UrbanBaby

06.07.08, 09:53 AM General Topics
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Just came from a play date where the mommy was complaining about parking in the city. Apparently, this woman has a garage in her building (Chelsea) and takes her car (with ds & dd) everywhere: doctors appointments, play dates, nursery school. She said she spent $1000 dollars a month on parking alone (not including her garage). Am I the only middle class mommy left in Manhattan!?!? I guess if I were that wealthy, I hire a car or get taxis. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.07.08, 09:53 AM Flag

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She is a dumb mommy. It'd be cheaper to get a cab. I cab everywhere when I need to and saves me a great deal of money. If I have to go a long distance, I might take an express train (say from uptown to downtown), get off and hail a cab to avoid high cab fare. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:07 AM Flag

We drive our car in the city occassionally, but mostly take cabs since no matter where you park it is $25+ even for 30 min plus you then have to walk where you go. Main advantage to driving your car is you have the car seats, though. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:23 AM Flag

driving and parking in NYC is such a pain in the ass. For $1000/month I'd use taxis or service for sure! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:35 AM Flag

We just sold our car--actually kept it in a garage in Jersey City. What a relief! Did anyone see the NYT article on oil prices rising...Between gas/parking/hassle, I'm glad to be rid of the car! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:39 AM Flag

was that b/c she wants to use her car seat? Thinks it's safer? How old are the kids? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:39 AM Flag

I have found that New Yorkers who WANT to use their cars come up with all the reasons why they HAVE to use their cars. This city is one of the few places in this country where you can live without a car with no hardship whatsoever. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:14 AM Flag

have a car, park it in our building, and only use it to go out of town. Why would anyone waste their energy and money driving around this city? One of the great things about living here is the ability to get around without driving! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:20 AM Flag

we usually use it only to go out of town, but after memorial day, spaces are so much more available, we sometimes drive to diff neighborhoods and park on street for dinner [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:53 AM Flag

that is nuts! she must not be a native new yorker then. i guess maybe if you grew up driving everywhere it would be hard to give up? i don't even have a license so I can't imagine! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:45 PM Flag

ditto to the no license. i typically take the bus or walk. when i need to go somewhere with the kids, i use kid car. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:46 PM Flag

That is absurd! IT is bad for the environment and for one's sanity. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:49 PM Flag