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started out several years ago, I was able to ride my mountain bike to the fe=
w appointments I had. It was great! I stayed in pretty good shap=
e. I travel too far afield and have too many tools to do that these da=
ys, unfortunately.
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<BR>The positives include: better outlook on life(endorfins are wonder=
ful), better physical fitness, lower gas bill.
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<BR>The negatives include: smaller area coverage, rain, flat tires, cu=
stomer relations(high dweeb factor; I'm sure I lost a couple of customers to=
this one...), sweat in the customer's home, and above all, broken hands and=
limbs.
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<BR>As an active cyclist, I'm familiar with accidents. If you're on tw=
o wheels, the odds are that you'll fall down someday. Most of us can i=
ll afford to be laid up for any length of time, especially with a broken cla=
vicle(collarbone, most common bike injury), or damaged hands. If you r=
ide, be careful!
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<BR>Dave Stahl
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<BR>In a message dated 5/25/04 4:56:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mfarrel2@ta=
mpabay.rr.com writes:
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<BR>Who the heck is PianoTunaguy?
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<BR>Beyond that, I am so jealous of Andre in Amsterdam who can ride his bicy=
cle to his appointments. I read recently that 80% of traffic in Amsterdam is=
by bicycle. I have often though of such an arrangement. I think your little=
scooter is a great idea. You can even carry a few extra repair items, no do=
ubt (like CA glue, etc.). Where are you located?
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<BR>I think the government should just make cars illegal and build a bunch o=
f bike trails.
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<BR>Terry Farrell
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<BR><B>From:</B> <A HREF="mailto:Pianotunaguy@aol.com">Pianotunaguy@aol.co=
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<BR><B>To:</B> <A HREF="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>
<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:35 PM
<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: was: Vehicle for Tuning
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<BR>OK, this is a bit of a non-sequitor, but nevertheless:
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<BR>I'm considering buying a motorscooter (Like a Vespa, 150cc) to use on my=
local tuning calls. 65mpg, top speed about 60. There is a=
storage space under the seat that would fit a rudimentary tuning kit.  =
;Most of the stuff I take with me I never use anyway. If I were effici=
ent, I think I could fit everything I need in there.
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<BR>My goal would be to rack up 5.000 miles or so each summer, making my Jee=
p last longer, allowing me to get a little fresh air, and saving on gas all =
at the same time. True, I'd look a little dweebish, but then, you don'=
t want your piano tuner showing up on a Harley. (Any Harley-riding tun=
ers out there, no offense!)
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<BR>Has anybody tried this? Anybody out there on a bike? Any adv=
ice? (Like "Don't tune pianos on a rainy day.") Whaddyathink? Is=
it doable?
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