MB'ers at Amerivespa 2013

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:10 am

It's only 3 weeks away and I haven't seen any discussion of Amerivespa here on MB.
Who is going to be there? I will be, as will several other folks from our club.

Is there going to be a "Genuine" event? i haven't seen anything about this. From what I heard, the Genuine event at the last Amerivespa was one of the better things to attend.

i am having to decide between my Stella and Iron Buddy to take. I;m about certain that Iron Buddy will be the bike I bring. I hope to see some of y'all there.

Howard

JohnKiniston · Post by **JohnKiniston** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:31 am

I just RSVP'd for a bunch of the rides!

http://amerivespa.org/ride-descriptions/

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:23 am

Not me.. I was going to go but I bought a Stella instead....

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:12 pm

we should be in attendance (we registered...) but haven't rsvp'd for rides yet. Thanks for pointing it out!

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:14 pm

As an addendum, maybe we should get some nametags to put our handles on

.

chloefpuff · Post by **chloefpuff** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 6:58 pm

Have fun everyone! Wish I could make everyone of these. What a blast!

iMoses · Post by **iMoses** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:16 pm

I hope next year's Amerivespa will be closer to me.

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:15 am

I'll be there, although since I'm not taking anytime off work I will only be around for the Sat and Sun events. I still need to register too!

Tazio · Post by **Tazio** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:06 pm

I'll be there but with the Vespa rather than the Buddy. All scoots are welcome. You do not need a Vespa.

Lokky · Post by **Lokky** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 12:43 am

Well I was planning to go but it doesn't look like this is the year for my cross country trip yet

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:55 am

I'll be there! I've been occupied with planning our trip down. Our group currently has about 60 slated to go, but I think it'll be closer to 40 on the ride and maybe 50 total in attendance. We shall see…

A lot of MBers are involved with the planning and execution of the rally this year! You'll see some leading or helping out with rides.

Maybe we can do a MB meet Thursday night at the Motorsport party.

I'll be riding my Vespa. Ride the Stella to SD a couple months ago, but need the faster scoot to help with our ride and for other shenanigans and riding.

iMoses wrote:I hope next year's Amerivespa will be closer to me.

New Orleans in 2014!

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:59 am

From jijifer who's one of those MBers helping with organizing and leading a ride:

jijifer wrote:help us put on the best rides possible by RSVPing for the rides you think you'll attend. This will help us alert the lunch stops to how many people to expect, how many helpers we will need along the ride and just generally plan better (like a gas stop for 30 will be different than one for 150)

you won't be committed to the ride, just helps us planning.

http://amerivespa.org/ride-descriptions/

thanks!

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:39 pm

Sadly, I won't be there this year! Everyone have a ton of fun and God bless!

SYMbionic Duo · Post by **SYMbionic Duo** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:04 pm

I'm headed out, if i can get my Stella top end rebuilt this weekend. I think i have enough time to Build it on Friday, break it in on Saturday, and then head cross crountry on Sunday, right?

PS. Moses, Next year is supposed to be in New Orleans. Much closer to you i believe.

-duo

Jackie F · Post by **Jackie F** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:53 pm

I'll be there.

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:08 pm

I posted the same question on Genuine's Facebook page. They said that the Genuine Love Bus will be there. However, it doesn't look like there will be and "events" done by/for Genuine.

Oh well. i was hoping. I will definitely stop by their booth though.

Howard

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:31 pm

Turns out I will not be going this year. Health issues have precluded me from being able to reserve a room with confidence for the date and the ride may be a bit much for me these days.

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:47 pm

turns out we won't be there either, as our RV ride is not prepared.

As a side note and shameless plug I still have a leftover registration I could transfer. $50 for you late bloomers! After this week though I don't think they can change the shirt size.

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:19 am

Howardr wrote:I posted the same question on Genuine's Facebook page. They said that the Genuine Love Bus will be there. However, it doesn't look like there will be and "events" done by/for Genuine.

Oh well. i was hoping. I will definitely stop by their booth though.

Howard

And they're raffling a Buddy on Sunday!

gearhead · Post by **gearhead** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:30 am

mannn wish i could go this year and ride with all my MB buddies!!!

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:16 am

I'll be there but riding my GTS rather than the Buddy this year. Do come and say hello if you are there! (Titanium grey GTS 300, white Shoei helmet, black Vanson mesh jacket, goofy smile... heck ya can't miss me!

). I'll be helping out on the Elves rides too if you're going on that one.

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:44 am

Finally officially in! Will likely be on the Helix (which is red and massive ) for the most part, then maybe the bud for the urban rides. Yes, it's ironic I probably won't take the Vespa to any events /rides. but I'm letting my heart decide who gets to play.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:48 pm

Wish I could be there!
Lake Geneva was a lot of fun last year.

I was just checking Instagram & Twitter for pics under #Amerivespa - some pics are already up & making me wish I was there.

For those of you going.... please post up pics & tag them so we can all follow along long distance - thanks

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:28 am

Howard I hope to meet you and other MB'ers . It was awesome to see ericalm, jijifer,and skootz k again tonight.

I'm working tomorrow, will be riding Saturday, and may be on a Friday night ride if I'm not completely toasted from working tomorrow in the field.

