Meet Scooterchick & Scootard
They live in Squamish, which the locals fondly refer to as Squampton. Scooterchick recently purchased a Kymco B&W250 scooter, and Scootard rides a Yamaha Majesty. Our paths have probably crossed before as I vaguely remember meeting them at our local Kymco Dealer . They recently rode their scooters to Portland and wrote a ride report here .
Of course I knew what they looked like as they posted their photos on their ride report, but this was our first "encounter"
I managed to get a snap of the three of us, with Scooterchick sandwiched in the middle. Chris is a long time rider having owned motorcycles for many decades. It is a recent addiction with Scooterchick and she wants to ride everywhere. They split their time here between Squamish and their other home in Oklahoma
We grabbed an intimate table by the window and service was very slow, which gave us lots of time to chat about this and that. I was famished as I did not have anything to eat when I left home before 8am. I thought that I wound have eaten by now but we waited nearly 2 hours to get our food. I had the omelette but Scooterchick was more adventurous and had the Chorizo sausage with eggs. Everything tastes good when you are starving.
I thought that I would be seeing them ride their scooters to breakfast but the weather was iffy and they drove. After breakfast they came out to look at my V-strom. Notice that the sun is shining . . .
Meeting Scootard and Scooterchick was like meeting old friends. They are quite active on ADVrider.com but I mentioned that there is also a great Blogger community, so Scooterchick decided to start a BLOG.
She is not familiar with Blogger but she learns fast. If you get a chance why don't you visit her site and give her some encouragement. You will find her BLOG HERE
Always nice to meet people on two wheels. It is great you met up with them and were able to visit and share a meal.
ReplyDeleteAnd how cool is it that she has started a blog. I've checked it out, commented and linked her on my side bar too.
3 more sleeps until Baker..........
Trobairitz:
DeleteI kept missing them when they came to town, so finally we made contact with emails going back and forth. They want to ride over to Vancouver Island soon . Scooterchick is new to blogging, but she will figure it out. So now you are on the "ground floor" of a brand new blogger.
3 more sleeps unless you don't sleep (wink, wink)
Trobairitz:
Deletenearly forgot, don't forget your Un-Crocs©, either that or you will be Croc©less
Good stuff. I found the story of their scooter trip to Portland recently, and enjoyed it thoroughly. Always good to meat likeminded people, I will definetely hop over to her Blog. Thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteSonja:
DeleteThey are anxious to ride somewhere else soon. The original plan was to go away to Vancouver Island, BUT they stayed in town for me. They also rode to Whistler, it's on their Blog. They will contact us the next time they come to town
It's funny how close blogging friends can become... when they haven't even officially met yet.
ReplyDeleteI think I will go check out Scooterchick's blog also. I love meeting new people!
Lady Di:
DeleteIt's part of life to continually meet people. Doesn't it may you feel good to have friends all over the country ?
Hi Everybody!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kindness and taking the time to check out my Ride Report. I'm sure those of you who are experienced riders will get a kick out of my,.....uhh...."moments" that I had while on my first long distance ride. haha.
I hope that we can meet up some times and maybe even ride together! My husband and I would love that. I'll be the one in the back with the guy that looks out for the stragglers....haha.
Scooterchick:
Deletewe all had to start somewhere. we were all beginners "once". Enjoy the weather and your scooter now that the good weather has arrived. I am glad you stayed at home, instead of heading over to the "Island"
I am glad too. We decided that we would just put it off until our anniversary if we even go. I would like too, but the prices of hotels are all jacked up so high right now with it being high season for the summer. Scootard is talking about camping somewhere and going on our scooters...haha. But the thought of being in the constant heat isn't sounding too good to me!
DeleteWe will have to see. It will be 4 years for us! YaY! \o/...
Scooterchick:
DeleteI know what you mean about hotel rates, up and down on a whim. Hotels eat up a major chunk of your travelling budget, 3 camping nights = 1 night at a hotel. I had my camping stuff in my sidecase I meant to show it to you. Marmot Tent, sleeping bag, MSR stove. Well, perhaps next time . . . I hope I don't forget, but Happy Anniversary (early)
Chorizo and eggs -- a great breakfast dish, with hot sauce on the side.
ReplyDeleteWhat I remember about Squamish is the incredible scenery on the way -- the fjord -- the huge granite monolith, and the possibly larger Overwaitea market outside of town. Also the gateway to great mountain scenery northward.