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Forum: Living Car Free
01-19-17, 08:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,409
Posted By Curious LeTour

Fantasize about it.

I'm an admirer of car free living. I might live car light some day.
I work in landscaping and need a truck to haul tools to sites, and debris away. We are a company that specializes in native...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-17-16, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,904
Posted By Curious LeTour

This is such a good simple living topic. I...

This is such a good simple living topic. I frequently wonder where I should settle in my future. I'm a horseman and this keeps me owning a bigger vehicle and more stuff than I would otherwise. ...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-13-15, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,904
Posted By Curious LeTour

Mtb addict, I live in central TX and I've been...

Mtb addict, I live in central TX and I've been running the A/C only at night, and only since the summer solstice. It can be done. I work outside, then I spend time in the barn doing horse chores...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-08-15, 07:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,539
Posted By Curious LeTour

Thanks for the questions CliffordK. I don't...

Thanks for the questions CliffordK.

I don't think I can make hay on the land that I rent. It's big enough, but we've had an invasion of mesquite trees. The owner hates agricultural grasses too....
Forum: Living Car Free
07-07-15, 10:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,539
Posted By Curious LeTour

Discussing how to live car free in a small town...

Discussing how to live car free in a small town or rural area really catches my attention. I'm not car-free or lite right now. I've been driving 26,000 mi a year for my habitat...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-27-12, 04:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,020
Posted By Curious LeTour

I'm heavily in favor of going car free, but I'm...

I'm heavily in favor of going car free, but I'm not yet there myself because I have to use a pickup truck for my job. I'm basically a gardener, and I haul off brush from client's properties and I...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-09-12, 03:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,324
Posted By Curious LeTour

Chewybrian, congratulations on what appears to...

Chewybrian, congratulations on what appears to have been multiple good decisions!
Forum: Living Car Free
09-03-11, 05:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,072
Posted By Curious LeTour

I frequent the living car free forums because I...

I frequent the living car free forums because I aspire to live that way, and I also like using bicycles.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-27-11, 11:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,138
Posted By Curious LeTour

AdamDZ, I'm also struggling with career choices...

AdamDZ, I'm also struggling with career choices in regard to simple living. My latest idea for myself is to become a skilled craftsman and sell things that I'll make combined with growing a bit of...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-27-11, 09:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,656
Posted By Curious LeTour

In my opinion, it's about fashion and style. ...

In my opinion, it's about fashion and style. Most of the Fixie riders that I see around Austin all have similar elements of style. The items are just mixed and matched in a personal flare.

As...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-26-11, 06:43 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,153
Posted By Curious LeTour

I like your attitude. I'm interested in living...

I like your attitude. I'm interested in living without AC. My current roommates keep it colder than I'd like. I'll be moving out soon though because they make too much noise and use too much...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-26-11, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,023
Posted By Curious LeTour

Thanks for this post. As for myself, I'm...

Thanks for this post.

As for myself, I'm confused. I'm living 4 miles from Austin's city center, but I miss some things about rustic small towns. I grew up as a cowboy. I hope to hear more...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-26-11, 06:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,872
Posted By Curious LeTour

Congratulations on your progress AllenG. I hope...

Congratulations on your progress AllenG. I hope that your plans for the photovoltaics go smoothly.

I thinks it's cool that you live on a farm. I miss living on farms. I'm always wondering how...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-22-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 751
Posted By Curious LeTour

Yes, congrats on becoming car-free.

Yes, congrats on becoming car-free.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-22-11, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,904
Posted By Curious LeTour

Yesterday I purchased a membership at Wheatsville...

Yesterday I purchased a membership at Wheatsville Coop, a community owned grocery in Austin, with cash from sales of items on craigslist.

Smallwheels, I agree. The author of the simplicity...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-15-11, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,904
Posted By Curious LeTour

Smallwheels, I feel the same way (and I left...

