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Blinky 11-25-2003 07:58 PM
Owners' Roll Call (Archive Only)
 
[u]Early Segway Adopters!</u>
Let's keep a running list of new Segway owners here. If you are a new Segway HT owner, place your SegwayChat name, city/state, date/time (include time zone) and print number (date/time of return confirmation email from Amazon.com) of purchase, a quick quote how you will be using/riding your Segway, and your Segway personal website or *BLOG (if you've got one).

*SegwayChat hosts personal website/blogs (journals) for any SegwayChat member that requests one. Email me at: segwaychat@segwaychat.com with you SegwayChat member name and state you would like to start a blog.

We will be monitoring this thread and updating THIS post. Just post your info and we will add it to this post.

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TOTAL SEGWAY HT OWNERS: 718

Welcome newest member Ahoy / Villa Park, CA!

TOTAL CONTEST WINNERS: 9/30

Winners of the Early Delivery Contest (EDC) are in red. (Thanks Cosmo for the suggestion.) I apologize if I missed anyone. Please send me an email and I'll be sure to make the changes.
[list][*][8] GlideMaster / Chicago, Il. 11/18/2002 06:35:56AM CST Print # 1050
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quote:"Just wanted to state that mine will be used to go back and forth to work now and then. Also to run errands in my neighborhood. I also want to take it out west when I go skiing, it would help in getting around not in skiing."
<div align="right">Website: http://www.segwaychat.com/photos/weskifm</div id="right">[*][8] Greenbean / (no location) 11/18/2002 07:10AM Print #324
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] 4Segway / St. Louis MO 11/18/2002 7:46AM CST Print #380
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quote:"Plan to ride the Segway to many sporting events and happenings in the downtown St. Louis area. Living and working here makes Segway ideal for almost any commute."
<div align="right">Website: http://www.stlsegway.com/</div id="right">[*][8] Sleepy / Santa Clara, CA 11/18/02 10:02AM PST Print #340
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quote:"I don't really have a need for a Segway, and I'm
still going to use my car to commute to work (7 miles away). So my gliding will pretty much be limited to going to the grocery store or cafe down the street, and maybe on the golf course if the kick stand doesn't get too annoying. But the Segway is a cool piece of technology, and I like to support stuff like that."
[*][8] Lazarus / Western Massachusetts 11/18/2002 12:24PM EST Print #760
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quote:"I plan to use my Segway to eliminate the awkwardness and stumbling caused by multiple sclerosis. I plan to use it to grant me the grace of movement I think I would have if not for the ms!"
[*][8] Paddleboy / Kailua Kona, Hawaii 11/18/2002 1:58PM HST Print #847
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quote:"Cruising around town and giving rides to the tourists. :)"
[*][8][/e] Jameskk / Spartanburg, South Carolina 11/18/02 4:14PM ET Print #845
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quote:"I plan to have fun getting around my neighborhood at first.. but sure to find practical uses over time."
[*][8] Brooster / Chicago, Il. 11/18/02, 9:39pm CST 11/18/2002 Print #1869
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quote:"A great Christmas gift from LadyBroo! If it proves practicable, I may use mine to commute to work in downtown Chicago one day. In the meantime, I'm going to use it for short errands, visiting friends, and exploring neighborhoods of Chicago that I'd otherwise probably never visit in a car. It'll be a great way to get to know my city and its people in a whole new way. We'll put it in the back of the car when we're camping, or just visiting state parks for a day. I've often been on hiking trails and wondered ... if I'd had just a little more time, what I might see around that next bend. I may use it to find an out-of-the-way fishing hole. As time goes on, I'm sure I'll find all sorts of neat applications. I can't wait! :)"
[*][8] RAG1247 / FT. Lauderdale, Fl 11/18/2002 & 11/27/2002 Print #1339 and #2107
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quote:will use for short trips to downtown and also maybe take on boat when going to places such as bimini bahamas, etc
[*][8] Steve1501 / Nashville 11/18/2002 8:36 CST Print #979
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quote:"I am a bankruptcy attorney in Nashville, and my plans are to use the Segway to get back and forth from Court. The Court Officers (US Marshals) have said that I can park it at their station right before I walk through the metal detector. It was really nice of them to agree to do that."
[*][8] Drucilla / Fort Worth, TX 11/18/2002 9:16AM Print #1001
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quote:"Like most of us,I have waited a year for the opportunity to purchase this wonderful machine and the time drug by like a glacier over tundra..I don't know how i will get past the next three months before they begin to ship...congrats to everyone who has ordered so far.."
[*][8] Lookforward / Los Angeles, CA Print #1274
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quote:I'm here in los angeles, california, where i'll be zipping around my neighborhood and the beautiful old buildings in downtown l.a.--"...a crowded metropolis begging for better transportation options"
[*][8] Tlane / Minneapolis, MN 11/20/2002
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quote:"Plan on using it daily on two commute routes in Minneapolis. A seven mile loop & a 9 mile r/t."
[*][8] J10 / San Diego, CA 11/26/02 Print #2339
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quote:I bought a Segway as my contribution to help pull us all a little closer to a better way of living.
[*][8] Wayne / Minden, La. 11/24/02 Print #1687
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quote:"Plan on using Segway Chariot to ride at work and take to the drag races to ride around in the pits. And just to give my neighbors something to talk about."
[*][8] Hodgepoj / Dallas, Tx 11/25/02 10:58AM CST
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quote:"As I said in my contest essay, I plan two primary uses for my machine: as part of an exhibition on the history of wheels at our hands-on science museum, and to enable my wife (who suffers from COPD) to travel outside the house without getting short of breath."
[*][8] Cosmo / Los Angeles, CA 11/28/02 10:28 PT Print #2381
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quote:"Initially I plan to use my HT for fun and cruising in the SoCal sun :)"
[*][8] Emanresu(John) / Kingsport, Tennessee 11/29/02 8:30 CST
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quote:"I'm going to zip around the jobs I do in my landscape and Irrigation business- saving energy for the actual work!"
[*][8] Flashgoirl and pt / Seattle, Washington 11/18/2002 at 10:43 PST Print #628
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quote:"plan to ride it anywhere they'll let me :)"
<div align="right">Website (pt): http://www.bookofseg.com</div id="right"><div align="right">Website (flashgoirl): http://www.segwaychat.com/photos/flashgoirl</div id="right">[*][8] axiotek / Boston, Il. 12/04/2002 Print #2222
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quote:"Can't wait to take delivery. Now I have more choice in my mobility between bike, public transit, feet and Seg (in no particular order), since I don't own a car."
<div align="right">Website: http://www.segwayboston.org/</div id="right">[*][8] Sailor / Oakland, CA 12/04/2002 10:25PM PST Print #2307
