BTW, I like how the suburbs of NYC can be considered the "middle of nowhere." Spend a day in my shoes, my friend. ;-) I literally have to drive 60 miles to go to anything fancier than a Wal-Mart or Home Depot. (Those are 20 miles away.) And that only gets me a BJ's, Kohls, Best Buy and Borders. The nearest mall (and it's small) is almost two hours away.
We think absolutely nothing of driving an hour or more to run errands on a Saturday. You get used to it. Fortunately, if the weather is good, it's stress free driving. There is no such thing as a traffic jam.
We used to shop in Canada all of the time, but the border is now a total pain in the neck. It's hard to explain, but it's just not fun to deal with the border anymore. There is a much different vibe since 9/11.
I can't say that I would blame a buyer for being skeptical. The only known fact is its current location.
Working in his favor is the fact that the car has 45K on it, which is a lot to put on a car just tooling around Manhattan. I mean it's only 13 miles long.
BTW, I like how the suburbs of NYC can be considered the "middle of nowhere."
Beacon is a little bit past the suburbs, but it's not the middle of nowhere. I was referring to was the one year period of time from when I purchase the car in February 2006 through about the same time in 2007 when I was driving one hour each way from Beacon to South Salem, NY. South Salem isn't ultra boonies, but it is middle of nowhereish. Basically it's a big woods interspersed with mansions, like the one where the X-Men live. Geographically, it's all close to NYC you wouldn't think, but look at a map. It's mostly trees and horses.
Also, I can easily prove that my address changed very recently.
We think absolutely nothing of driving an hour or more to run errands on a Saturday. You get used to it. Fortunately, if the weather is good, it's stress free driving. There is no such thing as a traffic jam.
Boring, wasted time. I can't do anything else when I am driving. I like road trips though.
BTW, I like how the suburbs of NYC can be considered the "middle of nowhere." Spend a day in my shoes, my friend.
I guess you live past the middle of nowhere near the outskirts of nowhere-ville. I pity you, for that, man. Borders and Barnes and Noble are walking distance from my work, and once you get used to that, the constant driving and necessary auto travel of the burbs is annoying. Seriously, though once you go NY city mouse, everywhere else feels like a podunk town. We go to other cities and are like "Aww, look at that! They have one lil' train line. How cute." "What do you mean the bus only runs once a day? That's impossible!" "Wait, what do you mean this is the only grocery store? Where am I going to get my kimchi then?!"
I don't dislike the rural areas. I grew up in a small town, where the air is sweet (but sometimes smelled like cow manure) and the birds sing in the morning. The people I went to school could be kind of red-necky, but there were also many good things about life. I just prefer the city so much more.
The sticks? As the old saw goes "It's a nice place to visit, but you wouldn't wanna live there."
We think absolutely nothing of driving an hour or more to run errands on a Saturday. You get used to it. Fortunately, if the weather is good, it's stress free driving. There is no such thing as a traffic jam.
Boring, wasted time. I can't do anything else when I am driving. I like road trips though.
I find I can do more than one would think. I often listen to audio books or NPR (which I usually listen to as podcasts if I miss it on air, so it isn't like I am trapped listening to something I wouldn't seek out normally). In college I would tape my lines for plays or notes for a test and listen to them on my 45 minute drive. I've thought about listening to some language podcasts/downloads, but haven't actually looked into any yet. Is it as convenient as a bus or train for getting things done? Heavens no. However, it can be entertaining/useful time particularly with more downloadable audio content.
Ah, Adam and I may be doing some Valentimes (spelling is intentional) related stuff and possibly going to see a concert with some friends, but we should be able to squeeze in some hangout time with y'all.
Ah, Adam and I may be doing some Valentimes (spelling is intentional) related stuff and possibly going to see a concert with some friends, but we should be able to squeeze in some hangout time wit y'all.
Ah, Adam and I may be doing some Valentimes (spelling is intentional) related stuff and possibly going to see a concert with some friends, but we should be able to squeeze in some hangout time wit y'all.
are you making fun of me with that :-p
No, Adam and I just call it that for a lark. However, now that you mention it - sure, I am.
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We think absolutely nothing of driving an hour or more to run errands on a Saturday. You get used to it. Fortunately, if the weather is good, it's stress free driving. There is no such thing as a traffic jam.
We used to shop in Canada all of the time, but the border is now a total pain in the neck. It's hard to explain, but it's just not fun to deal with the border anymore. There is a much different vibe since 9/11.
Also, I can easily prove that my address changed very recently.
I don't dislike the rural areas. I grew up in a small town, where the air is sweet (but sometimes smelled like cow manure) and the birds sing in the morning. The people I went to school could be kind of red-necky, but there were also many good things about life. I just prefer the city so much more.
The sticks? As the old saw goes "It's a nice place to visit, but you wouldn't wanna live there."
I thought I mentioned this. Guess not. I get forgetful in my old age.
My parents keep saying "why are you going to Albany again?" "I have friends there."