No Car At College.....

I do believe that not having a car at college can build character... in your son's case I think it is building up his gastroncenemius' (calf muscles)

I'm walkin'.......yes indeed, I'm walkin'

Is there a campus bus available?

It's funny how they can bum a ride to go to a movie or to grab a bite to eat.

I think he's lobbying.... my daughter tried the same thing at the beginning of the year.

If it really took him 5 hours to go 11 miles, he's not walking very fast! Are you sure that he didn't stop off for a sassparilla?

Seriously, a cheap bicycle will knock the time down to an hour.

Krak:

My guy has not had a car all three years and it has never been a real issue. I just got off the phone with him and he was at Baseball Express by the airport with a couple of guys on the team.

I know when he was a FY it was tough, but he learned to reach out and ask. Also, the cab company in town gives the kids a price break and they will charge his TigerBucks. Additionally, the bus line (#5 line) runs north/south on Mccullough or walk over to Broadway (#10 line) and the east/west on Hilldebrand. He can get custom bus routes on the website at www.viainfo.net. I did a search for the Northstar mall (where Target is located) it was a 20 minute bus trip.

Also, he needs to learn the "shortcut" through Olmos basin to the Quarry. It is a little more than a mile and everything he needs is there (it maybe another mile just walking across the center). Also, Walmart is a little more than a mile north of campus on Jones-Maltzberger (which should be just off the #5 bus line).

I will make a point of saying hi this weekend when I am in town and will see what I can do to help him with logistics.

I recomend getting a girlfriend who owns a car. All of the advantages and none of the costs.
You may have to lower your standards a little but hey, who wants to walk?

Hey, I offered to drive him to the doctor the other day. Tell him to call me the next time he needs something!!

I did!! But he didn't!!!

DonutMan:
Not to hijack the thread but as long as we are lining up a girlfriend for Krak Jr. let's make a list:

Car
Laundry Facilites (and the willingess to pitch in)
Digital Cable TV at her place
Culinary skills (at least a nice enhilada or pasta dinner sometimes)

What have I left out folks???

My son complained in the fall that there are no cute girls at his school - NONE. Then I learned that there is a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader in his freshman class. This past weekend, he commented that a teammate's girlfriend, who attends the same college, is "hot." Huh? What am I missing?

Trojan-Skipper,

I think a math major with a minor in massage therapy would be helpful, in addition to the qualities you have listed.

Or, if all else fails, maybe someone like the girlfriend in the Jim Beam commercial.

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What have I left out folks???

I know I was valued for my mending skills in college.

No cute girls... but there is a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader... obviously you raised a NY Giants or Redskins fan who can't overlook some minor imperfections....

The walk would have gone by much faster, I'm sure, had he been walking in the company of a freshman Cowboys cheerleader. I will recommend that he look into it next time

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Originally posted by 3FingeredGlove:
If it really took him 5 hours to go 11 miles, he's not walking very fast! Are you sure that he didn't stop off for a sassparilla?

Seriously, a cheap bicycle will knock the time down to an hour.

Bingo! I walk a bit. 3.5 to 4 MPH is about right for an old person like me. There should be plenty of good use bikes for sale on campus. If not try http://sanantonio.craigslist.o...h/sss?query=bicycles

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Originally posted by Dad04:

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Originally posted by 3FingeredGlove:
If it really took him 5 hours to go 11 miles, he's not walking very fast! Are you sure that he didn't stop off for a sassparilla?

Seriously, a cheap bicycle will knock the time down to an hour.

Bingo! I walk a bit. 3.5 to 4 MPH is about right for an old person like me. There should be plenty of good use bikes for sale on campus. If not try http://sanantonio.craigslist.o...h/sss?query=bicycles

3Fingeredglove is my favortie poster because he does calculations and obviously you do as well Dad04. I have been doing a four mile walk and it takes me one hour and 20 minutes which is 3 mph.

In the instant case, I suspect maybe the young man dilly-dallyed a bit when he got to his destination so it might have hurt his overall speed numbers a litte bit

CD you are right. He doesn't have a distance problem. It's a speed issue.

I have been looking into some walking-speed and walking-agility programs online. I assure you all, he will be working on increasing his walking times and mechanics next off-season.

IMO, every situation is different and location dictates the need for a car. For 4 years my son had a car in downtown Chicago. You'd think with the L-train, bus system, and a 6'5" gait there were plenty of modes of transportation. However, without making this sound "bad", a pasty white college boy walking through potentially "seedy" big city neighborhoods, or waiting for other modes of transportation in those same neighborhoods was an issue for a parent to be concerned about.

Seldom will you hear a parent say "I hope you're driving tonight"

one of the FITS in college choice?

Good question OS8.

My son wanted to get out of the our "lily-white liberalville" and experience big city life that had ethnic diversity, so that was part of his "fit". As parents, our thought was that in order for us to "feel the fit", we needed some comfort in knowing that he had a safe way to experience his desire, and escape if necessary .

In hindsight, Chicago was not near as bad as we had thought it might be. With History being one of his degrees and many ethnic communities including African American, Indian, Irish, Jewish, Mexican, Native American, Polish, Swedish, Tibetan, Ukrainian, and more in the downtown area, and him living on the corner of Little Italy, Greektown, the car ended up being a valuable resource in regard to learning about the history within those communities. He knows that town well, did a lot of historical research on the streets, and will eat almost any ethnic dish, In his case the car was an educational tool in this immensely historical city.

great read rz1

My dad left his grandson his old ride

I just ordered him one of these newfangled horses, seein' as he's in San Antone and all.....thought it might make his trips to Target a little more excitin'.

CAR?
We're talking truck country man! Girls drive cars!
Get him a TRUCK!

Y'all are totally missing the point. He went to Target. Target! Who can just walk into one of those for only one item. He probably got a drink, kicked the kiddies off the XBox demo, relaxed for a few, and then started shopping.

:lol:

Mending skills definitely a plus.
Also, if she has a Netflix Subscription I'd say she just put herself into High Minors at least!!

Also, if you are in an urban area and she understands the bus/subway system she's a prospect.

I think the length of time was pretty close to average.

An average person can walk 3 miles an hour.

Figuring he was carrying the added weight on his return trip and stop for a drink or nourishment. 5 hours is about right.

I personally think he should get some kudos. That's quite a hike to the store.

With no girlfriend, maybe online shopping is his next best friend.