One Month Reflection - Car Free in Ann Arbor

Hard to believe a month has gone by since we sold our cars for scrap.  We started on this journey on August 28th and this morning I realized that today's date is September 28.  No regrets so far.  I like Zipcars more than I like our old cars.  For Craig and I, there has not been a negative impact - we still get out and about Ann Arbor, we still eat well, and continue to get our exercise. 

A number of really kind friends have offered us the use of their cars if we get in a bind or have an emergency - and we totally appreciate the offer, it's incredibly generous. 

We never intended our car-free decision to be based on the idea that we'll just borrow a friend's car if we needed something from the store...our goal is to muddle our way through, use what's available and plan ahead. 

Sometimes, as we're riding around town, I think about the movie, Sound of Music, where Julie Andrews has the kids riding bikes and climbing trees.  Good thing we don't all wear clothes made out of old drapes!

Astrid