Quote: Originally Posted by BigAkita I think about my trip to Arkansas recently. We left Central Kansas in the morning and were in Southern Arkansas by that afternoon, and that was with plenty of food and rest breaks. If someone were to attempt that on horse or in a wagon, it would take over a week to complete. The world is much smaller now, and with the pace of technology I can't imagine what it will be like in just 20 years. Can't wait to find out.

Yeah, I had a nifty 500 mile day yesterday... I've had up to 800 in a day (I think 1,200 was my all time best). It's not fun, but it is a helluva lot better than walking.

Still, the cost of ownership are quite high and the pollution factor is an issue. I'm also not goin' holier-than-thou... Hell, I drive my little truck everywhere when I know my Honda gets better milage... but I'm just curious (and a little afraid, I have to admit) to be without a vehicle... I've always relied upon them.

What got me thinkin' about it is in "Supersize me" he talks about how far New Yorkers walk in a day and that most New Yorkers don't own cars. This almost seems blasphemous to a guy like me, as I've always lived in areas where "public transportation" means you bum a ride from a friend.

Anyway... curious issue... I might have to try it some year, if the opportunity arises.