DO YOUNG PEOPLE still rollerblade? Or skateboard?
It had been a long time since I’d spotted anyone rollerblading or skateboarding. Not that this would be a likely mode of transportation in Minnesota from November through April, except for this young man spotted within two blocks of my home late Sunday afternoon:
Whew, he turns right instead of proceeding downhill.
I was hoping he had enough sense not to careen down the hilly streets.
Skating up hill.
He did.
Almost to the top of the hill. Many years ago a parked car careened down the other side of this steep hill and crashed into my neighbor’s house.
Have enough sense.
© Copyright 2015 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
I guess it the streets are clear, why not. Dress appropriately and as you’ve stated, have enough sense. I have not seen a roller-bladder since the warmth left us.
The streets were clear, thus smooth blading for his guy.
Can’t miss that bright backpack
I liked the fact that he was wearing a backpack which made him highly visible to motorists. I wish all walkers and runners would consider such visible attire.
wow, your roads must be trechorous (sp?) in the cold.. c
You learn which streets to avoid before the salt and sanding trucks and snowplows have done their work.
oh yes, it can be dangerous to get in their way too..
I guess it was his best mode of transportation for the day!
It worked for him.
I cannot image skating on all that grit from the salt and sand – brave person and a visible one too. There is no snow here so the motorcycles and bicycles have been out for months now. Happy Hump Day 🙂
You’re right about the residue on the streets. That would be a concern.
I canNOT wait for Spring….and daffodils…..and tulips…..and lawn mowing….. and………………………………………..
Rollerblading? Oh, I mean biking.
Actually, I’ve always wanted to try rollerblading!!!!! But the biking would be most welcome!!!!!! LOL!
I tried rollerblading once. But not for long. I loved to rollerskate in the my youth and to ice skate. But rollerblading at an older age did not work for me.
Love love love to skate; rollerskate or iceskate…never did try rollerblades though. Hmm,,,na, think I’ll pass on them!
Probably a wise decision.