And . . .
As I was taking off my helmet in the parking area this morning a man came over and asked me how many miles to the gallon my bike got. I told him, "Over a hundred." We continued to talk. He wanted to know what kind of bike it was and where I got it. We talked about how there isn't any place to get one new in St. Louis, but to keep an eye on Craig's List. I know I'm not the only one who bought a Symba when they were available. It is funny, so many people seem infatuated with my Symba. Lots of people say they wish they could have a bike just like her, yet when they were available they weren't exactly a hot item.
As we finished our conversation he said, "I've seen that bike parked here and I wondered whose it was. I'm glad it is someone like you." I thanked him and said, "By the way, her name is Miss Billie." He laughed, and I added, "And it ain't because she sings the blues."
- 50F/10C with some clouds for the ride to work.
- 55F/13C and a little more cloudy than in the morning for the home ride.
I like this. Another one of those exchanges- that Midwesterners do so well.
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DeleteMiss Billie's relatives are still sold at Capital City Scooters in Columbus Ohio!
ReplyDeleteI think they are darn cool and I've been wanting to make the trip up to try one out!
Isn't it nice when someone asks about your scooter? I love that!
Right now there isn't a Kymco, SYM, or Vespa dealer here. Kind of surprising.
DeleteIt has been a very sweet ride for me. It has its limitations, but it does lots of things very well. And I don't have to worry about going through deep puddles :^)
Doesn't everyone who meets Billie love her?
ReplyDeleteFunny how some bikes and scooters become more popular after they are out of mainstream.
I think Billie is the kind of bike lots of people would get if they were going to get a bike, but it's the same lots of people who are never going to buy any bike. I'm sure glad I have one.
DeleteI just think it's a natural move. I know the weather and seasons are different here in Florida (where we have a year round riding season more or less). Gas prices are continuing to raise. Car payments and insurance costs are approaching what used to be considered a mortgage payment. Public transportation is getting cut back. People are looking for a better way. Scooters can provide that at a fraction of the cost and without the storage and shifting issues that a traditional motorcycle has.
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