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Title: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: adventurelounger on October 30, 2016, 03:37:54 PM
Unseasonably warm here in CT so took the Storny for a bimble up around the reservoirs. Stopped at Aspetuck Valley Apple Barn to pick up some apples when what do I see but a couple more Guzzis in the lot. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161030/49b37b0ddcfc5f6a018ad6ba844a6047.jpg)

My Storny sidled up next to a sweetly tuned V7II Racer (Jim Hamlin's handiwork) and a beautiful California. Turned out both bikes belonged to a local rider who was out for a pie-run with a friend. I stumbled on them tucking into a fresh-from-the-oven apple pie.

I went inside to get my apples and when I returned, they left half a pie on my saddle, still warm (and kept that way by my Arrow pipe!)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161030/1b303d8251cfad7d74925642d7c7c76d.jpg)

With some effort I restrained myself from eating the whole damned thing. Just consumed half of the half. It was awesome. As Guided by Voices would say, "delicious pie and thank you."

You meet the nicest people on Guzzis.
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: twowings on October 30, 2016, 03:40:48 PM
Mmmmm, nothing says autumn like fresh-baked pies and Moto Guzzis!  :azn:
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: Daleroso on October 30, 2016, 04:13:03 PM
Two nice surprises on a day ride for sure! Unexpected family & a pie. I can't help but wonder though what that pie did to be damned to hell by God.
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: oldbike54 on October 30, 2016, 04:16:39 PM
Two nice surprises on a day ride for sure! Unexpected family & a pie. I can't help but wonder though what that pie did to be damned to hell by God.

 Same question here  :shocked: Let's do remember that this is a family friendly site , thanks .

 Dusty
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: OlDogface on October 30, 2016, 04:18:57 PM
Wonderful Guzzi Folk all over Guzzi Land!

Each fall I putter to a place called Paulus Orchard (which is out in the middle of nowhere near 522 E Mt Airy Rd, Dillsburg, PA) for one of their homemade apple crisp/homemade vanilla bean ice cream concoctions. It's absolutely delicious and only a few thousand calories per spoonful. I've already had my fix this year but should the opportunity to leave work early happen one day this week, I will sacrifice myself and ride up there for another and take pictures for you, my dearest Guzzi friends.

Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: Tom on October 30, 2016, 04:23:21 PM
I liked the fresh pressed cider. :thumb:
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: Daleroso on October 30, 2016, 04:28:08 PM
Thank you. 🙂
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: OlDogface on October 30, 2016, 06:10:24 PM
Darn. I won't be able to share the apple crisp creation with you. I was surfing Paulus' site and just saw they closed for the season today.

Open September 3 – October 30, 2016

 :food:  :sad:
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: lucian on October 30, 2016, 06:45:09 PM
No vanilla ice cream?  :sad:
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: adventurelounger on October 30, 2016, 07:42:14 PM
Nope, the high pipes tend to melt ice cream. Better for keeping pie warm. :thumb:
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: gerryp on November 01, 2016, 07:43:16 AM
Unseasonably warm here in CT so took the Storny for a bimble up around the reservoirs. Stopped at Aspetuck Valley Apple Barn to pick up some apples when what do I see but a couple more Guzzis in the lot. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161030/49b37b0ddcfc5f6a018ad6ba844a6047.jpg)

My Storny sidled up next to a sweetly tuned V7II Racer (Jim Hamlin's handiwork) and a beautiful California. Turned out both bikes belonged to a local rider who was out for a pie-run with a friend. I stumbled on them tucking into a fresh-from-the-oven apple pie.

I went inside to get my apples and when I returned, they left half a pie on my saddle, still warm (and kept that way by my Arrow pipe!)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161030/1b303d8251cfad7d74925642d7c7c76d.jpg)

With some effort I restrained myself from eating the whole damned thing. Just consumed half of the half. It was awesome. As Guided by Voices would say, "delicious pie and thank you."

You meet the nicest people on Guzzis.

Nice looking bike.
I go by that place a lot on my way home from Jim's shop (to pick up the Merritt).

I guess I'll have to stop next time.

Gerry

Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: lucydad2 on November 01, 2016, 12:10:46 PM
How about that. 
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: alanp on November 01, 2016, 01:12:22 PM
Adventurelounger,

Sounds like a fun day for sure.  Three great looking bikes. 

I have a question about your bag setup on the Storny.  What is that bag and how is it attached?  One of my objections to the scrambler setup is the difficulty of getting bags on it, but that looks like it might work well for short trips. 
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: adventurelounger on November 01, 2016, 05:38:40 PM
Gerry they have legendary pies. All kinds. Frozen. Take on home and bake it and you won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: adventurelounger on November 01, 2016, 05:46:17 PM
Hi Alan,

Yeah, high pipes create a luggage quandary. I put on the OEM left side pannier rack, and then ordered a single left-side 25L bag from Mosko Moto. They make GREAT stuff. The bag has a waterproof liner and is absolutely bullet proof. Plus a really slick baseplate/mating system for the rack. Goes on and off in a second.

When I ordered my bag from Tiffany @ Mosko Moto, she mentioned they were discontinuing the 25L but still sell a 35L bag. That might be an even better idea. 25L fits some stuff, but not much. When a buddy of mine and I took a trip to VT this summer, we took the Storny and my other bike, a Super Tenere. She was the REAl pack mule.

Hope this helps. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161101/c971d5ce41dd3fafef55db6f1ebf87d4.jpg)
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: alanp on November 01, 2016, 10:38:34 PM
That helps a lot.  I need to look at the OEM accessories.  I am really starting to like the looks of the Stornello! 
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: Scud on November 01, 2016, 11:01:10 PM
Great story.

Here's my Three-Pie-Run. Julian, CA, only one Guzzi.

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m492/timscudder/v11com%20misc%20photos%20posted/LeMans%20Project/IMG_3548.jpg) (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/timscudder/media/v11com%20misc%20photos%20posted/LeMans%20Project/IMG_3548.jpg.html)
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: oldbike54 on November 01, 2016, 11:08:20 PM
Great story.

Here's my Three-Pie-Run. Julian, CA, only one Guzzi.

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m492/timscudder/v11com%20misc%20photos%20posted/LeMans%20Project/IMG_3548.jpg) (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/timscudder/media/v11com%20misc%20photos%20posted/LeMans%20Project/IMG_3548.jpg.html)

 Would the "etc" part have anything to do with Momcorp on Futurama ?

 Dusty
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: Scud on November 02, 2016, 12:08:44 AM
I had to Google Momcorp and Futurama to Grok your question. Not like Jack's store across the street. He Groc's everything. He even uses the 'S correctly, unlike Moms.

I think this (these?) Moms "etc." is (are?) all about ice-cream and coffee.
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: adventurelounger on November 02, 2016, 07:07:33 AM
I like that this is becoming a dedicated pie thread.
Title: Re: You meet the nicest people on Guzzis
Post by: kingoffleece on November 02, 2016, 07:51:33 AM
Nice report!
Hamlin bikes run great, do they not?  I have two of them!  Jerry P knows, too.

On another note, when I bought my V7 I had Jim install a Ventura rack system.  As my Triumph riding friends say, "it works a treat" and may be an option for you scrambler guys.

We have those country pie places by me in WNY also.  Yum!