Big snowflake

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Registered: 03-29-2003
Big snowflake
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Tue, 08-17-2004 - 12:32pm
Well, I have a huge snowflake to report. After months of contemplation, I decided to sell my car. I realized that it was just a convenience and not a necessity since I live downtown. Although our public transportation isn't the GREATEST, it still functions and will get me where I need to go most of the time. I sold the car for $2700 and my monthly savings will be approximately $250 since I'm not paying for parking, insurance or gas. I must admit though, I did miss my car this morning when I had an 8:30am dentist appointment! :)

Kim


Edited 8/17/2004 12:34 pm ET ET by kimberlyjh



Kimberly



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In reply to: kimberlyjh
Tue, 08-17-2004 - 12:41pm
i'm sure in time you will get use to the idea of not having a car. Congrats on the huge snowflake.

mym

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In reply to: kimberlyjh
Tue, 08-17-2004 - 1:36pm

Wow! That's a big snowflake!!!!


I couldn't live w/o my car. I know ppl do here in Los Angeles, but I know I couldn't. lol. Good luck. I know you'll get used to it. =) I give you credit for giving up that luxury. Augh. I never could. hehehe. Good for you!

~Cher




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Registered: 03-31-2003
In reply to: kimberlyjh
Tue, 08-17-2004 - 1:42pm
Wow, that's terrific! It must be nice to know you never have to write that check each month, or pay the insurance, or fill the gas tank, or change the oil, etc etc etc. Good for you!

Living in the 'burbs we have to have a car, but I would love to be able to cut down to just one car instead of two. I remember when I was little, my mom and I would drive my dad to work and pick him up at the end of the day if we were going somewhere because we had just the one car. Unfortunately, I can't see getting the kids out of bed at 1AM to pick DH up from work!

Congrats on your huge snowflake!!!

~Christine

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In reply to: kimberlyjh
Tue, 08-17-2004 - 3:19pm
That's a big step!!!
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Tue, 08-17-2004 - 6:27pm
My Hero! :)

All my best,
Danni

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In reply to: kimberlyjh
Tue, 08-17-2004 - 8:17pm
Good for you! That will help make a good size dent in your debt.

That's awesome!

Lisa

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In reply to: kimberlyjh
Wed, 08-18-2004 - 10:57am
Wow! I admire your courage!!!