What was I going to write about...? Hmm.
Hilary and I are fans of Arrested Development. We are on disc two of the second season; (so far, we think the first was better). Gob (pronounced "Job," like the Bible character), often travels around on a Segway in the series. It is a remarkable mode of transportation: zero emissions, goofy, fun, and expensive.
Last night, Hilary and I went to see Iron Man. It was a great movie. I had a blast watching it. Hilary had a blast watching me watch it. In one scene Obadiah, Tony Stark's primary business associate, drives a Segway around the Stark Enterprises complex. Immediately Hilary and I thought of Gob from Arrested Development.
Well, I was talking to Matt Geisman in the library today, and being an avid A.D. fan, I mentioned the mode of transportation Obadiah used in the movie. Until then, I hadn't known the name of the thing. I was immediately motivated to search the internet for this product, and found it here. I also found the link to the one and only Segway retailer in the state of Mississippi, Gliding Easy, LLC, which happens to be about 2 miles from our apartment in Olde Towne Clinton, MS. [Edit:: There is a store in Tupelo, so this isn't the one and only. Thanks, Kurt!]
So I high-tailed on over to find this joint. Apparently, the "store" is a 7'x12' room across from the Judo dojo, where I used to train. Inside were 8 or so Segway models, but no people. I picked up a brochure and came home for lunch. Gliding Easy, LLC specializes in "glided" tours around Clinton, the Natchez Trace, and a few other locations. I couldn't find the price on any of the models there, and so I did a google search.
The average price range for a new Segway is $4000-$6000. Yeah, that's a hefty sum for a fancy way of getting from one place to another. The battery life will take you 40 miles at up to 12.5 mph. They are also highly customizable. You can set them up as golf carts, offroad/camping transportation, and for public travel. There are even 2, yes two, police models.
Part of me wants one for the novelty of it. Another part of me wants one because of the rising cost of gasoline. I could save a load over time in getting from my future home to my future church and back. The rest of me realizes that this is a wholly ludicrous proposition. Church members would certainly question the wisdom of a youth pastor with a $5000 toy scooter.
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Actually, there's a Segway retailer less than a mile from our house in Tupelo. I was shocked to see them. What's great about Arrested is that once they realize they are going to be canceled they pull out all the stops. I'm not sure if Marty and I would've made it through seminary without George Michael & GOB.
Paula and I saw a security guard (I think) riding a segway at Renaissance. It was hard to wait until he'd ridden by before we started laughing.
Am I imagining it or do you keep changing the name of your blog?
Well, I haven't. Hilary has changed the title at least four times in the past 9 months.
Not so! I've only changed it twice since I've had it. EVER!
Oh, and I think we need to look into the tours. That would be sweet! Imagine seeing Clinton from a Segway!
Those Segways are popular for security guards out here. They are also available for rent at "the strand" (e.g., concrete pathway parallel to the ocean) at some beaches. Wasn't their original name "Ginger?"
Was Iron Man really a good movie?
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