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Old 05-25-2008, 03:37 PM   #1
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TOTALLY unrelated to Montys BUT just had to share!

After almost 28 years of marriage you would think I would be MUCH less gullable/trusting of my husband ESPECIALLY around the time of my birthday, our anniversary, Christmas, and Valentine's Day BUT I guess I'll never learn and he'll continue to "get" me! (Just to set the scenario a bit, my birthday is the sixth of June. Also, bear with me because the story WILL ultimately make sense!)

One of the "accessories" Doug has been seeking for "Bella" is a Onan generator. Being the "eBay King" that he is, he was successful in his search, bid on and obtained one at a VERY good price AND still under warranty. It was shipped from Kentucky last week and he picked it up from the shipper (saving a $250 "door-to-door" delivery fee) and took it directly to a Onan dealer for a "check-up" on Wednesday. (I never saw it.) As we are spending the weekend at the "country estate" in Bella for some much needed R&R and to celebrate my father's birthday, the plan was to pick up the generator in route on Friday.

Friday morning came bright and early with Piccola, Lupo and I going to our respective "beautiful parlors" (groomer for them, beautician for me...name comes from my nephew when he was about three years old); Doug and I meeting for breakfast and doing the go to the store to replenish Bella's pantry trip; and then me going to pick up the "kids" and meeting Doug back at the house to load up "Bruto" for the trip up to Bella. Doug started loading the truck while I finished throwing together my "must haves" for the weekend. He insisted that everything needed to go into the cab of truck as otherwise there would be no room for the generator in the back and, besides, it was likely going to rain on the way and he didn't want anything to get wet. (Mind you I thought he was a bit "off" on his rationale as I was pretty certain that the generator would fit in the back with room to spare AND the tonno cover would go over the generator, but I attributed to the "Mars and Venus" thing rolled my eyes a bit and just worked on stuffing the last bits and pieces into the rear portion of the cab. OH, and we received the replacement coffee table by drop shipment the day before, but its not THAT big.) While I am usually the "packer" of the family, I really didn't think much about Doug doing the loading this time as we were trying to get on the road as soon as possible so we could pick up the generator and get out of the greater Orlando area well before rush hour traffic (which I figured, with the three day weekend, would start earlier than normal). Just before we walked out of the door, Doug gave a call to the shop and let them know we were on our way and would arrive in about 45 minutes and he just wanted to be sure "it" would be ready. Again, didn't think much about it.

We drove to Winter Park a college town where Rollins College is located (Mr. Rogers of "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" was an alumni). In the center of town we turned off the main road and went behind a bunch of stores which are located right in front of a railroad line. I had a fleeting thought "This is a bit of an unusual place for a generator shop." but, mentally shrugged my shoulders as there WAS a railroad track (which equals "industrial" to me) right there. Doug backed into the parking area (the rear of the shops were in a bit of a "U" shape) and the dogs, he, and I got out of the truck. I looked at the back of one shop and exclaimed "Oh! Look at all the Vespas! Isn't that neat!?" and we walked through an alleyway to the front of the shops and Doug led me into a Vespa shop. AGAIN, only thought in my mind was "Oh, we're window shopping again." (Doug is VERY big on "window shopping" for vehicles so I really don't think much about these little forays anymore.) The salesman greeted Doug by name (NOPE, still no clue) and Doug introduced him to me as well as Piccola and Lupo and said "Its in the back." (NOOOOO, still no clue!) And Doug said to me "Come on" and I looked at him and said "What?" His response was "I bought you your birthday present." I said "What are you talking about?" (Yeah, Wayne I was DEFINITELY no where near being "situationally aware.") He said "I bought you a Vespa." (And, I swear I heard "you Dodo bird" in that sentence as well, but I KNOW it wasn't said out loud! Guess we've been married too long! ) So we all trooped back to the back room with me babbling to Doug "What have you done?? Tell me quick, I'm going to be sick!" (Surprises still totally unnerve me!) Low and behold there was a 2008 Vespa 150 LX in black! LONG story short, as we were "PDI-ing" the Vespa it revealed an electrical problem with the emergency cut off switch and we wound up "trading" it for a sky blue one. FINALLY all was clear as to why we couldn't put anything into the back of the truck as the Vespa had to be loaded there and there was no way to cover the back end with the tonno cover. (It DID rain on the way up to Bella.)

Vespas are near and dear to both of our hearts as we both grew up with them. Doug had a sky blue one as a kid growing up in southern (Davie) Florida (Hence the reason he didn't originally pick that color out as he was afraid he'd have "issues" with me riding "his" Vespa! LOL) and I had loads of stories about my Italian girlfriend and I scooting all over Naples and Pozzuoli, Italy when I was there with my family for three and a half years.

