Hello from Lancaster, PA USA

Tanabuso Posts : 53 Join date : 2014-12-20

Hi All,

I made the tragic mistake of riding a GRiSO a couple of weeks ago. When I returned from that 15 minute ride, I simply told my wife "I must have one, or I will die". She understands me...

From there, I started the search. Luckily, I found one online in MA and sealed a deal...a 2013 with 2900 miles. It's supposed to be delivered to me here in PA in the next 5-10 days. I can't wait.

I'm enjoying the "Ghetto" and looking forward to getting to know the crew here. Is anyone else near Central PA?

Brett

Grignapoco Posts : 146 Join date : 2013-07-26 Age : 57

Welcome and congratulations!!!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

tarsky68 wrote:: Hi All,

I made the tragic mistake of riding a GRiSO a couple of weeks ago. When I returned from that 15 minute ride, I simply told my wife "I must have one, or I will die". She understands me...

From there, I started the search. Luckily, I found one online in MA and sealed a deal...a 2013 with 2900 miles. It's supposed to be delivered to me here in PA in the next 5-10 days. I can't wait.

I'm enjoying the "Ghetto" and looking forward to getting to know the crew here. Is anyone else near Central PA?

Brett

Welcome, Brett.

We understand the lust. Very Happy

In Guzzidom, however, questions such as your last, "Is anyone else near Central PA?," are so relative. "Near?" Well, it depends.

Lancaster is a <4-hour back-road ride from here -- Cross Junction, at the top of Virginia; I view that as near.

OTOH, yes, pretty sure there are GRiSO-riding Guzzisti nearer than I and Travis, another GRiSO guy here in the Winchester area.

There is a new pin map here -- [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] -- that not everyone has added to yet, but is a start.

Unfortunately, I tried to open it just now, but failed. You might have better luck.

If you get the urge to ride that new beast before spring, feel free to stop in. You can tell your wife you got lost. Works me for me ... sometime, but she's been around the Guzzi disease awhile. queen

Bill

Nibbio Posts : 569 Join date : 2014-06-21

Welcome Brett! Here's the direct link to the map Bill was talking about: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

GRiSO Capo Posts : 832 Join date : 2014-05-06

Bill Hagan wrote:: There is a new pin map here -- [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] -- that not everyone has added to yet, but is a start.

Unfortunately, I tried to open it just now, but failed. You might have better luck.

Mmmm... just checked the map and it seemed to work fine for me. Let me know if you keep having problems and I will see if I can fix it.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

bioman wrote:

Bill Hagan wrote:: There is a new pin map here -- [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] -- that not everyone has added to yet, but is a start.

Unfortunately, I tried to open it just now, but failed. You might have better luck.

Mmmm... just checked the map and it seemed to work fine for me. Let me know if you keep having problems and I will see if I can fix it.

Thanks.

All good now.

"Head space & timing problem" on my end. Embarassed

Bill

Don Abbondio Posts : 135 Join date : 2014-11-12 Age : 65

Welcome Sir to the Getto... Small world, I live and work in North Carolina. I work for Lancaster Labs! BK

Tanabuso Posts : 53 Join date : 2014-12-20

bobbyfromnc wrote:: Welcome Sir to the Getto... Small world, I live and work in North Carolina. I work for Lancaster Labs! BK

Wow, it is a small world. Lancaster Labs is about 10 minutes away from my office.

Grignapoco Posts : 108 Join date : 2014-12-17 Age : 52

Welcome Brett, I'm a newbie here too.

Cheers from Tassie.

Guest

tarsky68 wrote:: Is anyone else near Central PA?

No, but I was once ejected from a pub in Lancaster for swearing. What the fuck???

Welcome to the Ghetto!

Tanabuso Posts : 53 Join date : 2014-12-20

Harry Paratestes wrote:

tarsky68 wrote:: Is anyone else near Central PA?

No, but I was once ejected from a pub in Lancaster for swearing. What the fuck???

Welcome to the Ghetto!

Haha, that doesn't surprise me at all. Funny as shit

GRiSO Capo Posts : 102 Join date : 2014-09-16 Age : 66

Howdy! I'm a newbie here as well. I was out sort of your way last night, in Longwood Gardens (Christmas light show that was nice- cool thing to do with the family). My wife, daughter and I currently reside in Chalfont, PA, right on the Bucks/Montgomery county line. Don't know if it's my place yet to do the welcoming, but welcome anyway! I have one of the red 2015's (since October), so I'll get a picture up here shortly. Meanwhile, congrats on the GRiSO. Mine is my third Guzzi, and even after just a bit of time on her, already my favorite. In fact, my favorite bike (of all that I've owned) so far. Hard to imagine doing better, at least to my taste.

