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How do you commute with a bouquet of fresh flowers? 💐 (slrpnk.net)

submitted 7 months ago by toaster@slrpnk.net to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.ml

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I would like to avoid exposing them to the cold/wind but I am concerned that they'd get crushed bungee'd into a basket and would not fit into my backpack.

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[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I've been picking up flowers for my wife the last several months. It's winter here, and it has been around freezing for a few of the runs.

I have a burley travoy, and I put an insulated backpack on it, so the temps aren't too aggressive. But I have this special insulated mug that transfers the heat of what's inside (hot or cold) when shaken, so I wrap it up and put hot water in it, and it keeps the inside of the cooler nice and warm. 😁

The last plant in picked up was small enough to put in a pannier with that water bottle, and then I rode back home approx 20km. No issues at all.

Sometimes I can get away with a front basket with an insulated insert.

There are so many ways to do it, but it can depend on what equipment you have on hand.

[–] toaster@slrpnk.net 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm glad to hear you're even able to do this through the winter! Let's see a pic next time you make it to the florist. :)

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 3 points 7 months ago

Not florists, private sales, which makes it even more difficult because of how they give you the plant 😂 I bring all my supplies in a pannier, just in case.

Actually, I'm picking another one up tomorrow 😂😂😂