I'm not sure a construction worker is a fair choice for this comparison. They work long days and get pleanty of exercise while hauling heavy equipment around. I wouldn't feel bad if my construction worker neighbor (roofing) shook his head. The retail sales clerk on the other side of him however is another case. Him I try to convince that a "ride" isn't mowing the lawn on Sunday.

I don't commute, but since I'm retired, most of my neighbors are used to seeing me on the road(s). Most of them feel it's good that an old geezer can still get around like that. The rest wonder how come I look 15 years younger than I am.