oh my goodiness! i totally forgot to mention the coolest invention of this century...well, ok how about the last 5 years. a couple weeks ago now, a trip was made to baltimore to visit the infamous john&john duo a.k.a. alter urban . well, anyhow we went to see their latest project renovation, a most impressive feat for a youngster. i say his golden smile and halo will get him far in life...if only i---ack! i'm getting off subject. john&john they both have segways...yes those cooky looking lawnmower type things that zip down the sidewalk...well i got to ride it! and was it way cooler than cool? heck ya! i wish i had my camera on me so i could capture the excitement and wind blowing thru my hair as i sped passed pedestrians thanks to the gyroscopic invention. besides it makes the coolest "george jetson" noises!

here you can see the presentation for yourself: segway | interactive model

and here is golden boy with his golden smile and that tarnished halo ever present above his tallness: