The fog does give riding that otherworldly mystical feeling. I’m usually not up early enough to enjoy it!

This is a 2016 GTS 300. It is Vespa’s 70th Anniversary Edition.

Thank you, Bert. It was a Friday in November, and I’m guessing by the time I started my ride that most people were already at work. Traffic does pick up at certain times around here, but overall it’s like what you see here.

Thanks for riding along, James!

Thank you! I’ve done very few upgrades: I have an LED headlight, custom seat cover, and a cup holder for my frequent stops at Dunkin Donuts! ☕️ 🍩

Thank you for following along. I love going on these longer rides!

Ooh, you’re right. There is definitely a hint of a creepy vibe that I hadn’t thought of. Perhaps I’ll have to run with that idea in a future video!

Thanks for following along. I enjoy sharing what I see on my rides and what this area has to offer. Another viewer suggested that I label my routes and I’m glad he did!

It’s a 300. Justin and Alex were concerned that I’d be bored riding along with them on their 125s, but I enjoy taking it easy.

@@heckadude Nice! :)

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Paul has some wonderful routines and it’s fun for me to tag along when I get the chance. He makes a delicious cup of cappuccino as well!

Great suggestion! I need to add that one to the bucket list. Might as well hit Wrigley while I’m in town. 😁

​@heckadude I live 25 minutes from Wrigley.. I ride along Clark,Addison and all the surrounding roads..it's a great ride..AND you will see &meet lots of other scooter riders along the way who stop and the grill,cafes and coffee shops..as well as Montrose harbor,foster beach and the oak Street area but you definitely gotta do the Sheridan road drive through evanston into willmette up to highland park...tons of beach cove roads on that route...great views and other riders..

@@anthonyavorio7029 you’re winning me over…that sounds amazing! I haven’t done much exploring of Chicago. You just gave me some great ideas to google and familiarize myself with. Many thanks! 🙏🏼🙌

Welcome aboard and thanks for following along. That Kraken is a good dude!

It’s a hidden gem. My friend Paul recently had someone else tell him the same thing. I hope you are able to get out and enjoy it.

@@heckadude Seems it is only open Wednesdays and we were there on Friday. Neat to find anyway, since it is a little back from the main road. Thanks for giving us something else to find!

Many thanks! I’d love to explore Greece on two wheels one day!

I try to be especially careful and take it slow. My cabin fever can get pretty rough in the winter months!

TBH, I didn’t know that 322 did that until taking this trip!

Thank you! I once had another viewer comment how much they appreciate seeing the town names, so it’s something I try to do now regularly. That’s a beautiful area, and I’ve grown quite fond of it, too.

Thank you. Taking Greenwood Road to Belleville has become one of my favorite rides. I love the way you emerge from the forest; the sudden view of the Big Valley is awe inspiring. I’ve never seen someone hang glide off of Jacks Mountain. I bet that is quite a sight!

Ha, yes. My original seat cover is the red one with racing stripes. Since I work on campus, it felt wrong to be sporting red during Penn State football season, so I usually switch things up in the late summer.

I’m glad you enjoyed it and appreciate you following along

Thank you! Cheers!

It was our first time visiting Kettle Creek and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I hadn’t initially noticed the roar of the waterfall from Suzanne’s campsite down the street.

Thanks for watching! You’re right, sometimes I wonder what forethought went into some of those tracts you describe. Other times, I encounter an old train trestle or decaying building and find myself imagining the same scene from 100 years ago.

Ooh, I think Suzanne may have read “The River We Remember.” I googled it and the cover looks familiar. When kayaking in familiar spots, we’ve noticed some leaning trees like this are present one year and then gone the next. It must be something to see when they finally go for a swim.

Just realized Suz is holding “The River We Remember” in the video 🤪

I was taken aback by the beauty of the emerald colored stream as I made that turn into the campground. So far, the teardrop seems to be the perfect size for we entry level campers, and we use it primarily for sleeping or getting in out of the rain. I’m fairly certain this was my first visit to Kettle Creek. Despite only being 30 or so miles away (as the crow flies), it feels much further given the indirect access.

Thanks for following along, Kraken! Suzanne has surprised me with her new camping hobby. I can understand Mrs. Kraken's feelings...I haven't always enjoyed it either! 😅

Thanks, Steve. After having lived here as a kid, I’d have never guessed that I’d be back in this area riding scooters with friends. Life is funny sometimes.

@@heckadude Life is a strange adventure. At least if you're paying attention. Have you ever wondered if you never started riding a Vespa whether those experiences would have happened? For me, riding opened a door to experience that just would not exist otherwise.

Laid back, nice and easy, so enjoyable ,an insight into your world !

@@ScooterintheSticksyes, Steve. I’m really amazed at the impact that riding has had on my friendships as well as increased familiarity with our beautiful surroundings. It is rare for me to take a ride and not experience feelings of gratitude for these unexpected gifts.

@@percyc123thank you for following along! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Well said, Eric! I never imagined that riding a two-wheeled scoot would bring about so many new friendships and ways of seeing and enjoying the world.

Thank you…it’s called Grigio.

Wow the skies are a gorgeous gift from God.

My good friends gently reminded me I need to wear them for safety reasons 😇.

@@janetheckathorne2546 we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day!

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Those foggy mornings seem to combine peace and mystery. Thanks for following along!

Thank you for the kind words. I thoroughly enjoyed riding through the city and hope to get back there and experience it regularly. It was an experience I hadn’t felt before inside a car or walking the sidewalks.

Completely agree! I don’t have the riding experience that you do, but I do love the ability the GTS affords me to travel both near and far, as well as the ease to navigate and capture the experience.

Thank you, James! Going on a ride with Steve and Paul is one of my favorite things. Cheers!

Thanks for the kind words, Steve. The club has been great and has given me good input with a lot of freedom which is perfect for the creative process. I feel pretty lucky to have connected with these guys!

Yes, indeed. This was my attempt to mimic the rat-fink art style of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth. Someone reminded me, too, of the Odd Rods trading cards of the 1970’s.

Thanks, Paul!! 😄

Thanks, KRAKEN!! 😁

I like what you said about a scooterist in Italy…I think you’re right! Thanks for inviting me along, Paul. I enjoy meeting the good folks at the market and listening to you talking with them about life, not to mention witnessing your negotiations with them. I came away feeling glad to have experienced the magic and amazed this all happens just a few miles away over the mountains. It’s a different world. BTW, two thumbs up on the cappuccino. And in a Ducati cup, no less. First class…

I need to get my CT-90 running again so I can join Steve and Paul on their Honda adventures. You can be sure that I’ll have my GoPro rolling if the planets align and that happens.

It’s amazing what goes on around us if we take the time to look. Paul does a good job of doing that. He had some interesting conversations with the folks at the market, too. Yes, we just barely got back before the heavy rain came down…that would have changed the adventure a bit!

Thanks for watching, Eric! You're right and the raindrops seemed to sneak up on us yesterday. This was my first farm auction, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a different world than the one I'm used to.

Thanks for following along! It was my first time visiting the livestock auction. Apparently, our annual Grange Fair does something similar, but I've never seen it.