My work is about 14 miles from home by freeway, the sitters house isn't very close right now, and the closest bus stop is about 2 miles away on an unsafe road. I have two small children, and looking to ditch the because it has too many mechanical issues that I can't afford to keep fixing, and I can't afford a different one either. Oh, and I work later than the busses run. Any thoughts on how i can make this workable?
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on Jun. 12, 2012 at 9:30 PM
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on Jun. 13, 2012 at 7:10 PM
I drop the kids off. I work 130-10pm, but may be changing to 1230-9. I can take a bus into work, but going home wouldn't work. Also my days off are tuesdays and saturdays
Quoting LuvMySavage:
Oh, crap. That's out there. Does the babysitter come to your home, or do you drop of the kids?
What are your hours? I'll have to think on it.
Quoting slvrbtrfly:
Yeah, I'm in boise. I live by the outlet mall, so not near much. To get to the closest bus stop, or grocery store, I have to walk along gowen rd, and part of it has no sidewalk and the shoulder is too narrow for a stroller. I've made the walk with 1 kid ok, but not with 2.
Quoting LuvMySavage:
As I recall, you live in boise, right?
They do have the van pools... now I'm drawing a blank as to what they are called.
What area do you live in? Is everything else within walking distance? Grocery store, etc? I bike or take the stroller just about everywhere. Then again, I live downtown where everything is easily accessible. When I was working, I took the bus during winter months. Last route is at 5pm, which sucks.
Quoting cemcnair:
Some places have a thing where you sign up to be a driver or a rider and they do background checks and help set up an agreed price. I just can't remember what they are called! It'll come to me...
Are you in a larger metro area? I ask bc at least you do have bus services...
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on Jun. 14, 2012 at 12:50 AM
hmmmm...IDK. When we gave up our second car I went to a bike. I've taken 14+ miles but on an unsafe road w/ 2 small kids....IDK. It all depends I guess. I agree w/ the carpool suggestion....good luck.
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