tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post8112192170979761377..comments2024-03-10T21:44:15.133-04:00Comments on Adventures in Voluntary Simplicity: Biking SimplicityJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-24601969379784106742009-07-14T01:01:44.615-04:002009-07-14T01:01:44.615-04:00Like Jill said, you captured the essence of biking...Like Jill said, you captured the essence of biking, in it's elegance and simplicity. I always loved it's juxtaposition - still movement or moving stillness. Not to get all Zen on you but it is very meditative. That moment, as you said, of propelling yourself forward through sheer will and determination, when your blood and breath are working in unison, is nothing short of pure bliss.carissashantinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-64811628860275902972008-12-31T14:25:00.000-05:002008-12-31T14:25:00.000-05:00I guess I missed the delicious photos, ha! I supp...I guess I missed the delicious photos, ha! I suppose you got a bit embarrassed by all the attention...<BR/><BR/>Just following your blog from the beginning, finding it very interesting. I want to minimalize my life myself, though luckily I don't have as far to fall as you (no car, rent my place, etc).<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to catching up on the rest of your blog...<BR/><BR/>http://adventuresinwonderland.weebly.com/Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560211896023755117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-57583410124350999002008-11-02T20:53:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:53:00.000-05:00This is a bit late in coming, but I just thought o...This is a bit late in coming, but I just thought of it the other day. You may have already read it, but if not, I think you may enjoy the book "Where the Pavement Ends: One Woman's Bicycle Trip Through Mongolia, China & Vietnam," by Erika Warmbrunn. I read it several years ago and enjoyed it very much. And I don't even ride;-).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-5374475974506387882008-10-16T21:57:00.000-04:002008-10-16T21:57:00.000-04:00I'm glad you are in good shape and not overweight ...I'm glad you are in good shape and not overweight from sitting in front of a computer all day.. LOL....... :)<BR/><BR/>I don't think you can simply walk away from your mortgage; you'll be haunted with a bad credit score; ... you have to do simplicity right; not with the weight of irresponsibility. <BR/><BR/>Good luck young man. <BR/><BR/>I wrote to you awhile back.. my life got easier.. I did get a tenant downstairs; a VP on Wall Street... new to America.......and then I rented out my garage since I don't drive.. <BR/><BR/>Both terrific tenants.. The VP actually was supposed to just stay one month but staying until end of Spring.... and he raised his own rent by 50% since then I'll be putting the heat on. I had charged him less for just one for September. <BR/><BR/>The garage renter painted it for me.. and put in a 1970 Dodge Super B.. <BR/><BR/>Both nice.. and my downstairs tenant is eating dinner up here on friday and meeting my next door neighbors (a lovely family ) coming over too.<BR/><BR/>All good people and WOW less stress since I'm renting. <BR/><BR/>simplicity is good .. less work for me <BR/><BR/>Betty Ann of NYC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-22779331975015330482008-10-14T17:03:00.000-04:002008-10-14T17:03:00.000-04:00Donna,blushing all over the place...Nea,Yeah, it w...Donna,<BR/><BR/>blushing all over the place...<BR/><BR/>Nea,<BR/><BR/>Yeah, it was. I was standing in front of a barnes and noble and they had a bunch of literary quotes. I just thought it was the most appropriate.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-12561394711284532482008-10-13T18:12:00.000-04:002008-10-13T18:12:00.000-04:00i love the quote behind you on the wall. was that ...i love the quote behind you on the wall. was that on purpose?Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044553646998556989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-75186381059190593802008-10-10T12:02:00.000-04:002008-10-10T12:02:00.000-04:00Anonymous #1Ok, all I can say is that I am blushin...Anonymous #1<BR/><BR/>Ok, all I can say is that I am blushing...<BR/><BR/>Livitluvit,<BR/><BR/>Thanks. BTW, super cool blog.<BR/><BR/>Heather,<BR/><BR/>Get one quick! Always good to start riding again.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-71422568184608383022008-10-10T05:21:00.000-04:002008-10-10T05:21:00.000-04:00oh my god jack - those shorts- they don't leave mu...oh my god jack - those shorts- they don't leave much to the imagination do they?! love the way you showed what you've got to offer but blanked out your face! what's that all about?!?!?!