Thursday Jul 10, 2008
Louis The Scooterer: From here (@jpost) to there (@epinions)
Posted by Louis the Scooterer
Comments: 24
Comments: 24
Now that the dust has settled and the rallies are behind us, I will say a farewell from JPost...
"Dear reader", oops, there may be more than one reader.. so "dear readers",
Way back I was invited to write stories to be posted as blogs here at Jpost, ..and I did just that.
I continue to write a series of assorted stories, on various subjects and topics, at different weather seasons... and I never write about politics and religion, and never being nasty or insulting.
I am happy that so many readers responded with kind words and clever comments, and emails sent to me, and many also mentioning the pictures that showed them a place, or a thing, or people or whatever.
The very best feedback that I learnt, is that a few people visited Israel as a direct result of reading my stories.. and although I wasnt able to meet them all, I was with them as they travelled, as I know they are with me as I continue MY scootering.
I have been told it is time for me to "move along", and there will be no more new stories here at jpost.
ALL my stories (up until now).. will still be available to be read..here at Jpost.
ALL the stories I've written will be in a section called "PAST BLOGS" ...
AND a link will be provided to an internet magazine (Epinions.com) where LOUIS THE SCOOTERER will continue writing, with my current, and NEW stories.
SO, I hope you will still read me as I also want to read you.
Certainly I will still be scootering to every, and many new places, here in Israel, and will continue to report about my rides, and other experiences.
Please continue staying in touch at email louisdrinkingt@013.net and I will always reply to stay in touch.
So I will quietly scoot away from the JPost and ride into the sunset..(pic of sunset)
AND If I should ever be invited to return, I will make a U-TURN and ride back into the sunrise.
So again I remind you to please carry on reading me and send me emails. I will always reply....bye.!
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1 | Earl in Burns Wyoming, USA, Thursday Jul 10, 2008
Hi Lou,
I was wondering where your next installment was. I was going to email you to see if you were ok. Well, sometimes the chapter of the book comes to an end. But it's not the end of the book. I have enjoyed your blog and I will look for you at the new place. Stay upright on your scooter and perhaps someday we will meet face to face.
Earl
2 | Louis the scooterer., Thursday Jul 10, 2008
Earl in Burns hi, You are one of those who has followed me from way back, and often follow up with a nice comment, and encouragement... and emails. I guess the next section of "the scooterer book" will begin now..you too take care as the bad drivers give birth to new bad drivers.
Thanks, and surely we will meet sometime. Lou.
3 | marumski, africa, Thursday Jul 10, 2008
it may be goodbye for these pages Louis, but i'm sure there shall be many more hello's, hi's and how-are-ya's along your journey. i'll be looking out for you. take good care of yourself. ciao.
4 | Eli Freedman Toronto, Canada, Thursday Jul 10, 2008
Hi Lou,
I have read your blog since you first started "Scootering" around Israel. I have enjoyed your quirky humor, your sense of adventure, your enthusiasim for all you encounter..and most important, your love of the country, its people and places. There is NO DOUBT in my mind, that wherever you continue to "Scooter", observe and write, you will have a faithful and loyal audience. Wherever the road may take you, be safe, have fun and stay curious...All the best to you,
Eli Freedman
5 | Gill&Tony, Thursday Jul 10, 2008
I love the photo of you about to scooter into the sunset.
You are a legend in Israel.
I will continue to read your blogs at Epinions.com and I trust that you will continue to send me pics.
Love,
Gill
6 | Russell , California, Friday Jul 11, 2008
Hi Lou, Ditto what Earl said. It has been wonderful. Will read you elsewhere. Scoot on, Russ
7 | Bob Epstein USA, Friday Jul 11, 2008
Louis, it was a great run! Very much enjoyed your blogs and think J-Post should reconsider letting you go.
I am coming to Israel as soon as I can and plan on hooking up with you.
You were a bright spot on J-Post as I smiled when reading your stories rather than cried reading of the horrific politics and mess the current admin. has made of Israel. Good luck and keep chugging, but watch out for traffic. Bob
8 | Josh, Friday Jul 11, 2008
Shame your leaving! Enjoyed reading your blog
9 | Darrell L Asplund Vancouver, Washington USA, Saturday Jul 12, 2008
Lou it's sad to see you going from JPost. Keep putting around Israel... I LOVE ISRAEL!
Have been there a couple times in the past 4 years and can't wait for the oppertunity
to return.
