In reference to the post below titled "Oh yeah?!"
here is a solution to your problems:
For GB, a bicycle seat in the shape of a McClellan Calvary Saddle.
For PT, a 3-wheeled adult tricycle.
and for me.
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7 comments:
I have threatened to buy one of those adult trikes for years, and Sara Jean throws a fit each time I mention it because she wouldn't "like the way it would look" to friends and neighbors.
(And bein' the sort that doesn't give a fiddler's damn about what friends and neighbors think, I've almost bought one for that reason alone.)
It would be nearly perfect for errands, and I can see myself using it for another thing that drives my beautiful wife crazy... picking up aluminum cans alongside the road!
The saddle idea might just work, Joker.
But I'm fearful of what might happen if I follow PT's lead and try to turn while moving too quickly, hopefully while close to something "soft, yet gritty". What if the accessory kit happens to be well ensconced in the saddle's slot? Seems that might result in an attempt to separate the accessory kit from its' owner.
And the hobby horse? Ha!
For years I've lamented that "Big Wheels" weren't invented 20 years earlier. What fun! Even now, if someone would produce an adult sized version I'd be tempted to buy one, go find a hill, and proceed to get completely sideways going about 30 miles per hour.
Same with an adult sized hobby-horse.
I think bein' astride one would be a perfect way to watch the news at 6 O'Clock!
I think what we have here is a failure to ask PT if she is sitting frontwards on her bike.
The continually falling overboards has me curious.
I am laughing hysterically!!!
What we have here is a bunch of 60 year olds that still think they are in their teens, or are at least attempting to do what we used to do so easily, and screwing up so royally.
I didn't think ahead as to what might happen to GB (in the slot) if he should happen to turn to quickly and fall. In reference to dog terms, he'd be "fixed" for life. ouch!
I think an adult tricycle would be ideal because of the cargo that you could haul around.
GB, I haven't seen you in 42 years (except for pictures) but I can just picture you riding your tricycle down the road and picking up cans! LOL
GH, I'm with you on PT. I think maybe some super-glue is in order.
As for me, I haven't been on a horse in years, and I think I could still take control(maybe?)...but I'll stick with the rocking horse.
WOW Thanks Joker!
No wonder Lincoln couldn't get McClellan off his duff and on a horse; that saddle looks dangerous for a guy.
I really like the tricycle. Look at all the groceries you could carry in the basket. It would definitely be more stable. Handle bar streamers would be a nice touch.
GH, I don't think I'm riding forward but I'll check. I just get wobbly when I try to avoid something or try to turn. The more wobbly I get, the more likely another Involuntary Dismount is imminent.
I'm getting better at stopping the fall before I actually kiss the ground, though. ;)))
The summer of my Junior year, I worked as a nurse aide at Franklin hospital. About 6 AM, one of the doctors would coast through the parking lot on his bike, his lab coat flying behind him. Those were beautiful summer mornings.
Still I can’t ride a block without looking like I rode through a car wash. How do people ride their bikes to work etc and still look and smell presentable? Must be magic
Golden Girl, Good Point! I've wondered that myself.
((boy, I hope I'm in the same zip code as everyone else here. If I am not - I apologize)):<(
PT???? One bike or two????
Now Joker, in regards to your comment to GHs question; "What we have here is a bunch of 60 year olds that still think they are in their teens, or are at least attempting to do what we used to do so easily."
I have only seen THAT attempted one time in my 60 plus years and it didn't seem to work very well then. Tell me; Is there a trick to it?
I am anxious to try again.....
And I don't think that it is the ground that you are supposed to kiss. Again, I may be wrong!
PT
I am ever so happy to hear you are sitting in the right direction on your bike. Now try it with the kickstand in the up position and I think you may have a go here.
Seriously, I applaud you for getting on the ole bike again and again. Are you wearing a helmet and shin and knee guards? Maybe if you used a donut, I think duct tape would hold it on. Don't think the idea hasn't passed my mind.
Our street here is about 1/4 of a mile long. The first day, I jumped on my ole blue and preceded South and thought I would never get to the end of our street.
So when you say you are going so many miles, I am in total awe and I bow to you.
I can ride for about 3 or 4 miles, then the ole hot buns kicks in and I am sitting on the farside of the seat, if you get my drift. Not a pretty sight.
Joker, I actually got on a horse over here a few years ago and rode up into a valley that you see often in movies. You can see where they filmed parts of Jurrasic Park and several others. But if those horses had taken off in a canter, again, probably not a pretty sight.
I found the ride quite nice and very peaceful and easy going.
Now, GB, I am still in a tizzy as to what to do with your problem.
Again, I would suggest duct taping a donut to the seat.
I know the pain you guys go through protecting the family jewels, but I think this calls for some deep investigation.
I have seen the split seat, but I truly see no comfort in one at all.
TD
I think you are for sure on the same wave link as us, with just a little more imagination going on in that head of yours.
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