". Positive

ravenlore Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:09:20 +0000 details Molto Verboso 2009 GTS 250ie "Jigokuchou" 2001 ET2 "Luna" Joined: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:10:22 +0000 Posts: 1570 Location: Minneapolis MN
ravenlore Molto Verboso 2009 GTS 250ie "Jigokuchou" 2001 ET2 "Luna" Joined: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:10:22 +0000 Posts: 1570 Location: Minneapolis MN	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:09:20 +0000 quote I rode to work today for the first time in 2013!!! Positive

Belkwinith Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:13:04 +0000 details Veni, Vidi, Posti Honda CTX 700 DN Automatic Motorcycle Joined: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:05:09 +0000 Posts: 5122 Location: Naperville, Illinois
Belkwinith Veni, Vidi, Posti Honda CTX 700 DN Automatic Motorcycle Joined: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:05:09 +0000 Posts: 5122 Location: Naperville, Illinois	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:13:04 +0000 quote 3-Day weekend approaching! Spring Cleaning Bill Paying Picking up all the poop out of the dog yard Getting the scooter out of the garage. Going out for my first ride of the spring. Positive

fledermaus Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:07:57 +0000 details Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350 Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000 Posts: 11227 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
fledermaus Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350 Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000 Posts: 11227 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:07:57 +0000 quote I washed my feet. And the snow is melting....any day now, any day now...

daibutsu

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:17:47 +0000

Hooked

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daibutsu

Hooked

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:17:47 +0000 quote

This actually happened yesterday: Rode scoot downtown for a scheduled root canal. Front desk person let me park on front of her office right up on building driveway. Went in for dreaded procedure, endodontist started probing around, called for more "pics" and decided that somehow the root has either regrown or two other dentists made mistakes... sent me home... now going to have a crown put in....

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jimc Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:18:05 +0000 details Moderaptor The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300 Joined: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:16:15 +0000 Posts: 42067 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
jimc Moderaptor The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300 Joined: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:16:15 +0000 Posts: 42067 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:18:05 +0000 quote It's not looking any warmer here. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2299812/UK-Weather-Forecast-Big-freeze-end-April-jet-stream-dips-Africa.html

Brodyfrompa Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:27:27 +0000 details Molto Verboso 04 GT200 & 2005 PX150(sold), 2005 Bajaj Tuktuk Joined: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:29:25 +0000 Posts: 1759 Location: pa
Brodyfrompa Molto Verboso 04 GT200 & 2005 PX150(sold), 2005 Bajaj Tuktuk Joined: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:29:25 +0000 Posts: 1759 Location: pa	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:27:27 +0000 quote Hoping to get my smallie fired up today after changing pts and condenser... Also...a package is set to arrive after being in a sort facility in Fla for 5 days! I hope its in one piece....

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:48:14 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350

Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11227
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350

Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11227
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:48:14 +0000 quote

daibutsu wrote:

Congratulations, in a way. Haven't had a root canal (yet), but a crown is enough of an indignity.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:51:09 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350

Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11227
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350

Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11227
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:51:09 +0000 quote

Hey, hey!

Just slipped out to give my wife's car a wash (she works a whole block away).... it's too nice (hey 45 degrees scores a "nice" for now), and I don't mind scoring bonus points either

So, driving back to the office, see a bike coming through the intersection, and lo and behold, it's an MP3! Haven't seen one outside of a showroom here, and in this town I've yet to see anything Piaggio.

I WANNA RIDE!!!

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:20:36 +0000

Moderatus Rana

MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s

Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000
Posts: 22427
Location: Nashville, Indiana

Moderatus Rana

MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s

Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000
Posts: 22427
Location: Nashville, Indiana

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:20:36 +0000 quote

Re: Hey, hey!

fledermaus wrote:

What color mp3?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:38:53 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350

Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11227
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350

Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11227
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:38:53 +0000 quote

Re: Hey, hey!

stickyfrog wrote:

fledermaus wrote:

What color mp3?

Cripse, Stickey, I was too excited. You're checking my observation skills, aren't you?

Got the mp3 decal, full gear, reflective striping, full face helmet....dark colored bike, nothing that stands out, gray actually would be my first guess, but I'm not even sure what colors they come in. Actually thought I should follow him to say hi, but it was a bit too late.

I'll do better next time, promise

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:52:09 +0000

Moderatus Rana

MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s

Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000
Posts: 22427
Location: Nashville, Indiana

Moderatus Rana

MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s

Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000
Posts: 22427
Location: Nashville, Indiana

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:52:09 +0000 quote

Re: Hey, hey!

fledermaus wrote:

stickyfrog wrote:

fledermaus wrote:

What color mp3?

Cripse, Stickey, I was too excited. You're checking my observation skills, aren't you?

