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Like a Hamster in a Ball

The Butterfly had a blast at her friend’s house last week, rolling around the lawn in a giga ball.

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She tried to talk me into trying it with her. I refused, of course. I said I was sure there was a weight limit. There probably is.

Truth? It looked a little nauseating.  And I don’t like small spaces or being out of control. I can handle being wrapped in seaweed, but encased in plastic? Um. No.

Damn. I really am getting old, huh?

I was perfectly content  standing around taking pictures of her smiling face and listening to her laughter. Being old and uptight works for me.

 

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  • So with you on this and just must be old, too, because my first thought was cool, but I would be so nauseous!!

  • Ruchira

    Love that smile and that frame looks so natural.

    Great pix, Amy

  • Cyndi

    Here’s what I want to know: WHY OH WHY did they not have these when I was a kid!?! And yes, I would brave the horrible dizziness and accompanying nausea just so I could have a chance with that awesome contraption. LOL…

  • Emily

    Very cute photo, but I’m with you…I get sooo dizzy on those things. I definitely would have opted for being the photographer as well. Smart move!

  • splendidlittlestars

    ooo…that’s so cool! I saw something like this on vacation. The balls were in the water (ocean).

  • Melanie Chisnall

    I’d be the same. It looks fun, but the idea of being in something that small with it rolling around….no thanks! Great photo!! 🙂

  • Jessica Smock

    I’ve never heard of these. I would not be into it either. I’ve never been into spinning! I love the picture, Amy!

  • not bad with the bouncing around and (physical) disorientationism…. but the small space *and* not have the control* I’m with most of your (clarklike) readers on this. nah more fun to watch.
    though it does lock like a certain kind of fun!
    * for me, the control issue would not be (control) of the motion itself, rather it would be the simple fact of lock of control of (a) process that starts (with me being a part of it) and ends whenever.

  • Oh that is just such an adorable picture! I wouldn’t get in that ball either! Age starts to limit us in all the fun stuff… hate that!

  • Keilee got a Giga Ball and finally got it inflated last week. She tried to get me in too..no thanks. I stood in it and said “nope, not going to happen”. Plus we are having a hard time finding a place to store that sucker because we don’t have a garage. It is HUGE!

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