8 a.m. Horner Drivers - Go to Potomac Mills!!

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   Today (10/26) there were lots and lots of slugs at the Potomac Mills after 8 a.m.  They were looking for rides to many locations all over L'Enfant, 14th, 18th, Rossyln, Pentagon.  Many of the slugs going to DC are willing to go to Pent or Rosslyne then metro into the city.  

	I stood in the slug line wondering how many cars were lined up (probably ten cars deep) waiting for riders at Horner Rd. while the riders waited in the cold at Potomac Mills?  

	PLEASE PICK UP FROM POTOMAC MILLS AFTER 8 A.M.  WE NEED MORE DRIVERS. There are no parking spaces left at Horner after 8.

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nicholelee25 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 26 Mar 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote nicholelee25 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 8 a.m. Horner Drivers - Go to Potomac Mills!! Posted: 26 Oct 2004 at 10:54am
	Today (10/26) there were lots and lots of slugs at the Potomac Mills after 8 a.m. They were looking for rides to many locations all over L'Enfant, 14th, 18th, Rossyln, Pentagon. Many of the slugs going to DC are willing to go to Pent or Rosslyne then metro into the city. I stood in the slug line wondering how many cars were lined up (probably ten cars deep) waiting for riders at Horner Rd. while the riders waited in the cold at Potomac Mills? PLEASE PICK UP FROM POTOMAC MILLS AFTER 8 A.M. WE NEED MORE DRIVERS. There are no parking spaces left at Horner after 8.

RamVA Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote RamVA Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 2004 at 3:39pm
	I went to Potomac Mills this morning (my second try here), arrived at 7:20, to find a long line of cars for the Pentagon and no riders. Too scared to take a chance on waiting, so left and went back over to Horner Rd, where luckily the line was not too bad compared to the last couple of weeks, and was on the road in 15 mins. The double-back cost me 15 mins on my commute time though. I want Potomac Mills to work, but if the riders aren't there, can't take a chance.

SpongeBob Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SpongeBob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 2004 at 3:54pm
	Maybe you were too early, RamVA. Try PM after 7:30 to about 8:30. We're there. Thanks for trying - I look forward to riding with you out of PM one day.

WBSlug7 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote WBSlug7 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 2004 at 4:30pm
	Keep trying, the past week has been strange as far as consistency. I slug out of PM around 7 and it still beats putting up with Horner either way you look at it. Forget Horner Rd, use Potomac Mills!

adjguy Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Sep 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote adjguy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 2004 at 8:21pm
	What are the chances of getting a ride home to Potomac? That seems to be an issue. Not many drivers are willing to deal with the extra mile and a traffic light. I think Ill try the Potomac line tomorrow anyway just to give it a shot, just for grins. Thanks for email Sponge.

P8R10TZ Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 16 Jul 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote P8R10TZ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2004 at 7:56am
	I drive out of CC and pickup for PM whenever possible. Not many drivers realize you can bypass Horner completely and get off at the Dale City / Rippon Landing exit. There is only one light by Bob Evans taking that exit. If anyone needs specific directions, you can PM me.

JiggaJynx Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote JiggaJynx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2004 at 7:57am
	Yesterday, I happened to be in Arlington, so I went to Rosslyn to slug home. Walked right up to a car waiting for a Potomac rider--yaaay for Potomac drivers! [:D]

WBSlug7 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote WBSlug7 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2004 at 8:19am
	Speaking also for CC, I haven't had trouble finding a ride home yet except for having to wait a bit longer a few times. The drivers are getting better at taking folks to PM, but usually you do have to overlook the fact that any Horner slugs will get picked up first and then you're the table scraps. Either way I get home in good time. Forget Horner Rd, use Potomac Mills!

pplmvrs Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote pplmvrs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2004 at 12:00pm
	I get to PM around 7am and don't have to wait more then 3 minutes for a rider. If I show up after 7am, sometimes it takes a little longer for a slug but it is still better than Horner

Late rider Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Late rider Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2004 at 12:36pm
	Forget Horner Rd, use Potomac Mills!