Carfree folks: What's the number one thing you would do if you had use of a car for a weekend?

I 'rented' a car through relayrides to get up to a family affair in the N suburbs, but I'm drawing a blank on what else I should try to get done while I have it (besides drive to the things I'd normally bike or transit to.)

So-- for you carfree folks-- what would be your top priority to get done if you had use of a car for a weekend?

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Permalink Reply by KayCee on October 3, 2014 at 8:42am

Need anything from Ikea?? Or go to a pumpkin patch?  I usually wind up doing a Costco run when I have a car rented- TP and Paper Towels and such that take up a lot of space on the bike. I like rwein5's idea better though.

Permalink Reply by David P. on October 3, 2014 at 8:56am

Bulk shopping! I'm not car-free (in fact, I have three and dream of more), but  while I do almost all of my shopping by bike, my car is handy for periodic trips to Target (substitute Costco if you have a membership) for large-volume or heavy stuff.

If the car in question is a convertible, nice fall drives in the country :)

David

Permalink Reply by Duppie on October 3, 2014 at 9:04am
Get bulky stuff at a home improvement store. The dstuff that is to hard to carry on a bike and cannot be shipped.
Permalink Reply by Jaik S. on October 3, 2014 at 10:04am

Lumber & maybe ikea.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on October 3, 2014 at 10:13am
Stock up on bulkier items from the big box stores. Get logs for the fireplace. I'm trying to get a Craftsman 21" single stage
Snowblower for this winter's coming blizzards to clear the property's sidewalks. My back got hurt shoveling the past couple of winters and it affected my spring bike rides. And yes, visit relatives in the boonies that mostly have to come into the city to visit. Then act like any 'cager' would act. NOT !
Permalink Reply by Cheryl on October 3, 2014 at 10:27am

Costco, pumpkin patch or apple orchard.

Permalink Reply by Haddon on October 3, 2014 at 12:14pm

I would go to Starved Rock. Its awesome.

Permalink Reply by Louis K on October 3, 2014 at 3:46pm
How about a nice, long walk? Don't spoil your weekend sitting in traffic just because you can.
Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on October 3, 2014 at 3:55pm
Walgreens drive through
Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on October 3, 2014 at 3:59pm

Construction, interior decoration, remodeling (again construction) and yeah, bulk shopping.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on October 3, 2014 at 7:02pm

Botanic Garden? Volo Bog?

Permalink Reply by Jerry Lee on October 4, 2014 at 1:02am

This weekend I would go to Schaumburg and see the Hobby show, too far to bike and no public transportation avail. Wish it was still in Rosemont convention center.

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