I may be back in time for this Sundays Glorious run, but maybe not ?????

I reckon i could give Casey Stoner a run for his money now that I have completed
the Advanced Cornering and Road Kill Avoidance rider training course, (doing a
lap of Tassie)
I am lucky I won a set of Michelin tyres at the NSR as I will need them  when I
get back , if not before. I think I need ones with thicker side tread if I come
to Tassie again, as most of the time your at a 45' or more lean for the
hairpins.
Glorious has nothing on the roads in Tassie, Friggin' AWESOME , did I mention
how AWESOME the riding is there, well its Friggin' AWESOME. You know you want to
go and ride there dont you........
Well I am in Melbourne at my brother in laws for 2 days, while I recover from
the awesomeness of tassie and will do a little shopping.
Bike is running OK for the moment but is now in need of its next 5000k service
and I still have 2000k to do to get home, hope the tyres last...
  Will upload pics when I get back and do a more indepth travel blog with details
as did do some notes...
Gotta go check to see if my washing is done so I dont smell like a smelly
scooterist covered in bug splatter anymore ( I'm typing this in a pair of boxers
and a smile :-)

Cya in a few days after a pleasurably slow ride up the coast back to Brisvages.

BFG (Bald Fat Guy) on a scooter
:-)


> Benito Scooterboy <ben@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I have just uploaded the 2009 Scooteroo calendar in the "File" section
> of this website. As I mentioned it has a column for people who are
> interested in organising a scooter run, planning the route, check the
> destination and getting involved. Most day runs require less then
> 15mins planning time, Easy!
>
> We have a scooter run for Breaky up to Mt Glorious next Sunday. See you
> then.
>
> Benito Scooterboy.

Thanks Benito for uploading the calendar. It looks like some
interesting places to go to. Am looking forward to going to the 24hr
race soon. See you at the gap next weekend.

Hello Everyone,

I have just uploaded the 2009 Scooteroo calendar in the "File" section
of this website. As I mentioned it has a column for people who are
interested in organising a scooter run, planning the route, check the
destination and getting involved. Most day runs require less then
15mins planning time, Easy!

We have a scooter run for Breaky up to Mt Glorious next Sunday. See you
then.

Benito Scooterboy.

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the scooteroo
group.

   File        : /Scooteroo Club Calender 2009.xls
   Uploaded by : benitoscooterboy <ben@...>
   Description : List of events for Scooteroo for 2009

You can access this file at the URL:
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/scooteroo/files/Scooteroo%20Club%20Calender%202\
009.xls

To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
http://help.yahoo.com/l/au/yahoo7/groups/original/ownmod/web/index.htmlfiles

Regards,

benitoscooterboy <ben@...>

--- In scooteroo@..., Woofski@... wrote:
>
>
> lucky I have this built in insulation to keep the heat out.
> its friggin 46 c in Tassie
> faaaarrrrkkkkk as the crows say its hot, damn hot
> yes i know its not humid its a dry heat but its stilll friggin well HOT.
> 49c on the way here it read in the dash of the silver beasty.
> 2 days to go here then back to Melb for a few days visit with the
Bro-inlaw.
> Then a leasurly ride back to brissy.
> Will post all the pics etc when I return.
>
> Dr J it is just like sex here, lots of curves and very sweaty.....
>
> so thats it from me for a while
> lots of love
> FBG
>


Thanks for the love (might pass on that) but really good to hear
you're safe, mobile and having fun, despite the heat. You'll welcome
coming back to Queensland's balmy 30-degree days.

Mr Bee

lucky I have this built in insulation to keep the heat out.
its friggin 46 c in Tassie
faaaarrrrkkkkk as the crows say its hot, damn hot
yes i know its not humid its a dry heat but its stilll friggin well HOT.
49c on the way here it read in the dash of the silver beasty.
2 days to go here then back to Melb for a few days visit with the Bro-inlaw.
Then a leasurly ride back to brissy.
Will post all the pics etc when I return.

