tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post346510096513561408..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: Rider profile: David MasseDavid Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-58335673271090521592013-11-01T13:27:47.542-04:002013-11-01T13:27:47.542-04:00Talking to oneself is tricky. The risks can be sim...Talking to oneself is tricky. The risks can be similar to the anticipated risks of time travel. If you meet yourself, do you dare speak?<br /><br />Unsure of the risks, I just answered the questions as best I could. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-31281610559898459652013-11-01T01:03:12.085-04:002013-11-01T01:03:12.085-04:00I was very confused when I first read this. I wasn...I was very confused when I first read this. I wasn't expecting anyone to talk to themselves (except possibly Bobskoot) and do it online. Were there any disagreements between the interviewer and interviewee?RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-72262703823450650732013-10-31T22:39:48.842-04:002013-10-31T22:39:48.842-04:00Dave, riding eventually leads to embarrassment. He...Dave, riding eventually leads to embarrassment. Hell, you start off with a vehicle as stable as a sheet of paper standing on edge. <br /><br />But nothing really worth doing is going to be really easy. <br /><br />Starting the bike can make us all look a little foolish at times. Even after hundreds and hundreds of starts, kill switch off, brake applied... Oh right, ignition off... Doh. <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by Dave. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-64653481743228109552013-10-31T21:41:46.139-04:002013-10-31T21:41:46.139-04:00Nice interview, David. I like the Stebel story. Th...Nice interview, David. I like the Stebel story. The horn is the holy grail for many MVers. Reminds me when I first tried to start my scooter and didn't squeeze the brake lever. I was convinced something awful was amiss. Fortunately I didn't have to embarrass myself on MV ;o)Dave (MV fledermaus)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-28996505159975378332013-10-31T21:17:28.525-04:002013-10-31T21:17:28.525-04:00Len, Solexes are as iconic as Vespas. The most fa...Len, Solexes are as iconic as Vespas. The most famous Solex rider was Brigitte Bardot in a film I remember seeing in the theatre many, many, many years ago. Solexes are to France, as Vespas are to Italy.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-748925723937161462013-10-31T21:15:08.644-04:002013-10-31T21:15:08.644-04:00Bob you are so right on so many levels. Worst of ...Bob you are so right on so many levels. Worst of all, I believe you are right about Susan riding pillion.<br /><br />Oh well, you can't have everything. The friends I have made have enriched my life beyond measure.<br /><br />And you know, this whole interview process kind of created a third party interviewer 'Scootcommute'. With each new interview, Scootcommute became less and less me, and more and more removed. To the point that it isn't really me, not anymore.<br /><br />You should take the Scootcommute interview. There's a place of honor reserved for you (and Karen too) on the rider profiles page. Scootcommute is patient, which is not like me at all.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-5002384053426047292013-10-31T21:05:30.601-04:002013-10-31T21:05:30.601-04:00Thanks for the very kind words Sonja. I'm hap...Thanks for the very kind words Sonja. I'm happy to have made you laugh.<br /><br />I truly hope to ride with you guys again, preferably somewhere in Europe.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-9661802663142086382013-10-31T19:43:26.505-04:002013-10-31T19:43:26.505-04:00Superb interview on David .... David !
I must hav...Superb interview on David .... David !<br /><br />I must have a look to see what a solex looks like.<br /><br />Great read <br />Regards <br />Len len@RE-GLAZE-IThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816053943489684963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-60587032666470152322013-10-31T14:56:57.611-04:002013-10-31T14:56:57.611-04:00David:
I just had to smile when I noticed you hav...<b>David:</b><br /><br />I just had to smile when I noticed you have mastered the fine art of being able to Talk to Yourself. My first bike was an Italian Moped, name unknown. I think it may have been an NSU 2-speed around 1961/62. I bought it for about $20. and rode it around the neighbourhood, without a license<br /><br />I too cherish the people I meet and go out of my way to make it happen, like our trip to State College, PA and Portland, ME this year. It's all about friends, those met and those yet to meet. <br /><br />So I agree with you that the best memories are those shared with others while "on the road" , where ever that may be<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><br />PS: I don't think Mrs "Scoot Commute" can ever be tamed enough to ride on the back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-69900446044611452522013-10-31T14:04:40.133-04:002013-10-31T14:04:40.133-04:00Hello, handsome. Apologies, David... but I had to ...Hello, handsome. Apologies, David... but I had to laugh out loud when you found out at the end that you mixed up the starter button with the horn button. Hilarious. <br /><br />Roland and I are very glad to have met you, and I hope that we will see each other again, either on this side or the other side of the ocean.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com