<BR/><BR/>great quote on the sign behind you :)donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699628251377513661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-66782925270649175122008-10-10T00:57:00.000-04:002008-10-10T00:57:00.000-04:00All these comments are insane! How do you keep up?...All these comments are insane! How do you keep up? Don't even reply to that!<BR/><BR/>I have been bike phobic lately. I need a new bike and a better helmet. But I love it!<BR/><BR/>Nice pics!!<BR/><BR/>~HeatherHeather's Moving Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790219802039659669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-75284310576238091152008-10-09T11:36:00.000-04:002008-10-09T11:36:00.000-04:00You move forward as one should move through life: ...<I>You move forward as one should move through life: by sheer will and determination.</I><BR/><BR/>I absolutely love this, and I haven't been on a bike in 5 years.rachaelgkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002691394373545956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-10119902874690518372008-10-09T11:28:00.000-04:002008-10-09T11:28:00.000-04:00Three Moons,You know, I will probably be joining t...Three Moons,<BR/><BR/>You know, I will probably be joining those bikers before too long. Plans are afoot. And yeah, i think the elite may not be much into me when I out and free. But who cares! :)<BR/><BR/>Elizabeth,<BR/><BR/>I think you should try it again. It's not for everyone, but once you get a taste its hard to stop. Maybe you can get one of those trailers so that you can put Atlas in and you guys can bike all over the place!<BR/><BR/>Claire,<BR/><BR/>Yeah. I'm just going to take that as a compliment :)...btw, do focus on putting a routine together. I think that's the answer now that you are out.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-9162847150796265422008-10-09T10:17:00.000-04:002008-10-09T10:17:00.000-04:00*First time female commenter who just can't get th...*First time female commenter who just can't get the image of that well muscled chest and broad shoulders out of her head*<BR/><BR/>And he is intelligent, mindful and into all those concepts of sustainability, simplicity that we need to pursue so much... <BR/>Seriously (or not), how does one find guys like you locally??..<BR/><BR/>ThaisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-45619680893758659522008-10-09T09:05:00.000-04:002008-10-09T09:05:00.000-04:00Jack - is that you? I have to tell you that I'm qu...Jack - is that you? I have to tell you that I'm quite taken with you! (im trying to put it mildly!)Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805228653702563060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-39794496026364635442008-10-08T15:00:00.000-04:002008-10-08T15:00:00.000-04:00I, on the other hand, clicked on the square box on...I, on the other hand, clicked on the square box on your head because I thought it was the play button for a video. LOL<BR/><BR/>I've never liked biking, probably because I lacked the discipline to bike enough so that it wasn't always such a pain[ful] experience. I finally donated my bike to charity many years ago because it sat unused and rusty. I have a ton of REI gift cards though so I may get one and try it again. I mean, I like spinning class, and I love the outdoors, so seriously, why don't I like biking? Seems odd ..Elizabeth Halthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595395276757245598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-28788645837043216312008-10-08T14:59:00.000-04:002008-10-08T14:59:00.000-04:00I developed a serious love of bicycling on our tri...I developed a serious love of bicycling on our trip. It truly is a wonderful way to travel. And we saw A LOT of people traveling that way. Bikes with tents rolled up and secured on the back, riding along the coast camping along the way. Most of the state parks on the coast have a separate camping area for bikers and hikers. <BR/><BR/> I imagine if you roll through that neighborhood a year from now, they may notice you a little more- and probably not in a warm way, lol. I am use to blending into crowds like that but on our trip, in a junky ol' RV, the 'elite' definitely treated us differently.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382149442777459462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-1445888134208800812008-10-08T13:53:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:53:00.000-04:00JD,Dude, that video is pretty scary. It actually ...JD,<BR/><BR/>Dude, that video is pretty scary. It actually does...which is even scarier.<BR/><BR/>721,<BR/><BR/>Totally with you man. <BR/><BR/>Heather,<BR/><BR/>Purposely chosen. It was taken right outside the barnes and noble right on the bethesda strip. There are a bunch of those along the edge of the store. Thought it was appropriate given the blog.