Dr J it is just like sex here, lots of curves and very sweaty.....

so thats it from me for a while
lots of love
FBG



> sascha coomber <sasber@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Joe and Larry
> Am following your trip with abated breath....ahhh the names medical
> people
> can come up with for  FBG... or your new big long hooter Larry, as per
> picture a while ago..(which had me in stitches then too).  This time I
> have
> to reply.....lol...in other words keep polishing that PM (oh dear :-)
> pipe
> Does Dr J do a special multisession???
> Cannot wait for the next update
> Sascha
>
> On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 8:41 AM, Joe D'ercole
> <joe@...>wrote:
>
> >    To the FBG (am I allowed to say that back?) I am impressed Larry
> one
> > thing I want to know have you used your new large horn?
> >
> > Sounds like you are enjoying yourself for those who like cooking!
> >
> > The sex bit is a concern! Dr John does a special deal for Scooteroo
> > members! (sorry johnny)
> >
> > I suggest you book when you get back to Brissy!
> >
> > Have fun enjoy the rest of your trip and keep us posted!
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
> >  ------------------------------
> >
> > *From:* scooteroo@...
> [mailto:scooteroo@...]
> > *On Behalf Of *Woofski@...
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, 14 January 2009 9:16 PM
> > *To:* scooteroo@...
> > *Cc:* canetoadssc@yahoogroups.com
> > *Subject:* Re: [scooteroo] Re: NSR Trip progress
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Kids,
> > Couldnt get to a PC last night so you missed the Canberra edition of
> the
> > old fat bald guy on the ride to Tassie.
> > So now an update from sunny Melbourne... I made it to Melbourne via
> Tamwoth
> > 1st night, Canberra last night and today via the Hume and Gunadah,
> > Glennrowan and other places.
> > It was 49c today or so my Vespa told me, every time I opened the visor
> it
> > was like looking in the oven.
> > HOT DAMN HOT it was, then 75k out from Melb it dropped from 42 or so
> to 27
> > and then my hands were cold, weird Vicwegien weather.
> > If you ever get to Sydney I throughly recommend doing the putty road,
> not
> > better then sex but close, and it is better then Glorious, only
> because its
> > longer....
> > Well now I have 3 nights till the ferry leaves and am planning on
> doing
> > some sight seeing and catching up with rellies.
> > So will update when things change again.
> > :-)
> >
> > > Mr Bee <bumblebeeman1150@...
> <bumblebeeman1150%40hotmail.com>>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In scooteroo@...
> <scooteroo%40yahoogroups.com.au>,
> > Woofski@... wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Made it to Tamworth and am at the YHA.
> > > > Was up at 6 and out by 7:30 and made it here 4:30 QLD time.
> > > > Got rained on just outside of Armidale for 15km or so but that was
> > > the only issue on a loverly ride so far.
> > > > Am knackered now though as I didnt sleep real well last night as I
> > > was bit excited.
> > > > Stay tuned for the next exciting episode of travels with the Old
> > > Bald Fat Guy
> > > > :-)
> > >
> > >
> > > Keep the reports coming please. It's an adventure a few of us would
> be
> > > keen to embark upon some time.
> > >
> > > Mr Bee.
> >
> >
> >

Hey Everyone,

After the Scooteroo planning ride to Mt Glorious in January we have
worked through alot of the ideas/events and the calendar is nearly
finished. When the calendar comes out there will be a column for the
person looking after the organising of the run. Instead only 2 or 3
people planning all the rides we would like a more broard approach for
everyone to be involved. So when the calendar comes out don't be shy
put your hand up and get involved :)

Cheers,

Benito

p.s. The 24hr scooter race is on the 14th/15th of Feb, mark it in your
diary and take a ride to the Gold Coast, cheer us on and catch some of
the action.

Hey Jared,

Tyres: This is a tricky one to predict tyre wear especially on a maxi
scooter that gets doubled on regularly. The other side of the
equation is the level of tyre grip you want/need, because with
harder, longer wearing tyre you compromise grip. Look at V-Rubber or
Michelin but you can speak to Dave at Scooterlife for his
recommendation too.

