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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here again. First, to the earthy crunchy people whining about environmental stuff: I get it. But families need to prioritize these days. I work full time, DH works full time. As feds (with pretty much decreasing salaries), we don't have $1 million to buy a 4 bedroom home in North Arlington on the metro.

Alexandria is not an option because the schools stink and housing costs are equally high. We like Great Falls. We like the schools. We like that there are wide open spaces and fresh air, and that our kids and pets could actually have a real backyard with a swing set and places to hike to.

So all that being said, we would all most likey carpool in together or alternatively drive to metro and then take metro in, once that becomes an option. The Silver Line will make a huge difference.

FWIW, we also looked in the W. Springfield / Burke area, but have heard equally depressing horror stories about the commute up 95 and/or VRE.

So, it really bothers me that some eco-crunchy judgemental biatch is talking about "sustainability." Don't get after me, but get after your public administrators to build more public transportation infrustructure![/quote]

I'm not eco-crunchy. And I'm not pretending every decision I make is evaluated for its environmental impact, but choosing a long commute, by car, is a big one, and when you say it's a personal decision where you live and how long your commute is, it is only fair to point out that that is not true. Your decision not only affects your own family in a negative way (even if there are other positives), which was my primary point, but it also affects the planet. I know this is not a popular thing to point out, but that doesn't make it less true. It's all about priorities, and in my opinion, more space is not a good reason to choose a long daily drive. I get that you and many others disagree, and that's fine. But don't pretend your decision only affects your family.

And I don't have $1M either. I significantly scaled back my expectations regarding the size of my home and also regarding my disposable income after paying the mortgage, and make it work.  I have different priorities, and yes, I believe they are more respectful of everybody's resources. The people who think this way are still in the minority (which is why people can come here can call me and those who agreed "nuts"), but they are growing.[/quote]

Well, gold star to you, PP! Let's give you a round of applause! Yowzers, your self-righeous and patronizing tone is pretty funny. If you prefer to live in a cluttered shoebox with no personal space, no yard, and lots of air pollution all the time, that's your choice. Hurray for you! (sound of applause!)[/quote]

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