I understand. There are a few WI mp3 people that have posted in the mp3 section. Melitab from Wisconsin Rapids has s red 500 and Blue Scoot who rides a black 250. I think there was another but couldn't find them. If you see him or her again point them our way. Now get out there and ride.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:59:26 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350

Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11227
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350

Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
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Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:59:26 +0000 quote

Re: Hey, hey!

stickyfrog wrote:

What color mp3?

stickyfrog wrote:

Nice to know...I'll keep an eye out for them. I was thinking of HamOnThree, but this isn't exactly friendly weather for an hour's ride yet.....though possible. Rapids is incidentally closer to 2 hours from here

stickyfrog Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:06:43 +0000 details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000 Posts: 22427 Location: Nashville, Indiana
stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000 Posts: 22427 Location: Nashville, Indiana	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:06:43 +0000 quote Yeah HamOnThree that's who I was trying to remember. Maroon 250.

vintage red matthew Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:19:31 +0000 details MV Santa GTS250, 1960 VBA, 1975 VBC, 1980 P200E cutdown Joined: Tue, 04 May 2010 16:25:07 +0000 Posts: 4603 Location: Sedgwick, Kansas
vintage red matthew MV Santa GTS250, 1960 VBA, 1975 VBC, 1980 P200E cutdown Joined: Tue, 04 May 2010 16:25:07 +0000 Posts: 4603 Location: Sedgwick, Kansas	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:19:31 +0000 quote I started a similar thread months ago but it didn't take. Let's hope this one does better.

L.A.zybones Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:26:19 +0000 details Hooked -----2006 LX 150----- Joined: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:22:26 +0000 Posts: 353 Location: The SGV
L.A.zybones Hooked -----2006 LX 150----- Joined: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:22:26 +0000 Posts: 353 Location: The SGV	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:26:19 +0000 quote Go green. A spliff. 8)

OP canopus Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:31:21 +0000 details Addicted Mp3 500 Joined: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:33:28 +0000 Posts: 762 Location: Sunnyvale, CA
OP canopus Addicted Mp3 500 Joined: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:33:28 +0000 Posts: 762 Location: Sunnyvale, CA	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:31:21 +0000 quote vintage red matthew wrote: I started a similar thread months ago but it didn't take. Let's hope this one does better. Oh, didn't know that... well, you know how we humans are, complaining about negative things and forgetting about the daily positive ones...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:32:35 +0000

Moderatrice Strega

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:32:35 +0000 quote

Having to swap so many shifts around to deal with my surgery last week, I had absolutely flaked that I was supposed to come in for a morning shift today!! I also had my phone's ringer off while I was asleep. I ended up racing in nearly an hour late! The owner was already in the store, and he was actually cool with it. First time I haven't been early. So that's totally a good thing for today. I'm lucky I live so close, and have recovered enough to scoot. Plus it isn't raining, like it was threatening to.

OP canopus Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:32:50 +0000 details Addicted Mp3 500 Joined: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:33:28 +0000 Posts: 762 Location: Sunnyvale, CA
OP canopus Addicted Mp3 500 Joined: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:33:28 +0000 Posts: 762 Location: Sunnyvale, CA	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:32:50 +0000 quote fledermaus wrote: I washed my feet.

tomjasz Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:36:01 +0000 details Grievance Farmer Joined: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 23:17:10 +0000 Posts: 15921
tomjasz Grievance Farmer Joined: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 23:17:10 +0000 Posts: 15921	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:36:01 +0000 quote The scooter is out! It runs perfectly and the season is here! YES! AND the sun is shining! I'm gonna flip off the first person to shit on my day. rg Oh, and, I'm sporting my new Davida Classic

ravenlore Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:59:21 +0000 details Molto Verboso 2009 GTS 250ie "Jigokuchou" 2001 ET2 "Luna" Joined: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:10:22 +0000 Posts: 1570 Location: Minneapolis MN
ravenlore Molto Verboso 2009 GTS 250ie "Jigokuchou" 2001 ET2 "Luna" Joined: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:10:22 +0000 Posts: 1570 Location: Minneapolis MN	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:59:21 +0000 quote Another thing that's cheering me up: My sister is safely settled in Denver and starts her new job (exactly what she wanted-employer, shift, everything) on Monday.

ms_sparky Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:09:43 +0000 details Member 2013 GTS 300 Super Joined: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:05:39 +0000 Posts: 37 Location: Arizona
ms_sparky Member 2013 GTS 300 Super Joined: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:05:39 +0000 Posts: 37 Location: Arizona	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:09:43 +0000 quote My husband bought me a brand new shiny dragon red GTS 300 Super for our anniversary! I rode it last night and woke up smiling this morning. I got a great guy AND a great Vespa!

