Originally Posted by
29singlespeed
Why yes, well I need to get a replacement bike but thats in the works. There is a chance we are back in PHX full time. Basically I got my question answered.. it's a crap shoot no matter where one lives and sacrifices will be made if relocation is not an option.
Right on, I need gears these days

Always down for a ride we make it down to CB a few times a year.
As to your conundrum, the good thing is (assuming you want to move on to a legacy) after awhile you could do one or two trips a month and be done with it. Make the challenge of the commute easier to handle. Even at a regional with a little seniority you could stack a couple of trips back to back to limit the commute.