11 November
2020
Took a tumble :-(
Let this be a warning to all 54 year olds trying to learn how to skateboard!
Tried practicing how to mount off, push with left leg and mount on again (and keep repeating). Within five minutes took a fall. Front foot was too far forward – the board pivoted on front wheels and swung – throwing me off the board.
Scraped some skin and the right palm and middle finger hurt for some time (the right arm hit the concrete first) – but after a few hours, I was okay.
Fortunately, I had chosen a time when nobody was there to laugh at me.
Need to go back there soon and try again…
Kudos to you for just being brave enough to risk the fall!!! You looked like a young kid out there! Keep living life to it’s fullest!!!!
Lisa, you will be surprised how many other childish things I do 🙂
Thanks for sharing. To grow we all need to embrace our vulnerable side. Impressive when a business leader shares it across their team.
You can’t learn if you don’t fail. Kudos to you for getting out there and doing it!
Michael, it is not the fall I am afraid of. It is the sudden stop at the end. 🙂
Glad you are wearing a helmet. I need to see more padding on your knees and elbows please :). I think the skill
Is taking shape though
Yeah! I actually have my knee guards and elbow guards. I guess I need to wear them now!
This was amazing!! I think I may try a safer hobby….Crocheting! LOL
🙂
You’re a nut! That fall was FAST – glad you’re not hurt!!!!
Yeah, I recovered quickly…
Props to you for trying something new! Forget the elbow and knee pads, you might want to try this instead. 🙂
https://images.app.goo.gl/fCEfZmH72ZKsgMVz5
Sandy,
That is how I look in Atlanta when the temperatures hit 50 degrees 🙂