Saturday, October 07, 2006

Now I've seen everything...

Today on my way to work, I saw a lady with white hair who must've been at least in her mid 60's, skateboarding!! yes folks, she was using her skateboard to transport herself and her groceries home from the store.

17 comments:

LindzyPinzy said...

thats so awesome!!good for her that def. not something you see everyday

Anonymous said...

Hooray...I'm effing jealous of her skillz. Good for her. Kudos, old lady.

Ernie said...

K, I have always wanted to learn to skateboard but have thought, "I'm too old!" Now I have the motivation to give it a try. I just have to find some skater boy to tutor me...hmmm

The Grunt said...

That is awesome! Now if she can ollie and McTwist, I would ask her out for sure.

Me Myself and I said...

Lindzy...sure isn't!

Guggs...ha! If I see her again I'll make sure to stop and tell her.

Ernie...I can teach you! I did used to own a skateboard shop ya know ;)

Grunt...LOL! I knew you were hard up buddy, but seriously!? (jk)

Thomas said...

Funniest thing I have read today.

Anonymous said...

That's way cool. I grew up
(I use that term VERY loosely) in the early 60's when the skateboard was first gaining popularity. They had metal wheels that would rattle your body. We used to make them out of old roller skates (yes, not roller blades) and a 2x4.
Good for her, wish you had a snapshot.

The Absent Minded Landlord said...

I agree with Phil, of all the times for you not to take a picture.

Ernie said...

I did not know that you owned a skateboard shop. In Port? How did I not know about this? Where was it? Tell me all about it! I am fascinated!!!!

The Dog of Freetown said...

Thats nothing, on my way home today I was beaten by a gang of pensioners who wanted to steal my money to feed their crack habit. They're running riot in the streets these days, hanging around street corners in their flat caps. Young people are afraid to go out of their houses.

Wendy said...

mbgdjiqmWow! My hubby was a skateboarder guy and I don't think he could even do that!

NiolK said...

That was my mum.

Max said...

The 1960's have a lot to answer for

Scott said...

I hope I am doing something like that in my 60's.

Scott

Me Myself and I said...

Thomas...sweet! Glad I could make you laugh.

Phil...is that right around the time that the lightbulb was invented? ;)

AML...I know!

Ernie...I sure did. How can you not know everything about me?!

Kieran...that's terrible. You need better cane control over there. Those things are wicked weapons!

Wendy...you mean Squid isn't superman?!

Niolk...no it wasn't. Your mum was downtown on the corner!

Max...welcome!

Scott...oh I'm sure you will, you have such a zest for life! :)

Anonymous said...

Cool, did she pop an ollie or shove it?

Ernie said...

a little mystery is what keeps our relationship alive!!