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Message: <blockquote data-quote="brianfm" data-source="post: 1452980" data-attributes="member: 11997">I have not driven a car for some years and never enjoyed driving when I did.  I haven't driven since I got seriously into birding and have never found it to much of a problem.  I do occasionally get a little frustrated when there is a rarity out of reach, but I've never been in to twitching (what ever that is supposed to mean<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />)I do accept lifts when offered (I'd have to be desperate before I asked for a lift however) and I take advantage of Local Group transport which gets me to lots of different habitat.  What I save on 'car costs' I've used on birding holidays to various parts of the world in recent years.  I'm as happy birding on my local patch which I walk to as any where, and I'm certain that I have more knowledge of the patch than I would ever have had if I still drove.  I reckon I'm a damn sight fitter too!When I've used public transport (which I always reckon would be better without Joe public<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />) I have always found that I see a great deal more when I get off and walk than when I have gone to the same area in mates cars.  I just think that when a car is available it's natural to use it and I think that way you can miss out on a great deal.Got to admit that where I live a car is not essential (although that doesn't stop most people having one or more).  I accept that some people must have one.  I'm just pleased I'm not one of them these days.</blockquote>

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