Vroooom
A week ago Friday we drove out to Ballard to look at a Scooter I saw on Craig's list. I've been keeping an eye out for a new scooter for quite some time as my old scooter was... somewhat less than reliable.

The guy selling is was really nice and let me drive it all over the neighborhood. (I left Gordon as collateral, lol) It took a little bit of adjustment to get used to the rear foot brake and larger size, but it rode really really well. The story on this Scoot is that the original owner was an older gentleman who's kids insisted he sell it when he turned 80, so it's in impeccable shape.

So I replaced my year old Chinese piece of crap with a much older Honda Helix that still purrs like a kitten. I'm ridiculously happy with this girl. She has a 250 engine so I can always keep up with traffic, a huge trunk and comfy seat, and is just all around a really nice ride. (Shut it Greg) (I love my scooter, I don't looooooooove my scooter)

Keeping up with highway traffic uphill going 65 is never going to get old.

Better yet, going up to a bigger engine only cost me 7 mpg. At my first fill up I calculated my mileage at 68 to the gallon. w00t.

I just ran outside to take a picture of it for Dad, and my production manager insisted on taking an action shot for me.



Yes, I've already got the jolly roger on her. :D