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   It would be nice if we could get some signs posted at H-M for the slug line like they have in Rosslyn.  That might clear some more confusion.

	I've also noticed a shelter on the KnR side of the bus stops that folks are sitting in.  I've wondered are these sluggers or carpoolers waiting.  Any thoughts?

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ronin718 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote ronin718 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: fed up on toll road? email: slug@cox.net Posted: 21 May 2004 at 9:07am
	It would be nice if we could get some signs posted at H-M for the slug line like they have in Rosslyn. That might clear some more confusion. I've also noticed a shelter on the KnR side of the bus stops that folks are sitting in. I've wondered are these sluggers or carpoolers waiting. Any thoughts?

WebmasterMama Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 May 2004 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote WebmasterMama Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 2004 at 8:07am
	Ahh - Ok! I know where it is now. I have dropped and picked hubby up from there - just didn't know its name. I'll have to check it out one of these days. [^] quote: Originally posted by LisaDeanna [br]Success on the Toll Road! I'm doing it 2-3 days per week, on the days I need my car in the city. The Herndon-Monroe Park and Ride is right next to the Dulles Toll Road. If you were headed East on the Toll Road Coming from the airport, you would see an exit for 7100 (Fairfax County Parkway) and the Park and Ride. The sign says something like: "Express Bus to Metro and Tysons." Once you take that exit you will see the signs leading to the Park and Ride - and then the huge garage (that you can actually see from the Toll Road.) From 7100: go south on 7100 turn right on Sunrise Valley and go roughly 1/2 mile(?) and you will see the Park & Ride on your right. Its working very well for me - and it seems the number of confused looks I am getting is diminishing every day. [:)] Good luck!

LisaDeanna Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote LisaDeanna Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2004 at 3:30pm
	quote: Originally posted by WebmasterMama [br]Are you doing this everyday now? I'm going into Rosslyn and it would be a nice change. I'm not familiar with where this place his - the H-M, but, wouldn't mind giving it a try especially on the mornings where I've been out late the night before. [8D] quote: Originally posted by LisaDeanna [br]Success on the Toll Road! I'm doing it 2-3 days per week, on the days I need my car in the city. The Herndon-Monroe Park and Ride is right next to the Dulles Toll Road. If you were headed East on the Toll Road Coming from the airport, you would see an exit for 7100 (Fairfax County Parkway) and the Park and Ride. The sign says something like: "Express Bus to Metro and Tysons." Once you take that exit you will see the signs leading to the Park and Ride - and then the huge garage (that you can actually see from the Toll Road.) From 7100: go south on 7100 turn right on Sunrise Valley and go roughly 1/2 mile(?) and you will see the Park & Ride on your right. Its working very well for me - and it seems the number of confused looks I am getting is diminishing every day. [:)] Good luck!

WebmasterMama Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 May 2004 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote WebmasterMama Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2004 at 3:14pm
	Are you doing this everyday now? I'm going into Rosslyn and it would be a nice change. I'm not familiar with where this place his - the H-M, but, wouldn't mind giving it a try especially on the mornings where I've been out late the night before. [8D] quote: Originally posted by LisaDeanna [br]Success on the Toll Road!

ronin718 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote ronin718 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2004 at 2:33pm
	LisaDeanna is right, the slugging experience has been great from H-M. I drive on the days I have school, and like LD I've had to wait a few minutes and endure the "what are you doing" looks from people standing in line for the 980. But once I've got my slug, the drive has been great. The slug stories have been enlightening, and if slugging could get going as well as they are from the south, this could be a GREAT alternative to the higher rates of Metro. If there are people reading this who drive the Toll Road in the morning to go downtown and you're not driving HOV, why not stop and pick up a slug? You're already driving, and it'll make your drive quicker, if not shorter. This is not gardening... A slug IS your friend!! [8D]

vabigblue Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote vabigblue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2004 at 1:36pm
	quote: Originally posted by LisaDeanna [br]Just wanted to say how much I am ENJOYING being a slug driver from Herndon. Although I am getting some puzzled looks from folks waiting for the 980 who don't know about slugging, my passengers have been lovely, and my stress level is SO much lower than it used to be on the days I need to have my car in the city. I have already met a number very kind and interesting people. And while I've had to wait a few minutes to find a rider on several days, I've still come out WAY ahead in commutting time. Yay slugging! I'm sure we all congratulate you LisaDeanna. It is a pleasure to know someone is thrilled to part of something we all have an interest in. Keep up the positive attitude![:p]

LisaDeanna Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote LisaDeanna Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2004 at 12:53pm
	Just wanted to say how much I am ENJOYING being a slug driver from Herndon. Although I am getting some puzzled looks from folks waiting for the 980 who don't know about slugging, my passengers have been lovely, and my stress level is SO much lower than it used to be on the days I need to have my car in the city. I have already met a number very kind and interesting people. And while I've had to wait a few minutes to find a rider on several days, I've still come out WAY ahead in commutting time. Yay slugging!

webbuzzard Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 May 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote webbuzzard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 2004 at 6:17pm
	We have a carpool going to Union Station area. leave h/m at 700am. We're looking for riders. anybody there interested? Remember it's only 20 minutes to DC. slug@cox.net

ronin718 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote ronin718 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 2004 at 1:48pm
	That's a little late for my schedule. I normally pass through around 0640-0650, so if anyone is interested in catching a ride, keep an eye out for a black RAV4.

aub_stokes Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 May 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote aub_stokes Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 2004 at 12:05pm
	There are still a few Slugs looking for drivers at Herndon Monroe. I know of at least five that go to Rosslyn or Foggy Bottom area. I commute in to Union Station and typically arive at Herndon-Momnroe around 7:15. If there are any drivers that make it through at that time, let me know.