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it’s all so pedestrian »
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
As some of you may know, I’ve been involuntarily demoted to the status of a “walker” or “commuter.” Whatever you want to call me, I’m now beholden to borrowed cars, Metro Transit, bicycling or an Enterprise pick-up.
What the hell am I talking about? Right. Well, my car was stolen. (I’ll let that sink in…)
For those that know me IRL (as they say), you know I’ve detested my car for almost an entire year. Having it out of my life is far from devastating (read yesterday’s post; it’ll soon be the norm). But it is annoying.
Thursday, on my way to a party at and around 331 club, my car wasn’t where I parked it… or on any of the blocks I usually park. I called the impound, was told to call back and (after a gracious turn-around-and-pick-up) headed to the party (free Naked Grouse, yo!).
I got back about 10.30p and called again (a little buzzed). No luck. I spent almost ten minutes on the phone reporting it stolen and was finally told a patrol car was on the way. Exhausted and having to be up at 7a, I waited impatiently.
About forty-five minutes later, a uniformed gent wandered up the stairs and I explained the situation (this tweet explains it briefly). He gave me a case number and left. I was not optimistic.
Friday, after a painful wake-up, Girlfriend and I went north to AIGA Design Camp. Delightful (maybe more on that later). The first weekend of many out of town (I’m in MSP maybe over Halloween; the rest I’m other locals) is in the bag and now I’m left car-free and bus-reliant.
I’m calling today to adjust my auto-coverage but I’ll likely be able to say: “I switched to car-less and saved a bundle on my car insurance!”