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-53319411966152900202008-10-08T13:50:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:50:00.000-04:00Emmani,Sounds like a plan. And for the record, I ...Emmani,<BR/><BR/>Sounds like a plan. And for the record, I think biking shorts wearing is a hell of a lot more socially acceptable for women than for us dudes.<BR/><BR/>Jade,<BR/><BR/>I am sooo disappointed! You got to get on that thing and get some miles on it. I'm actually now a big fan of your Boy now. Sounds like we are alot alike<BR/><BR/>Carolyn,<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-64554178912556261062008-10-08T13:48:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:48:00.000-04:00Miles,Yeah, let's just say its a little uncomforta...Miles,<BR/><BR/>Yeah, let's just say its a little uncomfortable. I definitely want to have kids some day, but I may love my bike to much...:) And no, not the girl from the other night. Someone I am actually interested in for real. <BR/><BR/>Laura,<BR/><BR/>In won't fault you if you do!:)<BR/><BR/>My eco self,<BR/><BR/>Well, I sure hope you have the time to really go out there and enjoy life next year.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-56917013476881875722008-10-08T13:47:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:47:00.000-04:00i was too busy noticing the quote to be distracted...i was too busy noticing the quote to be distracted by the, ahem, junk. i'm a sucker for words though.<BR/><BR/>did you have a choice of quotes at this location, and this one was purposely chosen? or was this the only one so you just nabbed a photo with it.heather in europehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410006235787175537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-89437792588742089522008-10-08T13:45:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:45:00.000-04:00Pleaserecycle,Sounds like you kicked some bicycle ...Pleaserecycle,<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you kicked some bicycle butt out in Cali. Are there good trails where you live now, besides the open road? There has to be something...<BR/><BR/>Daizy,<BR/><BR/>Somtimes a cigar is just a cigar. Or better yet, sometimes junk is just junk!<BR/><BR/>Sharon,<BR/><BR/>Exactly! How can I now make a comment about something sooo obvious. Within the biking community the whole biking shorts thing is such an ongoing joke...Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-22482566201908005322008-10-08T13:42:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:42:00.000-04:00Nancy,Thanks! Nothing wrong with not caring what ...Nancy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! Nothing wrong with not caring what the world thinks.<BR/><BR/>A Square Peg,<BR/><BR/>oh, that sucks! On the other hand, I am sure there are a bunch of other activities that you absolutely love that I have to discover.<BR/><BR/>Jill,<BR/><BR/>Thanks, means a lot coming from a big-time, small town journalist! :)Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-77798312591787362462008-10-08T12:01:00.000-04:002008-10-08T12:01:00.000-04:00Fuck bike shorts. Way to not give a shit. Gotta lo...Fuck bike shorts. Way to not give a shit. Gotta love those bicycles!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-42335281584583568052008-10-08T09:12:00.000-04:002008-10-08T09:12:00.000-04:00A little off topic, but does your bike lock have a...A little off topic, but does your bike lock have a round key?<BR/><BR/>If it does, replace it immediately.<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMWEH9Z6I_U<BR/><BR/>Try shaving your legs...and then see how people look at you!...in biking shorts...at the bar. It's great to be a biker-jdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611324658054213296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-46055283810116260112008-10-08T06:22:00.000-04:002008-10-08T06:22:00.000-04:00Nice to see you!Nice to see you!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450417105199027727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-38102085614052030982008-10-08T05:10:00.000-04:002008-10-08T05:10:00.000-04:00My other half is an obsessed biking lunatic. He di...My other half is an obsessed biking lunatic. He did the coast to coast cycle path a few weeks ago (though as it's the UK it only took him about 5 days). I thoroughly disapprove of his nappy pants.<BR/><BR/>He even tried to get me into biking by buying me the world's loveliest bike for Christmas last year but "Alice" gets very little road time because cycling in London scares the crap out of me. AND I only learnt to ride a bike two years ago (I know, I know - how remedial am I?). I think I'll stick to legs, not wheels :)Jade of the Junglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328733373498513195noreply@blogger.com