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

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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.

Comment on 5 Documentaries That Could Change Your Outlook on Life by Will

Will — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:14:19 +0000

Thanks for the great suggestions

I would like to suggest the series “Wonders of the Universe” With Professor Brian Cox

And Another one “Revelation of the Pyramids” Watch them and see for yourself why these experiences I deem as passionate and life outlook changing.

Enjoy, as I have!!

Comment on How Walkable is Your Neighborhood? by Felicity St JOhn

Felicity St JOhn — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:09:48 +0000

Brilliant site! I like that you can provide feedback to tell them what to include – I suggested Natural Wonders and Public Spaces. I also loved that you could add places that weren’t listed in your neighbourhood – I added around 15. OUr street got 85 out of 100 – walkability is a huge reason I chose to move here. I am thinking of going car free too.

Comment on September Days by Oregon Sunshine

Oregon Sunshine — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:50:37 +0000

Congrats on the new arrival!