THE SCOOTER STORY after jericho scored a job, it was soon apparent that sharing one car was going to be a problem.
i brought up the possibility of a scooter one day. after that, we spent about a week researching online and going to local cycle shops. as we educated ourselves, it was obvious that one scooter came out on top in all the reviews. the HONDA METROPOLITAN. our local cycle shop told us that all the 2012's are sold out already..... and the 2013's are not even out. we were told that a used one would be a good, rare find. after searching online, we found that to be true..... and the few we did find, were in faraway states from us. MI. CO. etc.. THEN..... 4 days ago, while jericho was looking on craigslist, she announced that a scooter had just been listed. in DE. i called immediately....within 1/2 hour. i followed with a 2nd call about 1/2 hour later....asking if we could could come pick it up in 2 days.  
when friday arrived, i was a case of nerves. i was second doubting myself for moving so fast... realizing i didn't ask so many important questions. women look at what can be seen: color. style. i hadn't bothered to ask about the tires, battery, engine, inspection, etc.etc. furthermore, i became aware of alot more additional expenses to this purchase. as i began to panic, i called jim and asked if he would research more about title, tags, insurance. we were also suddenly faced with HOW we were going to transport the scooter home from near rohoboth beach, DE. jim found the cheapest rental truck to be found was $89. as i saw the money adding up, i began to panic. 
what if the scooter needed service and/or parts? after we purchased it?  buying any used vehicle is a RISK. and...i was scared.
jim thought it would not hurt to at least go look at the scooter. i agreed. jen decided to post, asking if there was a truck we could borrow, on facebook. almost immediately, a generous couple insisted that we use their truck.  we were overwhelmed with their generosity! (seriously, you blew us away!!!!!!) 
saturday morning, found jim and jericho on their way to DE....in the donated truck. 
after a test drive, they were convinced they were blessed with a rare "find". it was in mint condition.....and looked brand, spankin' new! 
even though the scooter was 10 years old, it only had 1,548 miles on it. and the owner had the original instruction manuel.  
the buyer told how he bought it just a year ago at a yard sale for $300. it only had 300 miles on it. (the people obviously weren't aware of what they owned). he said he had a blast on it all last summer...using it to go to church, to the beach, and to visit his dad. he was sad to part with it.
his selling price was a steal at $600. this scooter sells, brand new, for $2,100....and it keeps it's value well. i felt certain that we could turn around and sell it for more than we bought it for. how could we lose? S O L D !!!! jim tied it down well on the truck and they brought it home!   
i was completely blown away after seeing it's condition! jericho couldn't wait to take off on it.... after donning some warm things.  
i couldn't wait to try it out myself. WHAT FUN!!!! i drove it to sheetz. 
sissy wanted to try it out....after a few instructions.  
the next morning, the neigers stopped in after church. we had a HOOT.....   
one by one, each child had about 5 turns with rides.   
jack really enjoyed himself. brighton was decked out in her pearls.  
devoted dad that he is, tim even put the baby carrier on to give baby silas a ride.  i opened up my bus door so the kids could play in between rides. 
silas has the most angelic face when he sleeps. 
GOD has certainly blessed jericho! and she's clearly tickled! this provision seems to fit the ticket... to ride the 9 miles, one way, to work everyday to her eco-friendly job.... obtaining 90-100 m.p.g. i figure she'd be paying about $600 in gas, going back and forth to work using my car, in the first 3 months. AIN'T GOD GOOD? 
~LIVE~ ENJOYING GOD'S PROVISIONS | 
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