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Hi everyone,

Lagerhead sent me the url for this site, nice to see so many scooterists in the Cincinnati area. I'm new to scootering, so new in fact that I bought a bike without riding it based on reviews and recommendations. I'm the proud owner of a tangerine 2009 Buddy 125 which I purchased from our very own Metro Scooters. Seth and Parker are great, very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.

I live in Turpin Hills with my boyfriend (Jim) of 12 years, my three shih tzu (Suki 14, Bubbles 11, Elmo 10) and the love of my life, my retired greyhound Mingo, who turned two in June. I'm actively involved in greyhound rescue; they are, without a doubt, the best dogs in the world. I recently left a job at Western & Southern in annuity operations which I absolutely hated - I don't plan on going back to work unless I find something I enjoy doing.

We're road cyclists, Jim has a Cannondale and Pinarello; I have a Seven and Ridley. We helped form a racing team called 7 Hills Racing in 2005, and although I don't race, I do participate as a cheerleader at the races and volunteer at some of the charity rides. I bought the scooter to fill the gap between the car and the road bike - those times when you want to run to the gym, grocery, anywhere that you don't feel like pulling on lycra and sweating. It turns out that there is a fairly large community of scooterists and that you put together rides, social events, etc? That's great!

Look forward to meeting and riding with you when the weather warms up. I need to (1) get my temps (2) learn to ride the scooter (yes, I'm taking the two day class that should help) and (3) get my permanent license. I also need to get a couple of jackets, a helmet, and maybe a pair of boots.

I'm also a craft beer connoisseur, love IPAs, and I've discovered in a short period of time that scooterists seem to be beer drinkers as well!

Have a great day and stay warm.

Steph

Hi Steph:

Welcome to the Forum. Buddy's are cool Scoots, I'm sure you will like yours. I ride a 2005 Suzuki Burgman 400. Glad to hear your also a dog lover and work with the rescues, that's great. I am as well. Looking forward to riding with you this season. I think you will enjoy it and yea we are some beer drinkers, IPA's are good, I've been know to drink at least 1 or 2 Deb

Hi, Steph! I am married to Lagerhead. He talked about you and mentioned you were looking at Seth's Buddy. Very happy to have you aboard.

We meet for fun and games even when we're not able to ride scooters. Wednesdays are get-together days and we often go to dinner if anyone wants to post under "WNR" section of the Forum. When it's warmer, we have group rides on Wednesdays. So if you have a place you would like to meet for a drink or dinner this Winter, feel free to post it.

Many times we post gatherings under "Let's Get Out and Ride" or "General Discussion". Just trying to confuse you (and each other!).

We go to Fish Frys at the American Legion during the off months and anything else that keeps us having fun. There's a St. Patrick's Day Dance in March for the One Way Farm and I know a motorcycle benefit for animals folks also participate in every year. So when you aren't bike racing, we can keep you busy!

The MSF class is the way to go if you are riding. It helped me immensely. I used my Buddy (with State permission) to take the class.

Anyway, good luck and very happy to have you join our Forum.

Thanks for the welcome! Looks like we're in for some unpleasant weather tonight. I'll be so happy when winter is behind us and it warms up. Talk to you guys later.

Stephanie,

Welcome to the board, group and insanity. Me and my wife Katherine live a little east of you in Pierce Township near Amelia and look forward to meeting you someday.

To everyone else... YES! We are still alive and miss you all. Hope to get together soon.

We are going to Roberts Arena for the GUN SHOW in Wilmington, OH on Saturday if anyone is interested?

Call me for more details...
Randy 513-256-6040

Hi Stephanie,
I'm also an eastsider > Mt. Washington. . scoots and beer, what could be better?
Hope you can join us, we always have a great time. . .