Sunday, 14 July 2013

On a Vespa? Who knew?

Aside from the narcissistic satisfaction of seeing one’s thoughts in ‘print’ and actually being read/followed by others, one of the benefits of blogging is being part of a community of like-minded folks. This is especially the case in the moto-blogging universe where many of us can count friends we have made around the world through our blogs. And every so often, if we’re lucky and make a bit of an effort, we can actually meet up in person.

Such was the case for me yesterday.  David Masse (Life on two wheels… the scoot commute) was on his way from Montreal to the great eastern moto-blogger lollapalooza and general shindig in or around State College PA. As it happens his route took him through Ottawa and so we made arrangements to meet up for a coffee.

Not being a scooter aficionado I wasn't entirely sure what a Vespa fully loaded for a long road trip would look like. Now I know and I'm really impressed.

DCIM\100GOPRO

It was great to meet you David and safe travels! 

10 comments:

  1. Trobairitz14 July 2013 at 11:53

    Yay, I love to hear of the moto-bloggers meeting up and sharing a coffee or tea or two.

    That Vespa sure looks loaded alright.

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  2. The City Mouse in the Country14 July 2013 at 16:09

    I would be afraid I tilt over!

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  3. WooleyBugger14 July 2013 at 21:14

    I've only met a couple of fellow bloggers but it was a treat.

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  4. VStar Lady14 July 2013 at 22:31

    So right - it is like being part of a community and fun to actually put real time faces to blogs. "Moto-blogger lollapalooza" quite a title!

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  5. Learning to Golf14 July 2013 at 22:40

    Now that is a hard core rider!!!!! I don't think I would have the guts for that kind of trip on a Vespa. Good for him!

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  6. RichardM15 July 2013 at 00:13

    Thats quite a load on the Vespa but 'round the world trips on them have been done.

    Any more Arduino projects?

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    1. Canajun15 July 2013 at 20:43

      Richard - Working on a couple of things but mostly it's on hold now that the nice riding/golfing/kayaking/fishing weather is here. (I have too many pastimes!)

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  7. SonjaM16 July 2013 at 09:10

    Hey, in other parts of the world traveling on 250/300 cc's is completely normal ;-) The Vespas are totally world trip compatible.

    Glad you could meet up.

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  8. Deb19 July 2013 at 08:00

    Of course on a Vespa! No doubt in my mind! LOL

    You guys are so cool!

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  9. Lucky19 July 2013 at 11:07

    Wow, that is one packed Vespa! Pretty sweet.

    I love getting to meet up with other moto-bloggers!

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