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At On... Working From Home
And Bringing the Outdoors In

022709out-01.jpgWe were cruising down our street yesterday and noticed a neighbor had set up shop on his front porch. Desk, laptop and projects included, he steadily typed away in his outdoor surroundings. We wish we had a front porch for an office but we make do at home and try our best to bring the outdoors in

 
 

What about our AT readers--do you like to work outdoors? How do you bring the outdoors in (or are you lucky enough to have a front porch to work from?)

[Image from Office Now's flickr, witha Creative Commons License]

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I pretty much just work in an office these days, tied to my desktop computer and phone. But Chatauqua Park in Boulder is one of my favorite places ever, and the picture in your post is making me homesick. I used to hike up there to my favorite spot to read a book on weekends and summer afternoons.

Wish I could work outside these days. But between my job and the weather, I'm stuck here.

posted by Mam rad pivo on February 27th 2009 at 6:57pm
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Glad for my balcony when I really want to be outside but need to get work done....now if it wasn't connected to my neighbor's balcony and a direct view of a train track and houses....

posted by ChrisGal on February 28th 2009 at 6:59am
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I really enjoy working outdoors. I use my laptop on my back porch or out on my porch swing while my daughter runs around the yard. We're both happy! If I can't make it outside, I work at the kitchen table with all of the curtains wide open.

posted by Brandyjane on February 28th 2009 at 9:39am
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I worked all last summer on my front porch, in my new house. I did find that it was a bit more difficult to work in the yard, unless I was in the shade, because the glare on the laptop screen was alarming. This summer, I'm getting a glare guard.

posted by whatzerkitty on February 28th 2009 at 10:03am
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