Darrell
10 | Louis the scooterer from Netanya., Saturday Jul 12, 2008
marumski, africa #3..YES THERE WILL BE..I've re-discovered that I have more than ONE reader..maybe the title of my farewell should have read.."from goodbye to...hello".. thanks for follolwing.My email address is open to everyone.Lou
11 | Louis the scooterer from Netanya, Saturday Jul 12, 2008
Eli Freedman Toronto.Canada #4.. You sure give me enthusiasm to RIDE 'n WRITE, and I guess I could learn from you about BOTH...riding AND writing !..and our ride together, must surely happen before you return to Toronto..
YES ..at the end of the road ..IS ALWAYS another road.
Many thanks.Lou
12 | Louis the scooterer from Netanya, Saturday Jul 12, 2008
Gill... and Tony #5..Gill, maybe I will take another pic of me riding "INTO" the sunrise. Nice that you will keep reading, and next time you visit Israel..make the journey to be longer than 1 day...minimum TWO sunrises...
and yes my email is open for everybody.
Thanks. Lou.
13 | Louis the scooterer from Netanya, Saturday Jul 12, 2008
Russell, California #6..Russ you are usually the first to comment ..but I know you also enjoy time in your saddle, scooting around..and do continue doing just that..and thanks for reading and following..and keep staying in touch.
Lou.
14 | Louis the scooterer, Saturday Jul 12, 2008
Bob Epstein USA #7.. if they reconsider then I will consider taking a new pic of "making a Uturn and riding INTO the sunrise".
Thanks about the "bright spot"..and be assured I will never write about politics or such ! !
Keep in touch and when you have dates and plans for you trip, let me know ..
and I'm "looking forward to hooking up".
Thanks for your compliments.
Lou.
15 | Louis the scooterer, Saturday Jul 12, 2008
Josh #8.I wish I knew where you are from.
I want you to enjoy reading at other places as well..
and note my email address is open to all.
Thanks,
Lou
16 | Louis the scooterer, Saturday Jul 12, 2008
Darrell L Asplund Vancouver, Washington USA.. #9...I love those who LOVE ISRAEL.
Make sure you contact me on your next visit..and make the opportunity happen.
Thanks for following and comment.
Lou.
17 | Barbara USA, Saturday Jul 12, 2008
Hi, Lou. I'm sorry you are leaving jpost but will follow you over to epinions. My son lives in Israel and reading jpost (the other Israeli newspapers in English are even worse) you would think Israel is a terrible place to live, full of bad people and with nothing but insurmountable problems. I know that is not true, and your blog reminded me of that truth over and over. You kept my spirits up where others wanted to tear them down. You gave us a wonderful view of everyday life and real people, so thank you and best wishes! And keep up the good work! I'll be reading it.
18 | Sam Blumenstein, Saturday Jul 12, 2008
Lou, it's a pity that the powers that be in the Jerusalem Post see no further value from your blog to many loyal readers around the world. The Australian motorcycle group that visited Israel recently was very glad to have met you and had some brief time together. We will keep in touch regardless and hope your scooter epics will continue through some other forum.
Sam Blumenstein
Melbourne, Australia
19 | Dr. Hannah Joy, Jerusalem, Sunday Jul 13, 2008
You will be missed!
20 | Dusty, Tennessee, Sunday Jul 13, 2008
As usual I love the pic's. There's always something new in each one. Your stories and pictures bring so much of Israel alive so I hope you "do" keep writing and scooting along! :)
Dusty
21 | Louis the scooterer, Sunday Jul 13, 2008
Reply to #17..Barbara USA...I tried to be "bright n lively" with my stories, BUT sometimes when writing about bad drivers and smokers I needed to be negative ..BUT truthful.
Still.. every place I visit and every new person I meet give me something to smile about..and will continue looking for that. Thanks for you compliments and comment.
Lou.
22 | LOUIS THE SCOOTERER FROM NETANYA, Sunday Jul 13, 2008
Reply to #18 Sam Blumenstein...Lets remember that I met you and OZ motorcyclists as a direct result from JPost story..so they have done many good valuable "things". If they find it necessary for me to move along ?..maybe they steer me to something better ??..and I say again..I will make a U-TURN if its meant to be.
Also dont forget that on your future visit we should drive around in a rented car during the rain season, and I can show you what you have not yet seen.
Thanks and of course we will stay in touch.
Lou.
23 | Louis the scooterer, Sunday Jul 13, 2008
#19 Reply to Dr. Hannah Joy, Jerusalem. Please dont miss me!... I hope you will "hit" me at other places..and wave to me and stop me when you see me.
Thanks for following.
Lou.
24 | Louis the scooterer, Sunday Jul 13, 2008
Reply to Dusty, Tennessee #20. It was a pleasure teaching you some Hebrew words via emails.
Someone slipped up and placed only 3 pics instead of 10.. in this farewell story..the other 7 also showed places and different clothes for different weather.
Todah ve lehitra'ot.
Lou.
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