How much is too much to 'carry-on'?

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   I've recently had to start bringing a 21' carry-on bag (the small kind that would fit in an overhead compartment) with me when I slug.  I usually put it on my lap and sometimes is sits at my feet.  Is this a no-no?  No one has turned me away but I still feel a bit awkward.  How much is too much?

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wrybread Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote wrybread Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: How much is too much to 'carry-on'? Posted: 31 Jan 2006 at 2:06am
	I've recently had to start bringing a 21' carry-on bag (the small kind that would fit in an overhead compartment) with me when I slug. I usually put it on my lap and sometimes is sits at my feet. Is this a no-no? No one has turned me away but I still feel a bit awkward. How much is too much?

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 2006 at 7:12am
	That size bag doesn't bother me, and I suspect most drivers feel about the same way. As long as you can handle it in the space you occupy in the car and not burden anyone else with it, I don't think it's a big deal. [:)] But then, there are those drivers who get pissy at most anything. [V] Good luck. [8D]

mikester Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote mikester Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 2006 at 11:23am
	I carry a backpack, which seems to be about the standard size for carry on stuff. Have never had any complaints.

TROLL Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote TROLL Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 2006 at 12:26pm
	I'd prefer not a 21 FOOT as noted ( ' ) but what the hell? Why not. I have seen some slugs carry luggage on their little ventures and was shocked that the driver allowed this only because some slugs had to wait for the next ride to come along. And on that note: I had to wait for 38 minutes to get a ride Monday. What's up with that? WE NEED MORE DRIVERS PLEASE!!![:0] I'd carry my matress and pillow to the slug line if I could.

frankiestein Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote frankiestein Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 2006 at 12:28pm
	I carried two duffle bags , a box I had to ship out and a rolling wheel luggage bag when i slugged two weeks ago. The driver finally got so annoyed with the items stuffed in his back seat he kicked me out in the HOV lane and I had to hitch a ride with the mail man.

Jerry Seinfeld Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jerry Seinfeld Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 2006 at 12:40pm
	Ok first of all , no one is kicking you out on the freeway. It's against the law. And second: the mailman, are you kidding me? What's the mailman doing in the HOV lanes? I suppose he was riding with the milkman as well? What's the deal with spaghetti-O's? it's not spaghetti. They should call them round O's

TROLL Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote TROLL Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 2006 at 12:41pm
	Boooo![xx(]

murphy1 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote murphy1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 2006 at 12:50pm
	I'm a driver and don't care what you have with you, however, I think if you're carrying large bags you should take the back seat and let the other rider take the front. More room to put your things. I had a rider in my front seat who was sleeping and twice his very large backpack slid off onto my gear shift.

Pete P. Peters Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pete P. Peters Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 2006 at 1:23pm
	Pete would be worried that you were carrying a bomb. P.S. Are you carrying a bomb? P.P.S. Pete has not picked up any slugs for over two months. Seemed everyday that all the slugs were either ugly, uglier, or ugliest! When the sexy people start slug'n, Pete will again start lug'n. LET'S SLUG, BABY!!!

Jerry Seinfeld Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jerry Seinfeld Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 2006 at 1:48pm
	Ever notice that Pete refers to himself in the third person? " Pete goes to the hoop" "Pete slam dunks" "Pete is on fire!"