Comments on: Being Green for Less Brown http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/ Majoring in Domestic Engineering Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:59:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Piecake http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-21113 Piecake Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:04:14 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-21113 Thanks for blogging about this! I now walk to work and I love it. When I move back to the US I plan to try riding to work as well. It's so important that people do what they can for the environment; and it's good for your health (unless the questionable neighborhoods are bad for your health - be safe!). Thanks for blogging about this! I now walk to work and I love it. When I move back to the US I plan to try riding to work as well.
It’s so important that people do what they can for the environment; and it’s good for your health (unless the questionable neighborhoods are bad for your health – be safe!).

]]> By: jessica http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20891 jessica Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:30:42 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20891 what a great idea and gift. love the fabric. what a great idea and gift. love the fabric.

]]> By: Kim Covell http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20481 Kim Covell Sun, 28 Oct 2007 02:05:50 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20481 Lovin' the bus fabric!! Lovin’ the bus fabric!!

]]> By: Zelia http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20324 Zelia Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:17:35 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20324 You're friend will love it! You are so sweet:) You’re friend will love it!
You are so sweet:)

]]> By: Amanda Cowan http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20320 Amanda Cowan Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:13:05 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20320 I love that kit!! So, here is a question, (and maybe someone else already suggested it?) but what if you road the bus partway and the bike partway? Maybe get on a bus while it's still too dark and get off halfway there and ride the rest of the way. I'm sure you know this, but Chris said there is a website that will help you plan a bike route for commuting.. I don't know what it is though..hehe. you'd have to ask him.. I love that kit!! So, here is a question, (and maybe someone else already suggested it?) but what if you road the bus partway and the bike partway? Maybe get on a bus while it’s still too dark and get off halfway there and ride the rest of the way. I’m sure you know this, but Chris said there is a website that will help you plan a bike route for commuting.. I don’t know what it is though..hehe. you’d have to ask him..

]]> By: Bunmi Zalob http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20316 Bunmi Zalob Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:42:46 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20316 Is it weird that I like the smell of hand sanitizer? I live in LA where we loathe public transportation. Kudos to you! Is it weird that I like the smell of hand sanitizer? I live in LA where we loathe public transportation. Kudos to you!

]]> By: Allison http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20296 Allison Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:52:30 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20296 Hellooo I'm a lurker on your blog and want to to comment just to say good for you for switching to biking/public transportation! I also suffer from road rage (and normally have really low blood pressure) and switched to the MBTA and Commuter Rail and while yes, sometimes it's not the most pleasant situation, it's sooooo much better than driving (Plus I've gone 20 days without visiting the gas station and still have over a half a tank. BONUS). Plus you're crafty and you can get a ton done on buses and trains - I made all my coworkers' holiday gifts last year on the bus I think. I'm going to try and take a hint from you - while the weather is nice and bike to my local commuter rail station though, that sounds lovely. As long as you're safe, it's awesome that you're coming up with some new ways to get to work :) Hellooo

I’m a lurker on your blog and want to to comment just to say good for you for switching to biking/public transportation! I also suffer from road rage (and normally have really low blood pressure) and switched to the MBTA and Commuter Rail and while yes, sometimes it’s not the most pleasant situation, it’s sooooo much better than driving (Plus I’ve gone 20 days without visiting the gas station and still have over a half a tank. BONUS). Plus you’re crafty and you can get a ton done on buses and trains – I made all my coworkers’ holiday gifts last year on the bus I think. I’m going to try and take a hint from you – while the weather is nice and bike to my local commuter rail station though, that sounds lovely.

As long as you’re safe, it’s awesome that you’re coming up with some new ways to get to work :)

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20289 Jennifer Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:52:51 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20289 Good for you for looking for alternatives. I ride light rail and bus, have done for years. TH and I have shared a car between us for 10+ years. At first we just couldn't afford a second car, then later, we realized there was no real need for one. It sometimes is a royal pain, and sometimes takes some creative scheduling, but the upside is it has given me some extra problem-solving skills! It breaks my heart that we may have to buy another car to get me to work now that we've moved. I'm still trying to figure out other options (Scooter? Bike? Roller blades? Electric car? Light rail/bus and some combination of the aforementioned? I'm experimenting). [Some friendly comments: What, exactly, makes an area questionable? S--- can happen anywhere, to anyone. If there is a reason to be scared, then OK (ie. a rapist known to frequent certain blocks). In reality, some of the kindest, most big-hearted people I've ever met have been in the most questionable parts of town, and from the most questionable of backgrounds. Also, I've lived in those parts of town pretty much 2/3 of my life, so I guess I'm a little tired of people dissing my 'hood, yo. Anyhoo. Do what you need to do, to stay safe - just be educated about it, and stay savvy.] Good for you for looking for alternatives. I ride light rail and bus, have done for years. TH and I have shared a car between us for 10+ years. At first we just couldn’t afford a second car, then later, we realized there was no real need for one. It sometimes is a royal pain, and sometimes takes some creative scheduling, but the upside is it has given me some extra problem-solving skills! It breaks my heart that we may have to buy another car to get me to work now that we’ve moved. I’m still trying to figure out other options (Scooter? Bike? Roller blades? Electric car? Light rail/bus and some combination of the aforementioned? I’m experimenting).

