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Old 03-03-2009, 07:28 PM
 
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My husband got a job in Paris Texas. The dilemma is that I am a city girl and cannot see myself living there. If I live in Melissa, I figure I am pretty close to McKinney. How long of a commute would it be from Melissa to Paris? Also, does anyone know where I can get info on Chauffeur service in case he doesnt want the stress of the drive on his own?
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Old 03-03-2009, 07:38 PM
 
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Melissa is country, too.
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Old 03-03-2009, 10:36 PM
 
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He would be in the car about 90 minutes each way. I wouldn't want to waste that much of my life sitting in a car every day (either driving or being driven by hired help) when I could be with my family.
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Old 03-03-2009, 10:41 PM
 
Location: Georgia native in McKinney, TX
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Had to go to Paris today from Frisco, two hours each way. Went thru Melissa and it was not quite the halfway point, so would say it is less than 90 mins, but more than an hour.
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Old 03-04-2009, 12:38 AM
 
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It will never work. He will get burned out and depressed.

It is the equivalent of working 12 hr+ shift. Not to mention you will get killed on automotive expense. 160 miles per day x 5 days = 800 x 50 = 40,000 miles per year. You'll have to buy a used car every 3 years or a new car every 5 years.

Pack your bags.
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Old 03-04-2009, 07:30 AM
 
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I drove to Paris last week from Mesquite to pick up my mother in law. There is no way I would want to make that trip everyday.
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Old 03-04-2009, 12:18 PM
 
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Grainraiser, I'm going up there next Wednesday, do you want me to take her back?
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Old 03-04-2009, 01:31 PM
 
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can you compromise? give paris a chance and come visit the city? would be less fuel and wear and tear that way?
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Old 03-04-2009, 02:00 PM
 
Location: Pilot Point, TX
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My boss drives from Bonham to Lewisville, but he had to buy an HHR because his truck was taking food off the table.

It would definitely be more of a sacrifice than you realize - at least look at homes out there, you never know.
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Old 03-04-2009, 02:39 PM
 
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Thanks for the responses. I guess it won't work, so I need to decide if I want to live out there, or chuck the option altogether, no matter how much $$ they offer. :-(
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