Now we'll be "commuting" to work on two wheels...me on the Vespa and him on the Harley. This takes me "full circle" from the last Vespa he bought me when we were in Naples. (I used to be the "leader of the pack" with a pistachio green Vespa with our motorcycle clube until I "graduated" to a Harley...talk about making heads turn!) With gas fast approaching $5.00 a gallon the Vespa will likely have paid for itself before the end of the summer! (Sad state of affairs isn't it?) I KNOW it will take longer than that, but not much!

Today was my first opportunity to really ride it (it is FINALLY raining in central Florida) and I shouted "Weeee" as I drove down and out of the driveway. Went and filled her up ($5.34!) and she should be good for about 75 miles! As today we celebrated my father's birthday, my next opportunity to ride is tomorrow.

The man is totally amazing in that he can ALWAYS surprise me...I didn't even see my motorcycle helmet in the truck when I was putting the last bits and bobs in the rear of the cab! Gotta love the man! Happy Birthday to me!

(Of course, now I am REALLY interested in the thread about a motorcycle hitch mount! )

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Old 05-25-2008, 03:44 PM   #2
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Well, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

And, enjoy that new toy!

Great story.
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Old 05-25-2008, 03:47 PM   #3
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It must be a blonde thing, but I don't even know if you are blonde.

Robin, in all seriousness, please be careful out there. The cagers don't see a big butt MC and a Vespa is even smaller.

And remember, keep the shiny side up!

Edited: And put an air horn on it. If I had had one on my new bike I would not have been hit and run by the idiot awaiting trial - 4 to 20 in Texas and I hope he gets 20. Put an air horn on it.
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Old 05-25-2008, 03:55 PM   #4
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Happy Birthday and I am soooooooooooooo JEALOUS. Please have Doug e-mail Bernie because I want one too!!!!!
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Old 05-28-2008, 04:43 AM   #5
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Both Roy and I have our birthdays on June 6th!
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Old 05-29-2008, 04:00 PM   #6
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Carol - thank you!

Tammy - Better yet, we'll show it to him when you come to Florida!

Wayne - You know I agree with "cagers" not being aware of us two-wheelers! I will be looking for a more "aggressive" horn, but truth be told, too frequently they don't hear anything either with their blaring music, closed windows, cell phone usage, etc. I will look to keeping the shiny side up and the rubber side down and hope that the bright blue color will catch their eye! (Doug was laughing at me this weekend when I was riding it and I had on VERY bright pink pants and top...something about being a sissy seeped into my brain as I KNOW he didn't say it out loud...but there is NO way I couldn't been seen if anyone was looking, I practically glowed in the dark between the bright blue (like the background of this forum) and the bright pink!) I work from the presumption that cagers don't see me and hope that helps with the prevention of problems. I also have a day glow orange safety vest. AND I ALWAYS wear a full face helmet.

Roy and Nancy - Happy Birthday to you two too! (Wonderful people have been born on the 6th of June don't you think!!?? LOL)

OBTW - I went on my first shopping trip on the Vespa...first stop Lowe's for bungee cords, second stop Linens'nThings for a new blender (old one went to Bella this weekend)...box was about 30 inches long and 14 inches square; then it was off to Publix for some groceries; "de-bungeed" the box and took it in, purchased four bags of groceries and went back out to the Vespa; found a Suzuki sport bike parked in the same space next to the Vespa...have to admit I laughed out loud seeing them together in the same spot; put one back of groceries in the compartment under the seat, re-bungeed the box to the back of the seat, hooked the remaining three bags on the bag hook that extends from the front of the seat and took off! Had a bit of an audience while I was getting things situated. A couple parked in the parking place in front of me and stayed in the car watching until I drove off. They have NO idea how much stuff I can get on a Vespa! This trip was piece of cake.

Yesterday the box that goes on the back of the Vespa came in and we installed it. We also upgraded the windscreen to the larger/taller size as the bugs in Florida are KILLER...as in OWWW! That hurts when they hit. Tomorrow I might drive it to work, but as I still have temporary tags I'm not sure I want to go through the hassle of getting a temporary pass for one or two work days (I work on a U.S. Navy facility). The weather is perfect for riding though...we'll see!

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Old 05-30-2008, 02:58 AM   #7
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OKKK, so, where is the photo???

and, be sure you are wearing that bright pink outfit!
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Old 05-31-2008, 02:21 PM   #8
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I will post one once the laundry is done (pink outfit needs to be washed)! Just be sure to wear your sunglasses when I post the photo!

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Old 06-01-2008, 11:33 AM   #9
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Tammy, won't you need snow chains for it??
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Old 06-01-2008, 03:26 PM   #10
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Robin,
We want the photo of the bug splattered teeth, cause we know you are riding with a BA grin on your face!!!!
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