to think I can be in my 40s and ride a scooter (like kids ones but built for adults) and they can all 'do one?'

[captainBeaky]

That really

I quite like the idea of having one to get to the tube station but not carrying it around when I can't use it.

Do it.

Yes! Totally yes! If I had kids and they had scooters I would totally get an adult one. Scooting it such fun!

I would be delighted to see it. I really want one but don't have the guts. I did ride dd's mini micro down a hill home from a friends once when drunk (she wasn't with me!) and nearly died a couple of times, but it's the shame of being caught in daylight that bothers me more than that experience. This is a case for wanting to follow the crowd, than wanting to start the adult scooter revolution. I might be tempted when she gets the next size up...

I got a scooter for my birthday a few weeks ago and I'm in my 50s ! Great fun. and funnily enough those who mocked now are asking for a go......

Now I really want one. Just need to decide between the regular sort and the two-legged type...

My Grandfather, in his 70s, fell off a scooter and broke his arm. Although the medical professionals in A&E did a great job patching him up, they did laugh a bit when they heard what happened.

Mmm I am loving the idea of swapping the Waterloo and City line for a scoot along the Thames

DS has a micro scooter (suitable for adults, not the plasticy ones for under 5s) and i have to take it to school for him sometimes. The logical thing to do is to ride it!
Not only is it faster than walking (half hour walk), if you carry or push it, the bloody thing has a habit of swinging around and breaking your ankles.
I'm aware that i look a little odd, but i really couldn't care less tbh!

Plus, it's super-fun...

I really, really want some roller skates. The quad ones though not those new fangled in-line things.

I will, if you will OP!

As long as you aren't on pavement, knock yourself out.

I can't wait until DD2 is old enough to scoot, as we won't need a pushchair anymore and we can all scoot to nursery/school/shops etc!

Shame I look such a knob in a helmet. And it messes my hair up so much.

Also, at the back of my mind is a lady I used to work with, was in her late 30's at the time, took up roller blading to work to keep fit, fell and hurt herself really badly one morning, multiple leg fractures. Off work and out of action for months. Not something I'm keen to experience!

My kids have micros, I ran to keep up with them then thought "fuck it! Why are they getting all the fun?" And bought myself one. I do get funny looks, I don't think I am "cool", I just think I am having fun with my kids. I go down slides with them, play in the sand and splash in the sea with them, so why not scoot? We are off to the park on go karts tonight! Let the judging commence

There's a bike circuit near here. Most parents stand in the middle wishing they'd thought about bringing deckchairs but once I went and one mum was rollerskating around She looked so cool. I believe she even went round backwards looking at her DC behind her [jealous]

There's a bloke lives down our road who uses his skateboard to get to the station looks a bit too chubby and balding to carry it off though

Scooters for mummies rock!
I was concerned about looking daft for all of twenty seconds before I started enjoying myself too much to care.
Twins and me go everywhere on ours. It's taken inches off my waist and bum - really. Saves loads of bus fares. Carry all the shopping book bags and crap over the handlebars. Saves lots of time. Makes me happy!
I got one of these, currently on special offer on amazon:
Razor A5 Lux Kick Scooter amazon.co.uk/dp/B002EZZGJO
It's a no brainer and we get loads of nice comments and friendly smiles!

Hazards:
Scooting in rain
Drain covers
Cobbled pavements
When it flips round and chops your ankles
When it flips round and chops someone else's ankles
When you run into your own child - more

But it's not on to scoot on the pavement as a grown up, and surely it's dangerous to scoot on the road?

Go for it. I used to use one one my commute. It was fun and saved loads of time.

I am in my 40s and I have an adult scooter. got it from Lidl. Use it when DD scoots to school rather than cycles and for when take car for service/MOT. Have also used for commute but find it uncomfortable with the laptop.

I saw a woman on a petrol-powered one yesterday, she had an enormous arse, and was getting some comments from passing motorists.

They're not flabbergasted, they're jealous!