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   I'll be commuting to DC soon, and am new to this game. I hear that slugging is the way to go. The Rt. 3/Gordon Rd. lot would be easiest for me. I'll be going to the Federal Triangle area - our office will be on 15th St., NW, between F and G Streets. Assuming I'd be returning from a 14th St. slug line. Can anyone tell me if the Rt. 3 line would work for me, or would I be better off starting from Rt. 17 or even 610? Would I have any difficulty getting from 14th St. back to Rt. 3? If so, are there other reasonable options for getting home?

	Thank you!

	Cindi

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Cindi0601 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Sep 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cindi0601 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New slug Posted: 14 Sep 2002 at 12:58pm
	I'll be commuting to DC soon, and am new to this game. I hear that slugging is the way to go. The Rt. 3/Gordon Rd. lot would be easiest for me. I'll be going to the Federal Triangle area - our office will be on 15th St., NW, between F and G Streets. Assuming I'd be returning from a 14th St. slug line. Can anyone tell me if the Rt. 3 line would work for me, or would I be better off starting from Rt. 17 or even 610? Would I have any difficulty getting from 14th St. back to Rt. 3? If so, are there other reasonable options for getting home? Thank you! Cindi

USA Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 06 Jun 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote USA Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 2002 at 8:13am
	If you're considering Route 3, make sure you read the thread about the BO lady in the "General Slugging Topics" thread: Link to thread (it is three pages long) quote: I'll be commuting to DC soon, and am new to this game. I hear that slugging is the way to go. The Rt. 3/Gordon Rd. lot would be easiest for me. I'll be going to the Federal Triangle area - our office will be on 15th St., NW, between F and G Streets. Assuming I'd be returning from a 14th St. slug line. Can anyone tell me if the Rt. 3 line would work for me, or would I be better off starting from Rt. 17 or even 610? Would I have any difficulty getting from 14th St. back to Rt. 3? If so, are there other reasonable options for getting home? Thank you! Cindi

kortegel Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 26 Apr 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote kortegel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 2002 at 12:22pm
	In light of the advice provided above, I can only say that from Rt. 17 there are a fair amount of slug drivers going "downtown", although their existence seems sparse these last few weeks (probably temporary). Whether you choose Rt. 3 or Rt. 17, the Pentagon in the p.m. seems like the best option for you in the afternoon. I have not had to personally deal with the "B.O. Lady" as I do not ride to Rt.3, but it seems as though ridership at Rt. 17 has gone up since her emergence (makes me feel like I'm describing a Big Foot sighting). K.O.

USA Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 06 Jun 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote USA Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 2002 at 12:44pm
	I think it sounds more like a "Seinfeld" episode....I'm thinking of the one where Kramer called Jerry an "anti-dentite." Perhaps the Rte. 3 drivers are "anti-scentites." I haven't dealt with the BO lady either because I live near Springfield, but I follow the thread because I frequently travel south on Fridays--well, and because it's funny . quote: In light of the advice provided above, I can only say that from Rt. 17 there are a fair amount of slug drivers going "downtown", although their existence seems sparse these last few weeks (probably temporary). Whether you choose Rt. 3 or Rt. 17, the Pentagon in the p.m. seems like the best option for you in the afternoon. I have not had to personally deal with the "B.O. Lady" as I do not ride to Rt.3, but it seems as though ridership at Rt. 17 has gone up since her emergence (makes me feel like I'm describing a Big Foot sighting). K.O.

Cindi0601 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Sep 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cindi0601 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Sep 2002 at 7:26pm
	Thanks for your input. Looks like I'll be the driver for awhile - working long hours initially, so will be picking up slugs in the a.m. only.

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: 30 Sep 2002 at 9:27am
	If you are going to be a driver, why not try the Route 630 lot. It is easy to get in and out of and we need drivers since it is a newly formed line... Tisa Shillingburg

Cindi0601 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Sep 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cindi0601 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Oct 2002 at 10:31pm
	Tisa - Just to show you what a novice I really am - where IS the 630 line?? I'd be happy to pick up there. Thanks for your help! Cindi

Admin Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Admin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Oct 2002 at 1:38pm
	Take a look at: http://www.slug-lines.com/AM_Lines/route-630.asp

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: 07 Oct 2002 at 1:57pm
	Thanks Admin!! I truly appreciate your help. Tisa Shillingburg

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: 08 Oct 2002 at 7:28am
	Cindi - which lot did you decide to use? I tried Rt 630 this AM and it went well (got to the 630 Commuter lot at ~6:10AM, walking in to the Pentagon at 7:03AM).