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Car-Free in FC

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We are officially car-free at the moment* so our breakfast plans this morning involved a combo of biking and busing.


Who needs a stinkin' car? :)

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*The (new in September) radiator in our van broke. Booo! Since it is fairly new, it appears that we can exchange it for a new one but that will take some time as it has to be shipped out and then a new one shipped in. Looks like we'll have plenty of time to get the hang of being car-free!

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  1. AleFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Good luck on that one! Now that I also live in a cold weather state I can tell you that even though is a pain in the a* to clean the car and get ready to drive in the snow, I take it vs being in the cold streets. Congratulations for walking the walk...

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  2. EllenFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I definitely agree! Going car-free is fine most of the time but there are certain errands (and weather) were a car is a must! I do hope this car hiatus will at the very least familiarize us with the bus system - but it will be nice to have the car fixed. :)

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