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HybridDriver
New Slug Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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quote: But since you're not supposed to talk, what do they do? Cuddle? [:D] When I encounter a couple, I offer to take only one of them. You know, in case they have kids, and we don't make it. -------- 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid Funny, I've never been in a motorcycle only traffic jam! |
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122582
New Slug Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Slugs, ask but don't presume a right to be a third, and don't argue when told no. Try offering some gas money instead.
Drivers, before taking 3, remember when you've had to wait 20 minutes for a slug because the good samaritans before you took too many. Slugs, you're getting a free ride to work. If you have to wait a while, consider it your payment for the free ride. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Slugging works because drivers want to use the HOV to save travel time. When drivers have to waste time waiting on slugs, the value of picking up slugs diminishes. Keep slugging alive - tip your driver today! |
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adjguy
New Slug Joined: 12 Sep 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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122582, give up your rants. No one is tipping.
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N_or_S_bound
New Slug Joined: 20 May 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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122 is a fly-fisherman. I see his choice of fly is working still. Plenty of folks rising to the surface to either take a look at the fly or gobble it down. Why continue to allow this to "bug" you? I admire the taunt that's put out there. and I've yet to see a tipcan/jar since returning to the slug lines. NoSb SOV because you can, HOV because you care! |
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Oosik
New Slug Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Funny thing is, the day after I turned down the slug for being the third pax, I ended up waiting at the same lot at the same time for over five minutes. Although I was first in line I had three cars behind me when I finally pulled out. 122, I appreciate your concise way of expressing how slugging should work. BTW, I wouldn't turn down a tip, but haven't seen any come my way either.
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Bob
New Slug Joined: 14 Dec 2001 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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I've slugged and driven for 18 years and have never once heard a slug complain or even say anything negative after asking "take 3?" when told "just two."
And it's very easy for a driver to hold up two fingers to indicate 2 riders. No words even need be exchanged. End of "problem." |
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DC2RV
Master Slug Joined: 28 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 1014 |
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When the driver pulls up, they should indicate how many riders they're willing to take. If the driver doesn't, the caller should ask and relay that information.
That takes the "heat" off of the driver, and makes the "can you take more" question unnecessary. |
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getmehome pweeze
Master Slug Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 501 |
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DC2RV- some drivers do, and thats cool. 12222245456 whatever the hell, SLUGGING IS FREE, IT NEEDS TO STAY THAT WAY!!
With that said, how long before the rising gas prices bring idiots like 122155456654 back on the boards ranting slugs need to pay for a ride? :'} |
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SlugsB1tch2Much
New Slug Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Take three!?? Hell, you guys are lucky if I take one.
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gmugrad
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Sorry but if you are going to be late to work maybe you should get out of the slug line and take two riders in your own car so you will be on time. No one should have to take a 3rd. Personally I don't like to.
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