I’ve driven a whole lot in Tom’s car. We’ve had it since Friday and I’ve been to the movie store twice, the grocery store once, and today in the extreme heat, I drove to yoga. Down the hill. I’d like to flog myself, but my blood pressure tanked yesterday and the dizziness from the heat is staggering. Literally. No apologies for that one. The useless trip to the thrift store the other day was ridiculous. It really is seductive.
Took the bus to acupuncture earlier today though, dragging Devil Baby down the street. We met up with Papa at the train stop on Hennepin. He was there on his fancy french bike, newly repaired by the brilliant bike monkeys at Scallywags Bike Shop. Tomorrow is another day.
I plan to let the car just sit along side my own slow moving body. With diastolic in the low 30’s, what’s a girl to do?
Car-free family tip of the day: Buy cellphones for everybody. It makes car-free life so much easier. Especially with a teenager who likes to take off on his bike!
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July 17, 2008 at 1:43 am
Leah
I’ve been lucky/unlucky to own a car since I was old enough to drive one…
Sometimes it’s better to let them sit.
Unfortunately I enjoy visiting my family, friends and boyfriend who all live outside of the bus line/ bike riding distance.
One of the things I like best about the Cities is I finally have the option to NOT drive a car. Living in Cannon Falls, Winona, and the middle of nowhere Alaska that wasn’t even conceivable. I use it when I can, and I admire you for your commitment. Keep on fighting the good fight.
July 24, 2008 at 7:42 am
Emily
Exactly Leah. Living in the city is sooo much better for letting the car relax for a little while. It’s funny, I will notice one day that it’s dirty (covered in road-side splashes and fruit from trees) and a week later, its miraculously clean! Amazing what the rain can do when you don’t even ask it to. Getting in the car, especially during peak traffic hours, is now such a headache.
The only other drawback? Not feeling entirely safe on my bike sometimes. In 10 years (or fewer) hope the bike lanes are bigger and bike paths are more abundant!!