tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post7763405296014492527..comments2023-08-13T04:25:25.780-04:00Comments on Life Blessons: Walking to the Grocery Store and Other Thoughts On Life Without a Carcarmen @ life blessonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11436197171458180834noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-30562882455101379892011-07-22T18:21:08.450-04:002011-07-22T18:21:08.450-04:00Well not all French women walk all that much...esp...Well not all French women walk all that much...especially in rural areas. <br />I don't own a car, never had and never will. I don't walk all that much either : I go on public transport, which is very developed here in Europe. I also go ...on a bicycle, which is much quicker and you can carry much more stuff too...jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-87471881856116632962011-02-19T21:34:40.732-05:002011-02-19T21:34:40.732-05:00My husband and I had a roll over accident a few mo...My husband and I had a roll over accident a few months ago and by the grace of God survived with just a few bruises from the seat belts! Our 20k car was totalled and was paid off by the insurance company.. at first we thought it was horrible, but know we know it was a blessing!! We no longer have a $400 dollar payment+gas+insurance+maintenance. We are now walking everywhere and plan to just ride the bus when we need to go somewhere far.. we LOVE our walks and the exercise and love enjoying the nature in a whole different perspective :) I love your blog btw!Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-40375826225239379732011-02-16T02:06:09.891-05:002011-02-16T02:06:09.891-05:00can relate so much. I have a post from november or...can relate so much. I have a post from november or octoberish around that area i believe of when I didnt have my car for 6weeks. And i was so surprised at how free and exciting it was to just ride my bike all around town and to not worry or stress over the delays of traffic and the stress of being in car. I was so blessed by getting places through nature and not avoiding it with my car. The trees and grass were much more beautiful and wonderful in all their creation when I was riding my beach cruiser under them to school and starbucks.. AHHHHH simplicity. Jesus lived it and I can understand why when I think of those weeks of no car and just me and my bike.<br /><br />♥cheche♥ CheChehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114935992762502658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-41948733744559288542011-02-15T20:13:24.059-05:002011-02-15T20:13:24.059-05:00I agree about the walking that french women live b...I agree about the walking that french women live by...since moving to the city I've lost a few pounds and toned up just because I walk so much. We use our car to go to church but work, school, groceries, etc...we walk. It's a new way of life that def took some getting use to. But, I love the added in exercise. <br /><br />Also, I wish we had publix up here!!Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171957944637616090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-59981556744336938422011-02-15T14:24:24.323-05:002011-02-15T14:24:24.323-05:00@ ~A - Ha, that does make for a funny mental pictu...@ ~A - Ha, that does make for a funny mental picture but I've totally thought of doing it as well! Right now, I'm able to make a couple of trips a week, but if I have to pare down, I'm certain I'll give it a try!<br /><br />@ Anonymous - Wow, I am really impressed to hear you're able to stay 1-car with both of you working outside the home! I hope to be able to do so when I find a job, as well!<br /><br />@ Rachel - That is SOO true! Lugging it home gives everything a different perspective :)carmen @ life blessonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436197171458180834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-9173296337320859162011-02-15T13:38:55.113-05:002011-02-15T13:38:55.113-05:00I just LOVE walking to the grocery store! I can o...I just LOVE walking to the grocery store! I can only buy what I can fit into my one or two little bags. It's much easier to say no to that box of Cokes when I know I have to lug it home. :)Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-13354246835180001352011-02-15T13:21:19.029-05:002011-02-15T13:21:19.029-05:00We're a two working (full-time, outside the ho...We're a two working (full-time, outside the home) parents, two kid family with one car - always have been, probably always will be. It does limit some of our choices, but it also opens up new possibilities.<br /><br />And you know what really keeps me on budget? Knowing that I have to CARRY whatever I buy home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-55288420869363927532011-02-15T13:13:39.537-05:002011-02-15T13:13:39.537-05:00I'm living in Chicago, and without a car. I tr...I'm living in Chicago, and without a car. I trek to the grocery store every week! <br /><br />I've come up with a system- I use a duffel bag to carry everything, and put the handles over my shoulders like a backpack. Everybody looks at me like I'm nuts, but it's a lot better than carrying fifteen bags. I would buy less and make more trips, but it's easier to do my budgeting when I shop only once a week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777216669371740860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-28375216383773219882011-02-15T12:07:22.467-05:002011-02-15T12:07:22.467-05:00Ten years! That's awesome! I would love it if ...Ten years! That's awesome! I would love it if we could keep it up for that long. It really just makes things so much easier in so many ways! Thanks for commenting, Andrea!carmen @ life blessonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436197171458180834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-59311547091594947492011-02-15T11:47:47.438-05:002011-02-15T11:47:47.438-05:00I hadn't owned a car or driven regulary for al...I hadn't owned a car or driven regulary for almost 10 years, and I LOVED it! Now I'm a reverse commuter, driving over an hour every day and I'm completely miserable. Enjoy the walk!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00871675240136940366noreply@blogger.com