Contemplating giving up my car (hear me out)
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Location: Kansas
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Bikes: This list got too long: several ‘bents, an urban utility e-bike, and a dahon D7 that my daughter has absconded with.
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I'm 59 and got rid of my car 17 years ago. Adventure wasn't on my mind then, but yeah, I have adventures daily now. Yes, I can afford a car, especially now with the new job. In fact the first question people ask me is "Are you gonna buy a car now?"
The answer remains "No".
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First, I like having the extra money. Second is the too easy and lazy that you mention.
The answer remains "No".
. . .
First, I like having the extra money. Second is the too easy and lazy that you mention.
My answer was "I'm a school teacher, I can't afford a car."
When she stopped laughing, the superintendent said "well played."
Of course, I have used this reason here too:
You forgot the disabled. . . my disability is laziness. I am just too lazy to bother with shopping for a car, the DMV & inspection hassles . . . it just goes on. I find it easier (a more suitable accommodation) to ride my bicycle.
Of course it saves a lot of money too . . . dual disabled, Both lazy and cheap.
Of course it saves a lot of money too . . . dual disabled, Both lazy and cheap.
I really was about the throw in the towel and get a car; however, the ebike has allowed me to remain carfree.
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Join Date: May 2014
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Bikes: Working on replacing my stolen Soma Buena Vista Mixte
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OP do you have Zipcar in your city?
Car Sharing: An Alternative to Car Rental with Zipcar
You pay an annual fee and can check out a car. I'll join when I get rid of my car / live closer to a spot!
Car Sharing: An Alternative to Car Rental with Zipcar
You pay an annual fee and can check out a car. I'll join when I get rid of my car / live closer to a spot!