tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564547998737386797.post8051117247857911719..comments2023-04-03T04:03:38.600-07:00Comments on Cheeze Whiz and Mustard: Going Green By ForceS.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11666851225189436609noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564547998737386797.post-44374057524708381772009-02-12T12:02:29.000-08:002009-02-12T12:02:29.000-08:00We have had one car for a few years but the caveat...We have had one car for a few years but the caveat is that at first, we we both driving over the road and didn't have a need for a 2nd car. Then we worked together, at the same company in different locations, so we carpooled. Then we got custody of my sister's kids and moved back to MS in that same one car (99 Chevy Malibu) and it was a ridic tight fit (me plus three kids plus a dog; D came later in his work truck, driving over the road again). We knew even then we needed to trade up to something bigger but then we got another kid (14 yr old niece) and now we can't even ALL go anywhere together because we're a family of 6 with a (barely) 5 seater car. But again, D is gone most of the time and our need to ALL go anywhere together is pretty limited and when we do go out as a family, it's almost always with friends so whoever is 'extra' or the 6th person, rides with a friend and their family.<br><br>It's not perfect but I have a way to go while he's gone and there is a solution if we all need to go together because right now with the sudden expansion of our family, a car note just isn't doable right now and I haven't found a good enough 'pay cash' deal to put out the money for an outright purchase.CharmingDriverhttp://charmingbitch.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564547998737386797.post-61398768273052321632009-02-12T12:56:16.000-08:002009-02-12T12:56:16.000-08:00Wow, I'm not sure what to tell you, but that j...Wow, I'm not sure what to tell you, but that just doesn't seem very practical for you to have no car. I mean how are you going to do any errands or grocery shopping let alone being stuck in the house all day. <br>Sorry I'm such a downer. We could do it here since we live within the city, but it would be pretty rough in the winter. <br>Is there any way your husband can carpool to work or does he need his car for work?Kristahttp://www.welcometomarriedlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564547998737386797.post-28750388657295020322009-02-12T14:28:33.000-08:002009-02-12T14:28:33.000-08:00We only have 1 car, and have been that way for a y...We only have 1 car, and have been that way for a year now!!<br>I will walk to work/bike if needed. If its cold, I drive Ty to work in the morning if I need the car. Would that be an option?<br> I know its probably a lot of work getting the kids in and out of the car, but then you would have it for the day?!Amyhttp://www.thewaldroffs.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564547998737386797.post-21949825923653655532009-02-12T15:13:00.000-08:002009-02-12T15:13:00.000-08:00As far as we can see, carpooling is not an option,...As far as we can see, carpooling is not an option, although he has said that he will start biking at least a few days a week in the spring (exercise being the main goal with that). As for Amy's suggestion, that is a possibility if I wanted the car on a particular day. Generally speaking, though, it is a total pain to haul 2 kids into the car early in the morning (snowsuits and all), and then again at supper time just to drive the husband to work. So it would definitely not be every day!Mrs. Mustardhttp://web.mac.com/nickonchuksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564547998737386797.post-63953104859344048252009-02-12T21:45:49.000-08:002009-02-12T21:45:49.000-08:00We considered the option of moving down to one car...We considered the option of moving down to one car earlier in the year. Cycling to and from work is possible, but has it's problems. Between the extra time spent cycling and showering at work it tends to add between an 1½ - 2 hours away from the family. At the moment that is not a compromise I am willing to make.Mr Geekhttp://onegeekspeaks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564547998737386797.post-19633375717582343392009-02-13T10:19:09.000-08:002009-02-13T10:19:09.000-08:00We had one car for years, and whoever had to go th...We had one car for years, and whoever had to go the farthest got it. BUT that meant there was a bus for the other one, which you can do in a city. About 5 minutes after getting a second car, we were hooked on the convenience. The other thing to consider is safety-- I always made Ken leave me the car when he was out of town, so I could get to the dr if I needed to. (I guess you could drive Tony to work, or send him in a cab. It might be cheaper than buying a car)Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564547998737386797.post-92031235504797205912009-02-26T17:27:09.000-08:002009-02-26T17:27:09.000-08:00Ack... we have 0 wheels, not even 4, and only one ...Ack... we have 0 wheels, not even 4, and only one child. I can tell you that it drives me crazy on a near-daily basis, even with almost adequate bus service. Fortunately we have parks nearby and can walk to the grocery store, but I still wish I had the option of getting to places farther away without so much planning...<br><br>I know I should lie and say it's easy being green, but it can be tough...Krista Grothoffhttp://blog.kgrothoff.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564547998737386797.post-81653775860155805582009-03-02T10:58:08.000-08:002009-03-02T10:58:08.000-08:00Hi! I am just delurking here.... I don't remem...Hi! I am just delurking here.... I don't remember if I've ever commented before but I've been reading for like... a year... wow.<br><br>I stumbled across your blog while searching for recipes, and your blog got me started on a whole bunch of other blogs, and now I even have my own! So thanks for good reads and for accidently introducing me to the world of blogging!Katiehttp://incoherentlyyourskatie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com