tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23884470.post9168258083915844903..comments2023-09-29T02:39:45.563-07:00Comments on kansas city soil: second thoughtsJoe Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083716810017814859noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23884470.post-79828759184853153622007-05-19T04:27:00.000-07:002007-05-19T04:27:00.000-07:00I've started walking to work out here in Overland ...I've started walking to work out here in Overland Park. I live about two miles from the office, so the walk is easy. And in the mornings, it's pleasant. But I worry about the heat of the summer, and in the winter, I'm not sure the bitter cold will be worth fighting through. Still, it's nice not filling the gas tank on the big truck once a week. And the exercise is doing me good. I'll stick with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23884470.post-40145991303983513612007-05-16T09:38:00.000-07:002007-05-16T09:38:00.000-07:00But you get sweaty and rained on, and if you have ...But you get sweaty and rained on, and if you have to "look nice" or wear a suit, you're slightly s.o.l. Ditto for getting from one Kansas City border to the opposite in a timely fashion.<BR/><BR/>I'm not against bikes, I love to walk, and you know I hassle with the bus from time to time already, but in this city at least not using a car is the most impractical method of travel for anyone who Applecart T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00812569499485598060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23884470.post-13128460183409836232007-05-16T07:05:00.000-07:002007-05-16T07:05:00.000-07:00I would hold off on that decision until you've bee...I would hold off on that decision until you've been in the new job for at least three months. You may find from time to time that you need to be someplace in this far-flung city in a relative hurry. Give it some time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23884470.post-56682772604690623812007-05-16T04:59:00.000-07:002007-05-16T04:59:00.000-07:00ah, addicted already? resistance is futile.ah, addicted already? resistance is futile.Eric Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01973169377737354549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23884470.post-31354875150412644912007-05-15T22:04:00.000-07:002007-05-15T22:04:00.000-07:00Hooray for losing car keys!Next I would love it if...Hooray for losing car keys!<BR/><BR/>Next I would love it if you could get Funk to commit to busing it on some kind of regular basis. I would like to see the mayor commit to doing all of his duties by transit one day a week, a month, picked randomly. Then if his schedule can't be accommodated by transit, maybe it will help highlight the need for improved transit (not just light rail). <BR/><BR/>tumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435823023518941397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23884470.post-71887938310669371032007-05-15T21:03:00.000-07:002007-05-15T21:03:00.000-07:00I've been telling you, man: Biking's the thing. Yo...I've been telling you, man: Biking's the thing. You're striking a blow against big oil and global warming all at the same time, and it's good for your heart and legs.<BR/><BR/>Plus, it's harder to become part of an oligarchy on a bicycle seat. It's all good.MAWGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167694200613078368noreply@blogger.com