tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post7753973675701712205..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: An eyewitness account of Toronto's 2016 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride David Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-89027800337418156952016-09-28T22:47:06.240-04:002016-09-28T22:47:06.240-04:00You're right Brandy, prevention is always the ...You're right Brandy, prevention is always the preferred path to a long happy life. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-34753240528993825842016-09-28T18:40:33.417-04:002016-09-28T18:40:33.417-04:00A lot of distinguished looking folks in those phot...A lot of distinguished looking folks in those photos, but I must say you are looking quite the thing.<br /><br />As much as research focuses on "the cure" I sure wish there was a lot more focus on prevention.....ie diet and environmentalTrobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-14414829802483366042016-09-28T18:30:27.322-04:002016-09-28T18:30:27.322-04:00Small? I ran into a former print client at Mods &a...Small? I ran into a former print client at Mods & Rockers a few years ago.<br /><br />You could drop in on the way to MCC. Don't want to be late though. It's not far from here, and from the looks of the forecast prewarming might be a good idea ...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603628905803619108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-85750075608853345542016-09-28T17:05:22.006-04:002016-09-28T17:05:22.006-04:00As for the gear (or lack thereof) My $50 Zeus helm...As for the gear (or lack thereof) My $50 Zeus helmet was definitely not my Nolan modular, my kid leather Italian driving gloves were not up to moto standards, neither were my fashionable desert boots, or the rest of my ensemble, that's for sure.<br /><br />My white silk scarf was from Aerostitch, does that count?David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-40089184695139354422016-09-28T17:01:08.046-04:002016-09-28T17:01:08.046-04:00Scooters were definitely present and were all eith...Scooters were definitely present and were all either Vespas or Lambrettas, but they were far, far, far outnumbered by the motorcycles. Most of those were Triumph Bonnevilles or Thruxtons, and BMWs, Hondas, Yamahas or Suzukis with that same profile. The Vespas far outnumbered Harleys, and other than Ducatis, I don't believe there were any sport bikes.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-90395900993020700632016-09-28T16:57:07.661-04:002016-09-28T16:57:07.661-04:00Thanks Jim.
As a result of the February fiasco, I...Thanks Jim.<br /><br />As a result of the February fiasco, I've got a US$200 credit from United that may well help fund a fall trip to your neck of the woods.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-61807832277068532132016-09-28T16:55:44.172-04:002016-09-28T16:55:44.172-04:00Thanks Sonja!
Now that I have learned to ride dap...Thanks Sonja!<br /><br />Now that I have learned to ride dapper, I'll be constantly fishing for compliments like that. You are so kind.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-63497078529606272016-09-28T16:48:38.091-04:002016-09-28T16:48:38.091-04:00Wonderful! You looked very dapper! I have to be ...Wonderful! You looked very dapper! I have to be honest I am not sure I could shed all my safety gear to wear the ensemble of dressy clothes. It was lovely to see all the scooters!Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-51403776057710224872016-09-28T14:34:17.694-04:002016-09-28T14:34:17.694-04:00David - Finally back home and happy to read about ...David - Finally back home and happy to read about the wonderful event - you did us Vespa folks proud. Looked like you had great weather and met some good new riding buddies as well. Waiting for your next visit south.ADK Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340605450768960362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-4020206178290975802016-09-28T13:51:28.383-04:002016-09-28T13:51:28.383-04:00Great outcome, David. This customs seem to grow wo...Great outcome, David. This customs seem to grow worldwide, and attract more and more riders and attention all over the world. There wasn't one closely, otherwise we would have been there.<br /><br />Even the weather was right for the occasion given the time of the year. <br /><br />Oh, and before I forget: You look smashing! Love the bow tie and the scarf, and with the Vespa all spiffed up.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-74845340595856752432016-09-28T12:31:27.944-04:002016-09-28T12:31:27.944-04:00Ed, if the world is small, the riding world is muc...Ed, if the world is small, the riding world is much smaller.<br /><br />I am not in the least surprised that many of those faces would be familiar to you.<br /><br />You offered your espresso machine should I drop by. I think it's time I imposed on you.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-87299032197995441842016-09-28T12:06:50.581-04:002016-09-28T12:06:50.581-04:00I see many familiar faces. :-)I see many familiar faces. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603628905803619108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-30975311436981852392016-09-28T10:38:50.548-04:002016-09-28T10:38:50.548-04:00It's the people that make all the difference. ...It's the people that make all the difference. If you are the person who introduced himself to me as a reader of my blog, a) you certainly were not underdressed by any means, and b) I apologize. I was wrapping a quick call to my wife on my helmet headset and the ride was moments from getting underway. My only regret is that we didn't get a decent opportunity to chat.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-44057492576964222422016-09-28T10:34:48.532-04:002016-09-28T10:34:48.532-04:00Amen Rob.Amen Rob.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-59615830520431481322016-09-28T10:33:54.760-04:002016-09-28T10:33:54.760-04:00Thanks for the kind words Peter as well as your ve...Thanks for the kind words Peter as well as your very generous sponsorship. In that way you were very much present.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-26544918753325384912016-09-28T10:32:51.385-04:002016-09-28T10:32:51.385-04:00Thanks David, I had a blast.Thanks David, I had a blast.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-6854380128952799052016-09-28T10:32:29.919-04:002016-09-28T10:32:29.919-04:00I did my best. I even purchased a flat black 3/4 h...I did my best. I even purchased a flat black 3/4 helmet for the occasion and some retro goggles to go with it.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-18479710342685575322016-09-28T10:31:21.821-04:002016-09-28T10:31:21.821-04:00Thanks Dom.Thanks Dom.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-79068182489105267762016-09-28T07:32:45.314-04:002016-09-28T07:32:45.314-04:00What a fantastic day, great to see so many bikes. ...What a fantastic day, great to see so many bikes. I was definitely under dressed I had no idea how distinguished gentleman would be. However next year the bike will be uber polished as will I. Thank you for sharing the photos and the day. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542031476647241215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-67485153239455162872016-09-28T07:11:55.287-04:002016-09-28T07:11:55.287-04:00It was a remarkably good time, and I said the same...It was a remarkably good time, and I said the same thing. "I am doing this next year...and the year after that." The City Mouse in the Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-15038838429397627022016-09-28T07:08:19.215-04:002016-09-28T07:08:19.215-04:00Nice accounting of the Gentlemen's Ride! Altho...Nice accounting of the Gentlemen's Ride! Although I was unable to attend I felt like I was there :)Peter Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15649190455633728483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-62052316633575988262016-09-27T23:19:39.268-04:002016-09-27T23:19:39.268-04:00Sounds like a great time. Congrats to all who part...Sounds like a great time. Congrats to all who participated.<br /><br />Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-67941314303639379702016-09-27T23:06:26.273-04:002016-09-27T23:06:26.273-04:00Looking pretty good there. Looking pretty good there. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-73561661684267412302016-09-27T20:16:29.094-04:002016-09-27T20:16:29.094-04:00Nice writeup and pictures David.Nice writeup and pictures David.redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com