tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post2678198286759052860..comments2024-03-28T09:37:38.059-05:00Comments on Coop's Corner: Sunday's Blind LizardCoop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-70671690800988519192013-06-21T19:43:47.859-05:002013-06-21T19:43:47.859-05:00Thanks for clearing that up.....I should have figu...Thanks for clearing that up.....I should have figured that out.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-28433788880399860602013-06-21T19:43:13.231-05:002013-06-21T19:43:13.231-05:00The shot I took of Harvey and his young friend exa...The shot I took of Harvey and his young friend examining a bicycle involved the bamboo frame that it was made of.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-8979123653418830672013-06-21T12:05:32.043-05:002013-06-21T12:05:32.043-05:00Steve Arhelger named the club in about ...oh...the...Steve Arhelger named the club in about ...oh...the 70s. It was originally for ancient and homebuilt motorcycles, and old racing bicycles (and bicyclists). the founders were afraid old bicycling traditions (from which motorcycling was born) were being forgotten...<br /><br />a club/event history has yet to be writtenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-79340143649281374662013-06-21T07:28:15.206-05:002013-06-21T07:28:15.206-05:00Sonja, that to me has been one of the best parts o...Sonja, that to me has been one of the best parts of BL. Like with so many things we tend to split into factions. Most were well represented Sunday. Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-75090065645386939792013-06-21T07:26:11.084-05:002013-06-21T07:26:11.084-05:00After lots of hard work, much of the intended bene...After lots of hard work, much of the intended benefit of the scooter was whimsy. I think it happened.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-66668279730636508662013-06-20T20:57:02.485-05:002013-06-20T20:57:02.485-05:00Deb,
No one seems to know!Deb,<br />No one seems to know!Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-57959985770912295062013-06-20T18:23:40.090-05:002013-06-20T18:23:40.090-05:00What a nice collection. Especially love the scoote...What a nice collection. Especially love the scooter. It has a lovely colour scheme.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-24157171563173923902013-06-20T12:03:59.409-05:002013-06-20T12:03:59.409-05:00What an awesome Day! Love the pins they are super...What an awesome Day! Love the pins they are super cool. I bet she was so excited when she realized it was her scooter. They did a wonderful job, love the winding key, that is just the perfect touch. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-59339345816499569442013-06-20T09:38:02.408-05:002013-06-20T09:38:02.408-05:00But how "blind lizard"?But how "blind lizard"?Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-17871525637447458882013-06-19T21:25:38.636-05:002013-06-19T21:25:38.636-05:00The " BRIT " flag is a nod to the "... The " BRIT " flag is a nod to the " MODS ". British scooterist in the late 50's and early 60's would hang mirrors all over their scooter... paint them with flags...etc etc. Lambretta's, Vespa's... They were called Mods.. I assume a take off of modern. The Mods rivals was the " ROCKERS "... think Marlon Brando in the Wild Ones... or the Fronz... Greasers. The Mods Vs Rockers would clash and full blown fights would result..sometimes with fatalities. Today there are many Mods Vs Rockers events across the country...but they are friendly now. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-6054771083858629262013-06-19T07:18:35.335-05:002013-06-19T07:18:35.335-05:00Well it may have peaked at an hour, the residual b...Well it may have peaked at an hour, the residual benefits will go on and on I'm sure.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-17393637738839619152013-06-19T07:18:03.447-05:002013-06-19T07:18:03.447-05:00Deb,
It's billed as a Family Event and there w...Deb,<br />It's billed as a Family Event and there were entire families in abundance. As usual, the local Minneapolis Tour on Segways made their pass through the event.....must have been 30 people bobbing their way up the street. They look at us and we look at them. :)Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-56915816004596906732013-06-19T07:15:40.524-05:002013-06-19T07:15:40.524-05:00Bob,
I'm still not sure why the British paint ...Bob,<br />I'm still not sure why the British paint scheme on the Italian machine but then the world is full of mysteries. I did learn of how they accomplished getting that graphic 'blown up' and it was very creative.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-78710596268048827182013-06-19T07:14:23.639-05:002013-06-19T07:14:23.639-05:00It was a day defining summer; perfect for strollin...It was a day defining summer; perfect for strolling outside. Each one of Mike's machines has a Mighty leading the way.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-88102020185099978512013-06-19T07:13:30.458-05:002013-06-19T07:13:30.458-05:00David, the project looked daunting to me but then ...David, the project looked daunting to me but then I wasn't involved. These guys DO know what they're doing and like solid challenges.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-18610730165936392002013-06-19T07:12:42.273-05:002013-06-19T07:12:42.273-05:00Martha, don't be in too big of hurry.....there...Martha, don't be in too big of hurry.....there's a lot of old stuff in sheds that isn't cool and should have been disposed of.<br /><br />Slimey Crud is a very close event.... :)Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-43088861165325455022013-06-18T19:48:21.238-05:002013-06-18T19:48:21.238-05:00Difficult to see... but the state issued lic plate... Difficult to see... but the state issued lic plate ... " COLLEEN "... Mike was a God.. for about an hour... :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-19375867673004527912013-06-18T16:37:16.933-05:002013-06-18T16:37:16.933-05:00Neat get together! People up there are into things...Neat get together! People up there are into things and enjoy life. <br /><br />That is good to see, especially around scooters and motorcycles. Pretty cool!<br /><br />Looks like you all had a lot of fun!<br /><br />How did the name derive for the event?Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-87286741398790683302013-06-18T11:16:41.309-05:002013-06-18T11:16:41.309-05:00Coop:
an amazing day to socialize and look at vin...<b>Coop:</b><br /><br />an amazing day to socialize and look at vintage bikes. That Lambretta is a work of art.<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-59612034049025169112013-06-18T10:26:44.917-05:002013-06-18T10:26:44.917-05:00What a nice way to spend a sunny day.
Great job o...What a nice way to spend a sunny day.<br /><br />Great job on that Lambretta. Love the paint scheme and Mighty Mouse on the headlight. Awesome that everyone was able to keep the secret too.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-69415408189400233282013-06-18T07:58:14.452-05:002013-06-18T07:58:14.452-05:00That is an amazing restoration job. Where does one...That is an amazing restoration job. Where does one learn those skills? It seems beyond me.David Drouinhttp://www.motorcycleaddiction.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-55903840198785991522013-06-18T07:29:38.565-05:002013-06-18T07:29:38.565-05:00Why do so many people find so many cool things in ...Why do so many people find so many cool things in old sheds? I have to build a shed so I can find something cool in it, too...<br /><br />Looks like a great day. Madison surely has a similar event. I should look into that.Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.com