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[pcarr1701]

Back in the early 90s I did a commute daily from Richmond, Virginia to Fredericksburg, VA, somewhere close to 85 miles each way.  Did it for 2 and a half years before moving.

[110tHunDer]

 
2 months to the day since the last post here and we just inked a deal on a new home today.  We will be moving in early-August.  At the end of the day, I looked at it as an opportunity to upgrade to a better home, which we were able to do, thanks to the efforts of our outstanding real estate agent.

Thanks again, to everyone, for the comments pro and con in this thread.  Each one was a help as part of the decision process.

[Fired00d]

Brian,
Congrats!!!

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Tros]

If you hadn't of bumped it up I doubt I'd have seen it.  Might as well comment, 7.4 miles to work.  Use the truck/car, don't ride the bike unless it's a trip of 20 miles or more.

Glad you got new digs!

[110tHunDer]

 
Thanks, guys!  I'm looking at 8.3 miles to work after the move.  That's about 4 miles less than I'm doing right now.  I'm not really looking forward to the packing up and moving part of it, but once that's over, I'm sure we'll feel like it was the right decision for us.

[naitram]

where are you moving to?

[110tHunDer]

where are you moving to?

Moving to Mahomet, IL and working in Champaign.

[WFP]

Thanks, guys!  I'm looking at 8.3 miles to work after the move.  That's about 4 miles less than I'm doing right now.  I'm not really looking forward to the packing up and moving part of it, but once that's over, I'm sure we'll feel like it was the right decision for us.

The bike won't even get warmed up by the time you get to work...those nice new Rineharts will corrode from the inside...to prevent this I recommend that you take the long way to work, adding at least 20 miles when riding the SEEG and then take an even longer way home!  Corrosion never sleeps.

Congrats!

/Bill

[RJ749]

I remember when I got my first motorcycle I lived about 10 miles from work.

My commute was about 35 miles though by the time I went by all the beaches and waterfront drives on the way home.

[ccr]

...Thanks, guys!  I'm looking at 8.3 miles to work after the move.  That's about 4 miles less than I'm doing right now.  I'm not really looking forward to the packing up and moving part of it, but once that's over, I'm sure we'll feel like it was the right decision for us.

Congratulations Brian.  Hire a great moving company, make sure they have enough trained men on the job and it will go smooth.  Personally pack things that are of high value to you - Grandma's vase, Grandpa's hand gun, kind of thing.  The move will go fine.  It is a great opportunity to flesh out the unneeded items we have a tendancy to hang on to - just in case.  Donate to charity (keep your records).  I am wondering about your new home, does it have the barn size car garage?  The short commute is a boon to you and your family. 

I know I've beenenjoying mine since the 20th of April. I have been working from home.  My commute is from my bedroom to the bedroom beside it.  And the dress code is a little lax.  My professional attitude though makes me have a shower and have casual professional clothes on before I start work.  I promise all my customers I will never be working with my bunny slippers on. 

[VAZHOG]

CALL THE MAN!! - (moving man) you'll be glad you did and you won't have all your stuff in different bags dumped in the middle of the floor when you wake up hung over 

[nidan]

I work out of an office in my home

[The Mysterious Q!]

Congrats on the new house Brian. On the thread title I drive about 55 miles each way to work every day sometimes more. Later,Q

[110tHunDer]

 
Thanks for all the well-wishes, everybody!  Gotta love this place!

Yes, we will have our personal effects moved by professionals.  Pretty much just stand around and watch them do their thing, of course keeping a close watch on the important stuff.  The garage sale is taking place this coming Wednesday and Thursday to get rid of all the uneeded things.  One man's trash is another man's treasure!

As far as the short ride to work and possibility of resulting corrosion, I'm thinkin' that just gives me a good excuse to tell momma I gotta go for a nice, loooooooooooooooooong ride on Sunday mornings!!!!!

[Gettinold]

CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW HOME BRIAN. BEST OF LUCK 
                  DAVE