Greetings Friends!

Michael “Speed Scooter” Venske signing on to throw down some thoughts and a bit of back-story about Scooter Quest ‘08…

Initially, Scooter Quest ‘08 wasn’t a scooter quest at all.  Months ago, a co-worker and friend of mine from the Brave New Workshop announced that he was getting married to the love of his life.  Naturally, I was ecstatic.  I asked when and where the ceremony would be and he told me New York.  Acting on impluse, I stated I would be there.

(Thinking about it now, I should have asked if I could attend…  Or at the very least, been invited.)

Deep at my core, I know that New York is my destiny.  And in writing that, I’m immediately reminded of the movie Back To The Future where George McFly says to Loraine in the diner: “…and I’m your density. I mean, I’m your destiny. “  It’s the truth though.  Something inside of me switched-on when I heard the wedding was in New York.  I didn’t have to think about it, I just reacted and now here we are.

A few months later, Shirley arrived on my doorstep and again, without thinking I made the quick-decision that I’d be scooting to New York.  Primarily because I love riding Shirley and hate flying (besides, when you’re on a scooter, getting to your destination is half the fun).

I approached Dustin, the man behind Scooter Quest ‘07 (Utah to Minneapolis), and asked him if he’d like to ride along.  As a man of adventure, Dustin couldn’t resist.  The same goes for Sean, the genius of a man that’s responsible for this site (and upcoming appearances, sponsors, and just about everything else) and our Utah home base last fall.

Acting as my escorts, Dustin and Sean will ensure my safe arrival in New York so that I may have my date with Destiny…

And with that…

Welcome dear readers!  Let the adventure begin!

Signing off,

Michael J

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