#if Dianna Gregory
> I didn't have a car for the longest time. Mostly for financial
> reasons. But the problem I found with not having a car is that 1) If
> it's a pain in the butt to get to the grocery store, I won't go more
> than once every 3 months, and if I want to eat reasonably healthy, I
> need to go once a week and get fresh vegetables/fruits. 2) Bikes get
> stolen, and in the middle of winter, you don't have the option of going
> by bike, it's too cold, and if there's snow on the ground, it's really
> dangerous. 3) You have to have a LOT of free time to take the bus
> places. What will take you 10 mins by car can take an hour by bus, not
> to mention waiting forever for it. 4) Jobs... you are REALLY limited as
> to what job you can take if you don't have a car.
1) Walk to the shops.
2) Use a strong lock on your bike. You even get free insurance with locks
so if your bike gets nicked, the lock company buys you a new one.
I even managed to get them to send someone out to open my lock
when the lock mechanism froze.
3) Instead of being in a hurry to get everywhere, adjust your life
so that you have the opportunity to be more laid back. Don't panic
if you don't get home in time for your favourite programme on TV.
Spend your time travelling reading.
4) Good point :)
Cheers,
Rik
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