Servicing: There is no harm is servicing you scooter before it makes
the 5000km service interval and this won't affect your warranty. It
would affect your warranty if the scooter was serviced after the
recommended service interval. Also there is time interval as well, if
it had been 12months since you last service it would need to come in
regardless if the scooter had travelled only 100km for example. I
know that your scooter hasn't passed the time limit or kms limit but
I thought you would like a bit of background info ;-)

Let me know how you go :)

Benitoscooterboy


-- In scooteroo@..., "jaredleonmorgan"
<jaredleonmorgan@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Scooteroos
>
> This is a general question addressed to anyone with knowledge about
> tyre brands, and service intervals.
>
> Tyres:
>
> My rear tyre is starting to get to the point where I'm monitoring
it
> on a week to week basis for safety.  I have a little over 4000KM,
so
> from reports on Modern Vespa forum, that's pretty good wear for a
> GTS23 tyre.
>
> I wanted to know what tyre would be best suited for my MP3,
> considering that I pillion regularly.  Scooterlife team - do you
have
> an answer for this one from experience?  My aim is to get a tyre
that
> will last for 5000km, so I can have it changed at each scheduled
> service.  That way, I don't have to pay that much extra to have the
> tyre changed (as half the scooter is dismantled to get to the rear
> brakes anyhow). :)
>
> Service interval:
>
> I am already aware that the service interval for the scoot is every
> 5000KM.  What is the 'earliest' I could book the scoot in for its
oil
> change and check?  Anywhere between now and 5000K? :)  Or does it
have
> to be within 500km of the milestone?
>
> Thanks for your help with my questions as usual :)
>

Hey there Paul

I'm not a registered member of Maxitag, but I can easily give you the
info.

These decals are 3M Reflective type, and can be purchased from
www.scooterwest.com

There are two types:

http://www.scooterwest.com/item_detail/Checker-Sticker-Reflective-1-
12/2586/

http://www.scooterwest.com/item_detail/Checker-Sticker-Reflective-2-
14/1012/

Hope it helps :)

J

--- In scooteroo@..., "Paul and Nancy Willmore"
<pwil4237@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Jared,
>
> An MP3 400 owner in Adelaide wants to where you purchased your
decals from,
> so I'm sending you the link at the Maxitag site.
>
> Regards
>
> Paul
>
>
>
>
> http://www.maxitag.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=986
>

Hi Scooteroos

This is a general question addressed to anyone with knowledge about
tyre brands, and service intervals.

Tyres:

My rear tyre is starting to get to the point where I'm monitoring it
on a week to week basis for safety.  I have a little over 4000KM, so
from reports on Modern Vespa forum, that's pretty good wear for a
GTS23 tyre.

I wanted to know what tyre would be best suited for my MP3,
considering that I pillion regularly.  Scooterlife team - do you have
an answer for this one from experience?  My aim is to get a tyre that
will last for 5000km, so I can have it changed at each scheduled
service.  That way, I don't have to pay that much extra to have the
tyre changed (as half the scooter is dismantled to get to the rear
brakes anyhow). :)

Service interval:

I am already aware that the service interval for the scoot is every
5000KM.  What is the 'earliest' I could book the scoot in for its oil
change and check?  Anywhere between now and 5000K? :)  Or does it have
to be within 500km of the milestone?

Thanks for your help with my questions as usual :)

Hi Andrew, thanks for the reply. I went on the mountain ride a couple
of weeks ago, on the Hawk. See you again on the next ride.

Hi Andrew, i thought about going on the ride with you last weekend. Did
you get any other scooteroos on the ride?

No Jools, it didn't look like there was a ride on Sunday. Does anyone
know when the next one is on? Hope everyone had a good Australia day
weekend.

I am keeping my fingers crossed... Might there be a ride this Sunday
Morning somewhere on our amazing scooters ????  The 25th
January ... ????  I am so super keen ..... Jools

Hi all

me and a couple of others are heading out for a spin through the
bayside and out to Sirromet wines tomorrow( weather permitting ) . If
anyone wants to come we will be meeting at the big wheel at southbank
at 9.00 am tomorrow Sunday the 18th of Jan. We plan to head out to
wynnum and along the bay to cleavland than out to mt cotton . Hope to
see you all there.

Cheers Cramby.

Another thing I've read about of a rider's personal encounter of a
sudden & complete tyre blowout caused by using bling valves caps.  The
flashing LED ones have a small battery which adds weight.

