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mimitabby
07-14-2008, 06:48 PM
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/370478_firstperson14.html

GUEST COLUMNIST

I've lived in Seattle and worked at The Boeing Co. for almost 29 years. My office is four miles from home and for 28 years, I drove to work. As the years went by, I found that because of traffic, it became increasingly difficult to get to points north of downtown, so I cut out social visits to Ballard, decided against taking night classes at the University of Washington and finally determined anything north of downtown as something I'd do on a day when I wasn't working.

more at the link.
sgtiger
07-14-2008, 07:00 PM
Great article! Congrats, Mimi.:cool:
Blueberry
07-14-2008, 07:06 PM
Very cool article!!! Here's hoping you inspire lots of other folks in Seattle to follow in your footsteps:)
madscot13
07-14-2008, 07:08 PM
Great article. I think that is half of the truth! hills and potholes. what about the cars?
mimitabby
07-14-2008, 07:12 PM
oh, I'm afraid of them too. I'm afraid of pretty much everything. That's the point. if a scardy cat like me can do it.... ?!
KnottedYet
07-14-2008, 07:49 PM
Yay, Mimi!

"Best of all, I got my city back."

You rock, babe! :D
GLC1968
07-14-2008, 07:54 PM
Awesome column, Mimi! Very good job!!

And I didn't know you work for Boeing. That's one of my H's clients, he travels up there periodically. Funny!
kelownagirl
07-14-2008, 07:58 PM
Yay Mimi! I'm proud to know you!
OakLeaf
07-14-2008, 07:58 PM
Good one Mimi!
malkin
07-14-2008, 08:02 PM
Cool!
shootingstar
07-14-2008, 08:25 PM
That's fab, mimi!
Susan126
07-14-2008, 08:52 PM
Good article mimi! And I read the comments too. That michaelsclass is one weirdo!

Always find one or two in a crowd! But the majority are all thumbs up!
salsabike
07-14-2008, 08:59 PM
A woman of many talents. Beautifully written, Meem.
lph
07-15-2008, 01:52 AM
Oh, very nice, Mimi!
teigyr
07-15-2008, 03:24 AM
Beautiful!!! And I should know better than to read the comments though most of them were good. The bad ones, uh, I hope I'm never on the road when they are driving.

I bet you inspired some future commuters :D
sundial
07-15-2008, 05:14 AM
I am still afraid of hills, potholes, puddles and cars. I am still a cautious 56-year-old lady who smiles and waves at the irate motorists passing me. But I can go anywhere in town they can, and when I get there I might be thirsty and a bit winded, but I'm happy and relaxed. And my legs look beautiful!

Wonderful article, Mimi. You summed it up beautifully. :)
7rider
07-15-2008, 05:32 AM
Great article, Mimi.
I hope more than a few folks saw themselves in your writing, and are inspired.
IFjane
07-15-2008, 06:03 AM
Great article, Mimi!
tulip
07-15-2008, 06:12 AM
Mimi, wonderful article! This almost made me cry: "Best of all, I got my city back." That's the best thing about cycling is that it humanizes the city. I have all sorts of stories and vignettes from my days commuting in DC--people I encountered, wonderful sights that one misses from a car, even inspiring complete strangers to ride bikes.

Thank you for sharing your story. I have no doubt that it will inspire someone to start riding.
Pax
07-15-2008, 06:24 AM
Way to go Mimi!!! Oooooh, I can say I know a published writer now! ;)
sfa
07-15-2008, 07:23 AM
Great article! So many people think cycling is only for the uber-athletic--maybe your admission of being a scardy cat will get some people rethinking their own commute!

Sarah
LBTC
07-15-2008, 07:26 AM
Yay, Mimi! The butterflies are doing carwheels and a happy jig!

You rock!
~T~
short cut sally
07-15-2008, 02:40 PM
Oh Mimi, that was such a nice and inspiring article. I hope others read and figure if Mimi can do , than I can too..You go girl..
BleeckerSt_Girl
07-15-2008, 02:59 PM
Right ON, Mimi!
HillSlugger
07-15-2008, 07:01 PM
Awesome and inspiring!
BleeckerSt_Girl
07-15-2008, 07:04 PM
Hey Mimi, you should post your old "before and after biking" pictures of your legs! Those were great! :D
mimitabby
07-15-2008, 07:33 PM
I found them recently...
hmmm

http://www.sersale.org/bike/oldlegs.jpg

http://www.sersale.org/bike/madeit.jpg


http://www.sersale.org/bike/legs.jpg
BleeckerSt_Girl
07-16-2008, 07:11 AM
Good strong sturdy girl! :D

Hey I have those SW socks too! :D
Blueberry
07-16-2008, 07:16 AM
Love the shorts:)

CA
LainiePants
07-16-2008, 07:28 AM
What a great story to read as a drink my morning coffee. I think you're very inspiring indeed! and btw cute polka-dot socks. (I have them too, hehe :D )
Biker Jo
07-16-2008, 10:35 AM
Great article, Mimi!
Bike Goddess
07-16-2008, 01:28 PM
Nice guest column Ms Mimitabby. I'm always in wonder that people would ride in the rain! It seems so daunting. And yet, you managed to do it more than a few times. The hills in Seattle are just that- some nasty ones and some nasty traffic as well. Neat that you pass the I 5 traffic jams on your rides. That should inspire a few, I would think!

AND note: bottom part the Amici Veloci jersey with your leopard style shorts. Such good taste!:D:D:D