Sentences with phrase «schlepping all»

«You know you are at the bottom of the ninth when you are schlepping a tonne of sand to get a barrel of oil» notes CIBC chief economist Jeff Rubin.

On the other hand, we are continually asking for our bikes to do more and more in supporting us in our lives» tasks - more hauling and schlepping, more all - weather comfort, and yes, more style and ease - of - use - so also we want bikes with a lot of whistles and bells.

Jeff Rubin is a regular supplier of great quotes to TreeHugger (like his description of the tar sands: «You know you are at the bottom of the ninth when you are schlepping a tonne of sand to get a barrel of oil»)

The proposal would entail schlepping the coal across the country via train from the mines to ports on Washington State's coast.

It comes in two sizes and can swing over your shoulder for easy schlepping.

Soft and made in various sizes, they are handy for schlepping tons of stuff by day, or smaller - sized for evening.

And if you work at the Plaza and didn't know this, slow down and realize how lucky you are to be schlepping for coffee past a Franz Kline and a Robert Motherwell.

At Art 98, the CAS is holding a market of new art by 80 artists in the pounds 100 - pounds 2,000 price range - culled by two of its representatives who spend nine months a year schlepping round artists» studios and the growing number of artists» communal «spaces» in search of fresh talent.

Many years ago, barely out of college, I started schlepping around the ad agencies, looking for my first job.

The last time I dined with her in Paris, Chantal was telling me her tale of woe, after she had spent many long months schlepping around town, trying to find a publisher, which in Paris means trying to ingratiate herself with the Parisian literary scene.

The trick is really about how effectively you transition back and forth between your most inspired moments and your far less glamorous, schlepping moments.

After all your schlepping around you start to realise that maybe James has been drawn to this town for a deeper reason, it is foreshadowed by Eddie, that «you're here for the same reason as he is».

Whether you're schlepping across the Lylat system, bounty hunting on Zebes or bouncing on Goombas in the Mushroom Kingdom, this sale has you covered.

They're the kind of details that can bubble up and surprise you even after a week's intense play - like how the frustration at the lack of an ammo counter on the HUD gives way to delight when you eventually find it in the canister on your character's back, slowly depleting with each schlepping shot.

This was back in the days when Disney pulled out sheer magic in their games, which lost their way when Disney Interactive abandoned their animated heroes and started schlepping out the latest Disney Channel star.

Double sets of buttons encourage schlepping all over the freboard and it is wireless and USB ready.

While everyone will be schlepping it over the course of the three - day weekend in August, the youth travel experts at Contiki is offering a more glamourous approach with its new limited - edition seven or ten - day «Contiki Sounds» trip.

Meanwhile, you're schlepping yourself and your luggage to the back of the place and home to tiny seats, grumpy passengers and (more than likely), gruff flight attendants.

The thought of schlepping groceries while others are playing on the beach is not the best part of my vacation.

The resort has gone above and beyond to insure the comfort of owners and guests with multiple elevators in different parts of the building, well kept laundry facilities and carts available in many locations to make luggage & grocery schlepping easy.

Maalaea Kai insures the comfort of owners and guests with multiple elevators, well kept laundry facilities & provides carts to make luggage & grocery schlepping easy.

And really, the fact that so many people are schlepping out to Queens each day to see this exhibit shows that cats really are a phenomenon, and people want to know why.

Since she was not yet 17 and had no driver's license, her parents spent much time schlepping her back and forth to Hillsborough from her hometown, Bound Brook.

Instead of schlepping around to half a dozen car dealerships to try to wrestle discounts from fast - talking sales staff, a new service allows Canadians to shop for a new car from their couches.

You can often tell book publishing professionals by the overloaded canvas book - or publisher - branded bags they are schlepping on the subway.

Of course there are definite advantages to toting a Kindle instead of schlepping a tome.

«Using the e-reader really cuts down on the amount of copying and schlepping involved for the editors,» said Simon & Schuster's Rothberg.

My boyfriend thinks I'm nuts for schlepping them all the way to Hawaii with me, but it's what I like to read.

Footage of a golden retriever walking toward us popped a little, but not enough to warrant schlepping around the glasses.

That takes some schlepping, but it will save you lots of time in cleanup.

Years of schlepping through waist - high mud, clambering down hills, fording rivers, and generally having a good old off - road time gave Land Rover an enviable reputation in the 4x4 world.

Combine that with the XF Sportbrake's low load - in height, power liftgate and standard auto - leveling rear air suspension, and it's the Jaguar that's best - suited for schlepping your largest loads.

The Nissan Murano polishes kid schlepping by meshing utility with elegance.

It is comfortable, easy to maneuver, convenient for schlepping, and great looking.

There's room for the occasional date, numerous friends, the (obeses) dauchsund and for schlepping antiques home on Sunday afternoons.

Schlepping stuff around is not a critical criterion for a driver's car, but for the record, the C43's rear seats do fold down for extra payload capacity.

When our second child was born, I was sick and tired of schlepping the heavy baby in his car seat in and out of our SUV.

DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: After spending a weekend in the 2014 Fiat 500L Easy, complete with usual weekend kid schlepping, shopping and random assorted hauling this - and - that duties, I'm convinced this car is one of the best values in family transportation on the market today.

This is greater than most competitors, but those who need maximum schlepping capacity should consider the Scion xB as it offers a cavernous 70 - cubic - foot cargo hold.

In many cases, one or more of a typical minivan's seats is gathering dust in the garage and not available for use after schlepping half a house's worth of stuff to university.

For schlepping duties, the refrigerator - like profile of the big Honda translates into plenty of room to carry stuff — especially when the back - row seats are dropped.

The Dodge Charger SRT8 is an adorable throwback that anyone schlepping through life with a wheezy four - cylinder or an indolent V - 6 should experience before the petroleum runs out.

The GTI excels at everything, whether commuting, schlepping families, performing daylong road trips, or ripping through back roads with abandon.

In a week of suburban schlepping, I saw an indicated 20 mpg, rising to 23 mpg on a trip to New York City that was mostly parkway driving.

And then, after a long day of schlepping around for photos, we finally escaped the tourist - packed summer towns and our plodding photo car for a chance to attack the wide sweepers of northwestern Michigan's M - 22.

We gave Nelson about three months of experience schlepping test cars and racking up track - day miles and driving instruction before we dumped the whole shooting match in his lap.

Assistant editor Sam Smith noted that he burned through about three - quarters of a tank of fuel during one 140 - mile stretch at highway speeds while schlepping his 3500 - pound trailer.

Each year Rosenstock, like all his teachers, spends two weeks of afternoons schlepping to advisees» homes.

No more schlepping tweens around town, no more spending years with «chauffeur» as your primary job description.

While she waits, Maureen works as a part - stylist, part - glorified courier, selecting and schlepping exquisite garments from high - end boutiques so her boss, Kyra, can look perfectly styled.