The opening event was great. Who knew a scooter rally would have wine,microbrews, cheese and terrific scooter art

. It was pretty cool to be in a room where everyone loves scooters! The turnout is heavy vespa. No Helix's, although I met an elite rider, which is close enough. Props to all the local volunteers who are making a great rally, including our very own Jijifer!

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 4:36 pm

I've got to see Eric and jijifer. I did see a Helix go by the opener, but it was white. Hopefully I'll see you at the Gymkhana today.

Howard

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:25 pm

Howardr wrote:I've got to see Eric and jijifer. I did see a Helix go by the opener, but it was white. Hopefully I'll see you at the Gymkhana today.

Howard

I bet you regret that wish since I ran you over in the parking lot.

jijifer · Post by **jijifer** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:06 am

good to meet some of you! Hope some of you were on the ride I led on my buddy: Elves in the Forest.

it was fun!

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:21 am

jijifer wrote:good to meet some of you! Hope some of you were on the ride I led on my buddy: Elves in the Forest.

it was fun!

It was a great ride and you guys did a phenomenal job! The pharaohs plus our MB LA guest blockers Justin and Eric we're blocking like I have never seen blocking at a rally. Poetry in motion

. Also met more MB members, Johnkingston from AZ and David of riverside county with the kick arse bar end mirrors! (he can't remember his screen name so how can I?)

jijifer · Post by **jijifer** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:44 am

Howard on the Gymkhana

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:07 am

Oh man sorry I missed this

I was inside in cool,dark airconditioned comfort.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:17 am

This was my first Amerivespa and I had an amazing time. The SD clubs know how to put on a great rally. I'm glad I got a chance to meet some of you who went. I took pics, but I wasn't so good about remembering everyone's names! Please post back if you know who any of the unidentified MBers are!

First up is a pic with me and everyone's #1 Buddy, Eric.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:20 am

...My new Buddy, Michelle from the LA Scooter Group with the Genuine rep. I'm pretty sure that Michelle will be really careful to *not* lock her keys in the storage compartment anytime soon.

Thanks for the tacos, Michelle!

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:25 am

Tito (909 Scooter Club, etc) with jijifer. Jijifer was super nice and did an awesome job leading the Elfin Forest ride. Holy crap, that girl can ride!

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:29 am

Howard with his crazy iron buddy was super cool to talk with.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:31 am

Not sure if Jennifer Keaney is on MB or not. She's got the best color for a Buddy, but I might be biased.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:34 am

I really wish I could remember this guys name. He was super cool and I think he was also involved in a few of the rides? We has a good time at the park on Sunday watching the cops as they tried to shut down the giant scooter party at Princess Point.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:36 am

Another really friendly guy I met on Sunday who's name I can't recall. At some point I started asking people if they had their badge handy to hold up for the pic.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:38 am

Ok, so this isn't a buddy, but it's a Genuine, and like they say, we're all Family. Besides, doggies are everyone's buddy. This poochie was enjoying all the attention.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:42 am

Sarah Rudoy was really nice, just like everyone at AVSD. Her creamsicle buddy was really cool as well. I assume she's on MB, since she from LA.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:44 am

This blackjack belongs to a Pharoah. These guys are badass. They can block traffic like no other and they have cool jackets. See the MB patch? This MBer should be easy to ID.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:51 am

Unknown scooterist in black on the blue buddy with jijifer in the background hugging her coffee. I'm not sure if she is or isn't the one who got married at High Rollers in Vegas. She mentioned something about having to wear the yellow vest for a year or something???

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:57 am

This is Dixie, who Co-organizes Phoenix Scooter Club with her Seafoam buddy. She had a crazy story about how her AC went out in the truck and then something about her brakes going out. She was all smiles when I met her. I don't think she's on MB, but she did get a MB sticker, so we'll see.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:59 am

Another unknown Buddyist. Her buddy was clean! Check out the mirrors. Her outfit matched the scooter perfectly as well.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:02 am

Eric was everywhere at Amerivespa. Helping out with rides, winning awards, working the catwalk at the fashion show(really, you should have seen it), etc.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:05 am

Another unidentified buddyist rocking the classy two tone brown buddy, Corrozzo gear, and the Disney wave.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:07 am

Skootz being Skootz. He and everyone who ran the rides did an awesome job keeping a HUGE group of scooters rolling through the streets of San Diego. By the way Justin, I need to steal your scooter.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:11 am

Peabody99 at Princess Point. All smiles before the cops shut us down. She was really cool to chat with and had all kinds of bitchen stickers on her buddy.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:13 am

Dunno who this is, but both her and her scoot where looking classy for the ride. The white on the headset reminds me of old cop bikes. Very sharp.

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:15 am

Jijifer with her buddy that won't quit. Cops getting ready to pull the plug on all us pesky scooterists.

If you were at Amerivespa, I probably have a pic of your buddy! Describe it and I'll try to find it and post it.

Looking forward to NOLA 2014!

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:34 am

peabody99 wrote:...Also met more MB members, Johnkingston from AZ and David of riverside county with the kick arse bar end mirrors! (he can't remember his screen name so how can I?)

Good to meet you, Peabody. I posted your pic. BTW, Steve from my group, rode his yellow Helix(actually his wife's). That thing is huge. Peace!