Washington Times: "Crafty comeback with indie edge"

Hear what fellow DC Craft Mafia member Erica Burns has to say about a "Crafty comeback with indie edge" in the Washington Times.

Summer? Really?

The water is still pretty frigid along the banks of the Chesapeake, but that didn't stop me from dunking a toe (well toes and ankles) in this weekend. It was great to spend an afternoon at the beach trying out my new kite during the "official" start of summer.

Back home, I could tell it might actually be summer because it was finally warm enough for more than a few hours at a time to successfully pour resin and finish a few of the belt buckles I started months ago. Now I usually try to space out adding new items to Polly Scoots, but I was sooooo happy to have these ready that I couldn't resist sharing them all at once. Enjoy!

Wonder how they'll ship that...

Shrink wrap. Lots and lots of shrink wrap.

Brought to you by the friendly UPS man.

Scooter Ride!

Okay, I know this isn't the most thrilling video you ever saw, but in case you're wondering what it's like to travel with a pack of scooters, here you go! Ride along with some guys from NOS (a Washington area scooter club) on the road to the British and European classic motorcycle show. And in case you're wondering, that's a Vespa Rally in the lead, a Vespa P200 in the middle and a Lambretta DL 125 bringing up the rear.

what's that?

I said it last year, and I'll say it again this year. It's fun to head out to a classic motorcycle show on a kind of gray day and come across something that makes you say, "what's that?".

This year, it was a three-wheeled machine that had me saying it...the Lomax.


In addition to the oddity, I couldn't resist adding a few more fun emblems and badges to the photo collection...they just don't make them like they used to. Here were a few of my favorites:





Luckily for the ponies in our stable, seeing all those shiny bits inspired us to go home and give them a much needed bath...

Show some love

Scooter News has a poll on its Web site that lets you vote for a scooter shop of the month. I'm sure the competing shops in Alabama and Arizona are nice, but show some love for a great east coast shop and cast a vote for Scoot Richmond!

They've gotten my Stella on the road, added some pep (in the form of more cc's) to Ryan's P200 and made me the proud owner of a Lambretta. Not to mention an assortment of parts...go vote!

Arts Festival--this weekend!

Looking for something to do on Saturday? Come on out to the Hyattsville Arts Festival! Live performances, yummy foods from local favorites like Franklin's and arts and crafts from more than 30 exhibitors--sweet!

And don't forget to stop by the DC Craft Mafia booth and say hello! Polly Scoots will be sharing some space with fellow DC Craft Mafia members Erica Burns Designs and Ninnycat Crochet.

See you there!
When: Saturday, May 16, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Baltimore Ave & Longfellow Street, Hyattsville, MD
Click here to learn more.

A few good rallies

Polly Scoots is excited to serve as a sponsor for two great upcoming scooter rallies. Rides, raffles, scooter peeps and tons of awesome bikes...what are you waiting for--register today!

Tornado R'Alley V in Kansas City May 15 to 17.

Scootergate 4 in our nation's capital June 5 to 7.Alas, I won't be making it to Tornado R'Alley V in person (one day though!), but Scootergate is definitely on the calendar!