tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post732897355169552860..comments2023-08-22T07:18:07.555-07:00Comments on Princess Scooterpie - A Motorcycle Diva who likes to moto wander & write about it.: Milestone 1 year scoot/motorcycle commutingDar http://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-67059999847994214582012-02-02T20:47:52.626-08:002012-02-02T20:47:52.626-08:00David - I look forward to meeting you!David - I look forward to meeting you!Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-57358883117967280872012-02-02T04:04:44.691-08:002012-02-02T04:04:44.691-08:00All the very best Dar. I look forward to your adve...All the very best Dar. I look forward to your adventures. I will make it to Vancouver (it's looking like sometime in May). With a little luck we will have some kind of a blogger get together. Bob said there is a rally in Victoria in May. I'll have to look that up.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-44132066268311018842012-02-01T22:39:54.440-08:002012-02-01T22:39:54.440-08:00Bluekat - I completely mashed one of the cones &am...Bluekat - I completely mashed one of the cones & actually got it mashed & stuck under the bike. That usually happened as my instructor was standing right by the spot that I was performing the manoeuvre and made me nervous. I curse all traffic cones big & little, the are the road gremlins torture instrument. <br /><br />Deb - I feel the same about you and am looking forward to some adventures. I see a road trip in our future. It's going to be a long journey to instructor training and a lot of practice. I need to save up for the ERC course, so that probably won't be this year, but you have ride for 3 years before you can apply for instructor courses, so until then I will continue to pay it forward & spread the word.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-63474329670762546982012-02-01T22:00:47.300-08:002012-02-01T22:00:47.300-08:00Hey riding buddy - your blogs always make me smile...Hey riding buddy - your blogs always make me smile. I too have thought about the instructor thing or at least PR for classes and ATDATT.<br />My highlight in this past year after the purchasing of my first bike, was meeting you. You really area sweetheart and I am looking forward to some day trips with you. And then maybe some longer ones.kiwi_debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096434794158809216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-38864559180457046052012-02-01T21:41:52.388-08:002012-02-01T21:41:52.388-08:00Woot! Congrats!! and many, many more happy miles!
...Woot! Congrats!! and many, many more happy miles!<br /><br />I agree, the orange cones are evil, pure and simple! I find the little button ones are especially insidious. <br /><br />btw I'm loving the zebra seat cover!Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-72748561148184205072012-02-01T19:47:47.388-08:002012-02-01T19:47:47.388-08:00Sonja - I would love to meet up for a cuppa! We a...Sonja - I would love to meet up for a cuppa! We are thinking of riding to Tofino at some point this year, weather has to be nice though and I need to log some highway miles before we do this. Its pretty twisty and turny to go there. Way more smiles too!Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-49210191293798876042012-02-01T19:46:13.263-08:002012-02-01T19:46:13.263-08:00Congrats and many more miles and smiles. Hope to b...Congrats and many more miles and smiles. Hope to be able to ride the island this year and maybe meet you for a cuppa?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-1077940860646127242012-02-01T11:35:07.163-08:002012-02-01T11:35:07.163-08:00Richard - you must have been posting a comment as ...Richard - you must have been posting a comment as I was posting my reply. <br /><br />I love bike commuting and I am very fortunate that I live on the Wet Coast, because most folks are storing their bikes for winter. I still feel like a newb and need to work on stuff. I hope you get to start commuting soon!Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-31350735643070333982012-02-01T11:28:23.815-08:002012-02-01T11:28:23.815-08:00Raftnn - It's amazing how apprehensive I was i...Raftnn - It's amazing how apprehensive I was in the beginning and now riding is a passion. I know the next few years are going to be of continual growth. I have decided I think I would like to become a motorcycle instructor. I have looked into the process and it's going to take awhile. The first qualification is one of riding for 3 years, so this will give me time to work on my skills and soak up everything I can about motorcycling. <br /><br />Shybiker - Congratulations on your 100K! Wow that is a lot of riding! I agree even little milestones should be celebrated, because it is about gaining confidence and mastering new skills or honing and adding to your existing skillset. I am so excited about the upcoming riding season! <br /><br />Bob - I wish we had more time too, it was a very busy day and we all enjoyed ourselves so much! I think I am going to settle in with my Shadow for awhile and won't be needing a bike for awhile.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-72667193991524920552012-02-01T11:28:15.110-08:002012-02-01T11:28:15.110-08:00Congratulations on your first year (and third bike...Congratulations on your first year (and third bike!). I remember when I first started commuting and it was a real accomplishment for me. I can't wait to start again! It seems like it's been a long time since I've ridden.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-51292290327010198262012-02-01T08:17:46.910-08:002012-02-01T08:17:46.910-08:00Dar:
I was also glad to meet you too. I have bee...<b>Dar:</b><br /><br />I was also glad to meet you too. I have been trying since last May, 2011 when I "missed" you on the Ocean Ride, and how disappointed I was that you didn't go to the Ross Bay Pub for dinner. I kept looking for your Vino, but it was not to be . . .<br /><br />Hard to believe that you have had so many bikes in such a short time. Too bad you didn't have time to have a quiet, slow dinner while you were in Vancouver. We could have "toasted" to your one year anniversary, we'll have to save this for the next time <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.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-58044471080856568542012-02-01T05:52:54.118-08:002012-02-01T05:52:54.118-08:00Yay! Milestones should be celebrated 'cause t...Yay! Milestones should be celebrated 'cause they remind us of what we've accomplished. This was a big year for you.<br /><br />I just realized I've turned over 100,000 on my bikes since I started riding (1997). It's nice to reflect on that.<br /><br />Switching bikes early in one's riding-career is normal and good. You'll eventually settle on what works for you. I started with a cruiser which was pretty (Kawasaki Vulcan 750) but uncomfortable; now I'm on a touring bike for the comfort (BMW K1200LT).<br /><br />Keep riding!Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-86752825536660709642012-01-31T22:22:19.542-08:002012-01-31T22:22:19.542-08:00Well done, your enthusiam is contagious!Well done, your enthusiam is contagious!Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-36791070088799663072012-01-31T22:07:40.211-08:002012-01-31T22:07:40.211-08:00Trobairitz - it has been fun sharing my journey wi...Trobairitz - it has been fun sharing my journey with you and our fellow bloggers. I look forward to my next adventures.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-56905233949621503332012-01-31T20:51:02.819-08:002012-01-31T20:51:02.819-08:00Congrats on one year on two-wheels. It has been s...Congrats on one year on two-wheels. It has been so much fun watching you transition from the scooter to the 500.<br /><br />I know you will have many happy riding miles ahead of you.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.com