Part of getting home was my first opportunity to drive a prius hybrid. The main difference between driving that and the cars I'm used to is that the brakes were "grabbier". Otherwise, they are great little cars.

  

   

In the middle of the speakers a procession of fire trucks went by. I think it was part of a fireman's funeral.

     

My friend's goal in picking the A-bike was to get the folding bike that folded down to the smallest size. Riding A-bike feels a lot like riding a razor scooter, in that the wheels are so small the turning radius is only a foot or two. Once you get used to it the thing is easy to ride. The only drawback is that it needs good roads.