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One old person + One young person on a tandem bike
....was spotted yesterday in my neck of the woods.
I was walking along the sidewalk, so nothing competitive going on at all. The conversation I was overhearing was something of a running argument between the two about the pace they were keeping. Apparently one of them was royally ****ed at the other. The older person was dressed in jeans, shirt, rubber soled hiking shoes and of course a helmet. The younger person had a flamoyant outfit consisting of a cycling jersey, shorts, athletic shoes and a helmet. It was the old person complaining about the slow place and the young one appeared to be huffing 'n puffing. The old person was male, about 70ish, the young person was female, about 50ish. |
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Joe Canuck wrote: the young person was female, about 50ish. The young person was 50ish. I think I am in love. What are you wearing? Maggie |
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Maggie wrote:
Joe Canuck wrote: the young person was female, about 50ish. The young person was 50ish. I think I am in love. What are you wearing? Maggie LOL... that actually made me burst out laughing. |
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Funny, but kind of sad as well. I'm picturing a scenario where the two
of them have rented a tandem to see if they like it - the stoker maybe a newbie who started by buying all the right clothes before trying the activity (it's the American Way!) and the other party having little sympathy for one suffering from the first shock of hard physical activity. How Not to Get Someone Started On a Bike. I also ride a tandem with an out-of-shape younger partner (my son) but fortunately he is non verbal (autistic) and I don't expect him to do much work. He loves the sensation of riding and I only go as fast as I can comfortably manage. No arguments. Mort |
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"mort" wrote: (clip) but fortunately he is non verbal (autistic) (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ "fortunately?" I think you need to be more careful in your choice of words. |
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Leo Lichtman wrote: "mort" wrote: (clip) but fortunately he is non verbal (autistic) (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ "fortunately?" I think you need to be more careful in your choice of words. There are many situations where his disability is a problem, but in this particular activity I find it to be a real asset. He doesn't whine, doesn't ask for snacks, doesn't compare the present situation with the joys of playing video games, or exhibit any other annoying kid behavior. He pedals when I pedal and stops when I stop, and really enjoys the ride. Compare this to the OPs example. Mort |
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