[Some friendly comments: What, exactly, makes an area questionable? S--- can happen anywhere, to anyone. If there is a reason to be scared, then OK (ie. a rapist known to frequent certain blocks). In reality, some of the kindest, most big-hearted people I've ever met have been in the most questionable parts of town, and from the most questionable of backgrounds. Also, I've lived in those parts of town pretty much 2/3 of my life, so I guess I'm a little tired of people dissing my 'hood, yo. Anyhoo. Do what you need to do, to stay safe - just be educated about it, and stay savvy.]

]]> By: carol http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20283 carol Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:56:10 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20283 you go girl! i live in the sf sans car, but sometimes i get public transit rage. prob less frequently than road rage. in any case, i applaud you! you go girl! i live in the sf sans car, but sometimes i get public transit rage. prob less frequently than road rage. in any case, i applaud you!

]]> By: carrster http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20278 carrster Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:32:13 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20278 That survival kit is great! You know - I did the bus thing for years in LA and I found that it made me a much calmer person. I didn't get road rage, I could read & listen to music and it didn't really take any longer than if I drove behind the bus in my own car - it was a lot cheaper. Does AZ have any programs/incentives for taking public transportation? I was able to get a free bus pass through the state of CA & my work because I didn't drive. That survival kit is great!

You know – I did the bus thing for years in LA and I found that it made me a much calmer person. I didn’t get road rage, I could read & listen to music and it didn’t really take any longer than if I drove behind the bus in my own car – it was a lot cheaper.

Does AZ have any programs/incentives for taking public transportation? I was able to get a free bus pass through the state of CA & my work because I didn’t drive.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20268 Nancy Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:16:27 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20268 Road rage??? You??? Naaaahhhhh, I don't believe it! Questionable part of town..better have your pepper spray on hand... you never know... What a practical bag to have with the goodies... Kudos to you and your friend for your contributions in saving Mother Earth! Road rage??? You??? Naaaahhhhh, I don’t believe it!

Questionable part of town..better have your pepper spray on hand… you never know…

What a practical bag to have with the goodies…

Kudos to you and your friend for your contributions in saving Mother Earth!

]]> By: Gracie http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20255 Gracie Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:01:47 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20255 It's 15 years I take the bus at least twice a day, and I hate it when it's raining (wet umbrellas dropping water on your feet) and it's full of students (big bags badly hurting you all over your body). But it's also time spending doing such nice things, such as reading, or listening to music. One of my newest friend, is a girl I met on the bus, so taking a bus ride is good for socializing, too. It’s 15 years I take the bus at least twice a day, and I hate it when it’s raining (wet umbrellas dropping water on your feet) and it’s full of students (big bags badly hurting you all over your body). But it’s also time spending doing such nice things, such as reading, or listening to music. One of my newest friend, is a girl I met on the bus, so taking a bus ride is good for socializing, too.

]]> By: Jessica Leas http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20251 Jessica Leas Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:46:29 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20251 If the distance is daunting you could bike to work, take the bus home, then take the bus back the next day and bike home. I used to live in a questionable part of town (SE DC) and biked to work everyday. I found biking to be a totally acceptable way to avoid trouble because if people were on foot, frankly, they couldn't really be bothered with me. Same for those in a car. Granted, the drivers were a problem because DC isn't really a biking city. I congratulate your desire to become greener. Every little bit helps. If the distance is daunting you could bike to work, take the bus home, then take the bus back the next day and bike home.

I used to live in a questionable part of town (SE DC) and biked to work everyday. I found biking to be a totally acceptable way to avoid trouble because if people were on foot, frankly, they couldn’t really be bothered with me. Same for those in a car. Granted, the drivers were a problem because DC isn’t really a biking city.

I congratulate your desire to become greener. Every little bit helps.

]]> By: Jane http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20246 Jane Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:55:57 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20246 Does your bus co. offer a bike & ride option? Maybe split the difference? Great kit, love the vw bus on it! Does your bus co. offer a bike & ride option? Maybe split the difference?

Great kit, love the vw bus on it!

]]> By: Becky http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/comment-page-1/#comment-20239 Becky Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:14:20 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/10/24/being-green-for-less-brown/#comment-20239 That's such a great idea, the survival kit. If I didn't live in the Boondocks I'd love to commute to work/school etc as well. Maybe one day. That’s such a great idea, the survival kit. If I didn’t live in the Boondocks I’d love to commute to work/school etc as well. Maybe one day.

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