July 2 - July 5, 2009
Los Gatos, CA USA
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Froyo and Pet Carriers
Can froyo (frozen yogurt) survive in the Pet Carrier? Well, it depends on the trip length and the stiffness of the froyo.
I went to Red Mango's grand opening the other day. Since I didn't want to eat by myself there, I decided to just go home and eat it. I put both my froyos (1 covered & uneaten, 1 uncovered & partially eaten) in the pet carrier. Everything was fine and dandy until I hit a rather nasty speedbump and bounced fiercely. For the rest of the ride home, I was thinking of what sticky mess I would see under there from the uncovered & partially eaten froyo.
When I got home (time of 5 min), low and behold my froyo was still intact! Granted it was slightly melted, but nothing a timeout in the freezer couldn't cure. There was no mess either from the incident on the speed bump.
So, I guess froyo that is mildly stiff can survive at least 5 min in the pet carrier. I know some places are carry froyo that are runnier. I'm sure temperature matters too so this happened in the AM when it was still low 70s and the scoot had been off for 45 min.
I went to Red Mango's grand opening the other day. Since I didn't want to eat by myself there, I decided to just go home and eat it. I put both my froyos (1 covered & uneaten, 1 uncovered & partially eaten) in the pet carrier. Everything was fine and dandy until I hit a rather nasty speedbump and bounced fiercely. For the rest of the ride home, I was thinking of what sticky mess I would see under there from the uncovered & partially eaten froyo.
When I got home (time of 5 min), low and behold my froyo was still intact! Granted it was slightly melted, but nothing a timeout in the freezer couldn't cure. There was no mess either from the incident on the speed bump.
So, I guess froyo that is mildly stiff can survive at least 5 min in the pet carrier. I know some places are carry froyo that are runnier. I'm sure temperature matters too so this happened in the AM when it was still low 70s and the scoot had been off for 45 min.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Cupcaking
So the weekend was filled with a couple firsts. It marked the first time a non-scooter person rode Alex. Seriously, there was never really any desire for anyone to ride my scooter since they either have their own or if there was a desire, they didn't have a license which is an automatic HECK NO. The only other people who have ridden my scoot have been mechanics working on it or Bosco setting it up. Anyways, I let Derick take it for a spin. He rides a GSX so I trusted him. It was pretty funny when people started putting a hat and a magenta pink scarf on him as he rode around the block.
The second first is riding cupcake. The scoot has never been ridden 2up or even sat upon 2up. I admit, it was really weird going 2up on my own scooter. Then Derick took Kit, who now has a GT 200, around. I could tell that the scoot was lagging a bit with the two guys on it.
The second first is riding cupcake. The scoot has never been ridden 2up or even sat upon 2up. I admit, it was really weird going 2up on my own scooter. Then Derick took Kit, who now has a GT 200, around. I could tell that the scoot was lagging a bit with the two guys on it.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
So Far So Good 2
I just spent the weekend up in SF to go to San Francisco Scooter Girl's 2nd rally So Far So Good 2.
I've only gone riding through the city but never in. The morning ride on Saturday was pretty awesome, though I had no idea where we were. The weather was really nice, even very warm. We started in FiDi. A few minutes in and we were on some steep, incline roads. I'm guessing some people weren't expecting it so soon as a few shifty scoots (vespas, bajajs, lammys) stalled out going uphill. At some parts of the ride, there were some beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
The Saturday evening ride started off in the Mission and ended up in the Haight (?). It was pretty cool going around the ballpark, yet I didn't really like going over that metal grating 3rd street bridge. We took a nice break on Beacon in Diamond Heights (?) to view the city.
Today's ride was wonderful. We started off in SoMa, went through Sunset, around Bernal Heights, near Golden Gate Park, through the Presidio, around one base of the Golden Gate Bridge, and so on. We took a kodak moment somewhere with a fountain, and again at Inspiration Point.
SF is really beautiful to ride in. Crappy part is all the cars and stuff. I have to say, all the rides were wonderfully organized. I really like how SFMC (San Francisco Motorcycle Club) blocked for the rides. It went very smoothly, except for a few roadrageous and eratic drivers.
Few more pics here.
I've only gone riding through the city but never in. The morning ride on Saturday was pretty awesome, though I had no idea where we were. The weather was really nice, even very warm. We started in FiDi. A few minutes in and we were on some steep, incline roads. I'm guessing some people weren't expecting it so soon as a few shifty scoots (vespas, bajajs, lammys) stalled out going uphill. At some parts of the ride, there were some beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
The Saturday evening ride started off in the Mission and ended up in the Haight (?). It was pretty cool going around the ballpark, yet I didn't really like going over that metal grating 3rd street bridge. We took a nice break on Beacon in Diamond Heights (?) to view the city.
Today's ride was wonderful. We started off in SoMa, went through Sunset, around Bernal Heights, near Golden Gate Park, through the Presidio, around one base of the Golden Gate Bridge, and so on. We took a kodak moment somewhere with a fountain, and again at Inspiration Point.
SF is really beautiful to ride in. Crappy part is all the cars and stuff. I have to say, all the rides were wonderfully organized. I really like how SFMC (San Francisco Motorcycle Club) blocked for the rides. It went very smoothly, except for a few roadrageous and eratic drivers.
Few more pics here.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Night Riding - 101
Freeway riding isn't that fun at certain parts of the day due to traffic and wind.
I came down 101 a while ago to get home sometime after 11pm from Burlingame. It wasn't that bad. I couldn't feel much wind. Drivers weren't riding my butt to go faster. Actually, I was probably going about 60 or 65 indicated in the slow lane and still needed to pass some drivers.
I do wish I had my ear plugs though.
I came down 101 a while ago to get home sometime after 11pm from Burlingame. It wasn't that bad. I couldn't feel much wind. Drivers weren't riding my butt to go faster. Actually, I was probably going about 60 or 65 indicated in the slow lane and still needed to pass some drivers.
I do wish I had my ear plugs though.
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