Finding your scoot in a crowd

It's always fun to see how scooterists make their ride their own. Thought I'd share a few spotted at rallies this year in Pittsburgh, D.C. and Philadelphia.

Another Good Rally!

Polly Scoots is excited to serve as a sponsor again this year for Philadelphia's Independence Day Scooter Rally. In addition to being a fun rally, a portion of the proceeds for the raffle go to local and national charities. For the past two years, the Hostile City Scooter Club has chosen the Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia to be the primary focus of their donation energies.

So, if you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, head on up to Philadelphia for another good rally!

Best Scooter Shop Slogan Ever

So I had the pleasure of hanging out in downtown Minneapolis over the past few days. As with any trip to a new (to me) city--and in this case--state, checking to see if there was a scooter shop in the area was definitely on the list.

I hadn't made it there yet, when, on a stroll through downtown, I stopped to read the "tag" on a Buddy parked on the sidewalk. With a slogan like, "Get Chased by Better Looking Dogs," I knew that I had to make it to Scooterville. Luckily for car-less me, they were just a block from a stop along the light rail.

If you're in town, it is well worth the trip. They are well-stocked with new scooters by Vespa, Genuine, Kymco and Piaggio along with some used of other varieties and a vintage here and there. They also seemed to have a good selection of riding gear and some fun extras (I brought home a really cool book outlining the history and restoration specs of Lambrettas). To top things off, the people were super-nice.

If you find yourself in Minneapolis, be sure stop in at Scooterville! 'Cause who doesn't want to get chased by better looking dogs???

Washington Times: "Crafty comeback with indie edge"

Hear what fellow DC Craft Mafia member Erica Burns has to say about a "Crafty comeback with indie edge" in the Washington Times.

Summer? Really?

The water is still pretty frigid along the banks of the Chesapeake, but that didn't stop me from dunking a toe (well toes and ankles) in this weekend. It was great to spend an afternoon at the beach trying out my new kite during the "official" start of summer.

Back home, I could tell it might actually be summer because it was finally warm enough for more than a few hours at a time to successfully pour resin and finish a few of the belt buckles I started months ago. Now I usually try to space out adding new items to Polly Scoots, but I was sooooo happy to have these ready that I couldn't resist sharing them all at once. Enjoy!

Wonder how they'll ship that...

Shrink wrap. Lots and lots of shrink wrap.

Brought to you by the friendly UPS man.

Scooter Ride!

Okay, I know this isn't the most thrilling video you ever saw, but in case you're wondering what it's like to travel with a pack of scooters, here you go! Ride along with some guys from NOS (a Washington area scooter club) on the road to the British and European classic motorcycle show. And in case you're wondering, that's a Vespa Rally in the lead, a Vespa P200 in the middle and a Lambretta DL 125 bringing up the rear.