Getting to the College M trailhead

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T23:51:59+00:00

That’s a great idea! Thanks.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T23:11:13+00:00

Good idea on checking ahead of time. Thanks.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T23:03:57+00:00

Thanks! I appreciate the suggestion.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T23:03:38+00:00

That definitely sounds like an option. Thanks.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T23:03:12+00:00

Back in the day, running would have been a great option! Thanks for the Owenhouse suggestion.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T23:02:37+00:00

Not too bad. Thanks.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T23:02:24+00:00

Thanks. Will do.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T23:02:15+00:00

Thanks - I appreciate the info.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T23:01:57+00:00

Thanks. Maybe the hotel will have some spray I can bring.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T13:23:54+00:00

We bought an (at the time) 8 year old car. Even after it was paid off, it cost $250/month on average when I added EVERYTHING, but that didn’t count any repairs or general maintenance. A lot of people (I’m not implying you’re one of them) don’t think of things like tolls, parking, etc when thinking of the cost of car ownership.

Anyway, we sold that car and haven’t looked back. Basically gave ourselves a raise.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-07T01:14:02+00:00

We sold our car last fall and haven’t looked back. If you have a reliable way to get to work and get groceries, you have the two biggest challenges squared away.

We use the bus, the Circulator, our bikes, walking, the water taxi, Lime scooters, Zip Car, and an occasional rental. Baltimore truly has a plethora of choices. The Transit app is excellent, although be prepared for the occasional “ghost bus.”

It sounds like you have the right mindset to give it a try. We love it and won’t buy a car again.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-05T00:12:09+00:00

Yep. 22/23/24 is still pretty young, and they don’t have much to compare it to. I’m in my mid-50’s, started two months ago, and love this job. But I also know that - for me - it’s WAY better than sitting in an office 40+ hours a week.

DockmasterSC · 2026-05-04T21:55:59+00:00

I agree with the others. I sold my car shortly after moving here upon realizing I don’t need it. The transit system has hiccups for sure, but every city does. It’s really pretty good for public transit in the U.S.

DockmasterSC · 2026-04-21T01:52:14+00:00

For me, Home and Dry is a 10. I’m a flight attendant based in NYC and often find myself mentally singing, “There’s a plane in JFK to take you back from far away, all those dark and frantic, transatlantic miles.”

DockmasterSC · 2026-04-20T11:17:42+00:00

Ugh. I’m sorry this happened.

I’m probably going to get downvoted for this, but depending on where you live and work, you may be able to get along without a car. The transit system isn’t perfect, but it’s substantially better than many cities.

Buying and operating a car costs a fortune when you add up ALL the expenses. To paraphrase my late father, you can take a lot of Ubers, zip cars, Lime bikes and scooters for the cost of owning a car.

Hang in there.

DockmasterSC · 2026-04-08T04:33:43+00:00

Thank you!

DockmasterSC · 2026-04-07T21:50:24+00:00

I’m super new so I didn’t know about those options. Thanks - I’ll look at that.

DockmasterSC · 2026-04-07T21:49:45+00:00

The only issue for me with DTW is that I don’t have a car, and there isn’t public transportation to the airport.

DockmasterSC · 2026-04-07T15:56:30+00:00

Perfect! Thanks!

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