tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post4244469714172092478..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: Vespa, TREE-ed!!!David Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-6758037885895936652018-06-12T22:30:10.481-04:002018-06-12T22:30:10.481-04:00Enjoyed your video, and the rest of your site. Big...Enjoyed your video, and the rest of your site. Biggest carrying adventure I had on a vespa was bringing home a microwave (in the box) on a 150 Sprint... Rain barrel in a Smart car was a similar adventure...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888098075390121218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-67005429508603361672017-11-27T11:50:06.813-05:002017-11-27T11:50:06.813-05:00Thanks Sonja! I'm glad I made you smile.
So f...Thanks Sonja! I'm glad I made you smile.<br /><br />So far I've hauled a car battery, bouquets of flowers, groceries, a telephone system, briefcases and computer bags, tents and camping gear, and my sorry butt! There may be no end in sight :)David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-64358523099377640152017-11-27T11:47:36.011-05:002017-11-27T11:47:36.011-05:00I find internet metrics whether on Blogger, Youtub...I find internet metrics whether on Blogger, Youtube or elsewhere fascinating. I've been watching my stats on Blogger for years now and there are always surprises and conundrums. It's like trying to figure out what things look like when all you have to go by are the shadows they cast.<br /><br />YouTube is a whole new statistics and shadow game. <br /><br />There are as many variables as there are on Blogger, but the way that the medium works is in some ways more tilted in favour of the creator (though as YouTube tweaks the platform, creators complain as some lose the grip they once enjoyed. <br /><br />Overall, though my efforts are still very much in their infancy, the one key seems to be, for any given level of talent and quality, volume, volume, volume. The more you produce, the bigger your portfolio, the greater the audience you can grow.<br /><br />That's the theory for now. <br /><br />Overall, you won't go far if your videos are excruciating to watch. So quality is very important and I am striving to learn and improve.<br /><br />We'll see where this all goes.<br /><br />BTW, I figured you wouldn't mind if I lifted one of your photos since I compensated with a heartfelt plug :)David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-33338883938511895222017-11-27T11:38:35.775-05:002017-11-27T11:38:35.775-05:00Lauren and Harris bought a home in Pickering so th...Lauren and Harris bought a home in Pickering so the tree sits in our locker waiting for Lauren to pick it up in the next few days.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-19280659679369100352017-11-26T14:52:30.569-05:002017-11-26T14:52:30.569-05:00This really cracked me up, David. Maybe you get yo...This really cracked me up, David. Maybe you get your wish of going viral by hauling the impossible on a Vespa... I believe Steve might be on to something here.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-41487235495209831262017-11-26T12:16:16.720-05:002017-11-26T12:16:16.720-05:00Good luck on your pursuit of viraldom. I've n...Good luck on your pursuit of viraldom. I've never managed to achieve that lofty state. I suppose it does depend on how you define it. I'm just plugging away one post at a time. Not sure where I'll end up. Blog wise that is.<br /><br />Congratulations on hauling a tree home. I've done it three times with a live tree. We've not had a tree in the house for a few years now so no further transport. But the next time we do you can be sure it will be on the scooter. The last tree hauled was about 7.5 feet long. They don't weigh much and once they're wrapped in mesh they're easy to strap onto the back of the seat or rear rack. If I do it again I'm hoping for a snow fall at the same time to have a real Currier and Ives moment!<br /><br />Enjoyed watching the video. You're become a real character with a pretty fluid performance. I can't imagine being able to do what you do. At least not unscripted. I would just be doing a lot of fumbling and mumbling.<br /><br />Maybe for your next post you can haul a barrel of rum and go to some sort of wild scooter rider party. Or ride with a Santa suit and hand out cash to unsuspecting Harley riders.Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-2097086037002745352017-11-26T11:40:45.756-05:002017-11-26T11:40:45.756-05:00Ok, thought the Laird & Egg store would have b...Ok, thought the Laird & Egg store would have been closer to destination ... ;)bocutter edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876473691725149881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-57427317811377982962017-11-25T16:20:53.439-05:002017-11-25T16:20:53.439-05:00If only I had such a long extension cord David.......If only I had such a long extension cord David....but then again, I've the room to pack a generator to power said lights....redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-60872809429780648842017-11-25T16:12:56.556-05:002017-11-25T16:12:56.556-05:00Good eye Ed, yes indeed, that was the Canadian Tir...Good eye Ed, yes indeed, that was the Canadian Tire store on Sheppard just west of Leslie.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-19308948831419765472017-11-25T16:11:51.157-05:002017-11-25T16:11:51.157-05:00See?? Spoken like a true engineer.
Now that might...See?? Spoken like a true engineer.<br /><br />Now that might give me a shot at viraldom for sure :)David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-76477326583139098022017-11-25T16:10:40.837-05:002017-11-25T16:10:40.837-05:00Very nice pic Dom!
But like I said, we want to se...Very nice pic Dom!<br /><br />But like I said, we want to see a WAY BIGGER TREE (with lights)!!David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-85240909129449567532017-11-25T16:09:39.755-05:002017-11-25T16:09:39.755-05:00You know Brandy, a sidecar takes the sport out of ...You know Brandy, a sidecar takes the sport out of it, unless you use that to haul home a fully lit 15' tree trailing a two hundred foot extension cable :_)David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-82179478231707280462017-11-25T16:07:59.467-05:002017-11-25T16:07:59.467-05:00Thanks Jim!
I am painfully aware that going viral...Thanks Jim!<br /><br />I am painfully aware that going viral with a video in the current YouTube market requires borderline inappropriate clickbait, or cringe-woorthy content, or feats of true daring. Everyday adventures like hang gliding, wakeboarding, helicopter skiing, wing walking, and barnstorming barely elicit yawns these days.<br /><br />Oh well... in the meantime I'm having fun, and that's all that matters!<br /><br />Right? I'm right, right??David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-58913246354984263652017-11-25T14:44:49.820-05:002017-11-25T14:44:49.820-05:00Was that the Sheppard & Leslie not-an-ed-TREE ...Was that the Sheppard & Leslie not-an-ed-TREE store?bocutter edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876473691725149881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-53385077687462052132017-11-25T13:30:32.841-05:002017-11-25T13:30:32.841-05:00Wasn’t there a video or maybe just pictures with a...Wasn’t there a video or maybe just pictures with a lit, live tree set vertically on the rear rack?RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-1076962570889417442017-11-25T10:42:57.191-05:002017-11-25T10:42:57.191-05:00Ah, but with a sidecar, you get a real tree home.....Ah, but with a sidecar, you get a real tree home....<br /><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hpVr7nwwbPA/UMz7lHaLN3I/AAAAAAAASJU/26VTGuKe7M4/s1600/P1030205.JPG" rel="nofollow">Christmas Tree delivery</a><br /><br />Still, nice job getting that tree home!<br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-45452182699513989532017-11-25T10:23:35.651-05:002017-11-25T10:23:35.651-05:00And you didn't even need a side car to carry t...And you didn't even need a side car to carry the tree!!Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-72427851242200836182017-11-25T08:34:10.667-05:002017-11-25T08:34:10.667-05:00Only 6 feet big deal - now let's see you bring...Only 6 feet big deal - now let's see you bring home a giant sequoia and your chain saw! That would definitely make it viraldon and probably get you arrested too! I can see some photoshop in your future. Happy HolidaysADK Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340605450768960362noreply@blogger.com