"There are countless horrible things happening all over the world and horrible people prospering, but we must never allow them to disturb our equanimity or deflect us from our sacred duty to sabotage and annoy them whenever possible." -Auberon Waugh
Friday, December 16, 2011
Something like this happened to me the one and only time I tried water-skiing
The first time I tried a skateboard, I was about 20. I stepped on it at the top of a steep hill and am proud to report I stayed aboard for a good 100 yards at maybe 20 miles an hour before the inevitable.
The second time I was 49. I stepped on top with both feet and the skateboard went 20 MPH without me and I landed on my right elbow.
I plan on trying again when I'm 60. I was taught to never quit, never say die!
Now that is truly an example of disposable income.
ReplyDeleteSorry, but if I had 100k for a toy, I'd buy four wheels...with a Ferrari attached.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I tried a skateboard, I was about 20. I stepped on it at the top of a steep hill and am proud to report I stayed aboard for a good 100 yards at maybe 20 miles an hour before the inevitable.
ReplyDeleteThe second time I was 49. I stepped on top with both feet and the skateboard went 20 MPH without me and I landed on my right elbow.
I plan on trying again when I'm 60.
I was taught to never quit, never say die!
Jonah: Balance has never been my strong point. I tried to ride a skateboard once and all I remember is something about a tetanus shot.
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