What makes Commuting fun?
03-28-07, 06:41 AM
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What makes Commuting fun?
Could use some ideas for a presentation I'm doing.
I'll start...
1. It's like being a kid again
I'll start...
1. It's like being a kid again
03-28-07, 06:51 AM
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3. It's all about the quads, baby!
03-28-07, 06:52 AM
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I like my job... but I swear some days the best part by far is the ride.
03-28-07, 07:06 AM
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Passing cars,
oh god it feels like I'm doing the right thing for the planet
oh god it feels like I'm doing the right thing for the planet
03-28-07, 07:07 AM
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4 You get to feel the changing of the seasons, the rhythm of night and day, and really experience the world.
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03-28-07, 07:09 AM
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It's fun for the same reason all my transportation on a bicycle is fun - because I do it on a bicycle. nuff said.
03-28-07, 07:13 AM
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I went to bed last night thinking "oh boy, tomorrow, I get to ride my bike!... can't wait!". I bike to work every day.
03-28-07, 07:35 AM
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Passing cars and SUV's.
Not being stuck in the traffic backups.
Eating more than I could otherwise.
The sun on my back, the wind in my face, and the sounds of nature all around (when I'm not next to a big a$$ SUV or sports car).
I could think of more, but that should do for now.
Not being stuck in the traffic backups.
Eating more than I could otherwise.
The sun on my back, the wind in my face, and the sounds of nature all around (when I'm not next to a big a$$ SUV or sports car).
I could think of more, but that should do for now.
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The comments from co-workers about you being F*ing nuts on the days when its a blizzard and your part of the 1/3 of the work force that shows up.
Oh and DataJunkie, it's an N word, it's definitely an N word.
Oh and DataJunkie, it's an N word, it's definitely an N word.
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03-28-07, 07:47 AM
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Dropping 10 pounds and still be able to eat whatever I want to.
03-28-07, 07:54 AM
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+1 on every post so far. I'd also add:
- The time alone, to ride and clear my head twice a day. Better than prozac (I've heard).
- Inspiring and supporting others to at least try it or better yet take it up regularily.
- The compliments, admiration, and encouragement I get from friends and co-workers.
- The feeling I get everyday that I'm doing something good for myself and the community.
- The time alone, to ride and clear my head twice a day. Better than prozac (I've heard).
- Inspiring and supporting others to at least try it or better yet take it up regularily.
- The compliments, admiration, and encouragement I get from friends and co-workers.
- The feeling I get everyday that I'm doing something good for myself and the community.
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03-28-07, 07:59 AM
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Grrr - if I keep reading this forum, I'm going to have to find a job closer to home so that I can start commuting again. 
03-28-07, 08:21 AM
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I gotta remember that one
03-28-07, 08:21 AM
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Watching the sun come up and feeling the air change. The different smells as the flowers bloom.
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The looks I get when I wear my kilt. Nobody messes with a guy in a kilt who looks like he can kick a hole through cinderblocks.
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