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quote:My Segway will be used mainly for commuting. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) won#8217;t allow bikes on their morning trains through San Francisco, so the Segway was the only reasonable alternative. I estimate it will save 121 hours of commute time year for me.
[*][8] RobbW / Santa Clarita, CA. 12/05/2002 Print #2147
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quote: "I was worried about leaving my car at the train station because it has a lot of gear in it so I am driving 90 miles RT every day from Santa Clarita to Downtown Los Angeles. The Segway will allow me to leave my car at home and travel the 3 miles to the train from my house, and the 4 blocks in LA to my job! After doing the math, I found that the Segway will pay for itself over the life of my auto loan!"
[*][8] Sidsway / Atlanta, GA. 11/18/2002 Print #910 10:42AM EST
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Frank A. Tropea (ftropea-SegwayChat Admin)/Brooklyn, NY.12/12/2002 9:10:39 PM EST
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quote:"I'm not only SegwayChat.com's Admin, I'm also a client!" :)
<div align="right">Website: http://www.SegwayChat.com</div id="right">[*][8] Ron / Falls Church, VA. Print #2319
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quote:"Think the next 3/4 months is going to kill me....is there any out there from Va.???"
[*][8] Halon / Mt. Laurel, NJ. 11/18/2002 11:00PM EST Print #977
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quote:"I plan on using my segway for the short trips to my local convince stores, and possibly for neighborhood watch my community will be starting in the near future."
[*][8] Alan Travis / Phoenix, AZ. 11/19/2002 6:54PM Print #734 & Print #2166
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quote:"95 % of the reason I purchased my SEGWAY was for the chance to meet Dean Kamen and see his house and operation. I have been a Type A , student of engineering for most of my 48 years and I enjoy complex mechanical devices. I will let my Sony AIBO ride my Segway. Thanks for creating this forum."
[*][8] Paulding / Medford, Massachusetts 11/18/2002 9PM EST Print #664
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Jgassor / Lake Forest, CA. 11/19/2002 2:13PM PST Print #1354
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[*][8] Deviant / Houston, TX 12/7/2002 Print #1837
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quote:I had told my wife before about the area code, day of week, and time of my expected call (lots of SC research), so when we saw it on the CallerID, we knew. She listened in and said that it sounded as if I had been running. I don't recall being so nervous/excited before - I really was shaking. Now, more waiting until my January visit.
[*][8] Stevew / San Francisco peninsula 12/11/2002 Print #1879
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quote:El nino has kicked in big time in California! Just wish Segway's poster shipping container was as waterproof as the Segway itself. Will use my HT for trips around hilly Belmont, CA., about 30 miles south of San Francisco. Now awaiting that training schedule, May fly to LA if it gets me rolling sooner.
[*][8] Phil / Pass Christian, Mississippi Print #1577
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quote:Will use the Segway to move around town, the mall , etc really interested in the tech of it
[*][8] Jwood / Portsmouth, NH
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Wheelie / Villa Hills, KY 11/18/02 9:50AM Print #350
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quote:"I plan to use the Segway HT to make the one-mile trek to my mailbox everyday. Sensing that my dog is worried about the possible loss of our walks together, I am teaching him to "wheel" instead of "heel" (at a very safe distance, of course)."
[*][8] JJstafford / (no location)
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quote:I had changed my lifestyle such before the Segway was invented that I don't really need it - but it's such a beautiful bit of technology that I thought rationalized ordering one by considering that it might be useful in our old age. I'm only 57. -- I thought my rather radical mother (only 80) might use it. No. She's a real walker. -- What touched me the very most in this thread was the comment from the individual with MS. I'd gift mine to someone with MS and such motivation. Bless you.
[*][8] Paulding / Medford, MA 11/18/2002 Print #644
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Stutoonz / Rose Valley, PA 11/19/2002
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quote:Didn't win the contest, so I guess I'll have to wait a bit to rec'v my Segway. I'm 71 and looking forward to riding my Segway around Rose Valley, PA (near Phila.) and taking it down the seashore to our summer home and riding it there on errands and just for fun!
[*][8] pam / Niceville, FL 12/02/02 8:42AM Print #2215
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quote:"I'll use it to go back and forth to work, the library and the store - and maybe, just maybe, let others try it out <G>. Hey, I"m on Frank's video!
"
<div align="right">Website: http://www.segwaychat.com/photos/pam</div id="right">[*][8] Terryp / Kenmore, WA(Seattle area) Print #973
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quote:"I have an ideal commute for the HT - 6.5 miles of paved bike trail. I usually make the trip on a recumbent, but will now have an alternative. I can travel horizontally or vertically! For neighborhood trips - barber, groceries, bank, etc., the HT will be perfect."
[*][8] Tak / Wausau, WI. 11/18/2002 8:00AM CST Print #383
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quote:"Being a bit weak and loving nature walks, I look forward to a whole new lease on life."
[*][8] MrTechno / Chicago Area 11/19/02 Print #1454
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quote:"For over 15 years I've made new technology an important part of my business and my life. The Segway HT keeps me balanced on the cutting edge.
[*][8] Jane Jetson / Seattle, WA 12/30/02
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quote:I got a chance to try the Segway 12/10 through a program at work. Five minutes later -- I was hooked! I'm getting it through an early adopter program at work, not Amazon, so there's no print number. I can hardly wait -- the Segway soooo satisfies my inner :)
[*][8] The Turtle / Knoxville, Maryland Print #461
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quote:"I have unit number 461, an i-Series that's had the EPROM upgrade. It is (as far as I know) the first and possibly still the only HT in private hands in the state of Maryland (I live here, my wife lives and works there). Right now, I use the HT primarily as a gadget... I live 60 miles from work, so it's kind of impossible to commute on it, but I do use it at work to run down to get lunch or go over to the store. I've shown probably 60 or 70 people how to use the thing and am factory-trained, including how to train others. I will shortly be putting up my Segway page at the link below (but it
ain't there as of this writing). Thanks!"
[*][8] Linc2000 / San Diego, California 11/18/2002 12:00PM EST Print #1423
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quote:I just got to talk about the Segway on CoastToCoastAM.com on the radio (January 2, 2003 about 1:15 AM PST). Apparently George Noory was not familiar with the Segway or the ibot. However his guest Joseph Jacobs knew about them. Segway had demo rides in San Diego. I stayed around most of the day and kept asking for more rides. The Segway people were very gracious in putting up with me all day. I am excited about getting delivery of my own Segway. Has anyone developed a sport that would be played on the Segway? Does anyone know how many Segways will delivered the first week of March? Congratulations to the contest winners who got to travel back to New Hampshire and meet with Dean Kamen and his team. linc2000@msn.com
