Thanks ladies! It was a surprise. I think I'm going to give away one mirror to a friend who keeps complaining about the cars on the road. This way she can see what's coming and not be so surprised by cars sneaking up on her (and totally OT: those new hybrids are quiet as a mouse- I can't hear those buggers when they're moving slowly- they're stealthy).

Maybe now that I have so many mirrors, I'll start using one on my sunglasses when I'm just walking around. I love the convenience of seeing what's behind me. It may come in handy at school, even. The whole "eyes in the back of your head" thing and all. I'm going to mount that little tiny mirror on a pair of clear glasses lenses so I can keep an eye on my kids in class at all times.


Quote Originally Posted by mimitabby View Post
Where do you live that children actually ride bikes to school? Do you know how unusual that is? (and wonderful?)
I love that so many of my kids ride their bikes to school!!! I live in central Oklahoma and teach in a suburb south of OKC. I've taught in 4 schools, and this is the only school where such a high number of kids ride their bikes. There are lots of neighborhoods close by and tons of kiddos use their two wheels to get to school (a lot of my students last year got themselves out the door on their own b/c mom and dad already have left for work when they leave for school). It's so refreshing to see them riding (although sadly most don't wear helmets). I've been pushing helmets, telling them of the importance, and even showing them pictures of crashes where helmets saved a life- but unfortunately for my kiddos (5th grade), the cool factor doesn't "allow it" and until mom and dad MAKE them wear one, it might not happen. Most of them ride a mile or less to school. I make sure that my helmet is visibly seen when my bike is parked in my classroom. Maybe it'll rub off...?