[Nfb-kzoo] For Those of you in the Employed World

[Tyler and Leanne Merren]

Are you opposed to metro van or caravan?  I can't always depend on the 
bronson either, so I use metro van for some meetings so I can schedule it 
early with plenty of time to get there even if it's running late.  I can't 
afford to time order cabs every time for such things.  Otherwise, you could 
set aside money for a transportation fund, and time order cabs for important 
meetings.  Doing that for a job all the time would be pricey though.
We should follow up on that bronson route.  It has many issues that need to 
be addressed.
Leanne
"Faith is being sure of what we hope for
and certain of what we do not see."
Hebrews 11:1
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tyler merren" <twmerren at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] For Those of you in the Employed World


> JJ,
> Tough break man.  Are you familiar enough with some of your fellow 
> employees to possibly set up a car pool situation?  Other wise I would say 
> that like you I basically have the option of taking the Bronson or the 
> Westnedge, though I think the Bronson is easier for you to get to like it 
> is for me.  Despite this, I still prefer the Westnedge because it is far 
> more reliable than the Bronson bus, so if it is possible I would say shoot 
> for that one.
>
> I'll keep thinking though,
> Tyler
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: J.J. Meddaugh
>  To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
>  Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 2:58 PM
>  Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] For Those of you in the Employed World
>
>
>  So it happened again on Friday. I walked outside to our bus stop and 
> waited patiently for about 20 minutes. No bus. Either I was there 15 
> seconds too late or it never came. It was hard to figure that out. So 
> there I was, 5 minutes before an important meeting and no way to get 
> there. The most responsive cab companies could have a vehicle there in 15 
> minutes. But that would have left me to arrive 20 minutes late. Walking 
> would have taken at least a half hour from this location.
>
>  So for those of you with regular commitments, jobs, meetings, etc. What 
> do you do? I have considered hiring drivers, but the cost seems a bit 
> prohibitive for someone just starting out. Also, I'm not sure I would 
> offer enough hours to a driver to make it worthwhile for them. Busses are 
> quite reliable around here, but even if 1 or 2 are late or broke down in a 
> month, it could lead to a remarkably bad reputation fast.
>
>  Does anyone have ideas for other ways to get around? Surely, I'm not the 
> only one to have these situations arise. Luckily, I am close enough to my 
> job to walk, but that still isn't always practical, especially with 
> michigan winters.
>
>  Thanks for any ideas.
>
>  J.J.
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