Drivers needed for the 630 LOT AM TIME

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   He is talking about picking up slugs from the 610 DC line. It has happened to me also. When announcing a DC location with MANY people in line, it is sometimes amazing that NOONE will step forward. When asked where they are going, at times the destination they are looking for is only 2-4 blocks from the advertised location. And, taking the metro is out of the question. This can be a tad frustrating for a driver.

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artplyn Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 02 Oct 2002 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote artplyn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Drivers needed for the 630 LOT AM TIME Posted: 16 Oct 2002 at 9:20am
	He is talking about picking up slugs from the 610 DC line. It has happened to me also. When announcing a DC location with MANY people in line, it is sometimes amazing that NOONE will step forward. When asked where they are going, at times the destination they are looking for is only 2-4 blocks from the advertised location. And, taking the metro is out of the question. This can be a tad frustrating for a driver.

shelbybrynn Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 Sep 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote shelbybrynn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Oct 2002 at 5:12pm
	I think you're right Matrix. He is talking about dropping people off in the morning at their destinations. I wasn't sure what in the heck he was talking about since there was no discussion about that in this forum. I haven't heard from any people going anywhere but the Pentagon so I am still not sure what he is referring to.

shelbybrynn Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 Sep 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote shelbybrynn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Oct 2002 at 4:53pm
	Yeah, that's what I thought at first but there was no earlier conversation about door-to-door service so I was confused by his statement. I do think that in light of the recent attacks that door-to-door service is not such a bad idea though. We should all be looking out for one another. Especially since our commuter lots are usually right off the interstate and us slugs are particularly at risk due to the fact that we sit out in the open and wait. Hopefully they will catch this nut and fast!!

Matrix Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 19 Sep 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matrix Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Oct 2002 at 4:51pm
	So far, I think everyone from 630 slugs to the Pentagon. He must be confusing 630 to Mine Road?!?

mirangus Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 Aug 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote mirangus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Oct 2002 at 4:40pm
	I think he/she might mean once they get to the destination and some want front door service or something. That was the way I interpretted it.

shelbybrynn Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 Sep 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote shelbybrynn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Oct 2002 at 2:33pm
	Curtis, what are you talking about walking two blocks? Are you referring to the Route 610 slug line at Mine Road? You do not have to walk very far at all at the Route 630 lot.

curtisdt Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote curtisdt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Oct 2002 at 1:56pm
	Part of the problem may be that riders insist on going to their drop and won't walk a block or two. I'm not going to try 630 and sit there because a slug won't walk 2 blocks. Don

shelbybrynn Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 Sep 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote shelbybrynn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 2002 at 10:25am
	Hi Arbo!! I am still slugging from Route 630 but our group gets there around 8:00 a.m. We kind of have a slug buddies thing going on so we try to coordinate with each other what time we'll be there so we don't have to go it alone. I think that is the way to go at least in the beginning of a new slug line. We even have two drivers that are in our slug buddy group that call us and keep us informed. So far it has been really great and I have met some really nice people that way We still wait by the road when our regular drivers aren't there. I figure there are alot of people that come down Route 630, get on the interstate and pick-up slugs at 610. If they see us out there, they'll stop for us. We have a big neon poster board sign that helps too. Thanks for being patient and sticking with us, I know it will pay off in the long run.

Arbo Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 May 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Arbo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 2002 at 9:53am
	We need drivers earlier than that also. Again this AM, there was a line of slugs at the Rt 630 Comutter Lot bus stop BEFORE 6:30AM. I was there at 6:15AM, and the first driver didn't arrive until about 6:45AM. (Which was actually at least 15 minutes earlier than yesterday). shelbybrynn - what times do you get there? Are you still waiting out by the road?

Matrix Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 19 Sep 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matrix Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 2002 at 9:30am
	I will be driving from the 630 lot tomorrow. I usually arrive there at 7am and I know another driver will be there as well. Are any riders planning to be there and what time?