[DougHogg]

Originally posted by MattK
I have to say, I have ridden the segway 4 times. Its GREAT the first time you ride it. But after that its ok, its not like a rollercoaster that is fun everytime.

Of course it wasn't as much fun after the first time. You know that the rest of us out here are dying to get on one and haven't had even one turn. You must be feeling incredibly guilty about having 4 turns! How could you possibly enjoy the other rides with that on your conscience.

(Just joking.)

Where did you get to ride it? Where can I go to get my hands on one?

I have seen old people walking around with walkers, and I bet some of them will be pretty jazzed when they get their hands on a Segway.

Also years ago, I used to deliver parcels for a living in Toronto. Zooming around various apartment complexes would have certainly made my job a lot better.

And then there is the downtown hassle in many cities--some where you are not allowed to drive at all. Imagine people using Segways instead of cars. Imagine having cities with air where you feel that it is okay to take a deep breath. I don't know about you, but I live in L.A. The first thing I do when I get to the mountains is take a deep breath, and then I realize that I haven't done that since the last time I was in the mountains.

The Segway wasn't designed as a personal Magic Mountain/Disneyland experience. I was at Dean's house in April and watched him drive it around his dining room table. There are many people who will just flip out to have the freedom to move that way. Personally I want one right now. I want to do my shopping with it. Take it on the subway and go to the mall at Christmas.

If you get one that you don't want, let me know.