The kids are back in school, and that means Kay is back in driving mode. As I learned from first-hand experience, she does a lot more driving than I.
So as much as she loves her Odyssey and I my Prius, we have swapped cars in order to save money. Yes, the rising cost of gas is leading to lifestyle changes.
I still have trouble parking the minivan in the garage at work. But Kay seems to have adjusted quite easily, mocking the large trucks and SUVs in the pick-up lines at each school with the gusto of a seasoned Pious driver!
Please don't increase the smug levels in the Bay Area. :-D
Posted by: Chris | September 01, 2008 at 12:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yh1NHRP3NA
(rated PG-13)
speaking of changing lifestyles :/
Posted by: Jeff M | September 02, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Reverse road mocking...that's awesome!
Posted by: Rich | September 02, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Tell me about it! I have resorted to riding a bicycle to work.
But it is severely hot in Fresno, and I am so slow on the sidewalks.
Time for a motorcycle? ('Tis only 2 miles to work haha)
Posted by: kryx | September 04, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Kryx, you can get a Segway for a mere five grand. :-P
I have been noticing more scooters on the road. When Kay & I lived in Japan, we didn't own a car, but each had a scooter. But Kay watched me nearly get flattened by a truck. Let's be careful out there.
Posted by: Jon | September 04, 2008 at 06:56 AM
Chris: One day you, too, will drive a Toyonda Pious.
Jeff: I'm sorry your friend is feeling the pinch.
Rich: It's similar to the way that I was a high school nerd but now NERDS RULE!
Posted by: Jon | September 04, 2008 at 08:26 AM
:P I'll be careful. With regards to motor driven (and more) bikes, I think I'd go for beyond a scooter.
I'm thinking.. hmm.. CBR 600cc? *GASP*
haha.
Posted by: kryx | September 09, 2008 at 06:41 PM