tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post7450300511916059914..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: One HundredDavid Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-45671690953424982442013-12-27T00:44:41.041-05:002013-12-27T00:44:41.041-05:00David, I would love that! Here's hoping for y...David, I would love that! Here's hoping for you to find a conference in Victoria!Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-14128899189924353112013-12-25T06:30:49.726-05:002013-12-25T06:30:49.726-05:00Thanks Karen. I believe that there will be at leas...Thanks Karen. I believe that there will be at least one more post. Maybe 100 is just another number. All the best to you for the new year!David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-55691729326526992712013-12-25T01:34:10.978-05:002013-12-25T01:34:10.978-05:00David - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you ...David - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Susan.<br />100 posts Wow ... I bet there will be another before the year is done. All the best for 2014, Tuscany sounds like a great place to start!VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-5829220988378128582013-12-22T19:52:18.493-05:002013-12-22T19:52:18.493-05:00Dave, thanks for dropping by with kind words! I a...Dave, thanks for dropping by with kind words! I always enjoy your posts on MV.<br /><br />I regularly distribute good karma like pixie dust and will do so when I see your posts.<br /><br />All the best to you and your family for the holidays. I hope your wishes are granted.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-20869685967699923792013-12-22T19:49:41.256-05:002013-12-22T19:49:41.256-05:00Deb, thanks for the season's greetings and enc...Deb, thanks for the season's greetings and encouragement to keep the scoot handy!<br /><br />Right now we're in the midst of lots and lots of snowfall, so all I can do is dream and scheme.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-31459715448507957992013-12-22T13:24:39.097-05:002013-12-22T13:24:39.097-05:00Congratulations on reaching 100, David. Much bette...Congratulations on reaching 100, David. Much better in blog posts than in years! I've enjoyed reading your posts and following your adventures over the past year (and learning a bit as well...).<br /><br />Best wishes for the Holidays and New Year!Dave (MV fledermaus)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-61468401104660202362013-12-22T10:20:35.960-05:002013-12-22T10:20:35.960-05:00Lots of writing, lots of scooting! It's all go...Lots of writing, lots of scooting! It's all good as they say!<br /><br />I'm for keeping the scoot readied to ride out on any semi-decent day that comes along from now until spring! Keep the hope alive for a little ride, I say.<br /><br />Have a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-4292982815673399532013-12-21T17:52:22.181-05:002013-12-21T17:52:22.181-05:00Ha! Our kids are all here and we were just having ...Ha! Our kids are all here and we were just having a family chat about a major group vacation for next summer. We'd be 3 couples plus our daughter. Tuscany and Provence came up. The plan would be to rent a villa and mix lazy days with tourist days. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-26467278196773557592013-12-21T10:42:42.431-05:002013-12-21T10:42:42.431-05:00David, in case that things with Tuscany would be g...David, in case that things with Tuscany would be getting closer to realization… we have tentative plans to visit and vespa there in 2014.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-24035143522414964492013-12-21T07:35:29.832-05:002013-12-21T07:35:29.832-05:00Len, happy Christmas and New Year to you and your ...Len, happy Christmas and New Year to you and your family. Who knows, some day a UK riding opportunity will present itself. If so, you'll certainly know and we may be able to meet. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-49703766385635026612013-12-20T13:57:31.603-05:002013-12-20T13:57:31.603-05:00Hi David , i must say that i have really enjoyed r...Hi David , i must say that i have really enjoyed reading your blog 100! WOW , The information you have put out across this blog as been really great ....showing a wonderful insight into owning maintaining and running a Vespa motor scooter ,I have also enjoyed .....well the great stories of life and the display of some lovely photo's ....i particularly enjoyed the rider interviews of fellow bloggers ,wonderful!<br />Happy xmas & new year ,<br />all the best to you and your family<br />may 2014 be fab!<br /><br />kindest regards Len len@RE-GLAZE-IThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816053943489684963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-25823325204165467902013-12-19T22:30:35.519-05:002013-12-19T22:30:35.519-05:00Those tossed trees have value. One year Kim had m...Those tossed trees have value. One year Kim had me gather up eight of them, dig some little post holes, and "plant" them in the yard so the birds had places to hide. Looked like a fine Christmas tree farm until they started drying up...<br /><br />Maybe burying the Vespa in them would be nice...Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-78549771379766172812013-12-19T19:16:05.843-05:002013-12-19T19:16:05.843-05:00Bob, you may be right, I may just be spooked at th...Bob, you may be right, I may just be spooked at the big round number.<br /><br />I will take your advice under advisement.<br /><br />101 does has a real appeal. As in, "Riding 101", "Touring 101", "Blogging 101David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-69984244918183525442013-12-19T19:13:01.942-05:002013-12-19T19:13:01.942-05:00Dar, one of these days I hope to find myself back ...Dar, one of these days I hope to find myself back in Victoria. If it's like last time and I'm there for a conference, we'll see if I can find a rental bike and you can show me some sights.<br /><br />If it turns out I'm there on vacation and time is at a premium, then at least coffee or tea and moto chat.<br /><br />All the best for the holidays!David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-76708972252818318292013-12-19T19:10:02.501-05:002013-12-19T19:10:02.501-05:00Sonja, hardly a day goes by that I don't find ...Sonja, hardly a day goes by that I don't find myself trying to find an angle where I could swing a little two or three day moto tour in Tuscany or Provence. Who knows, I may figure one out yet.<br /><br />Right now I'm thinking that Susan and I rent a villa for a few weeks in Tuscany and I carve out a few days for moto fun while she... well, it's still in need of more thought.<br /><br />All the best to you and Roland for the holidays!David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-63346692915981440672013-12-19T17:42:34.084-05:002013-12-19T17:42:34.084-05:00David,
