a little reuse for ya

I pretty much live on my scooter during the warm weather, opting for my MGB, (yes the sexy car behind the scooter) on longer trips. Anyway I decided I needed a basket. It's not easy driving while keeping groceries wedged between your thighs. And I didn't want the typical "milkcrate".

So i checked the prices for baskets and trunks and decided I didn't need one that bad. Then I came across this basket in my garage

So I went to the workbench and made a system to mount it on my rack and Voila! A neat basket that isn't a milk crate! Cost- Basket, which someone gifted me, $0.00, mounting hardware, all parts that I had around the garage- negligible, labor- myself- free- $0.00! Total cost-FREE!! And you can't beat that price!

SCOOOOOOTERS Rule

I drove my Honda Elite Scooter to work yesterday, first time this year! Ran great, no problems. Some one asked me why I never ride my '67 Vespa to work because it is black,has no turn signals and a very dull headlight and I like to be seen at night! I work the second shift!

Anyway, when I drive the scooter to work I get an appreciation for the Bike Riders- It is hard to ride something on two wheels , especially when every a-hole on the road thinks he has a right to be in front of you. Then there are the people who just can't see over their dashboards- you know who you are, the folks who refuse to believe anything exists outside the realm of their vehicle. And don't get me started about the fools who think they have a right to speed. I started driving when Carter was president and double nickels was the rule (and the law).

Not to get on a rant here, yesterday all those folks must have stayed at home. The roads were decent (well as decent as one can expect with all the construction going on here)The drivers were polite, the flag persons friendly. Made for an enjoyable first trip of the year!