Mr San Millan was genuinely happy for us, and showed that he is not only a business owner who sells scooters, but a true Vespa aficionado himself. Thank you MS Scooter for your excellent customer service!
We said our goodbyes, filled up the scooters with the best the nearby gas station had to offer, and with me on Alonzo in the lead we took off to catch the evening light.
Bella's first trip: 65km
Now we are hoping for a beautiful fall with plenty opportunities to get our two wasps on the road!
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Bella's Einwanderung ist genehmigt!
Er hat sein Versprechen gehalten. Marius San Millan oder Mr. Geht-nicht-gibt's-nicht, der Chef von MS Scooter in Offenburg, hat sich für uns, bzw. unseren Roller mit dem TÜV 'herum geschlagen' und die Zulassung für die italienisch-kanadische Vespa GTS250 des Gatten hin bekommen. Jetzt ist Bella mit deutschem Brief, Fahrzeugschein und Kennzeichen ausgestattet und kann den Schwarzwald ganz legal unsicher machen. Dass Herr San Millan nicht nur Geschäftsmann, sondern selbst leidenschaftlicher Vespa-Fan ist, merkt man ihm an, auch dass ihm diese spezielle Herausforderung Spaß gemacht hat. Wir können MS Scooter jedenfalls wärmstens weiter empfehlen und werden diesen Vertragshändler auch in Zukunft in Anspruch nehmen.
Im Anschluss spendierten wir unseren Rollern den besten Tropfen, den die nahe gelegene Tankstelle zu bieten hatte und fuhren im Abendlicht durch die Weinfelder. Roland ist überglücklich, dass er nun nach sechs Monaten Vespa-Abstinenz endlich seine Bella wieder hat. Jetzt braucht nur noch das Wetter mit zu spielen, damit wir vor dem Winter noch einige Meilen abspulen können.
Congratulations! You're halfway there, only one bike to go. You can just see a hint it in the picture but I'm sure that Roland is thrilled to get his ride back. And it sounds so much better than the Audi.
ReplyDeleteNow for some back roads (not gravel paths)!
You betcha Richard, Roland is a happy guy now. Vespa riding for him is always more than just means of transportation.
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ReplyDeleteI notice that Roland is very happy to get his wheels back. The orange and red look complimentary to each other in your photos. They were meant to be together
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
Thanks, Bob. It's destiny for sure.
DeleteWell done....you could always refit the Wolo Bad Boy horn between TuV inspections!
ReplyDeleteNikos, we would never do that ;-)
DeleteGreat news and great pics, those two scooters look great together in the "wilds" of Germany.
ReplyDeleteDom you know, it's pretty much as wild as it gets ;-)
DeleteHooray for Bella being legal.
ReplyDeleteWe now await tales of Alonzo and Bella's great adventures.
Working on it as long as the weather plays along ;-)
DeleteZum Glück hat alles geklappt und Bella darf endlich mit :)
ReplyDeleteDas drittletzte Bild ist irgendwie anrührend: Alonzo und Bella, forever in love :)
Nicht wahr? Ich finde auch, die beiden sind ein schönes Paar.
DeleteYay congratulations Roland!
ReplyDeleteBella and Alonza really do look perfect together, a match made in heaven :)
Thanks Brenda. We actually get a lot of attention with our little couple.
DeleteHa! And here I thought that the TÜV could never be overcome. Better get Rover done while they're in a good mood. Maybe if you slap a Piaggio badge on it, and refer to it as 'my other Canadian Vespa' when you bring it in.
ReplyDeleteDavid, that's it. I camouflage the Harley and brand it Vespa, and all is good with the world ;-)
DeleteWow, those photos are awesome and remind me of postcards. I am happy for Roland getting Bella through immigration and being reunited, I certainly hope you are just as fortunate with Rover.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Rover is still a mystery to be resolved.
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