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   LD...  More specifics, please.  What time did you come through?  Was it the 980 stop?  Did there appear to be interest amongst others in the line?  Was there any flack from the bus personnel?

	I drive downtown two days a week, and it would be nice to use 66 and the HOV.

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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 Posted: 29 Apr 2004 at 3:30pm
	LD... More specifics, please. What time did you come through? Was it the 980 stop? Did there appear to be interest amongst others in the line? Was there any flack from the bus personnel? I drive downtown two days a week, and it would be nice to use 66 and the HOV.

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: 29 Apr 2004 at 3:39pm
	I came through at around 7:50 am. No trouble from the bus personnel that I noticed. I have to admit I was a bit flustered since it was my first time taking a slug, much less in an area not terribly familiar with the concept. I held up my sign reading "Ride to Rosslyn" for less than a minute and someone took the opportunity. I pulled up to the kiss n ride area just across from the line where people wait for the 980 to WFC.

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: 29 Apr 2004 at 3:50pm
	That's good to know. I'll have to make up a sign and try my luck on my next drive through. Thanks.

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.

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.

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

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!

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]

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]

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!