[*][8] Karamozov / Levenworth, KS Print #1944
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quote:"Any town that doesn't have sidewalks doesn't love its children."
- Margaret Mead
<div align="right">Website: http://www.segwaychat.com/photos/karamozov/</div id="right">[*][8] Agbaar / Seattle, WA 01/06/03
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quote:"I live in the Seattle, WA area, and it's intended for commuting to and from work (luckily, I live in range) as well as the usual fun reasons that I'm sure everyone has in mind. :)"
[*][8] Toybuilder / Pasadena, CA 01-05-2003 Print #2253
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quote:I'm a big believer in alternative motorized transporation. I was a happy 2-stroke 50cc moped user until that died. I can't quite bring myself up to riding a full motorcycle in regular traffic, though. The Segway seems like the perfect idea for riding safely among people on sidewalks. I plan primarily to commute to/from work and to make small side-trips to places between work and home.
[*][8] Detrbear / (no location) 01/12/2003 01:06 AM Print #1790
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Lyle C / Miami, Florida Print #315
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quote:Going to ride my segway to work every day
[*][8] Budsvet / Charleston, WV 11/18/2002 Print #1380
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quote:"Was able to ride one model yesterday at the Charleston WV car show. Great ride but not as good as my C5 vette on a mountain road."
[*][8] 2totango (Ken Wood) / Seattle, Wa 11/19/02 Print #1269
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Across04 / St. Louis, MO 12/5/2002 06:35:56AM CST Print #2361
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[*][8] Mzokc / OKC, OK 11/19/02 01:11PM CST Print #1428
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quote:It's a quick glide to the state capital, downtown, baseball stadium, sports arena, convention center, library, museum, concert hall, stage center, Myriad gardens, art shows, parades, home tours, civic center, jury duty, memorial, medical center/health club, post office, bank, supermarket, bakery, fast food, bus station, train station, Jaguar/Mercedes dealer and the Bricktown canal and restaurants. At work, our wilderness trails can eliminate the lunch time drive.
[*][8] Peter iNova / Glendale California Print #2071
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quote:digital photography eBook(s) author. I think these things have a potential use as camera dollies, too. How about a SteadyCam + Segway?
<div align="right">Website: http://www.digitalsecrets.net/glidewalk/Home.html</div id="right">[*][8] Segway Long Island / East Rockaway, NY 11/18/2002 11:37AM EST Print #611
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Glidester / Vero Beach, FL 12/25/2002 Print #1902
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[*][8] Wheels / Tujunga, CA 11/18/02 Print #992
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quote:"My wife left me but, what the hell, I'm getting a Segway" Life is Beautiful ! (just kidding honey).
<div align="right">Website: http://www.segwaychat.com/photos/wheels/</div id="right">[*][8] Defenbaugh / (no location) Print #912
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quote:My wife didn't leave me but she might as well have. Wouldn't talk for a while. My HT will transport me to and from work--approximately a half mile. Also, it will be used for my enjoyment.
[*][/e] Jacksonshaw / Long Beach, Ca Print #701
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quote:Received my E model today(02/12/2003). Will be using same to inspect Aircraft on Airports. Also completed Segway Technician Training.
[*][8] BruceWright / Sherman Oaks, California 02/16/03 2:00PM Print #2970
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quote:Going to use it for commuting to work a couple of days a week, and short trips to local errands. Also for fun and recreation.
[*][8] Jillmac / Southern California
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quote:I want to walk my dog again!!!!! I am chomping at the bit for the arrival
[*][8] Jlcasey / Bartlesville, OK. 11/18/02 1:38PM Print #1402
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quote:Looking forward to the first couple months when they are new on the street. Lived in Houston when I placed the order. Job transfer and stuck in Oklahoma.
[*][8] Bill / New York 11/19/02 Print #1268
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Johnpowers / Elyria, Ohio 11/18/02 6:46PM EST Print #1370
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quote:I'm a new member here although I've been visiting this site as a guest for months.
[*][8] Fan of Segway / Tucson, AZ 02/22/2003 9:00AM MST
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quote:I plan to use my Segway to replace my car for my daily commute, and small grocery shopping runs. And, of course, for fun!
[*][8] Cstull / Scottsdale, AZ 11/18/2002 10:03AM MST Print #1199
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quote:I haven't decided how I will use it yet. I was so impressed at the Newport Beach training that I bought a second one! Now that BOTH my wife and I will be gliding, I can see using it for cruising bike trails and exploring. We are already talking about taking them to Maui on vacation!
[*][8] Beckeys / (no location) 11/18/2002 Print #367
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quote:The segway will be mostly for recreational purposes around the neighborhood and down to the post office, but I work in the field of automation and robotics so see it as a potential business tool as well.
[*][8] Drproctor / Dallas, TX 11/18/02 09:26 CST Print #1035
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quote:Plan to ride around Highport Marina @ Lake Texoma. What a fun way to get around the restraunts, fuel dock & shops and visit friends.
[*][8] Attydog / San Francisco, CA 11/18/02 8:23AM PST
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quote:Q How will I be using my Segway?!
A How WON'T I be using it?
[*][8] God1138 / Deer Park, Texas 02/10/03 8:00AM Print #2974
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quote:I will be using my HT mostly for recreation and short trips - lunchtime errands and going to the mall & beach, to the grocery store, to school, and also because the technology behind the Segway is as flamboyant and different as I am. I've always been one to turn heads; that said, now I will certainly turn some more!
<div align="right">Website: http://www.segwaychat.com/photos/god1138/</div id="right"> [*][8] DonK / Glendale, CA 12/20/02 Print #1932
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quote:I will be using my Segway for fun and for developing some new applications for the Segway in my Motion Picture Special Effects business.
[*][8] Dhugger / Merrimack, NH 02/14/03 Print #2996
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quote:My Segway uses will be: Getting around campus at UNH quicker, keeping the mileage on my car nice and low, & having a LOT of fun :-)
[*][8] AtlSeg / Atlanta, GA 11/18/2002 4:32PM Print #347
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quote:.... and he'll have fun, fun, fun 'til his daddy takes his segway away....
[*][8] LeonardoNYC / New York, NY (Manhattan) 11/20/02 4:13PM Print #1632
