Out In The Cold
I was in Maine and New Hampshire over the last few days. The weather was suitable for swimming in the North Atlantic. I'm used to seeing many different Vespas every day in San Francisco even in foul weather (see photo) so I was surprised not to find a one while I was away. I saw countless motorcycles, their riders all smiling at the sunny freedom the weekend afforded. Is it that the big bikes fly South for Winter in a way Vespas would be less inclined to? Hey, Maine! Hey, New Hampshire -- the "Live Free Or Die" State! What is the excuse for not visiting the Vespa dealer in Boston? There is no excuse for every one of the hundreds of riders I saw going helmetless when there's a Davida dealer on a lovely stretch of Highway 1 between Belfast and Camden but, I understand, no helmet law and, yes, glorious weather. Hey, waitaminnit, there has got to be a huge untapped market for Vespas up there. It's time for someone to open a boutique in Maine, New Hampshire, or how does Vespa Vermont sound, Brattleboro?
Caveat Emptor: I am not an employee of Vespa, i.e. they do not pay me so I may be speaking out of turn in terms of timing et cetera for a new shop in New England. I do know they have a rigorous process in place for anyone interested in becoming a dealer. Maybe Mainers will have to continue relying on Boston for more than Baseball and Basketball.
We are here, maybe you should slow down and you'll see us.
Posted by: smelick | July 11, 2005 at 10:38 AM
Hi Scott, I am certain there are many scooters in New England. I went looking, though, and they were all hiding. Where should I look? I quite like your sidehack site, btw, but it doesn't give me geographical data. New England is giant...a sleeping giant, if you ask me.
Posted by: JO | July 12, 2005 at 05:42 AM