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To: Myrddin

My DH got a motorcycle for Father’s Day.

We homeschool and don’t have to go anywhere but to church. He can drive the new bike to work and park his truck at home.


38 posted on 06/11/2009 6:52:25 AM PDT by netmilsmom (Psalm 109:8 - Let his days be few; and let another take his office)
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To: netmilsmom
We do basically the same thing.

We're empty nesters. I drive the cycle on any day that I can safely do so.
With a good pair of insulated underwear, gloves, thick scarf, and a good coat I can even ride at 38 degrees semi-comfortably.

If the price of gas does rise dramitically I can even ride in the rain. A good set of rain duds is a brand called "Frog Toggs".
They're light, breathable, and will roll up into a small package.

42 posted on 06/11/2009 7:15:20 AM PDT by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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To: netmilsmom
Given the financial train wreck this year, I may even pass on a Father's Day card. I'm sticking to bare requirements. When/if my income returns to current levels, we'll have disposable income for non-essentials again.

The bike to work will save wear and tear on the truck...not to mention saving gas and being a more enjoyable manner of transport. The truck will still be necessary for bad weather and grocery runs.

54 posted on 06/11/2009 10:06:11 AM PDT by Myrddin
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