Jan 27 2008
Episode 46 - Un anno di SCTRCST Podcasts
SHOWNOTES: You may not know that this is year to the day that I launch the Scootercast web site and posted the first podcast. It is an amazing milestone given that I always wonder if I can keep it going beyond the next few months. Much of the shows success and my persistence has to do with you the audience who have given me lots of encouragement and direction. Along with “don’t do that”, you have suggested everything from audio improvements to topics like long distance riding, purchasing a scooter, winter riding, rallies and of course music. It seems you either like the music or don’t, everyone has an opinion. So this is the point at which I must pause and thank a few supporters. First to thanks Chelsea over at ScootRichmond. Chelsea was the first person to submit to the rigor of my amateur questions along with my bumbling remote recording skills. She has continued to be a supporter of the show along with Dave Munn and all the folks at ScootRichmond. Second, thanks to Steve Williams from Scooter in the Sticks. Steve has also been on the show and has been for me and many other bloggers, a great literary and content inspiration. Over the past year I have spoke to or exchanged emails with dozens of scooter bloggers, who all point to Steve as an influencing factor in their own development. He is both a gracious individual and a talented writer.
Last week I spoke briefly about interviewing Steve, formerly full time scooper over at the The Scooter Scoop. I was lucky to track Steve down for an interview on Wednesday. He is spending most his time preparing for the International Dealer Expo in Indianapolis and working on strategies for dealer support as Diamo looks to build it’s brand and reputation back up here in the US. We talked about Italjet’s plans for the coming year and his transition from the Scooter Scoop to full time scooter pimping. And I mean that in the best way possible, Steve. So thanks again to Steve for the interview and best of luck in your new venture.
Like I was saying earlier, I have so many people to thank for fantastic first year. It’s hard to believe that the show has garnered so much interest and support. My apologies if I left anyone out. I mention your names on this week’s show, so go and listen. So here goes my effort to thank all of you and please forgive me if I leave anyone out, but I will do my best to give credit to everyone who continues to contribute and make this a success.
So here’s my thanks to you, a SCTRCST engraved Ipod Nano. Now don’t think this is some cast off first gen Nano. This is a brand new Ipod Nano with all the SCTRCST episodes pre-loaded. Look here on the site for the sign up box. Enter your email and you at in. There is only one entry per listener and at the end of February on the last show of the month I will pick a winner from all the entries. I haven’t figured it our yet, but as usual, there will be some consolation prizes.
Music for this show is from the Podsafe Music Network
- Andreas Weise with Take me Higher
- Admiral Twin with Better than Nothing at All
Congratulations on your first year. We are very happy that we found you. We just got a Mini Cooper S to go with our Vespa LX150s and then we read your Nov 18th post where you talked about your 2 Minis. We love ours and sounds like you really enjoy yours too.
Congratulations on your first year. We are very happy that we found you. We just got a Mini Cooper S to go with our Vespa LX150s and then we read your Nov 18th post where you talked about your 2 Minis. We love ours and sounds like you really enjoy yours too.
Hi Dave.
Congratulations on your first year anniversary. Yours was the first scooter podcast I found and I continue to enjoy it. I got my scooter last April so SCTRCST was very beneficial to me in terms of information and inspiration for my first year of riding. Now, I have a question for you. What is the deal with the Stella? Is this a Vespa under another name? Or is it a knockoff? What's their quality like? So many questions, so little time. Again, thanks for a great year and keep up the good work.
Safe riding.
Errol
P.S. Throw my name in the hat for the Nano.
Hi Dave.
Congratulations on your first year anniversary. Yours was the first scooter podcast I found and I continue to enjoy it. I got my scooter last April so SCTRCST was very beneficial to me in terms of information and inspiration for my first year of riding. Now, I have a question for you. What is the deal with the Stella? Is this a Vespa under another name? Or is it a knockoff? What’s their quality like? So many questions, so little time. Again, thanks for a great year and keep up the good work.
Safe riding.
Errol
P.S. Throw my name in the hat for the Nano.
w00t! Congrats on the big O - N - E !
Here's to the next TEN!
Cheers!
Steve
w00t! Congrats on the big O - N - E !
Here’s to the next TEN!
Cheers!
Steve
[...] to spread the gospel recently through the top two podcasts in my subscription list. Dave M. at SCTRCST (pronounced "Scooter Cast") got me in the booth for episode 46, their 1 year [...]
One down, and lots to go. Thanks for letting me be a part of year one.
Have fun,
Bill
One down, and lots to go. Thanks for letting me be a part of year one.
Have fun,
Bill
The reason Stella looks so much like the Vespa P200 is it is a Vespa P200. Vespa licensed LML in India to produce the P200 and they made them for a number of years. The owner of Scooterworks in Chicago went overseas in early 2000 and began importing LML's scooter as the Genuine Scooter Stella. This continued until several years ago when production problems forced them to stop making the Stella. Phil at Scooterworks proceeded to develop the Genuine scooter line, but continued to get requests for the Stella. He spent time this past year, making arrangements for quality improvements and is importing a limited run to the USA. It is not clear whether this will continue past this year. Everyone who has seen the new Stella says it looks very good. My shop here in Richmond (a Genuine dealer) is suppose to get a few in the spring. Hopefully I will get a chance to ride one.
The reason Stella looks so much like the Vespa P200 is it is a Vespa P200. Vespa licensed LML in India to produce the P200 and they made them for a number of years. The owner of Scooterworks in Chicago went overseas in early 2000 and began importing LML’s scooter as the Genuine Scooter Stella. This continued until several years ago when production problems forced them to stop making the Stella. Phil at Scooterworks proceeded to develop the Genuine scooter line, but continued to get requests for the Stella. He spent time this past year, making arrangements for quality improvements and is importing a limited run to the USA. It is not clear whether this will continue past this year. Everyone who has seen the new Stella says it looks very good. My shop here in Richmond (a Genuine dealer) is suppose to get a few in the spring. Hopefully I will get a chance to ride one.