Saturday, March 24, 2007

$606 and Some Change

Today, the jar is at $606!

Also, yesterday Holly and I went to Fun On Wheels and checked out the Italia. It is pretty sweet. This was the only 125 buddy model they had in stock. We didn't get a chance to test ride it because it was rainy outside. But we did fire it up and it sounded awesome. V-R-R-R-O-O-O-O-M!

Sunday, March 18, 2007

The Waiting - Part 2

Sometimes I feel like Homer Simpson when he was waiting desperately for his background check to clear so he could get his gun. I love this clip...

Saturday, March 17, 2007

My First Scooter...Accessory!



After receiving my email from last week, Brett Ratner of Genuine Scooters Dealer Development sent me this SWEET Italia key chain which just arrived in the mail today! Thanks Brett! This is my first scooter accessory.

Possible Pilot for a Buddy Commerical?

Here's a fantastic commercial for the Buddy--made by a buddy owner. Pretty awesome for being made by fans and not even getting paid for it!

Good Job guys!!
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Directed by Stacie Dekker
Camera Operators: Stacie Dekker, Tyler Purcell
Starring: 2006 Genuine Buddy 125 Scooter (orange), Alexey Mohr
Voiceover by: Mike Brownell
Edited by: Stacie Dekker at Concept Filmworks
Mixed by: Alexey Mohr at The Lex Factory

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Italia Coming to a Dealer Near ME!

Just days afer writing an email to info@genuinescooter.com detailing my desperate love for the Italia, Tim, the Genuine dealer (Fun on Wheels) just blocks from my house has informed me that one will be arriving next week to his shop. This surprised me because just last week, Tim did not plan on getting any 125's.

But anyway, I'm just excited to see Italia in person next week!

In related Scooter Jar news, I deposited another $100 dollars today making my grand total just over $400.

Only about $2600 to go! I am right on schedule to be on the street with my new Italia in May!

Monday, March 12, 2007

A Buddy Picture Gallery


metroscooter


motostrada


scoot


vespahartford


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The above Italia Images are courtesy of americanbiker.biz








This is THE BEST buddy custom job I've seen to date.
See more pics of this buddy and his other bikes at "dslee design".

Complaint Letter to Genuine Scooter Co

From: Scott
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 1:10 AM
Subject: My Scooter Jar...

Dear Genuine Scooter Company,

I just thought I’d let you know that you’ve caused me many sleepless nights recently. It all started when I decided that I wanted to buy a scooter. I started a personal blog about my hunt for the perfect scoot as well as a chronology of dollar amounts added to my scooter jar.

A few days into my blog, I came across the Modern Buddy forum and found pic’s of the new Buddy Italia and the new ’07 red Buddy. Now I’m afraid I’ve become obsessed. So thank you Genuine Scooter Company. Thank you for making me lose sleep.

Sincerely, Scott

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I actually got an email back from GSC Monday morning:

Scott:
Thank you for the email. I'm glad you like the Italia. What is your mailing address, by the way?