city life isn't necessarily so bad for families. I raised mine here in SF, and everything has turned out quite well, so far (knock on wood). Both did attend Catholic schools, however. Anyway, each son met and married a "city" girl, and we adore both. In fact, one of my daughters-in-law never had a driver's license until they bought their first home out of the city. She always walked or took transit. Neither family can afford to buy a home in SF, or I believe they would. They all love the city, and spend a good deal of time over here. One advantage to growing up in acity is that one's world view seems a bit keener. One develops a certian sense of reality and becomes fairly savvy early on. That helps when dealing with the real world. I hope all of our 5 grandkids will have that quality view of life.
________________________________ From: bfd <bfd...@gmail.com> To: RBW Owners Bunch <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thu, January 27, 2011 11:02:02 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Rivbike Editorial of Jan. 18 On Jan 25, 10:56 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" <cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > Car-free and car-light are two different things, and both > commendable!!! I doubt I will ever be car-free, but every year I try > to drive less and less. It's fun, saves money, gives me great > "parking", a little exercise, doesn't fund Islamic extremists. All my > local errands are done on foot or bike. Luckily I live in a place > where I can do that. > I think your last statment is the key - live in a place where you can do local errands, either by bike or walking. Unfortunately, most Americans don't live near places to do local stuff and have no choice but to drive. I know this is supposedly changing with the popularity of "density housing" and living near "transit hubs," but let's face it, most Americans believe in owning a home in the suburbs where they have a white picket fence, the schools are good and its quiet. Hard to get those things living in "the city." My buddy recently started a family and decided to buy a house out in the suburbs. He and his wife drive everywhere. He complains about "filling up" a couple of times a week. He also complains about not having time to "go to the gym," and don't even start about the "cost of parking." Of course, he goes on to brag about how quiet it is where he lives, the lack of "riff raffs" living in his area, and the greatest of the local public school. He knows I commute to work by bike and rags on me about "growing up," "being out in the elements," (while he's nice a cozy in his car with the heater turned up, and my favorite, that "the War is Over!" - implying that my riding is nothing more than being fugal, no make that CHEAP! I laugh it off as his being jealous as I am saving money ; being green - as I'm not using any gas and nor adding to the pollution; and basically the have a reduced stress level as riding helps burn it off. I'm probably preaching to the choir, but who has it better?.... Note, I do own two cars, including a 21 year old BMW that is just fun to drive and definitely have to use my cars as I have two young girls and an elderly mom to transport. But, my commute is for me and I'm glad to have the option to ride! Good Luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
