G’lifer Pat on the Back Award

Down the street I saw two guys moving a mattress… on their bikes!!!  I watched, completely enthralled for five minutes as they slowly made their way along the street, cars creeping past them and neighbours standing on their porches, offering suggestions as to how to hold the mattress more effectively. It was like an instant community and this dazzling display of balance, strategy and adventure brought this community together. Of course I had my camera so I snapped a quick shot- it’s not great quality, but you can definitely see the skill involved in this move…

I have been thinking about these guys all week. Although they may have been moving on their bikes for various reasons, whether for lack of money, no car, or for the environment, it doesn’t really matter! The fact is that they did it! And for that I salute them. I am officially awarding them the honorary G’Lifer Achievement Pat on the Back. This feel-good gesture goes out to people who are living The Good Life (hence G’lifer) and making a difference just by doing what they do. By thinking and doing things outside of the box they peaked their neighbours’ interest, created discussion and without knowing it got everyone participating in the move- all the while decreasing their impact on the environment by not using a car! You guys rock! Thanks for G’lifin’ it every day.