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Thursday, 1 January 2009

Tin Roof Toboggan

Posted on 21:29 by blogger
Jim Degerstrom remembers sliding down Derby Hill in Milo on a tin roof toboggan.The huge field was different at 150 feet wide and just as long. It was wide open without any major obstacles like trees or rocks, so the only dangerous spot was a 6 foot drop into the ditch along the road. Backing up a bit, I did say we were creative inventing rides like the tin roof toboggan? I didn't say the idea was brilliant. Ouch! If you can imagine speeding downhill on soft snow riding a sharp and rusty sheet of tin, the inevitable wreck had consequences. A crash...
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