Smallwheels, I feel the same way (and I left South Louisiana also). I think that the people with very few material possessions that also are spending their time in a way that pleases them are living...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-15-11, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 498,174
Posted By Curious LeTour

Great bikes guys! The blue bike by...

Great bikes guys! The blue bike by Mississippimud is a set up that I've considered building too, a cruiser frame with flat bars and a fast look.

KOTA, it's cool to see that you're a member here...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-18-11, 05:57 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,764
Posted By Curious LeTour

I'm going to have to agree with robyr on this...

I'm going to have to agree with robyr on this one. Especially on the bit "or at least what she wants..."
Forum: Living Car Free
06-20-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,986
Posted By Curious LeTour

I totally agree. My girlfriend rides over to my...

I totally agree.
My girlfriend rides over to my place for dates sometimes, and we've also been riding to restaurants at times. She does sweat, but I don't think that it smells bad. In fact, all I...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-20-11, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,904
Posted By Curious LeTour

zoltani, nice investment move. Smallwheels,...

zoltani, nice investment move.

Smallwheels, best wishes with the online sales. I need to sell a few things online too. It makes lots of sense.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-19-11, 04:42 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,764
Posted By Curious LeTour

My girlfriend rode her bike over to where I live...

My girlfriend rode her bike over to where I live for a date last Friday night. She was sweaty, but I only noticed a light hint of fragrant soap.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-13-11, 06:21 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,764
Posted By Curious LeTour

In the past I've worried about this issue. So...

In the past I've worried about this issue. So far this year I've gone on 3 car free dates with my girlfriend. We've walked, biked, and took the bus just this past Saturday night. We've still gone...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-13-11, 06:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,842
Posted By Curious LeTour

I agree with JusticeZero and Gerv. Moving into a...

I agree with JusticeZero and Gerv. Moving into a tiny existing dwelling in an urban area is the greenest that someone can go, unless they build a tiny home of natural materials, and live car free in...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-16-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 498,174
Posted By Curious LeTour

98TJ, who manufactured the frame of the bike in...

98TJ, who manufactured the frame of the bike in the second pic come from? I like the seat post angle.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-14-11, 10:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,832
Posted By Curious LeTour

Lately I've been getting around town on an old...

Lately I've been getting around town on an old heavy Western Flyer 10 speed with drop bars. I've noticed that the drop bars help in the wind, but I'm about to swap them out with flat or riser bars. ...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-14-11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,534
Posted By Curious LeTour

Super nice Utility bikes John, ride there, and...

Super nice Utility bikes John, ride there, and lucienrau.

ride there, it looks like you're pretty handy with a tig rig.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-02-11, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 498,174
Posted By Curious LeTour

I like that custom skateboard idea for making...

I like that custom skateboard idea for making sort of homemade long tail cargo bike.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-02-11, 08:28 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,764
Posted By Curious LeTour

I don't know. I find flat shoes more attractive,...

I don't know. I find flat shoes more attractive, so I'd choose the tandem method. ;)

cyclist5, even if they often are involved with someone keep in mind that situations change. It's still good...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-01-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,764
Posted By Curious LeTour

I don't live car free, though I do aspire to. I...

I don't live car free, though I do aspire to. I use a bike for much of my personal transportation at this time. I've feared that going totally car free would have a negative effect on dating in my...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-17-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,755
Posted By Curious LeTour

I've tried to ride that rascal at the Austin Tour...

I've tried to ride that rascal at the Austin Tour de Fat. Whew it was tough!
Forum: Living Car Free
03-07-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,568
Posted By Curious LeTour

I agree with Aaron. I currently think living in...

I agree with Aaron. I currently think living in a small city/large town to be quite nice for using a bike for transportation.

My next choice would be an old suburb. I'm currently living in an...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-10-11, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,904
Posted By Curious LeTour

When I see a parcel of undeveloped land in the...

When I see a parcel of undeveloped land in the city I sometimes look at the geography of it and wonder where a small in-ground dwelling could be built. I also sometimes imagine gorilla gardening, or...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-07-11, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,904
Posted By Curious LeTour

I agree with all of what you wrote on this reply,...