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quote:I have been a segway fan since they were first announced. I orignally planned on using my segway to get to work, ride in Central Park and for seeing friends where I normally would have taken a taxi or my motorcycle-which I also keep in Manhattan. Hopefully local laws will soon allow me to do all of those and more!
[*][8] JGartmann / Manahawkin, NJ Print #2246
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quote:I figure it is an even better solution than my electric golf cart for trips around the neighborhood.
[*][8] Numenaster / Tualatin, Oregon 03/07/03 09:00PM
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quote:This one will be used to restore mobility to my partner after her spinal cord damage and surgery. She'll be able to take herself to the store rather than wait for me to drive her there, go to the bank, get a haircut, visit our son's apartment a mile away, even take herself to our doctor's office if an emergency strikes when I'm out of town. This Segway will literally give her the world back. $5000 is cheap for that.
[*][8] LarryL / Spokane, WA 12/9/02 8:29PM PST Print #2443 & #2444
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Mister_bigtime / Westchester, NY 02/26/03
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quote:I plan on using Segway as a mobility aid if I can Mount/Demount.
[*][8] Chanakya7777 / Long Beach, California 01/23/2003 19:26 PST
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quote:will use HT for getting around in the neighbourhood
[*][8] MsSchrader / Round Rock, TX 11/18/2002 Print #1288
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Star Wars Fan / Southlake, Texas 11/19/02 Print #458 and #459
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quote:We are tooling around the neighborhood and to our town center.
[*][8] Dexter / Linden, NJ 11/24/2002 10:08PM EST Print #1559
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quote:I'll be using mine at work (a screen printing facility, all on one level with ramps), for local errands, and for FUN. I'm looking forward to gliding around the line at the Ziegfeld in Manhattan while waiting for Star Wars: Episode III to open in 2005! I am part of an organization that raises money for charity at these premiers; we collected over $18,000 during our three week wait for Episode II last year. The Segway should make the event even more fun in 2005, I'm hoping maybe some other line participants may also have Segways by then! Anything that brings more attention and publicity to the line helps with the money-raising.
[*][8] MrBill / Kirkland, WA 12/23/02
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quote:Used to ride back and forth between Microsoft buildings, as well as to run errands around town.
[*][8] Opti6600 / Miami, Florida
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quote:I use mine to get to and from school, run errands, get food, and to meet friends around the neighborhood. I of course, also use it to demonstrate the wonder that is the Segway HT, particularly when in the control of an experienced individual.
[*][8] Jmem / Newton, Mass Print: #2025
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quote:I bought my Segway for two reasons (beyond the obvious cool technology). First, I wanted to see what, if anything, it turns out to be good for in my daily world. Second, I wanted to see if it could be useful to my lady, a polio survivor with limited mobility. I know that the LLC doesn't countenance "medical" applications, but this really isn't that: it's just a possibly useful alternative to an electric scooter.
[*][8] Philphil / Ithaca, New York Print: #1009
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quote:To get around this huge, hilly campus.
[*][8] Geekfactory / New York, NY 11/24/2002 11:47PM EST
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quote:Anyhow, totally stoked for yet another way to get around NYC - obviously cars do NOT work here... Walking is fine, but this will be spectacular. Can't wait. :)
[*][8] Statmed / Bronx, NY 11/18/2002 05:49:28 Print: #1870
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quote:Looking to have some fun, meet up with other Segway owners in NYC and use locally!!
[*][8] Private Pile / Los Angeles, CA Print: #1349
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quote:I plan to use it to zip around my neighborhood for pure pleasure.
[*][8] Wwhopper / Washington, DC Print: #420 and #421
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quote:I picked up our 2 Segs - and they are un-boxed and charging as I type this.
[*][8] Pkpaul / Falls Church, VA 11/18/02 9:32PM EST Print: #524 & #525
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quote:I am offering weekly and monthly rentals of the Segway in the DC / Mid Atlantic area.
[*][8] Mac / New York, NY Print: #2295
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quote:no quote
[*][8] Colonsmoke / San Diego, CA 4/10/03 9:24PM PDT Print: #2879
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quote:I 'm going to be commuting to work [QUALCOMM Inc.] on my Segway HT from home, which is about 7 miles. As far as I know, I am the first QUALCOMM employee with a Segway HT. Since this is an engineering company with employees that like cool new things, I'm hoping that I will be the first of many!
[*][8] Boomer / Great Falls, MT 04/14/03 11:25AM MDT Print: #2347
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quote:I plan to use the Segway for short trips that I would otherwise be using my Suburban for . . . and just for fun.
[*][8] Montie & Josie / Abilene, Texas
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[*][8] Segwayowner / Newton, MA
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[*][8] Lohja / Yorktown, VA 04/09/2003
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quote:I will use my Segway for "fun". I could have spent $5,000 on a cruise--which would be a good memory; but a Segway is "forever" (I hope). I'm going to build a ramp for my van so I can demo it.
[*][8] Mike / Alliance, OH 11/18/2003 4:57PM EST Print: #877
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quote:I purchase to satisfy my interest in this revolutionary technology and to help me interest our First Robotics club (Alliance High School) students in engineering and technology.
[*][8] TedS / West Linn, OR Nov 19, 2002/8:38am PST Print: #744
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quote:Still grinnin'
[*][8] Kinky / Alexandria, VA 04/07/2003 8:00AM
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Wizzy / Vancouver, BC 11/20/2002 6:35am PST Print: #1261
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quote:My wife and I have met hundreds of interesting people, learned much more about our area and heard the words "cool, way cool, awsome and I want one" oftener in twenty days than the previous 20 years.
[*][8] Coolglider / San Gabriel, CA
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quote:Cruising through the neighborhood and running errands in San Gabriel!
[*][8] Chadr / Bismarck, North Dakota Print: #1227
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quote:no quote...
[*][8] Fastfreddie / Greeley, CO 12/19/2002 7:58pm MST Print: #800
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quote:I will use my Segway HT for commuting to work and running errands on nice days.
[*][8] Gclark7 / Livonia, MI Print: #1663
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quote:Gliding around Livonia, and New Boston, Michigan since early April
[*][8] CharlesGust / Seattle, WA 11/18/2002 4:25pm PST Print: #736
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quote:I glide to work on clear days, and while at work, use the HT as a "thinking platform" for brainstorming ideas on Rudy Rucker's "Freeware".
