The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[louielouie2000]

So I've owned quite a bevy of sporty cars in my life... 2 DeLoreans, a Chrysler Crossfire, 2 Mitsubishi Eclipses (1 convertible, 1 coupe), a Mustang GT, and an assortment of others... but nothing has ever brought me as much pleasure as my lowly Vespa scooter!

My local scooter club was invited tonight to an advance screening of Larry Crowne... a movie starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. It's about a guy who was laid off, bought a scooter to conserve money, got roped into a scooter club, and in the process began really living life for the first time. I totally identified with all these themes in the movie.

Buying a scooter is without a doubt one of the BEST things I've ever done for myself. Scootering takes all the dread out of commuting and running errands, and just makes them plain fun! And the sense of community in a scooter club is like nothing else I've ever seen. It's just fantastic... like a big family with all the fun and none of the drama. Life really is all about the little things.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

So I've owned quite a bevy of sporty cars in my life... 2 DeLoreans, a Chrysler Crossfire, 2 Mitsubishi Eclipses (1 convertible, 1 coupe), a Mustang GT, and an assortment of others... but nothing has ever brought me as much pleasure as my lowly Vespa scooter!

My local scooter club was invited tonight to an advance screening of Larry Crowne... a movie starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. It's about a guy who was laid off, bought a scooter to conserve money, got roped into a scooter club, and in the process began really living life for the first time. I totally identified with all these themes in the movie.

Buying a scooter is without a doubt one of the BEST things I've ever done for myself. Scootering takes all the dread out of commuting and running errands, and just makes them plain fun! And the sense of community in a scooter club is like nothing else I've ever seen. It's just fantastic... like a big family with all the fun and none of the drama. Life really is all about the little things.

Wow you may have sold me on this. I wasn't aware of scooter clubs! I love my Miata but when I see scooters parked in sneaky places I have scooter envy. I wasn't aware of scooter clubs. I really need to get out and meet some new people and this could be a great avenue. Thanks for sharing!

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Wow you may have sold me on this. I wasn't aware of scooter clubs! I love my Miata but when I see scooters parked in sneaky places I have scooter envy. I wasn't aware of scooter clubs. I really need to get out and meet some new people and this could be a great avenue. Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by sckin

I thought about a scooter since my work commute is only about 5 miles. But it's not really practical anymore when you have a kid

When we decided we wanted to buy Vespas, my boyfriend sold his car & we bought our scooters from the proceeds. We still have my car for the times we need to go out of town, haul big stuff, etc. Many people buy scooters for economic reasons (they're affordable, they get 75-100 mpg +, you can park them absolutely anywhere, etc), but most folks soon realize that's not even the best part of owning them. They're just plain fun! And being in a scooter club is just icing on the cake. We organize rides to swimming holes, to breweries, restaurants, and festivals. It's just a ton of fun!

[skcin]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Buying a scooter is without a doubt one of the BEST things I've ever done for myself. Scootering takes all the dread out of commuting and running errands, and just makes them plain fun! And the sense of community in a scooter club is like nothing else I've ever seen. It's just fantastic... like a big family with all the fun and none of the drama. Life really is all about the little things.

I thought about a scooter since my work commute is only about 5 miles. But it's not really practical anymore when you have a kid.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by skcin

I thought about a scooter since my work commute is only about 5 miles. But it's not really practical anymore when you have a kid.

You have a kid? I missed something!

My commute is 6 miles but it is kind of heinous. There's a rotary (roundabout) that is apparently lawless and I may not survive that on a Vespa.

[MacShadowsBall]

I found out yesterday that my hours at work got cut from 40 to 30. My workplace is a sinking ship and I'm looking for a better job in a more stable work environment.

[McTrouble]

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

I found out yesterday that my hours at work got cut from 40 to 30. My workplace is a sinking ship and I'm looking for a better job in a more stable work environment.

May I wish you the best of luck with finding a new job - at least you still have your current job while you are looking!

[MacShadowsBall]

Originally Posted by McTrouble

May I wish you the best of luck with finding a new job - at least you still have your current job while you are looking!

Thanks...

Yeah I along with seven others had our hours cut. The boss thinks this will be just for a month or so as he expects "something" to happen. Truth be told this kinda stuff has been going on over the past several years so most of us have had enough!

[McTrouble]

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Thanks...

Yeah I along with seven others had our hours cut. The boss thinks this will be just for a month or so as he expects "something" to happen. Truth be told this kinda stuff has been going on over the past several years so most of us have had enough!

By the sounds of it I'd say you're pretty wise to start that search now - might regret it if you leave it to wait and see!

[MacShadowsBall]

So a few weeks ago, I mentioned my job situation. To refresh ya memory, I had a full-time 40 hr week job, but due to budget reasons, several of us had our hours cut to 30 hrs.

Since then the boss gave some hours back to 3 employees if they work them at another location due to them firing a few people there. For whatever reason, me and two others in the department were not given that option. Although me and the other's are upset about this, we didn't complain.

So Saturday, my close friend(though she is one of the three that got some hours back), told me that the boss is suprised that nobody has been upset or complaining about only having 30hrs. I have the feeling that he thinks we are content and happy just working 30 hrs a week.

Meanwhile I got a call from a job I put my application in with, and tomorrow I have an interview!