January 2, 2010

Seg This Way

2E's and I have been thinking for some time that we would ride off on a Capri blue, Vespa LX 150 Scooter after our reception. Here are our Top 5 reasons:

  1. We've nixed the car idea. We attended a wedding where the groomsmen had filled the car with balloons -- both front and back seats -- and it didn't work out. There was a lot of popping. A lot of latex. A lot of pain.
  2. Rollerblading down Dumbo's cobblestone streets might not work either. 
  3. Walking seems wrong. 
  4. Scooter rental is cheaper than we expected. 
  5. Riding a Vespa across the Brooklyn Bridge might be the closest I come to being cool.

But wait a moment -- what about the Segway? 
    We've seen Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak riding his in our LA neighborhood ... we've even test-driven a pair at the Epcot Center in Orlando without causing serious injuries.

    True, it's not at all vintage, doesn't come in Capri blue and would appear TOTALLY out of place -- but how cool would it be? And how cool would WE be?!



    Thoughts readers?

    7 comments:

    1. I say get a rickshaw ala Indiana Jones with small chinese boy included. ;)

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    2. Nice suggestion, Justin D - I'll put that on the Too Good to Be True list with the Back to the Future hover board.

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    3. Jackie Chan might be available... Perhaps you should consider the delorian.... or a giant carney that could carry you both on her back. Bottom line- do what 2E's wants, but I had some great decorations planned for the corvette....

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    4. Oh, so yes to the segway. Freakin' awesome!

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    5. Could you find a rickshaw in NYC?

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    6. Absolutely! NYC is all about rickshaws.

      http://manhattanrickshaw.com/

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    7. forget the rickshaw, segway and scooter...this is my daughter we're talking about...i think a tandem bike is the way to go...David Jaye owns a nice one, which I'm sure he could tote to NYC for your get-a-way. If not, how about a horse drawn carriage?

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