[*][8] Pemond1 / Ottawa, ON 03/02/2003 5:05PM EST Print: #2961
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quote:Just completed training in NH. It was fun to see all the prototypes. Just Awesome .. can't wait to get my Seg.
[*][8] Zorba9 / North, Mississippi 11/18/2002 Print: #648
Quote:
quote:liked our I model so much we recently purchased a E model to go with it - use them on University campus and around town.
[*][8] Elation / SF Bay Area, California 11/19/02 13:32 PDT Print: #1125
Quote:
quote:To recreationally glide in some of the most interesting and beautiful places on the planet
[*][8] X-man / Chicago, IL
Quote:
quote:I'll be using mine to get around Chicago, carrying my camera equipment and snapping shots. Much easier to get on and off the HT than it is with a bicycle. Maybe I'll try to get it to the top of the Sear's Tower some day. :-)
[*][8] q / colo spgs, co 05/14/03
Quote:
quote:i'll be using it in colo spgs and denver,
co, but mostly in the spgs. ...glad to make your acquaintance!
[*][8] Ken / Chica, Ca 11/18/02 1:40PM PST Print: #899 and #1078
Quote:
quote:Segwaying all over town on the coolest set of two wheels.
[*][8] ElectraGlide / Boca Raton, FL 03/03
Quote:
quote:no quote...
[*][8] BigD / Fort Worth, Texas 04/11/03 02:46 CST Print: #3141
Quote:
quote:I have been flying Jet Airplanes for fifty years and 23 of those years as a Fighter Pilot. I can say that this device is as much of a thrill at my age as it was for my experiences as a young man.
[*][8] Freeman949 / Mission Viejo, CA Print: #1713 and #2194
Quote:
quote:We us our Segway#8217;s for running errands, visiting friends and gliding along the boardwalks along some of the best beaches in the world.
[*][8] Seguser / Tulsa, Oklahoma
Quote:
quote:I will mainly be shipping the Segway to cities I visit and using it in those cities.
[*][8] JRMiller / Palm Harbor, FL 05/26/03
Quote:
quote:How do you spell Parkinsons relief ????? SEGWAY1111 do you need my serial number?
[*][8] Freddy / Valencia Pa 11/18/02 06:47 EST Print: #1047
Quote:
quote:I use my Segway all day long in the warehouse and between the other buildings I saves me alot of time , I also show it off and give hundreds of rides to everybody. Its great to watch them smile !!!
[*][8] DonBRoss / Wood Village, Oregon 11/19/2002 4:51PM EST Print: #1211
Quote:
quote:I live in the suburbs of Portland where we have many connected sidewalks and very few pedestrians. IDEAL for Segway. I glide to the post office daily, shopping, bank, lunch, barber shop, etc., about 130 miles a month.
[*][8] Kaon / Euless, TX 06/19/2003 08:00PM CDT Print: #6788
Quote:
quote:I'll be using my HT to commute to and from work. While I live fairly close to where I work, the lack of any direct path makes the "commute" quite a bit further than it needs to be. Besides, walking to work in Texas usually results in your arriving at work as a sodden mess of sweat-soaked clothing. The lack of shower facilities in the building kind of precludes me riding my bike or walking to work.
[*][8] Candy22 / Salt Lake City, UT [/b]
Quote:
quote:LOVING IT
[*][8] Edh / Raleigh, NC [/b]
Quote:
quote:Plan to use it to try and cut out ~40 miles a week of car use. And of course for fun!
[*][8] Jackier / Honolulu, HI [/b]
Quote:
quote:I will be using my Segway to travel between weddings in Waikiki & Honolulu. I have a wedding service. And, just for fun & errands as often as I can.
[*][8] Scotty / St. Marys, Ohio [/b]
Quote:
quote:I will use my Segway to improve my quality of life. I have
[*][8] Aacini / Mexico City, Mexico 12/23/2002 2:09PM CST
Quote:
quote:If I could use my HT everyday I would do it, but I can't. I will use it in sporadic pleasure trips as a recreation vehicle, mainly in my annual two weeks travel to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
[*][8] Ulsterseg1 / Kingston, NY 01/24/2003
Quote:
quote:i use my seg as an aid because i have ms.i also love glideing every place i can.it was my new found legs.
[*][8] EricNR / Port Jefferson, New York
Quote:
quote:I plan to use it for shopping, touring, fun, proseltizing (sp?) and day trips to NYC via the railroad
[*][8] Joe Linn / Roseville, MN
Quote:
quote:I plan to use my Segway for commuting to and from work most days (5 miles each way) and for short errands. I don't know how far into the winter I will continue to commute on it. Minnesota winters can be pretty brutal.
[*][8] Skeptical / Santa Monica, CA
Quote:
quote:I am enjoying my Segway to commute to my community garden, to dinner at the UCLA, Santa Monica Cafeteria most evenings, ten blocks each way. I do a lot of visting along the way. I have had electric bike and an electric scooter the Seqway is so far superior as a way to get around the neighborhood.
[*][8] Chapinville / Destrehan, LA
Quote:
quote:Using my Segway a little at work (Injection Molding/industrial plant) and a lot of riding around town.
[*][8] Stuart / San Jose, CA
Quote:
quote:I've just been riding it around my neighborhood. Having a good time, showing it to people. No website, yet.
[*][8] Sagoo / Midvale, UT 08/27/03
Quote:
quote:Practical, schmactical: this thing is just too much F U N !
Woo hoo!
[*][8] IndyFIRSTengineer / Indianapolis, IN SegwayFest raffle winner!
Quote:
quote:After about a month, when I get off my HT for the first time, I will be enjoying the semi-celebrity status and attention, giving MANY, MANY, MANY demos, using IT for errands which do not require a large payload, and in any other way I can to benefit the FIRST robotics organization and help promote the positive uses of this fantastic technology ... AND JUST FOR FUN!
[*][8] Uber Glider / Indianapolis, IN
Quote:
quote:I commute to and from work, including lunch. At 2.5 miles per commute, that's 10 miles a day. I get a warm fuzzy when I realize my car hasn't moved from the driveway in weeks....
[*][8] BobC / Louisville, KY 09/06/2003
Quote:
quote:I'll be using my HT to have FUN! My wife said it best: I feel like I'm 10 again! The other real benefits include economical gliding and exploring this exciting technology. Everyone who sees it is amazed. The HT is an automatic facial exercise machine. You can't get on it without smiling!
[*][8] Island Girl / Dublin, Ohio 09/10/2003
Quote:
quote:I plan on using it to replace my car for short trips around my neighborhood and for gliding with my husband (Cruzan Glider). We now are a 2 Segway household.
[*][8] Cruzan Glider / Dublin, Ohio 08/21/2003
Quote:
quote:Purchased it from NEVrland. I will be using it to replace my car for short trips around my community and for spreading the word about the benifits of the Segway. I am also looking forward to gliding with my wife........Island Girl.
[*][8] Fireballfive / Decorah, Iowa
Quote:
quote:The nearest sidewalk is 20 miles away so I will haul it in the SUV every time I use it. Drives right up the ramp, neat! I can stand all day but not walk without pain so it opened up the world again.
[*][8] Joebarnin / San Diego 09/04/03
Quote:
quote:My mobility is limited (I have MS) so I mostly plan to use my HT for doing the sorts of things that I used to be able to do: long walks with my wife, spending the day the Balboa Park, the Zoo, and so on. Also short errands in the neighborhood.
[*][8] Jim Coleman / Deer Park, Texas 08/19/2003
Quote:
quote:Glide to work 4 out of 5 days (1.3 miles one way)
[*][8] Mr Laurenzano / Shell Beach, CA
Quote:
quote:DONT TRY TO OUT RUN A RADIO CONTROLED CAR
[*][8] Tucsonbart / Tucson, AZ
[quote]quote:If they don't know you're alive . . . .you're dead.!"
Tucsonbart; Tucson, AZ;Local errands and clowning for charity worldwide. Newspaper article and photo from yesterday's edition of "Dooey" the clown on his Segway at this link: http://www.explorernews.com/north

