Veloce - it's gone.

[Nonnie]

I'm just going to copy what Rod wrote on the DSC.

Got a huge shock today. Had a voicemail on my phone to call my dealer (which I could not pick up until today as there is no signal where I live) which I received when I got to work so decided to call him back when I finished. Tried several times and no answer, so thought I would drop in on my way home. Imagine my surprise when I got there to see the place cleaned out and nothing but a few leaflets on the floor, one bike (a 999) in the workshop and an empty forecourt and showroom. More of concern to me was the deposit they had from me (which was the proceeds from the sale of my Monster S4RS) which was to go towards my new 1098S. I managed to get hold of the owner on his home number and I have to meet the salesman at the dealer's premises on Monday, who himself reassures me he will give me back the money they sold my Monster for in cash. I hope so, else that is the end of any motorcycling for me this year at least and that will be a first in 11 years. I do feel sorry for the staff there as I know some of the background behind the closure, after my lengthy conversation with the owner, but it still came as a big shock and I for one am sad to see it's end.

Not sure I have not lost my place in the order queue for the 1098S, but with the added financial pressure of my wedding coming up, I might just have to sit on the money if I get it back anyway and notch this year up as a two wheeled non starter. Whilst my wedding is more important to me, I can't hide the fact I will be sad not to be on a bike this summer and will find it difficult once the warmer weather arrives not to feel jealous of others. Not sure how I will feel when I spot my first 1098. Green with envy is a gross understatement. One thing is for sure, I will be working all the hours God gives me in overtime this year to make up the loss if I lose the money, to fulfil my dream of owning this bike. I have never been in this position before, but it if half kills me to get what I want then so be it.