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Forum: Living Car Free
10-18-14, 12:18 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

I think this is good advice. If you're...

I think this is good advice. If you're apprehensive about being carfree, bank the money you get from seling the car. If carfree absolutely doesn't work for you, you can always buy another car.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-16-14, 12:50 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

If it makes you feel any better, I'm the same...

If it makes you feel any better, I'm the same way. When I briefly owned a car a couple years ago, I often found myself driving instead of riding. As soon as I sold the car, I easily fell back into my...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-15-14, 12:23 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

But you do multitask because your commute is 50...

But you do multitask because your commute is 50 minutes of exercise time and de-stressing time.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-11-14, 12:08 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

I agree 100 percent.

I agree 100 percent.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-09-14, 09:28 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

I agree that just parking the car for a couple...

I agree that just parking the car for a couple weeks is a good trial for some people. But others (including myself) lack the will or discipline to leave the car parked. For some of us, just parking...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-05-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

Good advice. Cashmere sweaters work well also. A...

Good advice. Cashmere sweaters work well also. A good one is soft enough to wear as a base layer. For years I rode every cool or cold day wearing a Brooks Bros. cashmere sweater that I bought for $4...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-08-14, 04:13 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

One piece of advice I don't think anybody has...

One piece of advice I don't think anybody has even mentioned:

Learn how to fix your bike, at least the basic things. Especially, you should know how to handle basic mechanical issues that...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-04-14, 05:28 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

Or convince yourself that its better to be riding...

Or convince yourself that its better to be riding in the rain than driving a stinkin' car.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-03-14, 09:31 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

I hate cold rain. But nothing feels better than...

I hate cold rain. But nothing feels better than getting home, putting the soggy clothes in the washing machine and myself in a hot shower, followed by a warm beverage.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-03-14, 05:09 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

It's ridiculous to say that number is zero, or...

It's ridiculous to say that number is zero, or some kind of joke that went right over my head. If I want to get home at the end of a shift, and it's raining, I'm going to get wet. I won't enjoy it,...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-28-14, 05:03 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

Being carfree can be hard at first. But, as with...

Being carfree can be hard at first. But, as with most things, it soon becomes a simple set of skills and routines.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-28-14, 05:01 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

This is the best advice of all, IMO. :) And...

This is the best advice of all, IMO. :)

And it covers every area of life, not just your transportation mode. Studies in cognitive psychology show that thoughts cause emotions, rather than...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-28-14, 11:42 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

Also car rental or car share, U-haul (for moving...

Also car rental or car share, U-haul (for moving large items), taxi, on-demand buses, walking.....

So my piece of advice is:

Whatever you plan to use as your main transportation, you should...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-27-14, 03:47 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,316
Posted By Roody

No, I see your point. I recently moved super...

No, I see your point. I recently moved super close to work, and I really don't care for it. I would rather be close to the stores and in a pretty neighborhood where I will enjoy an after dinner walk....
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