Blinky 09-07-2004 07:42 PM
Segway Owners Roll Call updated as of 07/03/2005












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dpk-dpk@pacbell.net 11-02-2005 03:40 PM
I am a new owner of the XT here in Walnut Creek Ca. I use mine for fun and to do local errands. I want to play polo if I can learn to ride well enough. I don't know any other owners and I have no way of finding any. I also wanted to know about routine repairs. What usually goes wrong and what is the usual fix? Are there any regular events scheduled in my area? Polo seems like a great idea, but isn't Segway hockey more appropriate? Are there any plans in the works to have the new batteries last even longer and be less expensive? In general, I want to know what to expect as my "horse" ages. Thanks. DPK

dutchman 11-04-2005 02:26 PM
Just bought my i-167. I should get it on Monday or Tuesday so I cant wait to glide. I have a disability, and have difficulty walking so I really hope this will help me alot.

Dutchman is my nick, there is where I am born and moved here to the Seattle area about 7 years ago.

Andre

jt_boston 11-06-2005 03:54 PM
Just got two i-180 recently from Jared (JaredHT, SEGWAY of Ohio - http://www.segwayofohio.net) including accessories and those new LED lights. His passion, expertise, professionalism, pricing and super fast shipping made the difference!!!

Have been using these to glide into work and running short errand trips around the Boston downtown area with the significant other. Definitely the best way to travel around in congested traffic areas. Winter is coming and I look forward to trying them out in the snow (with extra traction tires of course!) :-)

yupochen 11-08-2005 07:45 AM
i167, Auckland, New Zealand

www.paulchen.co.nz

Gaye 11-14-2005 06:35 AM
My Segway arrived yesterday (i170) and I had today my inaugural run; TOTALLY and PHENOMENALLY brilliant!
I had a bit of a practise on nice flat concrete area and then joined all my family (including the dogs) on a mile long country walk long a farm track. Incidentally I can see the value of getting one of those comfort mats as on rough terrain you are are a trifle knackered!
ABSOLUTELY SUPERB! My little one said "Mummy you've never been this far with us before and now you can come out with us all the time, and you haven't got your sore hip (I have osteo arthritis) AND you can even take me out on my bicycle!"
It made every single penny and all the effort worthwhile!
Even my husband (who knew nothing of my purchase until it arrived!) was mightily impressed and took to it like the proverbial duck to water. He isn't looking forward to the credit card bill arriving though.
I am a very happy and lucky lady. Thank God (or Dog if you are dyslexic!) we live in an era of inventors and entrepreneurs.
Forget my aspiration to fly with the birds; Segway has to be more fun!
My thanks to everyone who has emailed words of encouragement and advice.
My biggest thanks of course to the chap who sold me his nearly new Segway at quite a reasonable price.
He modestly wants to remain annonymous but I am SO grateful to him; take a bow - YOU know who you are!
Gaye
PS My daughter likes everything to have names and so my Segway is now Harriet the Chariot!


Gliding, like cleanliness, is close to godliness!

culs 11-16-2005 10:31 AM
Initial charge about done on my new i180, which I am eager to try out as soon as the morning fog lifts here North of Boston.

I will be using the Segway to help deal with my inability to walk very far, and already I am confident it will help with my balance due to my partially numb feet.







--

sombody 11-27-2005 04:46 PM
Hey-
Ive had my seg wheels for 6 months now. I ride whenever I can- almost every day. Ill start joining in on some chat topics now.
What a blast

cmonkey 11-27-2005 06:29 PM
Welcome to the club!

I love my magic carpet!

jacky 11-27-2005 07:45 PM
Hi,

I got my p133 2 weeks ago! Unfortunately, it is still not legal to ride in public area in Melbourne... (but I tried to ride it in bike path for a few times :P Don't tell the police!)

canthackit 11-30-2005 09:14 AM
Just wanted to say hello. I just received my new red i180 this week and have been having a blast on it. I have been following Segchat for a long time but have never posted. Rode a Segway for the first time about a year and half ago at a convention and knew I had to have one. Really pondered between the XT and the 180 and finally settled on the 180 because of more uses for me. Many thanks to Brian at Segway of Cleveland. It was great doing business with him. It's nice to find people who do what they say in this day and age.[/size=2]

bjones 12-02-2005 05:48 PM
Picked up a red and a yellow i180 this week as a surprise Christmas present for my wife (of course I had to buy one for myself too ;) ). I can't wait to see her face on Christmas morning and get her started on it. I bought them from Segway of Tampa Bay in Clearwater Florida. Jack Boone, the owner, was very easy to work with. No pressure at all, in fact we talked about his classic car collection for the first 30 minutes. He put me on one and let the machine sell itself. What a blast!

Right now I can only see the segways as toys but once the Pinellas Trail gets built along Keystone we could actually get somewhere from the house without risking our lives. The two i180's fit perfectly in the back of my Savana conversion van so I won't hesitate to throw them in the back and go exploring with her.

The only problem is my 3 teenagers will want one too...[:O]

jake4700 12-13-2005 09:49 PM
ME ME ME!!! Ordered my Segway i180 - red of course! - with LIon bats, side and front bags, and a light!!! It comes in on Monday!!!

Jennifer

Low Rider 12-15-2005 08:26 AM
Okay. Got my XT a few weeks ago. Riding it every day when possible for going to work. Great Thing. Jürgen / Germany / NRW / Herdecke 11.11.2005

Bravo 12-15-2005 11:09 PM
Hello all...

Just got a 180 with LI batteries off of eBay. Haven't wiped out yet, but I fear my day is coming!

