Well done, keep up the good work.
Yes, it can be done - it's just that a lot of people don't want to think about it - needs a bit of planning and for people who have cars it's too easy just to jump in the vehicle and be off.
It is fairly easy to do without cars (or any other personal transport) if you live in big urban centres like London or South Yorks but not so easy for folks elsewhere.
Keep us up to date!
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Originally Posted by Craggle  Just a quick update. I know it's been a while!!!
We have been car-less now since October and we are still going strong. In fact, we won't be buying a car after our twelve months is up, we are going to remain car less. It has been a lot easier than I expected. Shopping, school runs, days out etc are a breeze and an adventure. Considering how much I was in to cars before this I am surprised at how anti-car I have become. I don't go around preaching or shouting at motorists but there are a few drivers out there that make my blood boil..... but anyway...
We now use trains for long journeys with not too many problems yet. Camping in Newquay (I live in Willenhall, West Mids) was our biggest challenge yet but we did it. A lot of people a surprised at what we are doing with several people saying we should be in the paper on the TV to inspire others.
The kids still love being in tow in their trailer and we now use child seats so we can use tow paths with out 'width' problems.
We didn't do it to be green but it has changed us for the better: we now recycle as much as we can: reduce the energy we are using: composting: wormery: wildlife garden etc...
I can't save the Earth but at least I know I'm not destroying it. Good luck to anyone else who tries it  |