They carry clothes for everyone, men’s, women’s, and kids too. I always know that I can walk in to one of their stores a come out with a big bag of really cute stylish stuff for $25! Everything in the store is sold for $5.99 or less and you can even find things that are 2 for $5.99!

I have bought some really nice name brand things at this store and given them to friends and family for Christmas. People have NO idea that these nice items only cost me $5.99 each .. It’s Awesome!

I urge you to check them out, because you only have one store on your site that carries clothing and this store appeals to everyone! And they have a web site where you can also shop online or snatch an e-coupon to use at the store, and if you spend $50 the shipping is FREE which is a definite plus!

Their web site is http://www.susiesdeals.com they have store in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah too.

City buses and street routes tend to be full of bums and meth-heads, but commuter buses are a species all their own, packet to the hilt with working professionals who discovered like I did what it’s like to be driven to and from work every day. I highly encourage others to seek similar options in their home towns.

I spend a lovely 20 minutes on lightrail every morning and every evening, gazing out at HWY 84, at the hundreds of people sitting ALONE in their cars, stopping and starting, stopping and starting. Meanwhile, I read or people-watch. And I spend about $30 a month on gas.

I also go to school in a city that’s about an hour away. I LOVE the train commute – perfect way to get caught up on things (plus, forced homework time). I am actually going to miss it.

I read an article once about the top 5 ways to increase your happiness – near the top of the list was “shorten your commute”. It’ll reduce exposure to air pollution too!

I also agree with “There are very few things in life that you absolutely have to do”. Actually, there is only one thing you have to do, and that’s die. That is the one and only thing. You can argue all the rest, but everything is a choice, you don’t have to do anything, only die.

This really doesn’t have anything to do with anything, but, in college, my roommates and I would always argue that point.

However, even if it took longer than driving, because it is a double use of my time (a ‘free’ workout), I’m actually saving time (not needing to go to the gym [or less often] as I’m riding upwards of 50 miles a week).

Beyond my time savings, I’m saving A LOT of money too. Not using the car saves gas, maintenance, and parking costs (which add up quickly). Also, as I’m staying in good shape with just my bike commute, I’m considering getting rid of my gym membership when it runs out in a few months — a nice chunk of money.

Those that think they cannot do it for distance, you can always go multi-modal (bike to the train station and lock it there or bring on board and bike from destination station to work). Plus, it helps you arrive at work energized.

Think it will be too warm/cold? You can always do it during the time of year it is more temperate (winter in the South, summer in the North). I do it year-round in Houston, which has been described as having the climate of Calcutta with the traffic of L.A. I just don’t ride ‘hard’ and take a few minutes to cool down once I arrive at work. Some are lucky to have shower facilities at their work (I don’t), but it is not necessary. A small towel, deodorant/anti-perspirant, and ‘baby’-wipes are more than sufficient for most (I just have a towel and the deodorant).

Anyway, my comment is way too long, but just wanted to have people think of biking as not just recreation, but transportation.