Modern Vespa

I have a slightly different perspective: I know I'm engaging in risky behavior. I do so freely, with the full knowledge that (most of the time) I'm without the "safety net" of fellow riders. That's one of the reasons this forum and its collective wisdom has proven to be so valuable. I've learned how to minimize the risk and be as prepared as I can for the worst. You haven't enabled; you've informed and educated. Thanks for that!

I'm happy to know scooterists, bikers, and even drivers are willing to go out of their way to help when the worst (or a version of it) acutally does happen.

(I'm sure your post was intended to be more light-hearted. Sorry to be Debbie Downer.) Nope, you don't need help. I'll bet that on some level you knew that I'd given Todd shit for painting the scooter flat black, having it stolen, moving to SF, AND selling it to you. Once he warned you, he had you shaking you in your boot. Hurry up an heal so I can give you that tongue-lashing.

aaaaagh! Not another one!

If you run out of volunteers to help you out during your recovery, you know where to find me. As you already know, I've been through this myself and know what complete suckage this is!

Did I tell you my doc said I'm off for 2 months? On a brighter note, the legshield is banged out now. The frame looks fine and only the fork needs to be replaced. Hoping to get it repainted soon and should be back sometime in November! Todd will get first ride so he can reminisce on what he had (I'll keep the black rattle can away from him )

Hey, Vinicio: Any 3 legged races coming up? I bet we would kick ass!

Woot! Thanks, but she's yours now. You get the first ride but I'll be right there for seconds! uh... ok that was weird..

D'OH!

i gotta mail you out that part for the paint matching.

How about Devildirt?

'man I hit devildirt and that was all she wrote.'
'devildirt? what's devildirt?'
'loose dirt that take the best rider down in a heartbeat, that's what devildirt is!'

I've been checking my mailbox daily for that Christopher Lowell adorned box, but nothing. Thanks for remembering! So OZ won't call me a perv again...that sounds disgusting! My virgin eyes can't believe where your dirty mind was going!

Wait, wait...lemme get this straight:
before you called your mom, friends, priest, or whatever you called the guy from whom you just bought the Allstate? Ok, that's sorta fucked up! But I love it!

LARFING!

(man, I really feel like I am playing against the house odds right now. As they say: there are two kinds of riders; those who have crashed and those who will crash! Jeepers...)

Maybe I was hoping he would feel sorry for me and give my money back?

Nah, you forgot to add another type of rider...the one who never crashes. They do exist! My MSF instructor said he has never been in an accident in 25 yrs of riding. Perhaps rare, but these aliens do exist. You may be one of them. Any strange bar codes on the back of your neck?

Ouch! I hope you heal quickly Vinicio. It's the Curse Of Ray!!!! Gonna need to bring some Bungy cords to strap you guys down to keep you from floating around while on Vicodin! I ought to bring some metamucil or milk of magnesia to help you guys poop since Vics can clog ya. Maybe we can mix your beers with some metamucil. Geez, two guys with busted up legs. If I can, I'll try to make it to the next meeting but I might be late. I'll be attending a meeting at Absynthe. The topic is "Restless Leg Syndrome." Weird timing...

Just haven 'em drink that 'beer,' (using that term loosely) that TheO.Z. drinks - no fiber needed.

Not to gross ya, but I was REALLY backed up because the pharmacy misfilled my Motrin with Vicodin so I was taking my Vicodin with another one thinking it was Motrin. I felt good with the exception of the bung.

Before you give me crap me about what I do for a living, I know, I know...

Went out for some greasy Mexican food with some buddies and that was far better than any laxative or prune juice.

Damn, Vinicio! Heal quickly and get back in the saddle again.

While we're on that subject, I found this cartoon on teh interwebs today.