Comments for New Urban Habitat

Comment on About New Urban Habitat by Abby Quillen

Abby Quillen — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:35:41 +0000

Hi Carolyn,

Thanks so much for your kind note. It’s nice to hear from a Tattered Cover alumni!

Abby

Comment on About New Urban Habitat by Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:20:39 +0000

Hi Abby! I saw your article in Yes! magazine and thought, “Hmm…I wonder if that’s the Abby Quillen (daughter of Ed) I worked with so many years ago at the Tattered Cover?” Just wanted to say hi, and love what you’re doing out there. Hope all is well with you.

Best,
Carolyn Barndt (TC 1991-2006)

Comment on Farmers Go Wild by Dick Stacy

Dick Stacy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:49:03 +0000

Welcome back !! I’ve missed your interesting posts.

Comment on Lessons in Car-Free Living by chicken coops sale

chicken coops sale — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:41:45 +0000

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Comment on Happy Holidays! by jacquelincangro

jacquelincangro — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:18:43 +0000

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season, Abby.

Comment on Happy Holidays! by Laura Weldon

Laura Weldon — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:31:07 +0000

That sabbatical is a heartening sign that you are walking your talk—simple, healthy & sustainable living. Thanks for following authentic priorities, including putting the needs of a new mom and new baby ahead of blogging. It’s a great example for all of us.

Comment on What’s Your Favorite Blog? by Gerson

Gerson — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:49:56 +0000

I’ve gathered some of MY favorite blogs from your links. Thank you! I too have been honing down. We all know how promising blogs sometimes aren’t so wonderful after awhile.

Here are my additions.

I love to get ideas from Robinsunne. She’s a mixed media artist with lots of tutorials on her blog http://sunnespot.blogspot.com/

I adore the way Laura Weldon helps me live more mindfully and hopefully through her blog http://lauragraceweldon.com/blog-2/

And I keep up with progressive education via Institute for Humane Education’s blog http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/

Comment on Car-Free Delivery by Abby Quillen

Abby Quillen — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:44:05 +0000

Thanks for your comment! It’s interesting to learn a little more about UPS bike delivery. I have a feeling I’ll see you out delivering. Happy Holidays!

Comment on Car-Free Delivery by mrbaker

mrbaker — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:02:02 +0000

I have taken over this line of work for the 2011 Holiday season and am currently delivering primarily in the Friendly Street neighborhood of Eugene, OR.

It’s a relatively fun and easy job. There are a few hills where I am, but as someone who lives to mountain bike, I don’t mind them what so ever!

Details about the job are : UPS hires seasonal people every year, some will do deliveries by bike, others will help out drivers. I was loaned a cheap mountain bike and a cheap trailer and taught very briefly on what to do. But was given a few useful phone numbers and for the first few days was regularly calling when I faced a problem with the DIAD (the electronic gizmo) or getting something done. For the first few days, it took me around 2 hours to get about 30 packages delivered. Today, I had quite a bit more (3x-4x the amount I previously was given) and it took me nearly double the time. I will get faster as I learn the trade I imagine.

I believe I am using the EXACT set-up as in your picture.

A lot of people are very curious to if I actually work for UPS. Others stop and encourage my efforts to deliver by bike. Most are happy UPS is doing something “green”. What they don’t know is I am making minimum wage which is nothing compared to a full-time person.

The decision to contract out bikes for the holidays is likely only a marketing scheme. We deliver a bit slower, but save gas. UPS earns a “greener” image and also saves a lot of money by not having a full-time employee out there.

That being said, I’m loving being a pedaled powered Santa for the time being!

Comment on Confessions From the Car-Free Life by Richard Deroko

Richard Deroko — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:23:12 +0000

Have been using my bicycle almost exclusively for two months; my choice. I live in Los Angeles and at first I was pretty intimidated by the traffic. Now, I’m getting used to it. Have lost thirty pounds feel great and don’t miss the car which I use only when absolutely necessary.

Tomorrow I am going to the farmers market, in the rain ! I was inspired by your story ! Happy spinning.

Richard age 64, retired and loving it.