New Office Perk

Just got a Xootr Cruz in the office the other day. Lots of fun zipping around the photocopier at high speed.

Took it out for a dash up to the post office about 4 blocks away, which is mostly uphill. Because the Cruz has larger-than-normal tires, it was quite an easy trip.

Coming back was another story, though. As my old Physics teacher Mr. Holland used to say: What goes uphill must come downhill. Fast.

Although particular model is fitted with a handbrake to make stopping easier, I might have asked if the brake was functioning before I decided to take it out onto a busy street.

As I came rocketing down Homer, heading for lots-of-traffic Robson, I realized that stopping would be very unlikely. I was wrenching on the handbrake as best I could...to no avail.

There was only one option left to me: bail.

I jumped off just metres from the intersection and thankfully my balance is still functioning moderately well. I didn't fall, but I stumbled around awkwardly until I slowed my momentum to a halt.

I think I'll stick to the office for now.