The further adventures of a tree hugging dirt worshipper...

[wheelieterp]

I did it. It has been two weeks since I have driven a car. I wanted to see how I would get along without one here in this mass-transit friendly city, and the conclusion that I have come to is that I can do this.. I just need a bike.. So... Daisy goes on Craig's List again at a lower price and I am buying a bicycle. Since you can take them on the trains and the buses here, there is no where I can't get to. I have left Daisy parked in rain, icy cold, night, day, etc.. I have done my grocery shopping, entertainment and commuting on foot or on the Train/bus and I am ready to make this step. Everytime I get up a mere 30 minutes earlier and take the train, I am happy. I am happy becuase I can relax and read and watch the traffic stopped on the freeway. I am happy because I am saving money on gas. And I am happy because I am not adding to the pollution problems, the wars for oil, or the destruction of our environment. If that makes me a hippy, so be it.. Pass the hemp clothing.


And you know what else? I finally managed to get my garbage down to one paper grocery sack a week. I am bucking for enviromental sainthood... In all seriousness, I thought it was time I started really practicing my Earth-based pagan principles.

Now.. Can someone give me a ride?

Comments

[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

One of the most important reasons I moved to Seattle was that I would be able to live 100% car-free. I have not driven in almost 14 years, and I don't miss it at all. Congrats! :)

I'll give you a ride...

[gryphons-hole.livejournal.com]

Oh, wait...do you mean in my car?

Although I give kudos to hemp anything, a real hippie wouldn't need ANY clothes...

Re: I'll give you a ride...

[dodgingwndshlds.livejournal.com]

they won't let me interpret naked.. I asked

I bet you did...

[gryphons-hole.livejournal.com]

The biggest problem, if they don't watch your hands...they can't her what you're saying...

[hossinseattle.livejournal.com]

Don't forget to check out Flexcar!