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I find this song far more contextually inspiring...not to say that How soon is now? lacks inspiration. Just an odd choice for the topic...the title perhaps, but still an odd choice.
T.C. O'Rourke said:Sorry, I was merely thinking that "in an emergency" you could call a cab.
Oddly, quoting Morris was supposed to be an inspiration. Nevermind...
All valid points! Yay to you and all those who have gone or will go carless. Though I am weary of putting anything or anyone on a pedestal... Too many are looking to be idolized, the most charitable deed is done anonymously while most are fumbling for credit. My point is that every little bit helps :o) It's not about excuses. I am very aware of all my options. I do consider all these things Dan. I know it is; like most luxuries, about convenience. We all excel and fall short in various areas in our life. Don't hate me, I am human and I need to be loved, just like everybody else does. ok just had to throw that in cause I'm a big dork haha.
dan brown said:I challenge some on the fence to consider this
(I ditched my car in Jan 2009 and have not regretted it yet)
consider all the $$$ costs of owning a car :
gas
city sticker, residential permits
insurance
maintainence
parking meters
tolls
car washes
parking tickets (incl. those red light camera tickets (evil))
etc etc
then consider the intangibles :
worrying about it getting hit / vandalized
where did you park it ?
sitting in traffic on a nice day as bikes fly by you
etc etc
and (IMHO) between :
owning a bike(s)
a Chicago Plus CTA Card
iGo / car rental
METRA / AMTRAK / megabus, etc.
cabs (last resort)
to me it has been a no brainer. being car-free has been both very liberating and
less stressful.
finally - it makes it so much easier for me to justify almost any bike-related purchase
when I see my friends spending so much $$$ on car-related things that never ever
hit my budget.
just my $.02
Adriana said:I find this song far more contextually inspiring...not to say that How soon is now? lacks inspiration. Just an odd choice for the topic...the title perhaps, but still an odd choice.
T.C. O'Rourke said:Sorry, I was merely thinking that "in an emergency" you could call a cab.
Oddly, quoting Morris was supposed to be an inspiration. Nevermind...
I don't hate anyone (well, not quite).
I cannot fault any cyclist or chainlinker for owning / driving a car. As long as they spend time here;
I love 'em all.
there are times when cars are absolutely needed.
DB
Adriana said:All valid points! Yay to you and all those who have gone or will go carless. Though I am weary of putting anything or anyone on a pedestal... Too many are looking to be idolized, the most charitable deed is done anonymously while most are fumbling for credit. My point is that every little bit helps :o) It's not about excuses. I am very aware of all my options. I do consider all these things Dan. I know it is; like most luxuries, about convenience. We all excel and fall short in various areas in our life. Don't hate me, I am human and I need to be loved, just like everybody else does. ok just had to throw that in cause I'm a big dork haha.
dan brown said:I challenge some on the fence to consider this
(I ditched my car in Jan 2009 and have not regretted it yet)
consider all the $$$ costs of owning a car :
gas
city sticker, residential permits
insurance
maintainence
parking meters
tolls
car washes
parking tickets (incl. those red light camera tickets (evil))
etc etc
then consider the intangibles :
worrying about it getting hit / vandalized
where did you park it ?
sitting in traffic on a nice day as bikes fly by you
etc etc
and (IMHO) between :
owning a bike(s)
a Chicago Plus CTA Card
iGo / car rental
METRA / AMTRAK / megabus, etc.
cabs (last resort)
to me it has been a no brainer. being car-free has been both very liberating and
less stressful.
finally - it makes it so much easier for me to justify almost any bike-related purchase
when I see my friends spending so much $$$ on car-related things that never ever
hit my budget.
just my $.02
Adriana said:I find this song far more contextually inspiring...not to say that How soon is now? lacks inspiration. Just an odd choice for the topic...the title perhaps, but still an odd choice.
T.C. O'Rourke said:Sorry, I was merely thinking that "in an emergency" you could call a cab.
Oddly, quoting Morris was supposed to be an inspiration. Nevermind...
Oh my how charming, he knows so much about these things...yes I will probably get hit by a ten ton truck or a double decker bus; on my bicycle though,
Too many are looking to be idolized, the most charitable deed is done anonymously while most are fumbling for credit.
What has been implied here?
P.S. Please join my fan club.
P.P.S. Scrap your car and get righteous.
Adriana said:Too many are looking to be idolized, the most charitable deed is done anonymously while most are fumbling for credit.
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