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A short, and somewhat farcical, snowshoeing walk through Calaveras Big Trees California State Park.

From Berkeley, it was about a three hour venture and we took about five, stopping for breakfast, and then again for lunch.  But once we arrived, strapped on our shoes and started walking through the massive trees, literally, it was just the perfect pace.  And after a four hour tour, dictated by Andrew and his guide book, we were through the well trodden trail and had enjoyed the spectacle of Nature!

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“In the spring of 1852, Augustus T. Dowd was tracking a wounded grizzly bear through unfamiliar territory when he came upon a forest of enormous trees.  The tree that first caught his attention was the largest in Calaveras’ North Grove – named the Discovery Tree.  It measured more than thirty feet around.”

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A Selection of California Vehicle Codes for riding motorized scooters:

Section 400-407.5 of the California Vehicle Code:

Section 400: Motorcycle: having a seat or saddle and traveling on not more than 3 wheels and less than 1500lbs.
Section 405: Motor Driven Cycle: a motorcycle with less than 150cc.
Section 407.5: Motorized Scooter: (A) A “motorized scooter” is any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, has a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon while riding, and is powered by an electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion.  This device may also have a driver seat that does not interfere with the ability to stand.  For purposes of motorized bicycle or moped, as defined in section 406, or a toy, as defined in section 108550 of the Health and Safety Code, is not a motorized scooter. (B) A device meeting the definition in subdivision (A) that is powered by a source other than electrical power is also a motorized scooter.

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Section 12804.9 of the California Vehicle Code:

A Class C license includes: (B)(3)(H) motorized scooters; (B)(3)(I) does not include motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.

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So there you have it.

walking with bernie and Kira

A beautiful, extensive, and long winded walk through the Bay Area on Saturday …

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was followed by a purchase of a rad little scoot-about.

Have a look at our new JohnMizell.com GeoCaching Site to follow our finds and try to seek our our hides. It’s not much, but it’s there. However, I like commentary, so I may continue to post here as well.. Enjoy!

Andrew’s Honda stopped working, so I took it upon myself to take it apart and see what I could do. Little did I know that ALL motorcycle parts shops in the East Bay are closed on both Sunday and Monday. But today I finally got my fuel filter and 4 inches worth of hose and reassembled the bike. Unfortunately… it’s still busted. But at least I got it apart, worked on it and got it back together leaving out only ONE screw. Not bad eh?

Now it’s off to the shop to see what can be done.