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   My question is- why would you get to the slug line so early you knew you'd be the first or third, and have to wait upwards of 40 minutes for a car to arrive? I'd rather be home with my child, or snooze an extra 7 minutes. 

	No, I dont agree. Why don't you just whip it out and officially mark your spot next time? Wouldn't that start a debate. 

	Slugging is not perfect- but it works. Just go with the flow. If this new line is against territory marking, just dont do it.

	Slug'n till 2013 (when the HOT lanes roll in)

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getmehome pweeze Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote getmehome pweeze Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 2009 at 2:43pm
	My question is- why would you get to the slug line so early you knew you'd be the first or third, and have to wait upwards of 40 minutes for a car to arrive? I'd rather be home with my child, or snooze an extra 7 minutes. No, I dont agree. Why don't you just whip it out and officially mark your spot next time? Wouldn't that start a debate. Slugging is not perfect- but it works. Just go with the flow. If this new line is against territory marking, just dont do it. Slug'n till 2013 (when the HOT lanes roll in)

getmehome pweeze Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote getmehome pweeze Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 2009 at 2:47pm
	BTW- sarcastic commentary is common on this site. It's to lighten up the topic, instead of turning it into a heated debated of differing opinions. Slug'n till 2013 (when the HOT lanes roll in)

alonsito Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Location: Va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote alonsito Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 2009 at 7:26am
	I have never heard that sarcasm has ever lighten anything. I thing it just polarizes people further in an issue instead of bringing them closer to an understanding.

CJ Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote CJ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 2009 at 1:42pm
	To get back to your original question I guess the answer is generally speaking you were the one in the wrong. In general as it pertains to slugging it is not a rule that you can leave your bag and get back in your car. Therefore, when you asked how should I respond to people, I guess the answer would be "I'm sorry, I'm new to this lot and didn't realize this was not ok". BTW, you never mentioned WHY you get there so early. Is it to be first? Or do you have some other reason you have to leave your house so early? CJ

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usedcarsalesman Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 07 May 2009 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote usedcarsalesman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 2009 at 8:58am
	alonsito, Your comments sound like you are trying to find vindication that you are right. The overwhelming majority of the replies basically say - it might have been fine at your old lot, but evidently it is not at the new lot. Stand in line.

mycroftt Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote mycroftt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 2009 at 9:15am
	I'm opposed to using inanimate objects to mark a place in line. I once was waiting in line when a car pulled up and parked close to the line, a woman got out and walked up to the front of the line where, picking up a bag, she announced that she was there earlier but "had to leave" and now she was back to claim her rightful spot. Another woman at the front "vouched" for her. I personally think they were a couple of liars engaging in an underhanded game of line jumping.

go2grl Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Location: virginia Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote go2grl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 2009 at 7:13pm
	I remarked on this type of situation when it was brought up last time. I think my answer still holds. quote: Just because it has worked in the past doesn't mean it's right. It goes against common courtesy and etiquette. Whoever is doing this needs to get over themselves and stand in line. It is RUDE and it shouldn't be done. Get to the lot later or get out there with the other people and stand in line. Any inanimate object used to hold your position isn't going to put up much of an argument for you when someone steps over it to take their rightful place in front of it.

Mike2854 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike2854 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2009 at 9:37am
	Here is another angle... Let's say I am the driver and looking for riders. If I don't see anyone in line, I would just go ahead and take the HOV lanes (since you said 5:30, it is legal at this point without 2 additional people).

CWright Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote CWright Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jun 2009 at 1:31pm
	quote: Originally posted by Mike2854 Here is another angle... Let's say I am the driver and looking for riders. If I don't see anyone in line, I would just go ahead and take the HOV lanes (since you said 5:30, it is legal at this point without 2 additional people). I agree, Mike2854. I live smack dab between 4 HOV lots. If I drive past a lot and don't see folks standing in line I move on to another lot. My first thoughts at the original post was "why get there so early to sit in your car? The HOV lanes are open" or "why wouldn't the 3 or 4 earlybirds pre-coordinate and travel together?" or "what do you do in inclement weather...put an umbrella over your bag?" I've only been associated with the slug process for about 7 months and nearly everyday I am surprised by something new and unexpected...it's certainly a unique experience.