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Online Anomaly

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Back in the saddle...
« on: June 14, 2026, 06:57:18 AM »
A year and a half ago, I severely injured my back while lifting an ancient French wood stove of it's elevated base for a project that just had to be done....never(?). Anyway, I'm finally back to being able to do most things and about three weeks ago I took the T3 California out for the first ride in a long time:
https://www.relive.com/view/vLqeegwBAdq

Then it was back to work on the olive trees and the vineyard. But yesterday evening I celebrated installing the maniglione (seat grab rail) which had been removed because it interfered withe the opening of the non-,original side cases (I came up with a hack that seems to be working). It was a lovely evening and the T3 Is a Joy.

https://www.relive.com/view/veqzWkpQj7v
1981 T3 California, 1983 Piaggio Apecar P2
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Online Dave Swanson

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Re: Back in the saddle...
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2026, 07:24:48 AM »
This is great news to hear!  Welcome back!
Dave Swanson - Northern IL
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Re: Back in the saddle...
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2026, 07:33:00 AM »
So happy for you Anomaly.

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Re: Back in the saddle...
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2026, 07:59:11 AM »
Nice to be riding again, enjoy.
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Re: Back in the saddle...
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2026, 09:37:25 AM »
Home projects,the most dangerous occupation.

 

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