h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

So, a couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to have a go on a Micro Skate Scooter (http://www.micro-mobility.com - it's in Swiss and/or German, be warned) - what an absolute blast!

Something that needs to be bourne in mind is that I have an appalling sense of balance, I never mastered remaining upright on a skateboard and always ended up on my backside on roller skates. The very thought of inline skates gives me the willies

But the Micro I could cope with. I managed to remain upright the entire time and actually quite enjoyed it. So much so I vowed to get one.

There not cheap though (£100 in the Gadget Shop), but what the heck, you only live once (more on that below). So armed with plastic I did the deed last Sunday.

Unfortunately other commitments and the weather conspired to keep me from having a go until this lunchtime. The sun was out, I need to pop to the shops to do some stuff, so thought "Why not!" and ventured off on the scooter.

The pavements around here are *not* smooth, not in the slightest. It was a very bumpy ride into town and when I finally stopped it hit me exactly how knackered I was. I am officialy unfit But it was fun.

So here I am, back in my office, trying (quietly) to recover. I'm not too sure I'll be making the journey to the shops again anytime soon but the scooter will definitely be living in the boot of the car and if I come across a stretch of smooth tarmac..... wheeeee!!!

To those who ask, I'm describing the scooter as my latest way to kill my self - "If I don't end up coming off and falling under a bus, the heart attack's going to get me!"

If you get a chance to have a go on one, take it up. Even if you don't end up wanting one I promise you'll enjoy yourself.