tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post344400872454532744..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: 2014 Blogger to Blogger Tour - Tuscan LoopDavid Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-41444807783161964062014-05-07T23:08:09.713-04:002014-05-07T23:08:09.713-04:00Scooter, I'm certainly looking forward to find...Scooter, I'm certainly looking forward to finding out first hand. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-16305306415744769792014-05-07T22:22:12.384-04:002014-05-07T22:22:12.384-04:00That trike looks like a ton of fun to ride around ...That trike looks like a ton of fun to ride around on :)ScooterMadnesshttp://www.scootermadness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-7118814232437283072014-04-30T06:19:30.646-04:002014-04-30T06:19:30.646-04:00Thanks Howard. This will be the vacation of a life...Thanks Howard. This will be the vacation of a lifetime. We are truly blessed. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-14833660539132265462014-04-30T04:10:38.449-04:002014-04-30T04:10:38.449-04:00The scenery and roads are incredible... have a gr...The scenery and roads are incredible... have a great trip and can't wait too hear your comments on the mp3 .. piano , piano :) enjoy ! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132670852953310405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-60442585570794965552014-04-25T06:55:49.122-04:002014-04-25T06:55:49.122-04:00Walter, this tour will be a Sunday drive afternoon...Walter, this tour will be a Sunday drive afternoon romp through the Tuscan hills. Certainly not a Ted Simon-worthy trip. I agree that a 400cc or 500cc MP3 would handle that terrain more competently, but my choices for a scooter are limited to 125cc Vespa LXs or the one MP3. <br /><br />Even if the bike struggles it will be a blast. Given the venue, the watchwords will be <i>piano, piano</i> rather than <i>presto, presto</i>. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-69873172873062515222014-04-25T06:35:46.379-04:002014-04-25T06:35:46.379-04:00Sonja, the ergonomics of the Vespa GTS are amazing...Sonja, the ergonomics of the Vespa GTS are amazing. I agree with Roland, that's where the MP3 is likely to be challenged. I think a one day rental is the perfect opportunity to answer all the questions I have concerning that bike. <br /><br />I do know that many MP3 owners have the seat pan altered and add highway pegs specifically to address the comfort and ergonomics issues. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-87082976061936200202014-04-25T04:38:21.295-04:002014-04-25T04:38:21.295-04:00Watch the hills if you're going around Barga. ...Watch the hills if you're going around Barga. Some can be quite steep particularly for a 250 (my own experience). Let us know what sort of fuel economy you get on your Ted Simon special! Does it have enough luggage space under the seat - say, for more than 2 helmets or will you need to fit an additional top box? Sounds like an interesting trip. Have fun!Walter Cronenburghttp://motorcyclingforover50s.bravesites.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-61663074997873160172014-04-24T14:48:51.482-04:002014-04-24T14:48:51.482-04:00If we are going to talk about black lace, we shoul...If we are going to talk about black lace, we should also include bondage, sorry, second language speaker here, I mean of course bonding... with the MP3. Maybe you are going to like it. Roland was very tempted, too but he also opted for the more stylish Vespa. One reason being that he didn't know where to put his legs...<br />Tuscany will be a blast, but you already know that...SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-34294638594822759262014-04-23T18:51:49.501-04:002014-04-23T18:51:49.501-04:00Brandy I hope I do the trip justice, blog-wise.
Y...Brandy I hope I do the trip justice, blog-wise.<br /><br />You can't fool me with that weed reference... 'black lace' indeed.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-38309295248899268952014-04-23T18:50:37.610-04:002014-04-23T18:50:37.610-04:00Bob, all good questions will be answered in the fu...Bob, all good questions will be answered in the fullness of time. For now, I'm taking Sonja's advice and wearing my mesh jacket on the plane, and renting a helmet.<br /><br />Easter did a number on my diet, so I'm back to struggling in hopes of getting closer to my target in the next three weeks.<br /><br />Twenty sleeps.<br /><br />I'm not wearing black lace.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-16629518345410229642014-04-23T18:48:07.814-04:002014-04-23T18:48:07.814-04:00Richard it's just a one day affair. I'll ...Richard it's just a one day affair. I'll post the itinerary. It's basically a loop: Pontedera then southeast towards Siena, then northwest back to Pontedera. There are some really nice medieval villages along the way, including Volterra and San Gimignano, and a good chunk of Chianti vineyards.<br /><br />Oh, and that's not spam, and you forgot the "/" to turn off the not-spam.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-53650187480200781112014-04-23T18:24:46.733-04:002014-04-23T18:24:46.733-04:00Wow. Now that sounds like a great trip. Can'...Wow. Now that sounds like a great trip. Can't wait to follow along.<br /><br />I feel as though I need to bow to peer pressure from the guys above: black lace spam.......Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-23745275044960287682014-04-23T17:35:57.852-04:002014-04-23T17:35:57.852-04:00David:
(spam on)** I knew your trip was getting...<b>David:</b><br /><br />(spam on)** I knew your trip was getting close. How many more sleeps ? How about your Italian translation app for your iPhone ? So many questions, bring your jacket ? how about helmet ? They also made a MP3 500 can you rent one of those ?<br />(spam off)**<br /><br />Must be getting excited. so excited that you have been loosing weight due to lack of sleep and eating . . . May 1st is next week<br /><br />** black lace **<br /><br />I know you're going to have lots of fun<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.photobobb.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A weekend photographer</a> or <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-9293975247695645902014-04-23T16:07:48.854-04:002014-04-23T16:07:48.854-04:00--SPAM--
How long/far is the trip going to be and ...--SPAM--<br />How long/far is the trip going to be and will it all be done on the MP3?<br />--SPAM--RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com