Scooter West Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:21:02 +0000 details Sponsor Joined: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:33:03 +0000 Posts: 4199 Location: San Diego, Ca
Scooter West Sponsor Joined: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:33:03 +0000 Posts: 4199 Location: San Diego, Ca	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:21:02 +0000 quote I'm commission selling a 1996 white Ford Bronco and get to drive it until it sells. This type of vehicle never appealed to me. I was wrong.

stickyfrog Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:47:18 +0000 details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000 Posts: 22427 Location: Nashville, Indiana
stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:22 +0000 Posts: 22427 Location: Nashville, Indiana	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:47:18 +0000 quote Motorsport Scooters wrote: I'm commission selling a 1996 white Ford Bronco and get to drive it until it sells. This type of vehicle never appealed to me. I was wrong. The preferred vehicle for low speed freeway chases. Positive

Scooter West Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:53:45 +0000 details Sponsor Joined: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:33:03 +0000 Posts: 4199 Location: San Diego, Ca
Scooter West Sponsor Joined: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:33:03 +0000 Posts: 4199 Location: San Diego, Ca	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:53:45 +0000 quote stickyfrog wrote: Motorsport Scooters wrote: I'm commission selling a 1996 white Ford Bronco and get to drive it until it sells. This type of vehicle never appealed to me. I was wrong. The preferred vehicle for low speed freeway chases. That's the one! Rollin like OJ!

andyscooter Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:00:33 +0000 details Molto Verboso Vespa gt200 Joined: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:33:20 +0000 Posts: 1713 Location: United Kingdom
andyscooter Molto Verboso Vespa gt200 Joined: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:33:20 +0000 Posts: 1713 Location: United Kingdom	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:00:33 +0000 quote only thing keeping me happy at the moment is the thought of ordering my new scoot at the weekend i having a non piaggio stablemate for my vespa a honda pcx

vintage red matthew Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:47:01 +0000 details MV Santa GTS250, 1960 VBA, 1975 VBC, 1980 P200E cutdown Joined: Tue, 04 May 2010 16:25:07 +0000 Posts: 4603 Location: Sedgwick, Kansas
vintage red matthew MV Santa GTS250, 1960 VBA, 1975 VBC, 1980 P200E cutdown Joined: Tue, 04 May 2010 16:25:07 +0000 Posts: 4603 Location: Sedgwick, Kansas	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:47:01 +0000 quote ms_sparky wrote: My husband bought me a brand new shiny dragon red GTS 300 Super for our anniversary! I rode it last night and woke up smiling this morning. I got a great guy AND a great Vespa! Great first post. Welcome to the forum.

parkaboy Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:52:35 +0000 details Hooked 2007 GTV 250 ie portifino green NOW SOLD looking for a GT200 Joined: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:54:51 +0000 Posts: 288 Location: guildford surrey
parkaboy Hooked 2007 GTV 250 ie portifino green NOW SOLD looking for a GT200 Joined: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:54:51 +0000 Posts: 288 Location: guildford surrey	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:52:35 +0000 quote upgraded my looper to the boss rc20 xl... having fun with some acoustic guitar, percussion, and beatboxing for an upcoming gig with lucinda belle the jazz harpist and my buddy wendon davis on percussion and b.v's... doing acoustic arrangements of songs with loopers harp,acoustic guitar acoustic bass and percussion having much much fun!

OP canopus Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:16:57 +0000 details Addicted Mp3 500 Joined: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:33:28 +0000 Posts: 762 Location: Sunnyvale, CA
OP canopus Addicted Mp3 500 Joined: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:33:28 +0000 Posts: 762 Location: Sunnyvale, CA	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:16:57 +0000 quote ms_sparky wrote: My husband bought me a brand new shiny dragon red GTS 300 Super for our anniversary! I rode it last night and woke up smiling this morning. I got a great guy AND a great Vespa! Congrats and welcome to this happy forum !

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:54:56 +0000

Moderatrice Strega

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:54:56 +0000 quote

stickyfrog wrote:

Motorsport Scooters wrote:

I'm commission selling a 1996 white Ford Bronco and get to drive it until it sells. This type of vehicle never appealed to me. I was wrong.

The preferred vehicle for low speed freeway chases.

I recall seeing one in SF with a license plate of "NOT OJS" and a sticker for an appropriately placed apostrophe. I busted out laughing. Wish I'd gotten a picture of it.

Bobo Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:18:39 +0000 details Ossessionato '70 Super 150, Aprilia SR MT 125, Moto Guzzi Bellagio Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:05:43 +0000 Posts: 2422 Location: Sydney, Australia
Bobo Ossessionato '70 Super 150, Aprilia SR MT 125, Moto Guzzi Bellagio Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:05:43 +0000 Posts: 2422 Location: Sydney, Australia	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:18:39 +0000 quote Another hard day at the office. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=561143650586883

MoonDancer Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:57:46 +0000 details Hooked GTS-250 Joined: Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:59:35 +0000 Posts: 336 Location: South Carolina
MoonDancer Hooked GTS-250 Joined: Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:59:35 +0000 Posts: 336 Location: South Carolina	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:57:46 +0000 quote I am very happy that I didn't experience any pain from my recent hernia surgery today. With continued progress, I be riding my GTS pretty soon.

tommylittlescooter Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:58:08 +0000 details Molto Verboso BV200, P200E (2),V90 and now a Big Ruckus Joined: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 01:44:10 +0000 Posts: 1654 Location: Mims, Florida USA
tommylittlescooter Molto Verboso BV200, P200E (2),V90 and now a Big Ruckus Joined: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 01:44:10 +0000 Posts: 1654 Location: Mims, Florida USA	Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:58:08 +0000 quote Received a header pipe for my BV200 today (Ebay $12). Unobtainable for 3 years while mine has been welded 3 times.

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