Square Wheels Posted June 10, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 10, 2014 I took allergy medicine last night and it's killing me today. Add to that, I don't ever sleep well. I am friggin exhausted. My commute home is all but guaranteed to be 1.5 - 2.5 hours. It's faster by bike. I eat a lot of Tic Tacs, those help. I listen to Car Talk if I haven't heard it before (Sirius), I listen to comedy. I'd prefer not to die, at least not today. Should I leave the password for this place with someone? I think PatBiker seems trustworthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatBiker Posted June 10, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 10, 2014 Should I leave the password for this place with someone? I think PatBiker seems trustworthy. Yes, I am very trustworthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted June 10, 2014 Yes, I am very trustworthy. If a liar says he's lying... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatBiker Posted June 10, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 10, 2014 If a liar says he's lying... What if I tell you that you look purty in that dress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted June 10, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 10, 2014 If your commute ends up being on the 2.5 hour side, you won't die when you fall asleep and hit someone. You'll just bump into their bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6 Posted June 10, 2014 Should I leave the password for this place with someone? I think PatBiker seems trustworthy. We've been down this road before - I'm out. And it really doesn't matter because as soon as you push the Go button on the forum software upgrade, we're all going to The OG anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 10, 2014 Share #7 Posted June 10, 2014 Drink a whole lot of coffee. You'll have to pee so bad, the pain will keep you awake. You're welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted June 10, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 10, 2014 How do you keep from falling asleep while driving? Spiders in your pants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 10, 2014 Share #9 Posted June 10, 2014 I drive a Chevy truck, so I usually just hit something. The sound of the Earth shattering "KABOOM" wakes me right up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted June 10, 2014 Share #10 Posted June 10, 2014 What if I tell you that you look purty in that dress? Chip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted June 10, 2014 Share #11 Posted June 10, 2014 Who in their right mind would commute 2.5 hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 11, 2014 Share #12 Posted June 11, 2014 Who in their right mind would commute 2.5 hours? Who said anything about a right mind? We are talking aboot a guy who started a ragtag forum populated mainly with castoffs from another ragtag forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted June 11, 2014 Share #13 Posted June 11, 2014 Who said anything about a right mind? We are talking aboot a guy who started a ragtag forum populated mainly with castoffs from another ragtag forum! Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted June 11, 2014 Share #14 Posted June 11, 2014 Who in their right mind would commute 2.5 hours? I don't think he survived it. * crickets * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted June 11, 2014 Who in their right mind would commute 2.5 hours? Someone described it as golden handcuffs once. I've been here a long time and make decent money. The commute started less than an hour. Today was 2.5. This did not make me happy. I will rise in tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 11, 2014 Share #16 Posted June 11, 2014 Someone described it as golden handcuffs once. I've been here a long time and make decent money. The commute started less than an hour. Today was 2.5. This did not make me happy. I will rise in tomorrow. I can see how you don't want to move. My commute is just 'spensive and long, at 95 miles and 1.5 hours. Most of the time we are moving at very good speeds on the Jersey turnpike. The only real fly in the ointment is summer Fridays and the days before holidays, but hopefully once they finish the turnpike expansion later this year that will help a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted June 11, 2014 We can't move closer to the city. It's too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted June 11, 2014 Share #18 Posted June 11, 2014 I'm surprised no one mentioned rubbing one out to stay awake.. granted the ending side effects will make you sleep better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 11, 2014 Share #19 Posted June 11, 2014 We can't move closer to the city. It's too expensive. And you'd have to give up the greenhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 11, 2014 Share #20 Posted June 11, 2014 I stay awake with the radio and CDs - SRV is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 11, 2014 Share #21 Posted June 11, 2014 Who in their right mind would commute 2.5 hours? It boggles the mind. If you commute two hours each way and you assume 16 hours awake and active time each day, then you spend 1/4 of your awake and active time commuting. So for each 4 days you work, you effectively give up one day of your life sitting in traffic. Allowing for time off, this equates to about 58 days (almost two months) a year you spend in the prison that you call your car. For every six years you spend commuting 2 hours each way, you will lose a year of your awake life stressing out over traffic and listening to stupid talk radio. Then, of course, there is always the good chance of getting in a traffic accident and getting killed or worse. Of course there is always the possibility that you might actually relish commuting and all that it entails and, in that case, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted June 11, 2014 It takes me about 1 hour to get in and from 1.5 to 2.5 to get home. The commute has become significantly worse over the years. Moving closer is not an option, and finding a comparable job closer to home would pay anywhere from 25% to 50% less than what I make now. I have less than 20 years until retirement, I can make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in MN Posted June 11, 2014 Share #23 Posted June 11, 2014 I have to snack while driving to stay awake. I finally learned to snack on healthy foods however. Carrots and grapes work best for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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