Putting It In Park

Day 19: What Did We Save?

  » 4 weeks, 13 hours, 2 minutes Day 19: What Did We Save?

On Day 19 of Putting It In Park, we ride in a Lincoln Navigator Super Stretch! This thing makes a limousine look small. Modern Limousine Company offered to let us ride in one of their luxury vehicles our last day. The Lincoln Navigator is the ultimate in gas guzzling. It seats 16 people and gets seven miles a gallon. It takes an entire gallon to get us to Channel 5. Modern Limousine owner Don Gomien gave us the free ride but we did tip 25 dollars. Otherwise, this trip would have cost more than 200 bucks. We took a look back at all 19 ideas that… » More

Day 18: Riding Russian Sidecar

Day 18: Riding Russian Sidecar

  » Tue, July 29, 2008 - 8:15 pm

On Day 18 of Putting It In Park, I look like Woodstock riding with Snoopy! » More

Day 17: Taking Off In Shuttle

Day 17: Taking Off In Shuttle

  » Mon, July 28, 2008 - 6:30 pm

We start Day 17 of Putting It In Park at the airport. I find a ride to Channel 5 thats cheaper than a cab! » More

Day 16: Riding An Electric Bike

Day 16: Riding An Electric Bike

  » Fri, July 25, 2008 - 6:30 pm

Day 16 of Putting In In Park, I cruise to work on a bicycle that goes 20 mph. » More

Day 15: A Mule And Buggy

Day 15: A Mule And Buggy

  » Thu, July 24, 2008 - 8:35 pm

On Day 15 of Putting It In Park, we look like Little House on the Prairie meets and episode of Chips. » More

Day 14: Driving A Smart Car

Day 14: Driving A Smart Car

  » Wed, July 23, 2008 - 6:30 pm

On Day 14 of Putting It In Park, I break our rules and drive. What would you do if someone handed over Smart car keys? » More

Day 13: Telecommuting On Tuesday

Day 13: Telecommuting On Tuesday

  » Tue, July 22, 2008 - 9:10 pm

On Day 13 of Putting It In Park, I left nothing to chance. We didnt have to travel far because its Telecommuting Tuesday! » More

The Poem: No Gas In July

The Poem: No Gas In July

  » Mon, July 21, 2008 - 9:33 pm

A News 5 viewer wrote a poem about our July series, Putting It In Park. Its called Gas Crusader by Laurie Bell of Satsuma » More

Day 12: Moonshine Truck Ride

Day 12: Moonshine Truck Ride

  » Mon, July 21, 2008 - 6:02 pm

Day 12 of Putting It In Park is riding in a truck fueled by gas and alcohol. You might know this biofuel better as E85. » More

Day 11: Riding A Segway

Day 11: Riding A Segway

  » Fri, July 18, 2008 - 10:01 pm

Day 11 of Putting It In Park, I master the segway. The nifty mode of transportation is much easier than you might imagine. » More

Day 10: Hopping On A Hog

Day 10: Hopping On A Hog

  » Thu, July 17, 2008 - 5:52 pm

Day 10 of Putting It In Park, riding Harleys to work. We rode with a group on their way to make a bigger delivery! » More

Day 9: Combination Transportation

Day 9: Combination Transportation

  » Wed, July 16, 2008 - 9:20 pm

Day 9 of Putting It In Park, we used a bike and a bus! » More

Day 8: Pedal Power!

Day 8: Pedal Power!

  » Tue, July 15, 2008 - 9:36 pm

On Day 8 of Putting It In Park, I took my bike. Riding side-by-side with traffic can get scary. » More

Day 7: Riding With The Boss

Day 7: Riding With The Boss

  » Mon, July 14, 2008 - 9:37 pm

On Day 7 of Putting It In Park, I got a ride with the boss. We talked about my progress and what I need to try next. » More

Day 6:  Roller Skating to Ch.5

Day 6:  Roller Skating to Ch.5

  » Fri, July 11, 2008 - 6:40 pm

Day 6 of Putting It In Park is roller skating. No, I dont recommend it! » More

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