MY RIDE- John Carden- Segway  It's been nearly three years since
John Carden bought his $4,500 Segway personal transporter, and
he's still charmed with his ride.  "It sure beats sitting in
traffic," he says. "You never suffer road rage when you're on a
Segway. You can't be anything but optimistic."  Carden, who owns
Carden Salon on the Downtown Mall, made news in 2003 when he
chased down a thief on his Segway. Since then, he says, "The
streets have been much calmer and safer."  Well, for the most
part.  "I did ride it into the salon and crash through a plate
glass window," he admits. "I was sort of hotshotting through the
salon, and I was brought back down to earth as I caught the
corner of a potted plant and the wheel went through the door."
But despite the mishap, Carden remains upbeat.  "I didn't fall
off," he jokes. "That's the great thing about it."  John Carden
1 comment  when is john going to run for public office in
charlottesville!? he is such a great person and good man!!! GO
JOHN!!!!