I have enjoyed reading your 100th post an...David, <br /><br />I have enjoyed reading your 100th post and all of the previous ones! Take care and I wish you a lovely holiday season and a healthy, happy and many miles to travel in 2014.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-73763971179763402682013-12-19T14:44:32.193-05:002013-12-19T14:44:32.193-05:00I have no good memories about losing my wisdom tee...I have no good memories about losing my wisdom teeth… Ouch! Hope that with the care of Susan you are better now. <br /><br />Given that I had my scooter from July onwards only I racked up a thousand km per month since then. My commute is somewhat short, less than 40km a day, but as long as I had afternoon light riding home often involved a detour.<br /><br />I very much enjoyed your eclectic postings, and hope that you will continue to post about both, the commute and the scoot(er). Thank you, David for investing your time in maintaining this blog. 2013 was a blast to follow. Here's to 2014. Happy Holidays from Sonja & RolandSonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-54046406971408897452013-12-19T12:18:47.579-05:002013-12-19T12:18:47.579-05:00Thanks for the kind words Brandy. May you and Bra...Thanks for the kind words Brandy. May you and Brad have all your wishes granted!<br /><br />All the best for the holidays!David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-60032426064724926992013-12-19T12:02:03.321-05:002013-12-19T12:02:03.321-05:00Steve, I may dig the Vespa out and document the ac...Steve, I may dig the Vespa out and document the act just to pay hommage to you. It would be very fitting. Maybe I'll do it once the neighbours toss their Christmas trees and tie one on the Vespa. Now that would be truly fitting.<br /><br />Here's wishing you and Kim the very best for the holidays.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-29803179129132764672013-12-19T11:42:58.864-05:002013-12-19T11:42:58.864-05:00David:
If I interpolate from the past couple of y...<b>David:</b><br /><br />If I interpolate from the past couple of years using your series progression, then this year should be 108 posts<br /><br />just thought you should know in time to write a few more entries<br /><br />My Female dentist is fabulous, she is so gentle . . .<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-20967534423133391192013-12-19T11:23:21.706-05:002013-12-19T11:23:21.706-05:00Bob, a few have suggested 101 posts. I must say I...Bob, a few have suggested 101 posts. I must say I like the whimsy of that idea, it might lend itself to some interesting material.<br /><br />Bob, you are my first close friend the internet introduced me to. All the best to you and Yvonne for the holidays.<br /><br />Oh, and Susan may be very influential, but each of us firmly denies that we are the boos of each other, even if I eventually do whatever she wants (mostly).<br /><br />I hope your dentist is as good as mine :)David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-56429808165659032222013-12-19T09:13:27.693-05:002013-12-19T09:13:27.693-05:00Ouch on the wisdom tooth, but congrats on 100 post...Ouch on the wisdom tooth, but congrats on 100 posts for the year. To me, that is quite the accomplishment. Especially in a year where I think I hardly posted.<br /><br />Great job David.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-23367062012109432042013-12-19T00:44:37.480-05:002013-12-19T00:44:37.480-05:00Congratulations on your 100th post of the year. T...Congratulations on your 100th post of the year. That's a lot of riding by any standard. I know what you mean about not thinking you would commit much ink to a blog -- that's how it started with me. And I credit my blog as the practice I needed to learn how to write...<br /><br />As far as putting the Vespa to bed for a long winter's nap --- humbug. You can pull that machine out of the garage in no time to take advantage of any clear cold day that offers itself up to you -- especially with Gerbing Gloves.<br /><br />Maybe I'm just voicing my own fear of having to bench the scooter.<br /><br />Have a great holiday David and Merry Christmas to you and your family!<br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a><br /><br />Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-81186230155416011602013-12-18T23:48:57.656-05:002013-12-18T23:48:57.656-05:00David:
Oh Oh. I just never checked before but la...<b>David:</b><br /><br />Oh Oh. I just never checked before but last year I had 217 posts. and this year so far only 152 posts<br /><br />and my all time total so far is far short of Richard's all time high<br /><br />I think you should do 101 this year<br /><br />I also had a dentist experience but on December 16th. My glue is wearing out . . .<br /><br />I am also grateful for all the friends I have met over the years thanks to blogging and the internet<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and Susan too. If she says to Lay Low then Lay Low. I know who the boss it<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-62047487666020840092013-12-18T20:39:04.841-05:002013-12-18T20:39:04.841-05:00Man Richard, that was quick!
Since you might stil...Man Richard, that was quick!<br /><br />Since you might still be hanging around the water cooler, I'll wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and all the best for the new year!<br /><br />Your consistent good cheer up there within spitting distance of the Arctic Circle is surely contributing to global warming :)<br /><br />All the best, David.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.com