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Dem2theMax

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2. I was lucky enough to travel in Europe in the '80s and 90s.

Reply to groundloop (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 9, 2024, 07:47 PM

Sep 2024

Even then, I was beyond amazed at public transportation. We used it everywhere we could. When we got back to the states, I couldn't stand using my car. It didn't make sense. Still doesn't. Unfortunately, I live in an area where there is very little public transportation. I'm outside of the city, and nothing comes out my way.

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I was lucky enough to travel in Europe in the '80s and 90s. Dem2theMax Sep 2024 #2

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YUP! Lemon Lyman Sep 2024 #4

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