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Vespa launching a 30th Anniversary PX

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Another Arigato to Aki H. who has been hot on the press release patrol and has dug up another interesting announcement from Vespa. Looks like they are releasing the last 1,000 Vespa PXs next year. This is a 30th anniversary edition celebrating the more than 3 million vehicles sold during their production from 1977 to […]

Most dramatic scooter shot ever

Monday, September 17, 2007

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justinScoot Originally uploaded by scabooba1979 It’s titled “JustinScoot” and I believe it’s a self portrait from scabooba1979′s flickr collection. Almost looks like an outtake from 300, with a little bit of Gladiator and a dab of Road Warrior. Thanks for sharing!

Vespa inspired toilet?

Monday, September 10, 2007

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Over at DesignSpotter (title link) I found this design that looked awfully familiar, especially with that shadow model sitting there. It was only on closer reading did I realize this wasn’t some Vespa simulator or new-fangled school desk, but something called a Universal Toilet. The designer in South Korea was aiming to create a “can” […]

I’m so blue

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

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Scooter Originally uploaded by peglas Peglas shares this eye catching photo that kinda evokes my mood right now… you see, I just spent the last 30 minutes (11:30pm to midnight) driving my 2 yr old boy around trying to get him to pass out. No infink should fight sleep from 8pm ’till past midnight. Every […]

Mirror finish and more

Saturday, September 1, 2007

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IMG_4483Originally uploaded by VESBA VESBA shares this image taken of an orange Chetak (?) taken from the mirror finish refection of this black Vespa’s cowel. That reminds me. I gotta get out there and wash my T5. I recently received a bottle of Lloyds Wolfshead polish & waterless wash that is supposed to do wonders. […]

Riding Colorado’s Lariat Loop

Thursday, August 23, 2007

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Stephen Knapp has a riding tale in the Canyon Courier that is on par with the works of Mark Twain… hrm, ok maybe John Swartzwelder is a closer match. Steve’s (hrm… do “ph” Steve’s go by “Stephe”?) writing will warm your cockles (assuming you have cockles in the first place) and tickle your funny bone. […]