zoom, zoom...

we've been fortunate enough to function on one car for the past few years...saving us on money, gas, and of course trying to be conscious about the environment. but with my schedule picking up due to weddings and other photography jobs we began talking about a second vehicle. our priorities were to find something within our budget, great gas mileage and hopefully something that would be kind to the earth. we dreamed about a hybrid but it was not so much in the budget. mike brought up the idea of a scooter. i always joked about getting a scooter to zoom around town on...but it didn't seem practical. but as we reconsidered we realized it wasn't such a bad option. so we're the proud owners of a sassy vespa.









okay...so when we went to "test" out the scooter mike jumped on it right away and was zipping up and down the road with ease. i even jumped on the back...this little bike has some kick to it! it can go up to 75 mph and weighs around 300 lbs. so when the seller asked me if i wanted to give it a go i was hesitant. i said i've never, ever ridden a motor bike of any kind. he assured me it was easy. well i took off and was immediately out of control on the bike. i was heading straight for a bush/pole/tree but i veered away, pushing the emergency stop button. but i was still moving...now i'm heading towards a piece of lawn and my fingers find the break and i stop the bike. and then me and scooter flop down to the side. i was intact (except my pride) and thankfully the bike has only a few clumps of grass. so i'll be signing up for some lessons before i get behind this lil' scooter!