Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Father Time Upgrades His Wheels

Father Time's old walker is just not getting the job done in the high country, so the time has come to upgrade.
Loaded down with my 40# backpack, expedition tent, and fly fishing gear, the old walker is just not capable of being towed up and down the hills by my pet llama Ralph anymore. With me riding in the seat, the wheels are becoming egg-shaped from carrying all the weight. Plus Ralph is getting testy going uphill now, so the need for a new set of wheels is clear.
I found this beauty at Honest Heraldo's in East Town yesterday. With only 10,200' on the odometer and a one-cylinder diesel engine that gets 300' to the gallon, I should be "sitting pretty" when gasoline prices go higher.

Of concern however:

1.) Wet weather. Maybe a really cool rain suit or even a Sherlock Holmes style hat?

2.) People driving Surburbans and Yukons. Their envy will lead to road rage. Road rage will lead to Medicare insurance claims for Father Time.

A real conundrum. Maybe the old walker isn't so bad.

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