G2G: I wonder if they still have ostrich rides in Pasadena, CA?

Question

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I wanted to share this family photo of Nellie Webb with the community. Location: Pasadena, CA. Date: 1924.

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Comments

Gosh, that's about the greatest vehicle I've ever seen (if it's OK with the bird, that is.)!

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Looks like it's made from bicycles.  But the wheelbase is longer at one side than the other.  Does that make it go round in circles or something?

I suppose the main problem is to keep the ostrich away from the sand.

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I had a VW Beetle like that once, no tie rod on the driver's side.  You could turn right OK but to turn left I had to stop and get out and kick the tire left to go left.  :D

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It's a shame ostriches don't fly, it would have made a great little airplane.

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If they lay eggs while you're riding, do you get to keep the egg?

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RJ,

I think the front wheels are turned slightly, so it looks like the wheels are different lengths. The birds do not stick their heads in the sand, except in cartoons.

Answer 1

The Cawston Ostrich farm closed in 1935  .. It is now, " South Pasadena Cultural Landmark #18." 

In Regard:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cawston_Ostrich_Farm

Great Historical Article : http://www.southpasadenaca.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=5578

C'est Bon Magnifique .. 

P.S. Interesting how the cart's spines traveling under and inside of the leg and wing... Keen "toe in " alignment for going straight !! 

Answer 2

Oh Wow! I wonder if that is as bumpy a ride as a camel.

That has to go under one of the most awesome and unusual pictures I have ever seen.

I am still trying to figure out how they keep the cart attached to the ostrich.

Again - great picture!