My past best riding buddy has now moved back to the continent from Hawaii, and bought a home in Lenoir, NC. Larry was an MSTA member, who let his membership lapse when he became the head of substance abuse councelling for the prison systems in Hawaii. While there, Larry discovered that he has the early stages of Parkinson's disease, which has most affected his left (clutch) hand. He came to my home today, and purchased my Piaggio BV500 at a very reasonable price, and rode it back to his daughter's home in Harrisonburg, Va., where they are staying until his new home closes. I talked to him this evening, and I could see his grin over the phone line! I will be riding my Aprilia Scarabeo 500 to Mail pouch next week, as I did last year, and I'm looking forward to the comfort and great capabilities of the bike. Last year (as with this year) I'll be rooming with Pat Mogavero, and riding with his great buddies on an Aprilia and a Ducati. Last year they said " damn, every time I looked back, that scooter was right there!!). Scooters in this category are comfortable, and very competitive with most motorcycles, depending upon the rider. Syd
