Times Sure Do Change
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (167211)
Boise, Idaho
September 5, 2022 3:58pm CST
Back in about 2014, I quit driving. I had had a big bill for a sensor replacement and I just knew the other would probably go soon. I was lucky to have a long-time mechanic that would let me pay the bill in a couple of installments. And I think gas was a lot cheaper then too. I liked to always have my car in for an annual check-up and hoped it ran better and longer because of it.
I was thinking just now that if I was still trying to keep a car running these days I would be in a world of hurt financially. I would not have a cent to do anything else with and all of the extra money that I have now would go for insurance and gas each month. I am glad I don't have a car anymore. The stress would be too much for me too I think. I do miss having one at times but I think I am better off without one.
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@LindaOHio (179153)
• United States
6 Sep 22
Whatever works best for you. We would be lost without a car. Too many doctors' appointments and food shopping trips and other errands.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 22
I just have the occasional medical appointment. We have the food delivered.
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@kaylachan (70132)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Sep 22
As long as you're happy not driving, that's all that matters.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 22
And that is what I have been doing. Great to see those $0.00 balances.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Sep 22
@LadyDuck .......I would love to go for a drive. I haven't in several years. My ex and I used to go for a ride all of the time. I miss that.
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@LadyDuck (471573)
• Switzerland
8 Sep 22
@celticeagle We need a car for the moment, but we use it only for emergencies and once a week to bring grocery home (NO grocery delivery here).
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
6 Sep 22
I have macular degeneration and gave up driving a few years ago, then we wrecked and Leo passed away. Our car was totaled and I’m glad not to have the worry of paying insurance, gas and upkeep.I live near everywhere i must go so I’m very lucky. I can see very well now but I might not always.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 22
Same here. If we can't have it delivered, we don't need it. We have a grocery, convenience, dental, chiropractor and three or four fast food establishments all within walking distance.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Sep 22
@RubyHawk ........This one is kept quite busy. It's for low-income.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
7 Sep 22
@celticeagle That’s all good. I don’t have dental nearby.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Oct 22
I rather enjoy taking an Uber and not having to be responsible for the running of a car.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Oct 22
@porwest .......Did I really just read that?
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@porwest (91402)
• United States
14 Oct 22
@celticeagle If that works for you, I am not mad at you.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
6 Sep 22
I commute to get around. I'm happy for you you had happy driving days. I never learned to drive.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 22
My daughter hasn't either. She has a learning disability and mental issues so this is best.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
11 Sep 22
@celticeagle Maybe once the self driving cars go mainstream.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
6 Sep 22
If I could not drive I likely would have to move. Nothing is available in walking distance here and no place delivers.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 22
That would be hard. I am house bound so that would be very difficult for me.
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@DaddyEvil (137261)
• United States
5 Sep 22
I'm glad you can manage without a vehicle. Where we live, we either own a vehicle or we're stuck. There are no taxis or public transport. Even our grocery store is 2 miles from our house. Our doctor is 2 miles in the other direction.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 22
I have wished occasionally that I still drove. Like the early morning trip to the vet. But I found a way.
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@DaddyEvil (137261)
• United States
7 Sep 22
@celticeagle It's always nice when we can manage somehow.
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@RasmaSandra (80030)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Sep 22
I am with you so glad I no longer have a car, I have enough financial problems and that would just sink me,
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 22
Yeah, I have better use for my money.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 22
I wish I was still driving on that day back in July but I found a way.
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@Deepizzaguy (103100)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Sep 22
Car repairs these days are out of this world for me to deal with if I were still driving an auto today. My relatives these days are driving the auto I used to drive since 2009.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Oct 22
I used to enjoy driving. I didn't lose a car. I quit using one and finally let it go, but never lost it.
