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(Some of the crew from the USS VESPA… that’s not the boat’s real name, but it was last night)

This just in from our on-the-scene reporter Lawrence Hsu:

[Seattle, WA] The 2007 Amerivespa got off to a great start! Kymco USA chartered a fantastic harbor cruise complete with a bar, a buffet and a DJ (wow! I’ve been hit by a +2 hammer of jealousy). Surrounded by the fiery sun setting behind the silhouettes of distant islands and a panoramic view of the glistening city skyline punctuated by the Space Needle, the rally-goers first got to meet-and-greet and then, soon after the cruise, scattered into the dark night for more dance parties and schmoozing sessions (yes… indeed. Schmoozing sessions… go on.)

This reporter was told by the event organizers to expect 500+ participants to descend upon the Emerald City for the weekend-long extravaganza so please stay tuned. I’m enclosing some photos of the cruise as well as those from an earlier visit to Vespa Seattle; and a video is being edited at the moment. (We’re looking forward to it. Please be kind and edit out SOME of the fun for gosh sakes.)

This is Lawrence reporting live from Seattle for TheScooterScoop
Scoot Happy!!—

Vespa Seattle. Say “hi” to Vic for me!

(strike a pose)

(inside the shop where… it… rains less. Nice place!)

(everything old is new again. I want one.)

(Speaking of Vic. Here’s the plaque under his jaw-dropping classic)

(Sushi anyone?)

(sushi owner Matt “Flashmaster” Tamaru of Seattle. Did you know this ’74 Super was featured in a MasterCard commercial during the ’01 World Series? Anyone remember? Youtube?)

(I’ve always dug the trap light)

(and the owner of this swank ’63 GL, Evan Christie of Seattle is seen here in his standard issue “fresh mod gear”. His girl is normally on the scene dressed equally natty.)

(*sings* “Love… exciting and new.” Sorry I didn’t know what the actual Amerivespa cruise theme song was, so I improvised… tho Kymco rhymes with Loveboat kinda).