If the valve is a 90-degree one then that extra centrifugal weight is
flexing the valve, & in this case, made the valve pop out, causing the
rider to crash from the sudden deflation.


--- In scooteroo@..., herbert rowbotham
<ponticia123@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, My Name is Herb.  I just want to warn of a problem I encounted
that I though would never happen. I used to own a Bowell Arriba 150cc
scooter and I fitted a a set of extension valves stems which had
colours Red, Green,Yellow, to show how the air in the tyres were. I
never had a problem with this set up and I never had to put any air in
the tyres which suited me. Then I traded the Bowell in on a Piaggio
XEVO 250ie and all I did was to change the extension valves over but
after a few weeks I found my back tyre was half flat and after a while
I found out this happened because the extension valve was  bigger
than the normal rubber valve cap and was rubbing on some part of the
scooter.When I removed the extension valve it was worn to the side and
it was letting air out but the front wheel was all right. I am writing
to any body buying or owning the Piaggio XEVO 250ie scooter to not
fit extension valves to these scooters and only use normal rubber caps
>  on the back wheels because their is not enought clearence for them
to work . hro03281@...
>
>
>       Stay connected to the people that matter most with a smarter
inbox. Take a look http://au.docs.yahoo.com/mail/smarterinbox
>

Rob,

I am getting itchy feet and want to get back onto a little cranky
50cc and I know I am not the only one. We are wanting to get some
practice in for the 24hr.

All dressed up and know where to go as they say.

