You recall I went to a colonial festival with my mom over the weekend. As we wandered we found a section with amusements of the time. A boy was walking on stilts. Mom noted how she was the talk of town as a kid because she used to walk all up and down the main street on her own set of stilts. Of course, this led to me requesting a demonstration before attempting them myself. She declined but gave me the important tips for success...since she knew I would not be swayed from trying them. the big question was: Would I succeed or break a bone in the attempt?
What's your guess? (Scroll down to find out)
Here is where I heighten the tension and tell you to continue scrolling...
She's up. Will she stay up? (Keep scrolling)
More tension builds....
Ta-daaaaaa!!!!!* (The crowd goes wild...)
*The dismount was somewhat less graceful than I'd have hoped for but no Limes were injured in the stilt-walking session.
11 comments:
Oh, I was trembling in fear for you. . . But, nicely done. . .
Years ago, we visited the Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, NY, and I got to try some stilts pretty much the same as yours, and with about the same degree of success. After a few minutes, I could actually get around a little, but the dismounts were, um, a bit less than graceful. . .
Whew! You had me nervous for a minute there. I thought perhaps your silent scream in the previous post may have something to do with an injury. ;)
Well done you!! :)
You just NEVER learn do you?
(Nice job Trini)
I am just not a risk taker like you!
I remember the refrain when I tried things like that when I was a kids. No matter what it was always, "Be careful you could poke out your eye."
Great job!
Thank you for not breaking any bones.
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That's what you want to avoid during the dismount.
Wonderful! Stilts can be great fun, but I do recommend practice before attempting on a loose-sand beach, as I have had to point out to our kids a number of times!
no injuries??? how did that happen???
Whew... I'm glad to see that this had nothing to do with the previous Murphy's Law post. Good for you.. but I would have wanted to see the dismount... maybe even the video. ;)
Ah, from what I know of you, you've been doing a tightrope act for years. Stilts shouldn't have presented much problem :-)
Good job!
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