Scootin' along

Gas price getting to you?

Me too!

The other day I read with interest about the growing popularity of scooters.... otherwise known as mopeds. As most know, gas is very expensive in European countries and scooters are everywhere there. I think we'll see more of these on the roads as the price of gas continues to go higher.

I found out that here, they actually have 'scooter clubs' where people get together and ride to fun destinations and back.. kind of like motorcycle enthusiasts.. go figure!

After much debate and thought, I finally went and purchased the above. The deciding factor? My son beginning his first real job on Monday and the boy still doesn't have his official licence! He and I agreed that he'd drive this to work and save some money on gas as they get very good mileage. I'll begin riding it to work on nice days (I'm sorry but I'm not riding this in the rain!)

We've practiced riding on the roads....the only problems I've seen are speedsters riding up on your tail in their big honkin SUVs! So, we tend to ride the shoulder of the road and allow those who feel the need to go above the speed limit (30-35 mph) to pass right on by.

Today I took Meri out for a spin. We drove to the center of town and enjoyed the ride. She noticed the amount of 'stares' we generated...now was it looks of

"Hey, wish I had one of those puppies to ride around on!"
Or

"Whoa, look at the hot chicks on that bike!"

I'll leave that up to you.