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We had a visitor at my house this afternoon - the nine year old son of my daughter's ex-fiance. (Long story, but my daughter ended up careing for the kid a lot while he's visiting his dad in Nebraska. Dad works nights.)
Anyway, I took him down to the garage to look at my motorcycle and scooter, and he was fascinated. I let him sit on the scooter. He fit the passenger seat & easily reached the floorboards. Tall and gangly, like I was at his age. Next, he wanted to try on a helmet. My wife's full face fit him perfectly. Next thing, he's politely requesting that we go for a ride. Like I hadn't seen that coming... :wink:
I talked to my wife about taking him for a local spin, and she thought it would be OK.
I took him on about a 5 mile ride. Low traffic roads, and speeds not over 45 mph. He was a good passenger. When we got back he was just bubbling over with enthusiasm - he couldn't stop talking about it.
Made me feel good to see him so excited about his first ride.
Anyway, I took him down to the garage to look at my motorcycle and scooter, and he was fascinated. I let him sit on the scooter. He fit the passenger seat & easily reached the floorboards. Tall and gangly, like I was at his age. Next, he wanted to try on a helmet. My wife's full face fit him perfectly. Next thing, he's politely requesting that we go for a ride. Like I hadn't seen that coming... :wink:
I talked to my wife about taking him for a local spin, and she thought it would be OK.
I took him on about a 5 mile ride. Low traffic roads, and speeds not over 45 mph. He was a good passenger. When we got back he was just bubbling over with enthusiasm - he couldn't stop talking about it.
Made me feel good to see him so excited about his first ride.