Go for the scooter jack and it might help with the loneliness. You'll be able to ride to the shops, library, bookies, cafe whatever takes your fancy, but most importantly you can linger a while and chat. There are more opportunities to meet a few people and pass the time of day with a scooter, happens less often in a car. You'll be surprised just how common place they are too, no need to feel odd, feel liberated! Just take it easy to begin with as the controls are easy but sensitive.