tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post8834764516126009247..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: The outlook for 2014David Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-83235513665813933282014-01-01T12:48:51.444-05:002014-01-01T12:48:51.444-05:00Dave, rest assured that if some of the things that...Dave, rest assured that if some of the things that are on the horizon come through, you'll read about it here.<br /><br />All the best to you during hibernation.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-69342920658814100482014-01-01T12:46:48.526-05:002014-01-01T12:46:48.526-05:00Thanks Karen, from your lips to God's ears.
R...Thanks Karen, from your lips to God's ears.<br /><br />Right now there is so much snow and ice riding seems a millions miles away.<br /><br />It's going to take a while to get the grips installed. I'm toying with the idea of buying Tucano Urbano grip muffs. I already have the Termoscud apron. With all those bells and whistles on board, all I'd need would be a side car to to ride year round.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-79105992723164518822014-01-01T12:43:17.049-05:002014-01-01T12:43:17.049-05:00Brandy, when our last drip coffee maker died (a Ph...Brandy, when our last drip coffee maker died (a Phillips model I believe - It was a wedding gift if you can believe it, so it lasted from 1976 to 2003), we went shopping. I believe that you should never buy an appliance that does more than one thing, so I was steering clear from the Gind-N-Brew.<br /><br />The sales person mentioned that it was their best-selling model and that the customers were full of praise for it. So we bought it.<br /><br />By far it is the best coffee maker we have owned. There is something about the freshly ground beans being immediately used to make the coffee. The aroma is amazing and so is the flavor of the coffee.<br /><br />So far the new model is amazing, and looks like it should last a long time too. It is pricier though.<br /><br />You can tell we love coffee, we have a Nespresso machine, a french press, a jar of Nescafé in the pantry, and the Grind-N-Brew, and we use them all regularly.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-12142117220322339912014-01-01T12:34:57.413-05:002014-01-01T12:34:57.413-05:00Sonja, it looks like we're going to the Italia...Sonja, it looks like we're going to the Italian riviera in May, just not sure where exactly, or when exactly. There will be eight of us in the immediate family sharing a villa, hopefully with a pool.<br /><br />It will be a miracle if I can wedge in a scooter ride, but I will do my best.<br /><br />We are looking around Portofino and vicinity because we want to tour as far south as Florence, and as far north as Milan.<br /><br />I might be able to rent a scooter and take a little road trip to Pontedera to visit the Piaggio museum. Now that would be sweet.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-44107515804599564892014-01-01T12:30:41.842-05:002014-01-01T12:30:41.842-05:00Richard, the 101st post was painless, and it manag...Richard, the 101st post was painless, and it managed to banish the mental block with the number of posts. I find that the metrics of blogging sometimes get in my way. Turning a blind eye to them is the way to go.<br /><br />I think that if ever there is a year with 365 posts it will be because it will be one heck of a good year with lots of joy to share.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-86921572534147490322014-01-01T12:28:13.465-05:002014-01-01T12:28:13.465-05:00Bob, it turned out to be less expensive than I fea...Bob, it turned out to be less expensive than I feared. The kids picked up their own tabs and Susan and I picked up the wine. In the end, about $100 per person. And the food was really, really, really good.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-79548684935268306882013-12-31T09:52:08.898-05:002013-12-31T09:52:08.898-05:00Sounds like a fabulous Christmas enjoyed with fami...Sounds like a fabulous Christmas enjoyed with family and good stuff under the tree. <br /><br />101 posts is a lot! I usually get about one a week out (on average) and even that seems a lot some times. <br /><br />All the best for 2014; I'm curious to find out what your un-utterable news will be. Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-74305572385786367732013-12-31T09:30:35.044-05:002013-12-31T09:30:35.044-05:00I knew you could do it ... 365 is a bit of self im...I knew you could do it ... 365 is a bit of self imposed pressure for 2014, but if you want to I'm sure you can do! Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday and have lots of good stuff coming in the future. All the best for 2104, may your dreams and plans come true. (I expect we'll see you out scooting soon with all the heat you got for Christmas!)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-9394268268525077932013-12-31T09:07:00.765-05:002013-12-31T09:07:00.765-05:00I am glad you had such a wonderful holiday season....I am glad you had such a wonderful holiday season.<br /><br />I am also amazed your Cuisinart coffee maker lasted 10 years. Our last one didn't make it a year before it hit the trash heap. The timer went out on it and that was that.<br /><br />Enjoy those heated grips. I think that is what Brad has on his Tiger.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you and the misses.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-55698537683149405182013-12-31T03:12:07.626-05:002013-12-31T03:12:07.626-05:00A true rebel! scoot101 sounds smarter anyway, like...A true rebel! scoot101 sounds smarter anyway, like you are going to introduce us to the higher levels of scooting ;-) <br />Good luck with whatever your goals and plans are for 2014.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-67910474896974000642013-12-30T19:00:50.850-05:002013-12-30T19:00:50.850-05:00The sky hasn't fallen yet even by tempting fat...The sky hasn't fallen yet even by tempting fate with post 101. Is 2014 the year for 365 posts?RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-29581690594287253802013-12-30T18:18:28.748-05:002013-12-30T18:18:28.748-05:00David:
I'm not sure I could have afforded tha...<b>David:</b><br /><br />I'm not sure I could have afforded that piece of heaven, perhaps that's why we walked the other way. I still remember that warm day, touring the city behind the Tourmeister. <br /><br />You are such a rebel. Now you've set the bar for +101 posts.<br /><br />Hmmm, Grind & Brew, can't wait to test it out. With Eggs Bennys again, of course.<br /><br />glad you had quality family time during the Christmas season. Happy new year to you and Susan<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.com