http://www.peacescooter.com Putting Peace on the Map Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:31:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here is an updated photo of Amy's lawn. Please understand that you too can have something this incredible in your front yard. If you are on my route, I will do it. If not, YOU can do it. Today's ride was the longest yet, in time, not mileage. I rode for ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/growing-peace-is-patriotic/ I re- read the previous blog post, about the Bavarian village escapades. I still don't feel like the moment was captured. There I was, totally a zombie, when two really cool individuals appear. I spoke slowly. I could barely speak actually. And somehow, when I didn't think I could even muster ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/watch-each-card-you-play-and-play-it-slow/ There it was, the turn East, the invisible archway announcing my arrival upon the homestretch. And I knew for certain because of the fancy, new to me, although used, GPS system now mounted on my dash. What's this? Ha, something I should have done a LONG time ago. Chad kindly gave me his ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/the-beginning-of-the-end/ Thank you to Denise Whitaker, who, with the help of Ley, the camerman, put together the best mainstream coverage P.E.A.C.E SCOOTER has yet received. Click to view it on their website: http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/channel-4-you-are-number-1/ Last year, I rolled in to Seattle with a cowgirl limp. Crossing the Wild West through Big Sky Country and Eastern Washington had proven harder than I imagined. There were some flukes-electrical issue and flat tire. And I was rushing. It's never palatable to rush these kind of trips. It's ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/there-was-no-rain-on-our-parade/ Okay, I rode 18,450 miles before changing the suspension. Perhaps this is even the first historical Buddy suspension change? If not, it's in the top 10, I bet. Oh, and since the Ducati boys threw on some Conti Zippy 1's, the final homestretch promises to be even smoother! Audre (the ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/secret-sunset-scoot-and-skewer/ The first thing I touched this morning was a dead cat. Ralph. Ralph fell off the ledge today from the 25th floor. At 5:30 am I woke up to people talking loudly. I asked them to talk in the other room. I didn't know they were talking about Ralph. I got up, went ... http://www.peacescooter.com/uncategorized/rest-in-peace-ralph/ I made a final stop by Corazzo on the way out of the Rose City. Still hopeful I might get a foosball game out of Chad, I made like I wanted to film the shop. Well, it is a rather nice shop. And I do adore Cletis, the puppy. Fortunately for ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/news-4-peace-channel-4-that-is/ Congratulations to "Mikie Taps" from Seattle, WA-- You have SX Appeal!! AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALIX--FRIDAY MAKES 8 WEEKS ON THE ROAD SCOOTIN' FOR PEACE! (in 2008) FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF 21 WEEKS SO FAR!! RIDE STEADY AND CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER STATE LINE!! Thank you to everyone who participated in the ... http://www.peacescooter.com/uncategorized/sx-appeal-top-case-winner/ This Portland stop- I can't say if it went fast or slow. If I stayed just the right length of time or not enough. Try to imagine what it's like to find "home" on the road. The whole point of being on the road is that you aren't at home. So ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/dont-drive-the-125cc-on-the-interstate-thats-plumb-silly/ I've moved all my stuff in, I have my own floor here in Portland. The house is so yummy. Can a house be yummy? Well, sure. It's painted in bright, citrus colors, yellow, tangerine and green, that are oh so pleasant. I have two friends here, no make that three ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/fried-okra-fried-green-tomatoes-im-in-love/ Most of today is tied up doing research for my job. While traveling I can only seem to offer it a piddly 2 hours a week, but at the beginning of each month, I need to have some new bloggers lined up. Back in April, while plugging away at my ... http://www.peacescooter.com/inspiration/who-will-grab-the-torch/ A father and daughter just rode past the porch where I sit, typing and drinking coffee. The daughter was on a scooter also, the Lil Rascals kind and she says, "Dad, look a scooter!" "That's a Peace Scooter honey!" (they see the signs on my seat cover) "Actually, it is a P.E.A.C.E ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/i-feel-great-again-yay/ Well, I made it through California much faster this time than last year. I visited fewer friends this year, partly due to the split second decision to cut inland. But I've surely met some great folks the past couple of days on my jaunt to Eugene. A lot of people have ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/and-i-welcome-you-too-oregon/ click on photos to go to my flickr account. I woke up twice today. The second time was at 7:45pm, the first at 11am. Last night's slumber was an 11 hours session; miraculous and needed. I went to the front desk and asked for a late check out. The ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/over-the-hills-but-not-far-away/ This is a photo from when the Bay Bridge collapsed. For those of you not in the Bay area, the Bay Bridge is one of wo/mans more successful attempts at mastery over nature. 9 long miles over nature. Were it not for this bridge, my re route would be 88 miles around the ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/back-on-the-road-again/ this is the route ahead My tempo feels a bit off today. I'm leaving early in the morning, bound for Oregon. I've been here in San Fran for six days and it's time to go. The land legs are back and there has been time to rejuvenate. Recognizing that I've reached ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/halfway-point/ Covers our test drive up a massive hill and then rally footage from Saturday and Sunday. San Fran-Scootin from Alix Bryan on Vimeo. http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/san-fran-scootin/ I'm so happy that I mostly get to write positive blogs! I sat in Cafe Trieste with Shaun for hours today. We left at 9pm. I had used my wallet at 8:45 pm.  At 11:00 pm a call came through; didn't answer, didn't recognize the number. Checking my voicemail I discover ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/thank-you-thank-you-thanks-mucho/ I believe in community. There is a proverb that goes something like, "One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade." Or, as Sandra Day O'Connor once said, "We don't accomplish anything in this world alone ... and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and ... http://www.peacescooter.com/peace-08/presenting-the-third-recipient-of-donations/