Still Commuting at 70!

[pardes]

Hello again from Pardes. I haven't been around for a few years but I wanted to return and say thanks to all of you that helped me ditch the car and go GREEN in 2008. I turned 70 this year and haven't driven anything but one of my three beloved bikes for everything I need. It's such a GRAND way to live life.

Arthritis has certainly become a problem but on really bad days, I drag out the E-bike and go on about my business and pleasure.

I hope to reconnect with old friends, make new ones and catch up on what's new these days at the great Team Estrogen. BTW, I still laugh out loud at the "girlie bits" posts that we shared. What a hoot you all are!

[snapdragen]

Hey pardes, good to see you here again!

[ny biker]

Hello again! Glad you're enjoying life on your bikes.

How do you shop by bike? Do you use a trailer or have a cargo bike?

[salsabike]

Hello, Pardes! How nice to see you back here. :)

[rebeccaC]

hello padres, indeed, such a 'grand' way to live life!!!....hoping i'm still happily riding in 39 years :)....and yeah e-bikes are good for a number of reasons!!!!!!!


"... surtout il s'agit Ã* tout moment de sacrifier ce que nous sommes Ã* ce que nous pouvons devenir."….charles du bos

[Crankin]

Glad you are back!

[Blueberry]

Welcome back!! I remember you well!! Glad to hear you're still at it!

[emily_in_nc]

Welcome back! I didn't recall your screen name, but when I saw your photo I recognized you. Love that you are living car-free!

[pardes]

Hello again! Glad you're enjoying life on your bikes.

How do you shop by bike? Do you use a trailer or have a cargo bike?
I use panniers on the back of the bike and a basket in the front. It's astonishing how much you can haul. Well except for a queen size mattress...

[pardes]

It does feel wonderful. Thank you!

[pardes]

Welcome back!! I remember you well!! Glad to hear you're still at it!
Ahhh Blueeeeeberry. Thanks.

[pardes]

Welcome back! I didn't recall your screen name, but when I saw your photo I recognized you. Love that you are living car-free!
I'm not sure if life is ever really carefree; but there is always joy in simply breathing. Thank you so much for the welcome.

[emily_in_nc]

I'm not sure if life is ever really carefree; but there is always joy in simply breathing. Thank you so much for the welcome.

Car-free, not carefree. :-) But I hope that's more carefree than the alternative!

[maillotpois]

You are an absolute inspiration! Great to hear from you again.

[Catrin]

Welcome back Pardes! Glad to hear you are still out there having fun and being an inspiration!

[lph]

Hey Pardes, nice to see you! I'm rarely here myself but drop by from time to time. Good to see you're still on bike :-)

[OakLeaf]

Pardes! Great to see you. Hope you pop in now and again, I always enjoy your musings and pictures!