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I have been going to Lemonstreet Brewery for several years now.

The owners, Joe and Maryn Baez have become friends.

Joe and I have been discussing a scooter ride for a while.

Yesterday he said that he wanted to go today for a lunch ride.

I put him on Rocket and we went for a forty mile ride on the rural roads north of town with lunch at Gator's BBQ.

On the way home I offered for him to keep Rocket for a few days to ride at his convenience.

I hope he will like it and ride more.

Bill
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Great stuff, another rider in the fold. And very kind to lend him Rocket to ensure he keeps riding.
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Good on you Bill. He needs to be careful of becoming hooked on this two wheeled Vespa stuff. It is kind of like the car dealer after checking your A+ credit rating - "Just take the car home for a few days and see if you like it". They know you will become hooked.

Bob Copeland
Weather is jumping all over the place here in Minnesota. 85 Degrees one day 51 degrees the next. Hope to get one more group ride in this Season.
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What's the contingency plan if he won't part with Rocket? Razz emoticon
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What's the contingency plan if he won't part with Rocket? Razz emoticon
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Hmmmm…I hadn't considered that!

But I think I will be getting it back.

I know where he lives.

Bill
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WLeuthold wrote:
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Hmmmm…I hadn't considered that!

But I think I will be getting it back.

I know where he lives.

Bill
Good on you! There is no better way to encourage someone you trust enough than by sharing your hobby resources with them. I think you planted a seed. There's a decent chance you made a future riding buddy, at the very least made them happy for the day. Most people will never get that scooter opportunity.
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Joe kept Rocket 🚀 for almost two months, riding it the three miles between his house and the brewery.

Unfortunately, he had to close Lemonstreet Brewery in December as it simply wasn't going to make it financially.

Sarah and I were the last patrons to leave on the last night.

He is now looking for a new job, but said that he wants to ride again soon.

Bill

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