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samnsara

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3. same here..not so much any more tiring physically, but I just

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Sat Oct 5, 2024, 06:38 AM

Oct 5

...dont have the patience to deal with the wasted time of driving far away. I already live 10 miles from town and hubby and i now combine everything into as few trips as possible. Sometimes (many times) I just send him to town with a list to get him out of the house. Most weeks I only leave the house 1 time a week to go to a small gathering of women crafters for a cpl hrs.

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I've noticed in recent years that driving long distances (like 200 miles to visit a relative, almost all [View all] raccoon Oct 5 OP

Driving long distance in my 20's and 30's was so much fun. jimfields33 Oct 5 #1

It won't take away the physical ailments True Dough Oct 5 #2

same here..not so much any more tiring physically, but I just samnsara Oct 5 #3

I avoid interstates like the plague synni Oct 5 #4

I'm 75. I do grocery runs and doctor runs. Joinfortmill Oct 5 #5

Used to love road trips... MiHale Oct 5 #6

DC to NYC Bmoboy Oct 5 #7

I think you're very wise to pay cyclonefence Oct 5 #15

I know exactly what you mean! SilverDawg Oct 5 #8

I feel the same way. The last time my Uncle drove livetohike Oct 5 #9

I have always hated... 2naSalit Oct 5 #10

I'm 59 and can't long-drive anymore XanaDUer2 Oct 5 #11

Sing crazy songs GreenWave Oct 5 #12

It also depends on your car. drray23 Oct 5 #13

I used to drive long distances frequently -- job interviews, visits home, even interstate commutes for Summer jobs. eppur_se_muova Oct 5 #14

It was an adventure for me to drive cross country in my youth. Arne Oct 5 #16

When I was in my 20's, slightlv Oct 5 #17