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August 21, 2008 at 9:22 amDC, Exteriors, People, Random, woodley park
Hmmm, so I stuck 3 pictures together… can you guess what is going on here? because I’m still not sure.
It started with Matt “OMG I’m craving a burrito let’s go to Chipotle.” So we get our food, and we’re sitting there at the corner of Calvert and Connecticut Ave. and that guy goes flyyyying by the window on springy feet. And then across the intersection, and into the turn lanes, and back around, arms flailing everywhere. He had a little sign saying you could try the springy stilt feet for 10 minutes for free. I’m not sure what the actual rates were, but come on, he barely looked like he was in control of those things, and I assume he owns them and uses them frequently. Then I pictured myself, or better yet, Matt with those things strapped on. I’m sure he would be well over 9 feet tall. And spring-loaded. Awesome.
But seriously, what a silly thing to sell on a street corner. I picture it being bettered suited to a wide open plaza area with 8-inches of padding on the ground, but still then only slightly less dangerous. Not to sound like a scaredy-pants, but they look hard to use and easy to embarrass yourself with. Would you try them?
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August 22nd, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I am just a dorky kid from NO LA, but I am sure I could do the springy stilts! I mean all you need is a little coordination and some confidence and it would probably be a walk in the park. Ahh….just walking in the park…spring…..spring…….spring……..spring……….spring………….honkhonk…………..beep beep……SSPPLLAATT! Oops ….so much for the dorky kid from the C I A!!!!!! Hi Lori and Matt!!!
August 23rd, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Now Jill you better not be drinking and posting comments on your sisters fine web site. You know that would be wrong. And believe me when I say you don’t have the coordination required for the springy stilts. Buh-bye. (Hi Lori and Matt===Good luck with the triathlon!!!!!)