Stories from Scootin' Fool

  1. Mobile devices for the Scootster

    Scootin' Fool &bull Jan 10, 2012

    I like to have music when I ride. I have put speakers in my helmet (as I've written about previously) so I can listen to music while I ride and still hear ambient noises. I started out with a cheap Wal-Mart brand MP3 player, upgraded to an iPod, and now have a Samsung… Full Story »


  2. Three years with Kymco...

    Scootin' Fool &bull Oct 10, 2011

    ...And there's no turning back. The Silver Streak is just about to pass 15,000 miles (24,116 kilometers on the clock), and is still purring along. It passed inspection like a champ, only requiring new tires, and still gets a consistent… Full Story »

  3. Life continuing journey

    Scootin' Fool &bull Oct 4, 2011

    Nissan (pretty sure it was them), had an ad campaign more than a decade ago that featured an Asian man and a small dog (pretty certain it was a Jack Russell), of which the theme was "life is a journey,… Full Story »

  4. Strumming along

    Scootin' Fool &bull Sep 24, 2011

    It may be an odd sight to see, but residents of East Petersburg and parts of manheim township may be starting to become accustomed to the sight of a guy on a scooter with a guitar case on his back.… Full Story »


  5. "My cathedral"

    Scootin' Fool &bull Sep 5, 2011

    Yesterday I woke up a little later than I intended, so I did church by myself. I slung my guitar case over my shoulder and scootered to Stanley Park. While sitting in the rose garden strumming chords, I was reminded… Full Story »

  6. Trailered and trottin'

    Scootin' Fool &bull Sep 3, 2011

    Ok, so the title's lame, but hey. Three weeks ago, I was given a pickup truck, so, since I was able to do so, I put the scooter on the back, strapped it down, and went north to Massachusetts. I… Full Story »

  7. Riding around with the wind in my face

    Scootin' Fool &bull Aug 9, 2011

    Sunday morning dawned, and my wife awoke with a stomach bug. I had intended to go to the Ephrata Ride-in, but had to get my son to Sunday School. We rode the Sabre to Church and had a decent time… Full Story »

  8. Family addition

    Scootin' Fool &bull Aug 5, 2011

    Two weeks ago, we added a new furry friend to our ever growing fuzzball population. She is a lionhead rabbit and has a sweet and curious disposition. I've wanted a rabbit for years and our finances allowed for it, so… Full Story »

  9. True amusement

    Scootin' Fool &bull Jul 24, 2011

    Friday was a very hot day to spend walking around Hershey Park. With a heat index of 115, the weather was truly brutal. The youth group had planned this outing for several months, so there was no changing the date. Armed with a hydration plan… Full Story »

  10. Flora on the roadside

    Scootin' Fool &bull Jul 7, 2011

    Scooting down the road offers great opportunities to see the things on the roadside and beyond. Enclosed vehicles have roof supports (and the attached roof) that impede a good view. Here in Lancaster County, at this time of the year,… Full Story »



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