Happy Halloween!

Boo! Thanks to hubby, Ryan, for working his mad pumpkin carving skillz!

Check out some Polly Scoots in person!

I'm going to skip over the fact that I haven't updated the blog in FOREVER and just do some shameless self promotion instead. This Saturday, Polly Scoots (a proud member of the DC Craft Mafia) is very excited to be taking part in the DC Craft Mafia Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair! Good news for you if you're in the Washington, DC metro area and have a hankering to check out some Polly Scoots goodies in person and maybe give them a good new home.

What will you find at the booth? I'm not 100% sure yet myself 'cause I still have a list of things I want to make, but you'll be sure to find: belt buckles, wine glass charms, stickers, patches, buttons, cards, mileage log books and magnets--all scooter themed and inspired of course!

I'm a little worried about how much money I might spend shopping some of my fellow vendors, but that's what craft shows are for--you definitely want to see these folks in person!

So come one out this Saturday, November 1, from 12 to 6 p.m. to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad's Anatasi Room. It's a free festival and $1 door prize tickets will benefit the Washington Humane Society.

NEW DATE for The UnUsual Suspects Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival

The DC Craft Mafia just informed that The Anastasi Room was double-booked and, due to circumstances beyond our control, we got bumped. The UnUsual Suspects Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival will now be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008. Same place, same time.

If you've already submitted your application, please check your e-mail for important information about your application. If you haven't yet applied, well, what are you waiting for?
The deadline to apply has been extended to October 1st! If you wanted to apply but weren't available on the 2nd, you're in luck! Hopefully, everyone will still be available, and having the show on Saturday instead will actually bring in more traffic!

Click here to apply or here for the vendor FAQ.

Hanging out in the slow lane

Well, I'm keeping it under 40 mph to gently break in the Lambretta's engine, bicycling to get ready for Baltimore's Tour du Port (we signed on for the 22-mile route this year) and riding the Vino as my daily commuter. Life on two wheels hasn't always moved so slowly...

Any crafters in the house?

If you're a DC area crafter (or feel like heading our way), have we got a show for you! The second annual Unusual Suspects Craft Fair, presented by the DC Craft Mafia, is now accepting applications! I had an awesome time there last year as an exhibitor and am excited to be part of the action this year.

This year's show takes place Sunday, November 1 (please take note of new date) from 12 to 6 p.m., at The Anastasi Room of the Bethesda Fire House. Applications are now available--be sure to get yours in by Oct. 1. FAQs for vendors can be found here. Hope to see you there!

Cake anyone?

Ryan and I made a trek down to Scoot Richmond today. We avoided Interstate 95 and took the more scenic route Rt. 301. You always see some great roadside signs along the way, but there was something new to take in on this trip. There were giant "cakes" along the side of the road when entering Charles County, Md. We didn't see them at night, but it looks like the candles on top might just light up at night--that's some way to celebrate a county turning 350.

To celebrate Polly Scoots' second birthday today, I skipped the cake and enjoyed a first ride on my "new" Lambretta instead. Vroom, vroom!

Postcard from the Road: 2008 Smallstate Rally

We're home from our marathon trip through New England. Lots to share, but thought I'd start with a view of the bikes lined up outside Javaspeed Scooters in Providence, Rhode Island, for the 2008 Smallstate Scooter Rally.