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Mon dieu! Gothamist's favorite New York Times food writer, Amanda Hesser, and husband New Yorker writer Tad Friend, are riding Segways in Paris for Slate. Apparently, Tad Friend is heading up some sort of diplomatic-literary-technology type of delegation to bring cutting edge human transport devices to old-school Europe. About time.
We especially like this picture of them hauling the Segways up steps at the Jardins du Luxembourg. Friend is terribly funny about the trip so far. Gothamist looks forward to the rest of the week.
Amanda Hesser's new book, Cooking for Mr. Latte is a collection of recipes from the her courtship with Tad. It's like M.F.K. Fisher meets Candace Bushnell. She's also a Person The Morning News Likes. Gothamist likes her, too. When we first saw her teach at Fairway, we were shocked at how young she looks and felt like huge hulking giants next to her.
Gothamist on Segways in New York. Buy a Segway at Gizmodo.
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From what I have read about the Segway in the press, IT was supposed to be a revolutionary device. Having seen it and watching people look silly on it, all I can say is, its a big let down. When I was growing up, I could have sworn that I saw the exact say thing in a Mad magazine back in the 1970's.
i've had a blast with mine. i just hit 6 months and 850 miles, i was able to give up a car and i save about $600 (car payments, insurance, parking, etc..) the ht isn't for everyone, just like a hummer or a bicycle isn't for everyone. it's an amazing machine, but it's really hard to explain unless you tried one or have travel needs that fit what the segway offers. if anyone is in seattle, send me a note if you want to try one out.
cheers,
pt
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