Thursday, September 07, 2006
Seen my bike?
Hmm, have you seen my bike before? I don't know if I ever posted a good picture of it, but this is a relatively recent one. Yeah, I know it's kinda dark. I'll try to get a better one later. Anyway, it's a folding bike by KHS(the website does not have my exact model, but close enough). You can easily fold it up in half from the middle of the bike frame and put it in the trunk of most mid-size sedan (and maybe compact car too, but I haven't tried). It's also always allowed on the Metro trains. For buses, it depends on the ridership level.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
New route to work
I broke 2 spokes on my bike about 1.5 weeks ago. I haven't been riding since then and it is driving (pun intended) me nuts, not to mention so many more miles on my car. Anyway, I finally fixed it on Tuesday and got to ride it today.
I am actually staying in Redondo Beach this week. This is much closer to where I would like to live (West Torrance). So I found an easy 3.5 mi bike ride to the bus station at the Torrance Civic Center, take Torrance Transit #6, which drops me off at the Artesia Metro Station, which is about 1mi from where I work. The bus ride was only $0.50 one way! Total one-way commuting time was about 1 hr, door-to-door. Compare this with driving, which takes 30 minutes, but costs $1.50 in gas alone. On the way back home, I was the only rider the entire way. I couldn't believe it, but the bus driver said it's normal. Very strange... I guess Torrance, after all, is a car town- with Toyota, Nissan (recently moved out), and Exxon-Mobil all part of the city.
Anyway, this meant that I rode about 8 miles today. Not very much, but I am sore! However, I am very happy to be back on the bike :))))
I am actually staying in Redondo Beach this week. This is much closer to where I would like to live (West Torrance). So I found an easy 3.5 mi bike ride to the bus station at the Torrance Civic Center, take Torrance Transit #6, which drops me off at the Artesia Metro Station, which is about 1mi from where I work. The bus ride was only $0.50 one way! Total one-way commuting time was about 1 hr, door-to-door. Compare this with driving, which takes 30 minutes, but costs $1.50 in gas alone. On the way back home, I was the only rider the entire way. I couldn't believe it, but the bus driver said it's normal. Very strange... I guess Torrance, after all, is a car town- with Toyota, Nissan (recently moved out), and Exxon-Mobil all part of the city.
Anyway, this meant that I rode about 8 miles today. Not very much, but I am sore! However, I am very happy to be back on the bike :))))
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Tribute to Crocodile Hunter
Dear Steve,
Thank you for years of entertainment and education regarding wildlife. As a global citizen who is concerned about nature and wildlife, it's great to see you out there educating the public and promoting conservation. I will miss your shows, your personality, and your contribution to the conservation efforts. You have a place in my heart and I am sure in many people's heart around the world.
I pray that you have reached a better place. I also pray the best for your family.
- Henry
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If you don't already know, Croc Hunter, Steve Erwin, passed away from being stung by a sting ray while filming on Monday. Read the news here.
Thank you for years of entertainment and education regarding wildlife. As a global citizen who is concerned about nature and wildlife, it's great to see you out there educating the public and promoting conservation. I will miss your shows, your personality, and your contribution to the conservation efforts. You have a place in my heart and I am sure in many people's heart around the world.
I pray that you have reached a better place. I also pray the best for your family.
- Henry
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If you don't already know, Croc Hunter, Steve Erwin, passed away from being stung by a sting ray while filming on Monday. Read the news here.
