I'd Be Lost Without My Car
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (80147)
United States
January 12, 2016 10:59am CST
I had to run out this morning and do a few errands and the thought crossed my mind as to how lucky I am to be able to jump in my car and get the things done that need to be done.
Life would be so much more difficult if I had to rely on someone else to drive me around or do my errands for me.
Hopefully I'll be driving for many more years to come and not have to be a burden to anyone.
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31 responses
@LadyDuck (460346)
• Switzerland
13 Jan 16
@JudyEv @Marilynda1225 Switzerland is known for their excellent public transport. A lot of people do not drive here. I live in a quiet village, but the sops are very close and there is a bus that stops on the main road, two minutes walk from our home.
@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@ladyduck living in a rural area and not having a car would be difficult since I don't live near any public transportation
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@JudyEv (326601)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jan 16
@LadyDuck Some countries have much better transport systems than others. Australia would be difficult without a car although my son lives in Melbourne and doesn't drive. He rarely leaves the city and the public system is good there.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
12 Jan 16
@Marilynda1225 I really hope so - I'm 76 but have all my faculties so far!
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@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@jabouk hopefully you can continue to drive for many more years
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@rosekiss (30380)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jan 16
I certainly do agree with you there. I drive as well, and if I didn't have a car to get around, I would be lost too. I don't want to rely on anyone taking me anywhere, and as long as I can drive I won't have to. I do enjoy driving and doing the things that I need to do.
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@rosekiss (30380)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jan 16
@Marilynda1225 I hope so too. I am divorced and a senior citizen, but I am still able to drive and I hope to continue for as long as I can.
@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@rosekiss I've always enjoyed driving and glad to still have my independence. Hopefully I'll be driving for many more years
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
13 Jan 16
People often move into town when they see their driving days coming to an end. It would be so much better if more money was available in rural areas for a regular and dependable bus service.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
12 Jan 16
I dont have a car, but have had many. I dont want one and have no need for it. There is good public transportation here. Cars for me are way too expensive to keep up.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@Marilynda1225 Yes you would have to have one where you are Marilyn..youd be stuck otherwise.
@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@tiarasoceanview living near public transportation usually makes a car unnecessary and yes, cars are expensive especially the insurance. I live in a rural area so my car is a necessity for me
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@pumpkinjam (8546)
• United Kingdom
12 Jan 16
I always appreciate being able to drive. When my car went for MoT, I knew it would fail so I took a week off work so I didn't need it! Good job I did as it took a week to fix everything that was wrong. Most of what I do, I can live without the car but it's much easier with it. I can walk to my sister's, or get a bus across town to my Mum's but the time is the biggest problem for me. Buses don't run very late around here. As I work fo r an agency and need to be able to get all over the county, sometimes at short notice, I couldn't do without my car for work. And it's nice to have it to go further afield. I was so glad to have the car over Christmas. I was without a car for a few weeks over Christmas 2014, and that really was a pain.
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@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@pumpkinjam I don't live near public transportation as it's pretty much country and farmland surrounding my area but I do understand how you need your car for work
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@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@marycaz I'd hate to have to depend on my family or neighbors to take me to run errands. Sometimes it's just nice to jump in the car and take a ride around the countryside
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
13 Jan 16
@Marilynda1225
Isn't that the truth then their is the fact that they might be busy and not able to go when you want or need to.
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
12 Jan 16
I used to cycle before I learned to drive, in fact I was quite reluctant to give up my bike but my husband insisted I learned to drive a car. Now I live in Greece and far from a bus stop and too many hills for a bike I am so thankful that I can drive.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
13 Jan 16
It is good exercise maybe your bike was not the right one for you, I wouldn't give up just because your legs ache, it may be that they need the exercise.@ivyparkgirl
@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@41combedaleroad I'm also in a rural area with no public transportation nearby. I see many of my neighbors biking around but I'm too old for bike riding now
@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@juliaacv I'm hanging onto my independence as long as I can
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@RasmaSandra (74114)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Jan 16
@Marilynda1225 yes, it is convenient to have a car. We haven't had one for awhile but manage to get around. Lucky us my hubby's daughter takes us for some major shopping at least once a month. As soon as it will be possible we will look into getting a car.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
13 Jan 16
Once you have one you will wonder how you ever managed without...
@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@rasmasandra at least you have someone to rely on for the big shopping.
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@antonbunot (11092)
• Calgary, Alberta
12 Jan 16
Cars are necessity . . O, well it is luxury for Jay Leno!
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@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@antonbunot Jay Leno certainly has his share of cars!
@Freelanzer (10744)
• Canada
12 Jan 16
I really appreciate the car during the long cold winter months
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@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@freelanzer I'm also lucky that my garage is connected to the house so I don't even have to worry about cleaning off my car if it snows.
@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@cintol I like being able to come and go as I please too and just the idea of having to rely on someone else makes me happy that I"m still able to drive and do things for myself
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Jan 16
It really is a privilege that we often take for granted. Losing the ability to drive is devastating for most seniors. My mom drove til she was about 93.
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
13 Jan 16
Here in Greece we need to see a doctor for a brief check up after a certain age. The doctor rarely turns anyone down unless they are a real danger on the road.
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@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@amadeo many older folks are still on the rode Fredo and glad that you are still able to be behind the wheel
@carexing25 (1818)
• Philippines
13 Jan 16
it's always better to do things without relying to others..
@carexing25 (1818)
• Philippines
13 Jan 16
@ivyparkgirl that's fine, i myself doesn't have one.. but i wish i could have one and learn again how to drive so that i don't have to call for a driver..
@JudyEv (326601)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jan 16
At some stage or other we'll have to retake our driving tests. It really stresses out all the old(er) people.
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
13 Jan 16
That sounds dreadful, I guess the blood pressure will rise among the older drivers, It is bad enough when one is young. When I took my driving test I was 40+ and noticed for the first time that I perspired enough to have to change my blouse after the test!
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