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David Kelly 08-08-2001 13:55

we don't really have a good public transportation system in our city. we have a bus system but it's downtown but not many people use it. our city really isn't big enough to really need one anyways. i can't even imagine what it's like to not have a license. i love being able to drive myself where ever i feel like going.:cool:

Carolyn Duncan 08-08-2001 22:26

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Originally posted by Lora Knepper
~ lora (who will prolly only get her license when she moves b/c very few pub trans systems are as good as Boston's)
As far as public transportation systems go, I know that the Metro in DC is really good. From what I hear the system in NYC is really good, my friends up there either don't have a license or have one that's from out of state. At any rate, none of them drive. Chicago's El is supposed to be really good too.

A. Leese 08-08-2001 23:29

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Originally posted by EddieMcD
Uh, Fishy, DO I LOOK ANYTHING LIKE EJ?!

I believe I am the youngest regular poster here.

I am SO SORRY. I was talking to him at the time that I wrote that post. I mess people's names up all the time like that. Sorry.

~Angela who really has no right to mess people's names up..even though everyone always wants to call her something else other than Angela

A. Leese 08-08-2001 23:34

you all who have ever had public transportation have no clue how lucky you are..we have nothing even remotely close to that with-in 30 minutes of Stuart (West Palm has Palm Tram and Tri-rail). I wish we had it. I'm just afraid to get my license. There's also that whole thing about being able to afford gas/car/insurance. Oh well. Guess I'll get my license when I know I have to (which isn't right now) or when my friends finally bug the crap out of me to get it.

~Angela who's goal is to get her license before Matt gets his

Spooks180 09-08-2001 10:20

Fish, don't get your license!! not in FL!! It stinks! People here are insane and can't drive (me being one of them ;) )Plus, you don't wanna drive Rob around everyplace, do ya? I would tell u about that trips you're parents would make you take to get groceries, but you're not that far away from a Publix :)

A. Leese 09-08-2001 11:57

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Originally posted by Spooks180
Fish, don't get your license!! not in FL!! It stinks! People here are insane and can't drive (me being one of them ;) )Plus, you don't wanna drive Rob around everyplace, do ya? I would tell u about that trips you're parents would make you take to get groceries, but you're not that far away from a Publix :)

yeah..I know whatcha mean..but the thing is, Rob turns 16 in December and can get his license in early February. So..yeah..he'll be driving me anywhere. lol (BTW..Rob is my little brother)

~Angela who actually trusts Rob's driving..scary..

EddieMcD 09-08-2001 12:47

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Fish, don't get your license!! not in FL!! It stinks! People here are insane and can't drive (me being one of them )Plus, you don't wanna drive Rob around everyplace, do ya? I would tell u about that trips you're parents would make you take to get groceries, but you're not that far away from a Publix
I see Spooky finally found the boards. And I agree with the insanity thing 100%.

*runs*

Madison 09-08-2001 15:34

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Originally posted by Carolyn Duncan

As far as public transportation systems go, I know that the Metro in DC is really good. From what I hear the system in NYC is really good, my friends up there either don't have a license or have one that's from out of state. At any rate, none of them drive. Chicago's El is supposed to be really good too.

You'd be insane if you tried to drive everywhere in NYC. Playing bumper cars with taxi cabs can be fun, but it takes a seasoned driver to be able to successfully navigate our roads (i.e. the folks that grew up here).

I'm 40 miles outside of the city, but I still take the train in. It's like $70 to park for the day if I were to drive.

Carolyn Duncan 10-08-2001 21:18

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Originally posted by Spooks180
Fish, don't get your license!! not in FL!! It stinks! People here are insane and can't drive (me being one of them ;) )Plus, you don't wanna drive Rob around everyplace, do ya? I would tell u about that trips you're parents would make you take to get groceries, but you're not that far away from a Publix :)
Drive, in Florida? No way. People here cannot drive! I've been down here for a month now and I hate to drive. Someone needs to explain that just because you put your blinker on doesn't mean you can change lanes right at that moment and when your trying to cross lanes of traffic from a median you pull all the way forward rather than just around the curb near you. The thing that really is annoying is that no one seems to understand that you're supposed to go every other car when two lanes converge, on the inter-state you don't speed up to cut off the person comming up the ramp when they have the spedd to mesh in. I could go on forever but that would be useless. Bottom line is, driving in Florida is impossible. Having a license is great, I love the freedom, but it's ot worth it driving in Florida. I wish I had room to bring my bike down with me, I'd go more places with out other people driving me there. Don't bukle under the pressure Fishy! Get your license if/when you're ready.

volleygrrl234 11-08-2001 17:23

There is no public transportation here in Indy.. there is INDYGO, but it doesn't come as far south as where we are.... and it only goes downtown. Right now I am content with the Jeep, but the only thing is taht gas costs so much... I just paid $1.36... and almost cried when i filled the tank!

volleygrrl234 11-08-2001 17:28

Re: Re: Correct Hummer Gas Mileage
 
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Originally posted by Brandon Martus


thats almost better than my Dodge Ram. :\
i think the sticker said 13/15


What year do you have? my bf has an '85 and it gets horrible mileage.

EddieMcD 11-08-2001 18:11

$1.36 for gas? EVIL!

We pay on averge $1.60 to $1.70.

volleygrrl234 11-08-2001 18:18

That is expensive for me, considering that i can fill up the tank on $20, but it only lasts like 3 days... it gets expensive at $1.36.. but some place not really close to me had gas for 99 cents, but i was on my way to volleyball practice so i couldn't get it. It was down to 1.16 one day.

Lng_02 11-08-2001 22:23

Gas prices at 1.36???
 
I hate michigan. Gas yesterday was 1.43. Granted my car's a 90 Tracer. Awesome mileage. Lately been pullin darn near 30 with it. Whoo! saving me money with these high prices.

Laurel Noel

Carolyn Duncan 11-08-2001 23:52

Re: Re: Re: Correct Hummer Gas Mileage
 
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Originally posted by volleygrrl234
What year do you have? my bf has an '85 and it gets horrible mileage.
I drive an 81 and my mileage is pretty good.I think it's about 15/18. Then again I haven't checked in the last 6 months.


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