apologies for not reading through the last 837 pages, i just opted to subscribe to this thread and will make my way through it eventually.

i'd like to share that i just started a new job, which means i am now responsible for providing clients with nutrition and hygiene type assistance (among other things). so i get paid to go shopping for supplies, but that means transporting them too. i don't drive, but i could access a car-share program or transit if need be. of course i commute by bike, so that is my preferred method. since there's a butcher shop and cheap veggie market (among many other things - i love my neighbourhood!) by my house, i will be shopping at the begining or end of the day, and transporting things to work.

which brings us to today: it was the first time using a pannier bag attached to the rack bag on my 3-speeder! i didn't carry a very heavy load because i wanted to see what it was like, and it was surprisingly easy! i could have carried way more if i brought my backpack too! yay me!