Benito


--- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" <rpmorrell@...> wrote:
>
> Looks like early March is the earliest we might be able to get some
time
> at Lakeside small circuit.
> They'll get back to me at the end of Feb.
>
> Ipsich Kart Track is coming alonog nicely with the re-surface,
though
> still no news about the use of the track.
> LINKY <http://www.ipswichkartclub.com.au/Track%20Resurf.htm>
>
> Anyone know of some closed roads or private carparks where we can
have a
> blat???   [:-/]
>
>
> --- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" <rpmorrell@> wrote:
> >
> > As far as I know, Lakeside is having some construction work till
> > February which means that it may not be available to us from
about Jan
> > onwards.   The deal with track usage is that it's subsidized by
> > Queensland Raceways, & the track time fee is modest & per person.
Just
> > got to figure out where we can fit-in for a track day which I
want to
> be
> > together with the mini motards & pocket bikes on every 2nd Sunday:
> twice
> > per month.   I'm offering to escort those wanting to ride smaller
CC
> > scoots from the Sunny Coast to Lakeside, going via non-highway
> > roads....I'll be following in my Foulcan cage. You don't have to
have
> a
> > track-specific tuned-up psycho scoot to have fun: as long as it's
> > roadworthy is plenty of fun.   I'll keep you posted.   Rob
[Smile]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" rpmorrell@ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > The info I've got so far is that we'd have to form our own
scooter
> > club
> > > to ride at Lakeside.
> > > Medic etc is run by Lakeside, & the designated flaggy has radio
> > contact
> > > with the ambo on standby at the side of the track.
> > > Most of the riders had full bike armour.
> > >
> > > The track looks good so far, & some of those pocket bikes were
> really
> > > shifting.
> > > Tuners here will appreciate the sounds coming out of the poor
> visuals.
> > > Here's some footage of the pocket bikes at Lakeside.
> > >
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqyC_MyR68A
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqyC_MyR68A>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I1gYcePehM
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I1gYcePehM>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDwytiCr6GU
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDwytiCr6GU>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWrGdgEEx78
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWrGdgEEx78>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4GD0wazr3c
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4GD0wazr3c>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyb0EMIGbPs
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyb0EMIGbPs>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cBtCGwHjo4
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cBtCGwHjo4> The 1st bike here
is a
> Ti
> > > frame.....very techie! The little tacker was trying out
someone's
> bike
> > > as her own was having troubles. Glen was amazing in
troubleshooting
> &
> > > fixing several newbies' bikes.
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh30ZDEg0Ww
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh30ZDEg0Ww>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuzduaPHdHQ
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuzduaPHdHQ>
> > >
> > > It was interesting to see the variety of bikes out there. The
> high-end
> > > bikes would be worth 1,000's, & looks like considerable skill
needed
> > to
> > > pilot such a beast. At the budget end of the scale, they were
out
> for
> > > the fun of it, & indeed were having a ball.
> > >
> > > The practice sessions were split into two groups: seniors &
juniors.
> > > Everyone is given a pre-ride talking to about conduct & course
> safety
> > > etc as there are differing skill / speed levels on the track at
the
> > same
> > > time.
> > > All in all it all looked very well organised.
> > >
> > > When I was leaving they were getting themselves for some actual
> races.
> > I
> > > didn't take up the offer of a practice ride as I had to conserve
> > energy
> > > as I already felt challenged from riding there.
> > >
> > > I can't get Glens bike sound out of my head. It was something
like
> an
> > RC
> > > stunt plane a full throttle coming out of a big dive (no
> dis-respects
> > > intended) Geez, he was certainly fast! [Devil]
> > >
> > > Oh yeah.....I was very jealous of their pocket bike-specific
race
> > tyres.
> > > Slick Savas! Boo Hoo!....not available in my scoot's size
[Crying]
> > >
> > > Rob [Big Smile]
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" rpmorrell@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Shel & I are really missing the Track Nights at Ipswich Kart
Track
> > > which
> > > > is being re-surfaced at the moment.
> > > > We really need a speed fix. [>:)]
> > > >
> > > > We've wondering if anyone here is interested in a Track Day at
> > > > Lakeside Raceway, but on the small track of approx 600 metres
& on
> > > > pocket bikes? See pics below.
> > > >
> >
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/rpmorrell/LakesideKartTrack.jpg
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
<http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/rpmorrell/LakesideKartTrack.jp
g>
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/GSXR750K4/n683825732_1256052_4
51\
> \
> > \
> > > \
> > > > 7.jpg
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
<http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/GSXR750K4/n683825732_1256052_
45\
> \
> > \
> > > \
> > > > 17.jpg>
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/GSXR750K4/n683825732_1256064_8
21\
> \
> > \
> > > \
> > > > 5.jpg
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
<http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/GSXR750K4/n683825732_1256064_
82\
> \
> > \
> > > \
> > > > 15.jpg>
> > > >
> > > > As far as I know it's possible to hire the bikes, & I think
they
> > meet
> > > > up the 2nd Sunday of each month.
> > > >
> > > > Let me know if you're interested & I'll post more info when I
get
> > it,
> > > > as I've emailed the organiser of the pocket racers.
> > > >
> > > > I hope to work my way around to see if there's any chance for
> > scooter
> > > > racing at this track.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > > Rob [:)]
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Hi Kids,
Couldnt get to a PC last night so you missed the Canberra edition of the old fat
bald guy on the ride to Tassie.
So now an update from sunny Melbourne... I made it to Melbourne via Tamwoth 1st
night, Canberra last night and today via the Hume and Gunadah, Glennrowan and
other places.
It was 49c today or so my Vespa told me, every time I opened the visor it was
like looking in the oven.
HOT DAMN HOT it was, then 75k out from Melb it dropped from 42 or so to 27 and
then my hands were cold, weird Vicwegien weather.
If you ever get to Sydney I throughly recommend doing the putty road, not better
then sex but close, and it is better then Glorious, only because its longer....
Well now I have 3 nights till the ferry leaves and am planning on doing some
sight seeing and catching up with rellies.
So will update when things change again.
:-)




> Mr Bee <bumblebeeman1150@...> wrote:
>
> --- In scooteroo@..., Woofski@... wrote:
> >
> > Made it to Tamworth and am at the YHA.
> > Was up at 6 and out by 7:30 and made it here 4:30 QLD time.
> > Got rained on just outside of Armidale for 15km or so but that was
> the only issue on a loverly ride so far.
> > Am knackered now though as I didnt sleep real well last night as I
> was  bit excited.
> > Stay tuned for the next exciting episode of travels with the Old
> Bald Fat Guy
> > :-)
>
>
> Keep the reports coming please. It's an adventure a few of us would be
> keen to embark upon some time.
>
> Mr Bee.