Tanabuso Posts : 53 Join date : 2014-12-20

ronbo10 wrote:: Howdy! I'm a newbie here as well. I was out sort of your way last night, in Longwood Gardens (Christmas light show that was nice- cool thing to do with the family). My wife, daughter and I currently reside in Chalfont, PA, right on the Bucks/Montgomery county line. Don't know if it's my place yet to do the welcoming, but welcome anyway! I have one of the red 2015's (since October), so I'll get a picture up here shortly. Meanwhile, congrats on the GRiSO. Mine is my third Guzzi, and even after just a bit of time on her, already my favorite. In fact, my favorite bike (of all that I've owned) so far. Hard to imagine doing better, at least to my taste.

Yea, you were not far away at all and thanks for the warm welcome. I predict that this will be my favorite bike that I've owned so far. Love the 2015 red color - grats on that!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

ronbo10 wrote:: Howdy! I'm a newbie here as well. I was out sort of your way last night, in Longwood Gardens (Christmas light show that was nice- cool thing to do with the family). My wife, daughter and I currently reside in Chalfont, PA, right on the Bucks/Montgomery county line. Don't know if it's my place yet to do the welcoming, but welcome anyway! I have one of the red 2015's (since October), so I'll get a picture up here shortly. Meanwhile, congrats on the GRiSO. Mine is my third Guzzi, and even after just a bit of time on her, already my favorite. In fact, my favorite bike (of all that I've owned) so far. Hard to imagine doing better, at least to my taste.

Will be at Longwood Gardens this Friday. In a cage. With Kathi and one set of grandbabies. One "set" (3 in this case) at a time is pretty much my limit Shocked

; Kathi has no limit (with 10 here and more quite possibly inbound or at least planned. queen

Lordy, cannot wait for spring; at least I have the Moto Grappa to ~~wrench~~ putz in until the roads are clear and the air warm(er). Very Happy

Bill

GRiSO Posts : 1163 Join date : 2013-11-26 Age : 61

You are a True Believer tarsky68.
Welcome to The Ghetto.

DM

Sfregiato Posts : 467 Join date : 2014-06-13 Age : 74

Welcome to da getto!

Squinternotto Posts : 1 Join date : 2015-01-02 Age : 64

I'm in Gettysburg and 1 month from owning a GRiSO.

GRiSO Posts : 1163 Join date : 2013-11-26 Age : 61

One month? That sounds like an Aeon!!

Tanabuso Posts : 53 Join date : 2014-12-20

ChrisDavid wrote:: I'm in Gettysburg and 1 month from owning a GRiSO.

I feel your pain - I have just 2 more days to wait and its killing me!

Sfregiato Posts : 453 Join date : 2014-05-23

Hey Brett,

Originally from upstate NY but have spent a fair bit of time with relatives not too far from central Pa..Worked for an aerial surveying company based out of NE Philly back in the 90's and would often fly over amish country etc.. and drop into Lancaster airport for lunch. Remember thinking how well taken care of and beautiful the farms and surrounding area was. I hope things have not changed too much and that you enjoy riding your GRiSO!

Welcome!

1151

Tanabuso Posts : 52 Join date : 2014-07-18

Welcome! I know some riders from that part of the Country - great folks, all. Smile

Maybe we should have a Spring Meet/Ride in WV/VA, once the temps return. afro

Nibbio Posts : 634 Join date : 2013-12-23

You got a great deal on that Black Devil. I am in Monroe, NY so not exactly around the corner but come springtime you might make it up this way. The Ghetto is ever ready to assist with tech stuff like valve checks and TB balance. DW

Grignapoco Posts : 181 Join date : 2015-05-25

Brett
Sorry for the long delay- I live out near gettysburg. I play rugby for a team out in Lancaster and make it out that way at least once a week or so for games/beers. Maybe Ill run into you sometime.

GRiSO Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02

Rugby?? You guys play rugby in the US??
Well fuck me dead!! Who dat funk dat?
Anyway, the GRiSO is really visceral and I couldn't see myself without it.
Just that simple.