In Memory of One Cool Cat
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Charlottesville, VA
Bikes: Lemond Victoire, Cannondale.Mountain Bike, two 1980s lugged steel Treks, ancient 1980-something Giant mountain bike converted into a slick tired commuter with mustache handlebars, 1960-something Raleigh Sports
Originally Posted by Peterpan1
I think giving up stuff can be good.
Agreed, I'm not against material possessions, but sometimes they can really get in the way of the good life. One of the great things about a long tour is learning how much stuff you just don't need and how maintaining it all can be an absolute encumberance.
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Last edited by Blackberry; 04-23-06 at 06:07 AM.