--- In scooteroo@..., Woofski@... wrote:
>
> Made it to Tamworth and am at the YHA.
> Was up at 6 and out by 7:30 and made it here 4:30 QLD time.
> Got rained on just outside of Armidale for 15km or so but that was
the only issue on a loverly ride so far.
> Am knackered now though as I didnt sleep real well last night as I
was  bit excited.
> Stay tuned for the next exciting episode of travels with the Old
Bald Fat Guy
> :-)


Keep the reports coming please. It's an adventure a few of us would be
keen to embark upon some time.

Mr Bee.

Made it to Tamworth and am at the YHA.
Was up at 6 and out by 7:30 and made it here 4:30 QLD time.
Got rained on just outside of Armidale for 15km or so but that was the only
issue on a loverly ride so far.
Am knackered now though as I didnt sleep real well last night as I was  bit
excited.
Stay tuned for the next exciting episode of travels with the Old Bald Fat Guy
:-)




> Woofski <Woofski@...> wrote:
>
> Its a bummer I couldn't make the ride today but I needed the lie in this
> morning, as I have a few gruelling days of scootering ahead.
> Took the family to the beach for a last get together for a while.
>
> Hope you all had fun on the ride and came up some interesting
> suggestions
> for upcoming events.
> A scoot along the bays is my suggestion, Scarborough, Redcliffe,
> Sandgate,
> Nudgee, Wynnum, Redlands....all have pubs that do nice meals and there
> are
> several coffee shops along the way too.
>
> Oh well its time for me to get back to packing for my trip to the Tassie
> National Scooter Rally.
>
> For those that are interested here is the route.
> I leave Tomorrow morning Monday 12th and need to be in Melb to get the
> ferry
> at 9am on Sat 17th
> Brissy to Melb
> http://www.whereis.com/?id=4872A4F0F85D94
> <http://www.whereis.com/?id=4872A4F0F85D94&intref=emailmap>
> &intref=emailmap
>
> Route around Tassie
> http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&saddr=Devonport,+TAS&daddr=Liffey+Fall
> s+t
> o:3832+Cradle+Mountain+Rd,+Cradle+Mountain,+TAS+7306+to:zeehan+to:43+Harv
> ey+
> St,+Strahan,+TAS+7468+to:Queenstown,+Tas+to:17+Stoke+St,+New+Town+TAS+700
> 8+t
> o:Mount+wellington,+tas+to:9+Argyle+St,+Hobart,+TAS+7000+to:Port+Arthur,+
> TAS
> +to:Reserve+Road,+Coles+bay+to:4+champ+street+bicheno+to:launceston,+tas+
> to:
> george+town,+tas+to:Devonport,+TAS&hl=en&geocode=%3BFQe3g_0dW2-_CCEpQKRZJ
> yG-
> kQ%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B&mra=ls&sll=-42.122673,146.78833
> &ss
> pn=3.64258,9.84375&ie=UTF8&z=7
>
> See you all when I get back.
> Larry
>

Happy New Year Scooteroos !!!  I hope you all had a wonderful christmas
and festive period. I have been scanning your calender to ensure that I
can get myself on your next available sunday ride... I just missed your
ride on the 11/01/09... so I am guessing that the next one will be
25/1/2009 ????????? Well I shall get excited about that one !
I did some travel overseas over the festive season and ended up with
one day in Rome. I located a little tour, where you can be a pillion
passenger on "Vintage Vespas" and be taken around the sights of Rome
for four or so hours !  Oh guys... I felt like I was a chubby Audry
Hepburn in the movie Roman Vacation !!  It was exhilarating. I took
coffee with a 1977 Rally 200 to my left and the Colosseum straight in
front of me !!  It was a sunday, so I only got to drool on the window
of a Vespa Shop in the heart of the city !
Hope to see you all soon on a great ride !!   Jools

Hey everyone,

For those who haven't seen the latest SCOOTER mag, Issue 21, there is a
large feature article on the event. The event got a great plug and
there are quite a few pictures so you and your scooter might feature in
the story :)

Boreen Point 09 will be bigger and better than ever.

Cheers,

Benito