We Need to Name This Thing

I have a scooter. No, a scooter is what makes easy targets in Grand Theft Auto. I do not drive a Faggio.

I drive a moped. But, moped seems more like what I did a work last week.

I drive a silver 2001 Tomos ST 49cc motorcycle.

On average I travel between 48 and 50km/h but if I have the wind at my back and a little help by drafting some traffic, I'm able to hit 60 on flat land. Up the Arther Drive hill I slow down to about 40 just before the top but go beyond the range of my speedometer on the way down. It take me about 20 minutes to get from my driveway to the lunchroom at BC Ferries.

I got the bike from my Uncle who bought it at an MCC Auction. I was there cheering him on when he was bidding, about 4 years ago. It started with 107km and as of now it is at 623km. I've filled it up three times, the most of which was $5.37. O and that is premium by the way. I'm pretty sure the gas tank is three liters with a 0.5 liter backup. I haven't been watching the numbers enough to know the exact gas millage but I know I filled up most recently at 537.7; I'll let you know when it runs out.

I got the bike to get to work, but it has been a lot of fun to drive. My Dad told me that all the ladies would love me as soon as I got it but that's yet to be proven. The reality: this ride is for transportation not procreation.

Saying all this, the most important part of this post is that I need a name for this bike. Right now I'm open to anything. Male, female, onomonpoeia. I've had a few thrown at me already:

Put Put
Hugo
Little Lightning
Amanecer
Raun-na-na-na-na-na-na...
Flat Tire
Coglione

I need some more. I need your help. What do you think I should name it?

The Third Course

So my friend "Rabbit" made a good point, one that I forgot. I think there is a difference between honesty and always telling the truth. The ninth commandment is "do not give false testimony" and though I am not willing to check cultural differences of the -1300ths (right now), I do not think that Jesus was saying "do not lie". I believe that it would make the most sense if it is understood that you do not deceive. If at any point you are saying something for personal gain, even if it is a half truth, that is not good.

When I tell stories I have a loose relationship with the truth. I can justify that because I believe I am a storyteller and lies make the tale more interesting. Case in point: Jeordie didn't really peel his fingers from the arm rests and I never wear underwear when I'm driving. But, it's just more entertaining that way. I'll probably never change that. Most of the things I say are ridiculous. If I am relaxed and with people who like to laugh I start to say things that don't even make sense. I'll get goofy and then there's no bringing me back. I also like sarcasm which on the literal translation isn't too truthful.

The problem is those gray zones. You lie when you make a joke but you're really protecting yourself. I hope that at the very least, you know the different for yourself.

So here's a truth question. You are in Nazi Germany and the SS knock at your door (they decided to be polite). You are harbouring a Jewish family upstairs and they are hidden, to your knowledge. There are Jewish kids, maybe this is the family of Anne Frank. They ask you if you are hiding Jews. What do you say?