Time is on my side
05-12-06, 06:07 AM
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Time is on my side
Funny thoughts occur to me while I'm riding. Like this one.
How much of your life do you waste sitting in your car in traffic when you could be out riding?
I mean, people who drive are always trying to shorten their commute times (if they're not trying to buy a house for half the price waaaaay out in the boonies, or in a city 2 hours away.) You never hear someone say, "I just love driving in rush hour so much that I took the long way home. I might have spent an extra 30 minutes in my car, but it was worth it."
As for me, it seems like I'm doing just that on my bicycle. I keep looking for excuses to lengthen my trip home, even look forward to it during work. Fantasies of beautiful sky, trees, breezes, and scenery go through my mind before I even hop on the bike.
I feel sorry for car drivers, I really do.
How much of your life do you waste sitting in your car in traffic when you could be out riding?
I mean, people who drive are always trying to shorten their commute times (if they're not trying to buy a house for half the price waaaaay out in the boonies, or in a city 2 hours away.) You never hear someone say, "I just love driving in rush hour so much that I took the long way home. I might have spent an extra 30 minutes in my car, but it was worth it."
As for me, it seems like I'm doing just that on my bicycle. I keep looking for excuses to lengthen my trip home, even look forward to it during work. Fantasies of beautiful sky, trees, breezes, and scenery go through my mind before I even hop on the bike.
I feel sorry for car drivers, I really do.
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05-12-06, 06:49 AM
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On a similar note, how much time is wasted watching TV? In my case, too much...
05-12-06, 06:55 AM
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Get a prescription for anti-depressants ... seriously.
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05-12-06, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jeff-o
On a similar note, how much time is wasted watching TV? In my case, too much...
05-12-06, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by LittleBigMan
I mean, people who drive are always trying to shorten their commute times...
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
05-12-06, 09:44 AM
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Kill your television.
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