What a fine way to spend the weekend.... riding around on Vespas all weekend like idiots, drinking by the pool and taking in a nap before a long night of music and more cruising.
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and holy smokes huge thanks to Gilbert for making it all possible! Gil - you are about the coolest guy this planet could create. No joking at all. -----------------
AND - so cool to see everyone - Tom N!! Holy shit suddenly appearing from New Orleans!, Rosio and Olver, Steven - what a quality guy (in the academy now?). I gotta make a trip to Dallas now. Daniel the "the other smith", And Stephen, Randy (take care of those photos!). Austin Melissa and ...xxxx damn you guys are cool, and Britttanie and Christopher (in Korea now??? Houston?), ... the guys at the MOTORCYCLE SHOP in San Antonio - great shop and wow great guys. The Sunday Punchers - shit you guys almost make me want to relocate to Houston!. So many more. And Dawn, hey, many thanks,
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But I just gotta say, and sorry folks, but I really hope the VCOA /AmeriVespa gets back to being true to the name. ("VESPA" in this case INCLUDES all Vespas and ALSO all hand-shift scooters, OK? - Lamby's, Stellas everything). I have heard people say that the rally was great in that it was "inclusive." Well, then I guess the Pebble Beach vintage car show would be a better if we started letting in Corollas, and F1 so much nicer if we could all participate. No folks. VCOA - stick to your roots and remain faithful to those most loyal. IMHO. Cheers and happy riding.
(three photos from Bob Owen - thanks Bob)