I agree with all of what you wrote on this reply, but these couple of sentences stood out to me. I also have had complications with switching lifestyles. I haven't made drastic switches, but I've...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-10-11, 09:16 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,534
Posted By Curious LeTour

hvac59, I like that water bottle setup that is on...

hvac59, I like that water bottle setup that is on the handlebars of the Mesa Runner. Where are those types sold? I have an old bike that I'd like to put one on.
Forum: Living Car Free
01-02-11, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,904
Posted By Curious LeTour

Your experience living in that small camper...

Your experience living in that small camper reminds me of the temptation I feel to live in a gypsy vardo.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-16-10, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By Curious LeTour

I'm driving a small pickup to carry tools for...

I'm driving a small pickup to carry tools for gardening. I'm starting to wonder about riding a Ute or a Big Dummy to client's properties.

Checkout Lightfoot Cycles for recumbent peditrucks and...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-16-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,035
Posted By Curious LeTour

I haven't been following his blog but I've read...

I haven't been following his blog but I've read his e-book The Simple Guide to Minimalist Living.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-16-10, 10:17 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 4,812
Posted By Curious LeTour

I'm an egalitarian leftie, and I don't see my...

I'm an egalitarian leftie, and I don't see my motive as laziness. I don't like paying for the expense, and I don't like the ecological damage that automobiles contribute to. I don't like having to...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-16-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,742
Posted By Curious LeTour

Thanks for sharing Spudd. In fact,...

Thanks for sharing Spudd. In fact, congratulations on the change!
Forum: Living Car Free
11-16-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,904
Posted By Curious LeTour

I've been donating items of clothing to thrift...

I've been donating items of clothing to thrift stores, but I seem to be buying almost as much clothes while I'm there as I've donated, yikes!
Forum: Living Car Free
11-11-10, 07:31 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 29,180
Posted By Curious LeTour

I actually want my bikes to look plain. I'm...

I actually want my bikes to look plain. I'm planning to use no-gloss satin black.
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-27-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,534
Posted By Curious LeTour

Wow Abneycat, sweet looking bike! It's tempting...

Wow Abneycat, sweet looking bike! It's tempting to swap to bamboo fenders on my bike.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-18-10, 07:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,716
Posted By Curious LeTour

You're really living simply. Nice job!

You're really living simply. Nice job!
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-18-10, 07:06 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,534
Posted By Curious LeTour

The Yuba and the Surly are both super nice...

The Yuba and the Surly are both super nice looking bikes! I sure could use a trailer like that too.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-15-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,716
Posted By Curious LeTour

Terms to search by

One term that seems to be used for various types of lite living is voluntary simplicity. The adherents of voluntary simplicity don't all live by a string code. Some may use more tech than others. ...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-28-10, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,904
Posted By Curious LeTour

I only have one bike at this time, but tools,...

I only have one bike at this time, but tools, books, and bikes are also things that I want more of. At least I can rotate out some books by donating them to a library.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-28-10, 10:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,546
Posted By Curious LeTour

I found this post to be encouraging in a number...

I found this post to be encouraging in a number of ways. Thanks Platy.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-28-10, 10:37 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,534
Posted By Curious LeTour

I like the yellow farm bike a lot. I worked on...

I like the yellow farm bike a lot. I worked on farms before, so I have a clear understanding of how a bike like that comes in handy. In fact, there was a "farm bike" on the last farm that I worked...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-28-10, 03:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,716
Posted By Curious LeTour

I agree with you that purchasing newer products...

I agree with you that purchasing newer products for their higher efficiency and ease of storage is wise.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-28-10, 03:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,546
Posted By Curious LeTour

I still own an auto. I feel ouside pressure to...

I still own an auto. I feel ouside pressure to keep it. The pressure that I feel is indirect, and from my desire to have an auto to take my girlfriend on dates. Other than that, I like being...
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