Tanner 12-16-2005 09:09 PM
I got my Red i180 today (12/16/05 @ 6:00PM Eastern). I'm located in Suwanee, GA. I'll be using the Segway to just get around when needed (that is after I buy myself some gloves!). I'll hopefully have a shared Segway blog with mine http://www.tssoftware.net/tanner/

Yay!

-Tanner

----------------
Tanner S.

tashstar 12-23-2005 09:58 PM
Hey all,
Santa Claus is bringing us our i180 on the 28th of December (apparently he can't fit it in his sack on the 25th).. and boy are we excited. It's a red one (of course) and we will be sure to post a pic of the happy parents soon.

Real hot in Sydney today....38+

regards..........Bill and Tash

JPL 12-24-2005 11:16 PM
Brought an XT from JaredHT in August. This is my second Segway-my first being an I series, which I sold about 2 years ago. We live in a small town in Ohio (Lindsey), so riding the sidewalks and streets is not a problem. Also enjoy riding around tractor shows, trails, etc. My girlfriend surprised me when we were at Jared's and purchased an I series Segway so we can Seg together.

BLB 12-24-2005 11:40 PM
Got my "I" series in August when JPL got his "XT". Got tired of him having all the fun. Now we can Seg together. Even went into a couple of parades. Most people in this area have never heard of much less seen a Segway-so it is fun to let them see one in the "Wild". They worked out especially well at a really large antique tractor show and auction.
Brenda

motorhead 12-25-2005 01:19 AM
Red i180 received last week !!

Poochini 12-26-2005 05:53 AM
My husband I were gifted with two Segways. Since we live in San Francisco, the unfriendliest town in America toward Segways, we will have to gradually see how much we can Segway around. I hope to use it for short distances that don't include a lot of steep hills--to go to the market where parking is impossible, to the vet's office where parking is impossible, to a friend's home where parking is impossible, a favorite restaurant where parking is impossible, etc. I was diagnosed with epilepsy last year and had my driver's license automatically revoked. Although I have my license restored, it's nice not having to depend on others to drive me. So far, we've just been having a blast gliding along the waterfront in Sausalito.

Poochini

"One small glide for man, one big glide for mankind."

Pounce 12-26-2005 10:06 PM
Hello all, I live in St. Petersburg, Flordia.... it is about 8pm 12/26/2005....I just received my Segway for christmas- 12/25/2005. We purchased my husband's segway about 4 months ago and now, I have mine... yellow I180 which I have enjoyed since I received this. Thanks to Jared at Segway dealership- in Ohio- for his hand in this masterminded secret. I have been up and down the trail, found spots to shops, found shops and definitely have turned some heads!!!! I have enjoyed riding with my husband- also known as blingbling and look forward to many days ahead! Still a newbie, but I am looking forward to becoming one with the Segway!
Thank you Jared
love you Blingbling!

Pounce

Pounce

manuelmenzella 12-27-2005 01:31 PM
Proud owner of a SEGWAY XT!!! I am 14 years old and I live in Argentina. I was going to buy a Segway i180 Yellow, but when i saw the XT, I changed my mind: streets are really in bad shape here so i need BIG wheels! :)) Anyway I love my HT, it was the best gift i have ever had!!!

Manuel Menzella

manuelmenzella 12-27-2005 01:34 PM
I am 14 and I am from argentina. I own a segway XT!!! It is great. :)) I was going to buy a SEGWAY i180 yellow, but as the streets are in really bad shape, i decided that the XT was better. Good gliding to everyone!!!

Manuel Menzella

CCoops1984 01-18-2006 03:49 AM
place your SegwayChat name, city/state, date/time (include time zone) and print number (date/time of return confirmation email from Amazon.com) of purchase, a quick quote how you will be using/riding your Segway,

Hello from new Segway owner.
SegwayChat name: CCoops1984
Monterey, CA
Purchased a blue i80 on 29 December from Segway of Oakland (great folks!)

I am using my Segway to commute to/from work (2.5 miles one-way) and to run errands. Monterey is VERY Segway friendly.

Great to be a part of the club.
Happy gliding.

Student of Life

Georgem 01-18-2006 10:58 PM
I purchased an XT from Segways of Amelia on Amelia Island, FL. They run a rental and safari service at an upscale resort. The young lady who handles Segway is very nice and pleasant, but I waited well over a month for my machine, and did not get a GPS bonus, as mine was not a participating dealer.

We recently took it with instead of my mobility scooter to an appointment at the hospital. We experienced no negativity anywhere, despite my XT's rather brutal appearance.

I bought the XT expressly to be able to accompany my spouse on walks along the beach and it works very well for that. The Segway has to be one of the coolest things I have ever had the privilege of operating. I shall ride mine as long as I can stand, and then I shall have to get creative. Unlike others, I have already tried gliding sitting down (works), kneeling (works), hunkering (works), and leaning way over the handlebars. I have ALS and cannot stand for more than an hour without rest.

But enough about me. What do YOU think of my Segway?

Georgem

mikey 01-19-2006 06:57 AM
hiya,im Michael im 12 (allmost 13) and i live and New Zealand i hav a disability an i use the segway 2 go 2 school beach etc (i have an HT i180 midnight blue with a set of offroad tires and road tires) iv been useing it for about 6 or 7 months but it still feels new :D
im looking forward to getting a segseat but they havent come out yet haha damn an im putting some lights (bling bling) on my wheels...yea!!!!!!!!!! the segways been a great and fun tool for me mentaly and phisically(sorry im not to good at spelling hehe...please chat to me people! my user name is mikey! i dont bite....cya!

michaelmatthews

Atin 02-03-2006 03:02 PM
Hi,
Im Corey from Clarksville, TN.
Got my 180HT last Friday and feel like a changed person.
I suffer from MS and have been in a wheel chair for 65% of my time...
In just the few days after I got my HT I went for a ride down the street, to the mailbox etc.. It is like being able to walk again with out falling over (unless I do something stupid)
As to myself.
Well Im a published author, or atleast that is what my publisher tells me. I write Theoligical Fiction and Horror.
My most recent book "Bloody Mary" has been optioned for a movie and word in the grape vine is they will begin filming next summer.
Im a single father, but by choice. I used a surrogate to have a wonderful baby boy (he is my natural son) and he is about to celebrate his 3rd Birthday.
Im an avid Star Wars fan and have the 3rd largest collection of SW memorbilla.
I build Star Wars armor and props and belong to a world wide organization known as the 501st Stormtrooper Legion. We all build SW stuff and participate and organize charity events for Lucas Film.
The charity work was another big factor in my purchasing an HT. We do a lot of parades during the year and until now I either had to ride in a car or just sit out the parade. Now come St Pats day I will be right along side my friends in the parade.
We are building a front for my HT that will look like a thing called a STAP from Episode 1 in Star Wars. It was the hover style standing vehicle the droids used in the battles.
Also, please excuse my spelling and grammer.. I dont have an editor on hand to make the corrections for me *LOL*
I also am an avid traveler. I have been to almost every corner of the world and since my son being born he has traveled with me and to this date has over 350,000 miles under his belt.
In my travels I have a strange hobby of studying Hiroglyphs and ancient writings. So I do a lot of travel to the Yucatan each year just to study the ancient culture..
Sorry I have rambled, but thats me, once I start talking I seem to not be able to find the shut off valve...

