Nearing the End of the Day on Car Free Sunday

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Lots going on: music, food, entertainment but I didn't get to most of it. Day was sunny until dusk then clouded over.

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  1. DeniseJune 19, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Thanks for sharing.

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  2. KenJune 19, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    That's great. I don't think we have that here in Portland.

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    1. JoyfulJune 19, 2012 at 10:56 PM

      Hi Ken, you'll be glad to know they also have car free days in Portland. See here http://carfreedays.com/tag/portland/

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  3. EllenaElizabethJune 19, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    I've looked at a few of your posts and thoroughly enjoyed it. Your photos are great and make me feel like I might have been there. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. JoyfulJune 19, 2012 at 11:26 PM

      Aw, that is a very nice comment. It makes me want to continue blogging ;-)

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  4. DianeJune 20, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    What a great idea, a car free day. Diane

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    1. JoyfulJune 20, 2012 at 2:10 AM

      Yes it is an annual event which is growing in the city.

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  5. OneStonedCrowJune 20, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    What a great idea ...

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    1. JoyfulJune 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM

      The idea is certainly growing in popularity. What I like about it besides environmental benefits, is that it seems to bring the community together.

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  6. IndraniJune 20, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    This is a great idea. I wish all followed this.

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    1. JoyfulJune 20, 2012 at 1:18 PM

      Check in your part of the world as this is an international movement.

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  7. Vores haveJune 20, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Hello Joyful. Great pictures you show. Thanks for the comment on my blog. Wishing you a good Wednesday. Hugs Hanne Bente

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    1. JoyfulJune 20, 2012 at 1:18 PM

      Thank you Hanne. I wish you a great Thursday!

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  8. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    What fun! That second photo looks a lot like our downtown when the streets are closed.

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  9. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    A car free day is such a great idea. If only it would catch on.
    Have a great rest of your day.

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  10. Carole M.June 21, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    nice to get out and about, and photos too

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  11. LindyLouMacJune 21, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    It would be great if every weekend was car free.

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  12. snowwhiteJune 21, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Hello Joyful,
    What a delightful event!! I feel a merry atmosphere there very well. Where is a young lady in a red tutu going?
    Have a great day!
    keiko

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  13. ColleenJune 21, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Hi Penny! What an interesting concept. There have been many occasions when I have wished the whole world was car free.:) Hope you are well and have a lovely and happy summer!!:)

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  14. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Hi Üenny,
    now I'm a member and I can't miss one of your good articles like this of a car free city. :-)
    Wish you a nice day
    greetings - moni

    my blog:
    http://www.reflexionblog.de

    Sorry, but I can't comment with my URL. Please, can you make this possible? ♥

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  15. momto8June 21, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    great pictures....what an interesting concept...bet we could all do that if we tried!

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  16. JoyfulJune 21, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Thanks everyone1 I'm glad you all enjoyed the concept. Since Car Free Day is an international event, I recommend you check out whether you have such a day in your city or town.

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  17. Brenda GreenJune 22, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Good Job, Penny,
    I really like the first picture with all the people, stuff, and clouds.

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    1. JoyfulJune 23, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      Thank you, Brenda. There was such an air of joy during that day. People were happy to have an even to walk through, hear music, eat and browse at tables selling things.

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