Horner Rd - Stop doing this??!! |
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jjmahoney
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Posted: 21 Jul 2004 at 1:34pm |
This is probably the biggest thing I will NOT miss in the slightest (my other thread will explain). To not have to see this crap everyday will be a joy.
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slugbug
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I don't feel like Cheating is defined the same in Crystal City as it is at Horner Road. The sluggers created the hold-sign method, and eventually a pick up spot was established for us. But, the stretch of CC is so long, that it has always worked both ways, to pick up walkers as well as go to the pick up point. So, I don't think the cheating applies here.[?]
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mirangus
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quote: Well, you can take the ART bus, I think, but why would you want to pay for it? That's the whole point of slugging, right? To not have to pay for it...LOL. And the Anteon shuttle will only stop at the corner for select people. I wasn't one of them, so I'm bitter. *Pa-Tooey!* |
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Uhura
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quote: I can see your point, but it seems like a common practice and the slugs are actually holding up their signs as they're walking along... I start off at 23rd-as many of the slugs do. The walk from 23rd all the way to the pick up point isn't a short one-but can they take a bus? I'll have to rethink this one... Live Long and Prosper |
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P8R10TZ
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I agree with you ronin...but if I see a slugger carrying a sign for a Horner or Potomac, and their getting soaked in bad weather , I'll pick them up to get them out of the rain.
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ronin718
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From the descriptions in several posts, I'd say yes, it's cheating. If there's a designated pick-up point, then trolling for slugs would appear to be a no-no.
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Uhura
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quote: I have two regular slugs, but when one of them is absent we try to catch someone walking along Crystal Drive with a sign.. Is that considered "cheating"? Live Long and Prosper |
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P8R10TZ
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It's kind of dangerous to pick up people on the way because they've now made much of Crystal Drive two-way. I drive all the way down to Crystal Gateway unless it's raining and I see people getting soaked.
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mirangus
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quote: Yes, but probably not the one you want to hear. I've both picked up and have been picked up walking down Crystal Drive. My logic being, those that are working in the Gateway buildings have an unfair advantage over those in the Airport or Park buildings as far as access to the line, so I've always been cool with that. For drivers AND slugs alike. I tried to even the odds at one point and start a separate line at CPK 2, but no one bought on to the idea. I've never seen anyone stranded after 1800, so it must not be that big of a deal. I think it evens out. |
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gt1318
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Anyone have any thoughts on picking up people with signs as they walk along Crystal Drive in Crystal City?
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