Atin Miller
501st Southern Outpost Star Wars Stormtrooper Legion
http://highlandcitadel.com/501stso/

ostinsfriend 02-04-2006 02:12 PM
New Red Flare i180 owner in Mississippi. Purchased the unit from Segway of Annapolis - (You're awesome Dick!!!). I travel for a living, so I intend on taking my segway with me to some of the long term projects. Look out Denver....

S-Tip 02-15-2006 09:21 PM
Hi! I'm a new Segway owner. I took a tour, became addicted and bought one on the internet. I'm learning to use it fast. I wish there were other riders in the area. (Clearwater Florida) S-Tip

midlandsman 02-17-2006 04:00 AM

Hello from another new Segway owner.
SegwayChat name: Midlandsman
Worcestershire UK
I bought a used i167 from the Segway Junkyard in Nov 05 through eBay.

I ride it most days and with the local terrain a bit hilly, 8 miles is about the limit for my batteries. Immense fun and 99% positive responses.

Jennih 02-18-2006 01:29 PM
Ok, time to add myself to the list :)

Names Jenni and I got addicted at WDW after doing the simply Segway tour.

Just picked up an i167 from another segwaychat member and am loving every minute of it.

Only problem is that my partner is addicted too so now I need to get another one!

Jennih 02-18-2006 01:30 PM
Ok, time to add myself to the list :)

Names Jenni and I got addicted at WDW after doing the simply Segway tour.

Just picked up an i167 from another segwaychat member and am loving every minute of it.

Only problem is that my partner is addicted too so now I need to get another one!

SegwayDan 02-18-2006 09:42 PM
Hi S-Tip,

I'm in Clearwater! I've been gliding for about three years. We live on the end of Rogers St. on the Intra-coastal, near downtown.

Call or e-mail me if you like. Pam the moderator can vouch for me.

Dan Swanson
727-403-2628
segwaydan@mac.com

Quote:
quote:Originally posted by S-Tip

Hi! I'm a new Segway owner. I took a tour, became addicted and bought one on the internet. I'm learning to use it fast. I wish there were other riders in the area. (Clearwater Florida) S-Tip
Dan Swanson

joe 02-27-2006 10:31 PM
Hi there

I'm a Segway owner since December 2005 and I'm living in Munich, Germany where Segways are still very rare (not to say non-existent). I bought my used i167 through eBay (YES! ;) from a German seller so I had no hassle with shipping etc.

Before I got this I were the highest bidder on two other auctions but they turned out as fraud. Once I was warned by Gaye of this forum but I already realized that it was a fraud auction and I wasn't in danger to lose money.

My first glide was just a month before my purchase when I did the Bangkok back roads tour at Jeff's thailandsegwaytours.com :)

Unfortunately it's lasting too cold and icy here in German Siberia to enjoy my toy so I wish for the summer. Furthermore it's still not legal to use a Segway on public ground in Germany but an amendment is on <s>it's</s> its way.

--
Joe

SegwayDan 02-28-2006 09:43 AM
Glückwünsche on getting a Segway with such difficulty, and for your intention to help make it more legal in Germany!

One word of caution with English, though. In your last sentence, ". . .an amendment is on it's way.", "it's" is incorrectly used. There are too many English speakers who didn't pay attention in school, or at least when they're writing on the internet, and make this same mistake, too. So they set a bad example for everyone.

"It's" is NEVER properly used for a possesive pronoun. The proper word is "its." No apostrophe. "It's" with an apostrophe is always and ONLY a contraction for "It is", as in, "It's cold outside." This is the equivalent of saying, "It is cold outside."

Quote:
quote:Originally posted by joe

Hi there

I'm a Segway owner since December 2005 and I'm living in Munich, Germany where Segways are still very rare (not to say non-existent). I bought my used i167 through eBay (YES! ;) from a German seller so I had no hassle with shipping etc.

Before I got this I were the highest bidder on two other actions but they turned out as fraud. Once I was warned by Gaye of this forum but I already realized that it was a fraud auction and I wasn't in danger to lose money.

My first glide was just a month before my purchase when I did the Bangkok back roads tour at Jeff's thailandsegwaytours.com :)

Unfortunately it's lasting too cold and icy here in German Siberia to enjoy my toy so I wish for the summer. Furthermore it's still not legal to use a Segway on public ground in Germany but I hope an amendment is on it's way.

--
Joe
Dan Swanson

mooten 03-04-2006 08:37 PM
Hi: I'm a newbie to the forum, and bought a i167 about 4 months ago from the dealer here in Portland, Oregon. Love my machine! I live on a University Campus, and use the Seg for tranport around the campus, and for local trips to the store, etc. biggest problem I have is the stop every 2 blocks to demonstrate, and give rides! It's a great machine to pop in the camper and take to the beach, or campgrounds, and everybody loves it. Local police are very tolerant of riding on, or off sidewalks as long as I use common sense. I'm currently dealing with the dealer on upgrading to an I 180, with LIon batteries for more distance. Also looking for local gliders, already know 1, any others in the area?

pegg696 03-17-2006 04:07 PM
Dave .. The Department of Veterans Affairs has just purchased be a brand new Segway GT, black, with hauler and front bag. Because of my injuries from the War in Irag (Broken Back) and a civillian work related broken neck, I am no longer able to ride a bike with my kids and dont always need my 3 wheeled scooter. This machine is going to help me get my life back and live with the kids while they ride thier bikes when the weather permits. Meanwhile, I am safely riding in my garage with my neck brace and helmet on. What a picture that is. God it feels good to move without pain and a cane.

Dave from Metro Detroit.

arthurb 03-19-2006 09:36 PM
I should have posted here a few weeks ago.

I'm Arthur from the Daytona Beach, Fla area.

We first went gliding at Amelia Island around Thanksgiving 2005. It is such an awesome way to travel. So, I watched eBay for months, trying to find one at a price I could afford. But, almost every segway less than $2500 is a scam, I was lucky, that someone was selling who was within driving distance that I could pick them up face to face.

I wish I had a job close enough to commute via segway, I'd use it every day!


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