We have a bunch of consultants on our floor at work that kind of swooped in on Tuesday. Nothing to be concerned about, but it's always interesting to see new personalities in your surroundings.

When I'm in the office, I sit in a cube that's along the main 'drag'. This is a disadvantage for a couple of reasons:
1. It's easy for people to stop by to chit-chat
2. I can't goof off because people will notice (OK, I wouldn't goof off anyway, but it's fun to say).

Anyhoo- on Tuesday I noticed this guy 'gliding' by. Seems that he's working on something with someone a few rows over, so he goes back and forth several times a day. Each time, it was a smooth glide.

I was trying to imagine how he accomplished this. Was he on rollerskates? A skateboard? Or maybe he was using one of those Segways? I'll have to admit that I was awfully curious, but not curious enough to stand up to take a look.

It wasn't until today that I actually found out what he was scooting around on. Apparently the guy has a broken foot or leg or something and has a little scooter thing he's kneeling on; while scooting around with his other foot.

Today it has acquired a bit of a squeek and I've noticed that he's added a basket to the front. The basket makes him look a little silly.

On the otherhand... if I was forced to scoot around on one of those things, I'd certainly pimp it out a little. I'd put some pirate flags on the handle bars and probably put a little horn to make sure people don't get in my way.

I might even put some spinners on the wheels. Yeah.... that sounds FAB-u-LOUS.

Of course, I probably shouldn't have this in writing- because y'all know how clumsy I am. I know you guys are mean enough that if I DID break my leg and had to use one of those scooter thingees, you'd track down this post and make me stick to these plans.

I'm about to get some WD40 for the guy. The squeak... squeak... squeak is driving me nuts.