tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post2088770638228161602..comments2023-05-26T04:14:30.777-07:00Comments on You Ain't Got Jack: Day 13 of 30 days of biking - the good and the badLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16690091554153831460noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-14091748459387524822012-04-15T19:37:39.956-07:002012-04-15T19:37:39.956-07:00LOL,he won't,y'alls doing a fine job as ev...LOL,he won't,y'alls doing a fine job as evidenced by that healthy and happy smile on Jack's face :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-64516859284163010032012-04-14T10:05:57.800-07:002012-04-14T10:05:57.800-07:00Yes, I know we're not;) I mean no ones perfect...Yes, I know we're not;) I mean no ones perfect, but I like to think my son won't need to much therapy as an adult lol. Thanks TDC!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690091554153831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-59551195697945354742012-04-14T10:04:04.216-07:002012-04-14T10:04:04.216-07:00Kate- Oh that would be scary - but we are all huma...Kate- Oh that would be scary - but we are all human! I see quite regularly people who are smoking in their cars with the windows up and 4 kids on the back seat with no car seats in sight! When I used to drive I saw something similar to that at least once a week in this area...so perspective helps for sure!<br /><br />Thanks for your encouragement! LindsayLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690091554153831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-76975625618030829002012-04-14T10:00:42.831-07:002012-04-14T10:00:42.831-07:00Hello Julie-
Yes, you are right it's a very w...Hello Julie-<br /><br />Yes, you are right it's a very well built seat, not much wiggle room with the bar on, and we did at least get his toe straps on;)<br /><br />I agree, cars have their place for sure! We never thought we'd go car free this year (or maybe ever, depending on situation)...but we do intend on being car-light. Kyle will still be cycling and moped-ing for work, I will still be only cycling and occasionally we will use the car for taking mum grocery shopping, getting out of town with bikes and if we had an emergency.<br /><br />Today we are taking a family ride, the sun is out- beautiful day! I can't wait!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690091554153831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-79815489096525120992012-04-14T09:55:01.183-07:002012-04-14T09:55:01.183-07:00The sad thing about my Mum, is she is supportive a...The sad thing about my Mum, is she is supportive and has always been a non-driver (I don't think I've ever seen her drive). But her situation is so limited because of the infrastructure of her town, that really she needs assistance but is too young to be a housebound "old" person.<br />There are also particulars that I haven't discussed because they are personal to her, but it's very important that she knows we are here for her right now.<br />I agree about having it as a goal- her house and the farmers market are my "long term" goals;) Thanks Kath!<br /><br />LindsayLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690091554153831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-27768493334879331272012-04-14T09:50:31.671-07:002012-04-14T09:50:31.671-07:00I agree wholeheartedly Travis- there are worse thi...I agree wholeheartedly Travis- there are worse things than forgetting to strap in a toddler to his bike seat- which with the design of it, I'm not sure he could fall out of if he tried! We did have his toe straps on ;) <br />I think we passed maybe 3 cars the whole time too, pretty limited traffic around here.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690091554153831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-52266739103329196532012-04-14T09:39:42.472-07:002012-04-14T09:39:42.472-07:00You aren't "bad parents",we all forg...You aren't "bad parents",we all forget things,even important things,my friend! :)<br /><br />The Disabled CyclistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-28260193230642092672012-04-14T09:37:20.182-07:002012-04-14T09:37:20.182-07:00I've forgotten to strap my kids into their CAR...I've forgotten to strap my kids into their CAR seats- nothing like speeding down the freeway at 70 and having your three year-old appear at your shoulder saying "momma I'm up!". Yikes. Anyways, it's one of those things that I think happens at least once to everyone. Maybe instead of buying a car you could look into just leasing one. Keep on biking, you are doing great!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500674090302482539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-45390824997955476212012-04-14T04:45:34.045-07:002012-04-14T04:45:34.045-07:00It looks like that bar in front of Jack has him pr...It looks like that bar in front of Jack has him pretty good in there and the seatbelt s the back up system. <br /><br />Cars are not evil. It is more the right mode for the job and we as a society have gotten lazy and use cars for every trip, even when walking and biking are viable options. This is especially reinforced by the infrastructure, which is why we need to continue for changes in that department. I now bike as much as I can , but there are still some trips that require the car, like taking my dogs to the vet, and hauling painting gear to an evening portrait group. My husband switched to taking the bus or biking up to the metro, but he uses the car for hardware store runs. It used to be we needed something and we'd jump in the car. Now we first ask,"Can I get do that by bike?"Julie Starlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810526014415182331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-79678831317783533092012-04-13T21:33:57.662-07:002012-04-13T21:33:57.662-07:00You're not a bad parent, and you're not a ...You're not a bad parent, and you're not a bad daughter either. Sometimes it's hard to make family understand why this carfree lifestyle is important to us. My mom told us (and understand that despite how young my kids are that I'm in my mid-40s) that we had to have a car for emergencies, "Mother says so." WTH? In a true emergency someone is bleeding or something is on fire and you call 911. <br /><br />It seems that you have a closer relationship with your mom than I do and you are feeling really guilty about not seeing her more. This just gives you a true, solid goal to work towards: rides to your mom's house. Maybe every 3 days (you judge, they're your knees) you start that ride, knowing that you'll only go as far as you can. Pack yourself a lunch so that you can refuel before the ride back home. That can go a long way towards helping mood too. I'm sure you'll find that the trip is getting easier and you are going farther sooner than you expect. <br /><br />Keep hanging in there!kyouellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992252292707394134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118856110075405434.post-30302948823648325862012-04-13T19:58:14.064-07:002012-04-13T19:58:14.064-07:00Understood. That does make one feel bad. However, ...Understood. That does make one feel bad. However, it does happen and the goal is to reduce the number of times it does. I am also sure that many parents have forgotten to buckle their child into the car seat (in the car) or done a poor job of clicking. I taught my sons to tell me when I forgot and I always started the drive with "Everybody buckled?"<br /><br />Live and learn. I do not want to start an argument of safety, but given that your mode of transportation is a bike and the route you ride is a route that is bike-usable, I would venture to say the danger is low. <br /><br />Cheers,Travis A. Wittwerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216691022005755675noreply@blogger.com