I stopped at the Dunk on this brilliant morning...but everyone else had the same idea. The line was out the door and wasn't moving fast enough for me...so I skipped it.
The weather has to be getting better, right?
No more bitter cold, right?
Ooops, jinxed it.
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Departure Time: 6:56
Arrival Time: 7:31 - The Dunk slowed me up.
Weather as I call it: Warmish - 30s...some sun.
Shady Gas Price: $1.79
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah
2/27/2009
2/26/2009
Long Line of Cars
I joined the long line of cars on Route 4 this morning...heading south into the 128 belt.
Depending on when I leave, I sometimes get into a caravan of sorts...not a Dodge Caravan...but a group of travelers.
I saw a line of cars for as far I could see...going all about the same speed.
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Departure Time: 7:02
Arrival Time: 7:31
Weather as I call it: Cloudy, 20s
Shady Gas Price: $1.79
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah.
Depending on when I leave, I sometimes get into a caravan of sorts...not a Dodge Caravan...but a group of travelers.
I saw a line of cars for as far I could see...going all about the same speed.
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Departure Time: 7:02
Arrival Time: 7:31
Weather as I call it: Cloudy, 20s
Shady Gas Price: $1.79
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah.
2/25/2009
Quarter Rainbow
Did anyone else see it? There was a quarter rainbow in the sky. I call it a quarter rainbow because it was one-fourth the size of a full rainbow.
It was near the rising sun. It was interesting...and hopefully a good omen.
I made it to work in 30 minutes. That's got to count for something.
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Departure Time: 7:04
Arrival Time: 7:34
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold, rainbow-y
Shady Gas Price: $1.79
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No
It was near the rising sun. It was interesting...and hopefully a good omen.
I made it to work in 30 minutes. That's got to count for something.
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Departure Time: 7:04
Arrival Time: 7:34
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold, rainbow-y
Shady Gas Price: $1.79
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No
2/24/2009
Mundane Commute
My driveway was pretty clear of snow and ice in the morning. My shoveling did wonders.
I started up my car and let it warm for about 5 minutes before I drove off this morning. It was pretty roasty toasty when I got in.
The drive itself was pretty lackluster. Not much to report...it was pretty easy.
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Departure Time: 7:02
Arrival Time: 7:34
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold, 20s
Shady Gas Price: $1.79
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 1
Feared for my life: Nah
I started up my car and let it warm for about 5 minutes before I drove off this morning. It was pretty roasty toasty when I got in.
The drive itself was pretty lackluster. Not much to report...it was pretty easy.
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Departure Time: 7:02
Arrival Time: 7:34
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold, 20s
Shady Gas Price: $1.79
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 1
Feared for my life: Nah
2/23/2009
Crunchy Snow
We got some snow last night. It was wet snow that came with rain and then froze. Real crunchy snow. It was tough to scrape off the car and shovel it off the stairs.
The drive itself wasn't too bad. I got here in not much time at all.
Tomorrow will be a different deal.
We'll see.
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Departure Time: 7:04
Arrival Time: 7:33
Weather as I call it: Sunny and cold
Shady Gas Price: $1.79
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah
The drive itself wasn't too bad. I got here in not much time at all.
Tomorrow will be a different deal.
We'll see.
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Departure Time: 7:04
Arrival Time: 7:33
Weather as I call it: Sunny and cold
Shady Gas Price: $1.79
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah
2/20/2009
Let's Get With Winter And Chill Out
Today must be the day everyone races out of their driveway. I avoided at least two people who were fairly excited to leave their homes and found that when they applied the brakes they skidded into the road.
There was an accident on Route 4 in Bedford. It appeared minor but it made people slow down a bit to check it out.
I had to shovel the driveway again today...so note the late departure.
Happy weekend.
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Departure Time: 7:30
Arrival Time: 7:59
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold, 20s
Shady Gas Price: $1.83
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3
Feared for my life: A bit
There was an accident on Route 4 in Bedford. It appeared minor but it made people slow down a bit to check it out.
I had to shovel the driveway again today...so note the late departure.
Happy weekend.
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Departure Time: 7:30
Arrival Time: 7:59
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold, 20s
Shady Gas Price: $1.83
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3
Feared for my life: A bit
2/19/2009
Snow Rain Shoveling
I shoveled my driveway this morning and I did it in 15 minutes. With about an inch of snow, you can do that.
Awesome. Made good time too. I wish Feb. vacation would go on forever.
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Departure Time: 7:24
Arrival Time: 7:56
Weather as I call it: Some rain, 35 degrees
Shady Gas Price: $1.83
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah
Awesome. Made good time too. I wish Feb. vacation would go on forever.
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Departure Time: 7:24
Arrival Time: 7:56
Weather as I call it: Some rain, 35 degrees
Shady Gas Price: $1.83
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah
2/18/2009
I Had To Stop And Get Some Milk
I felt bad for using community milk from the fridge to put in my coffee at work, so I stopped off and got a half gallon from a 24 hour CVS.
Good times.
May your February vacation travels continue to be smooth.
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Departure Time: 7:08
Arrival Time: 7:44
Weather as I call it: Cold 10 degrees - Sunny
Shady Gas Price: $1.85
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah
Good times.
May your February vacation travels continue to be smooth.
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Departure Time: 7:08
Arrival Time: 7:44
Weather as I call it: Cold 10 degrees - Sunny
Shady Gas Price: $1.85
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah
2/17/2009
Quiet Times
February vacation does spell less school buses and less cars on the roads.
This week has got to be a big one for vacation for not just students but parents too.
I got to work quickly and without hassle. Just the blinding sun at points to slow me down.
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Departure Time: 7:04
Arrival Time: 7:34
Weather as I call it: Sunny, colder, 20s
Shady Gas Price: $1.85
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 1.5
Feared for my life: No
This week has got to be a big one for vacation for not just students but parents too.
I got to work quickly and without hassle. Just the blinding sun at points to slow me down.
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Departure Time: 7:04
Arrival Time: 7:34
Weather as I call it: Sunny, colder, 20s
Shady Gas Price: $1.85
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 1.5
Feared for my life: No
2/13/2009
Pre-Presidents Day
Late start and light traffic. I decided to sleep in a bit since there have been many light sleeping nights lately with the new baby.
Have a good long weekend...hopefully you have one.
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Departure Time: 7:13
Arrival Time: 7:45
Weather as I call it: Sunny, 30F
Shady Gas Price: $1.87
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No
Have a good long weekend...hopefully you have one.
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Departure Time: 7:13
Arrival Time: 7:45
Weather as I call it: Sunny, 30F
Shady Gas Price: $1.87
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No
2/12/2009
Rain Fog Warmth Speed
Looks like it rained a lot last night. The sand from the roads was washed away.
The melting of the snow caused fog all over the place. I had to use my wipers to see because of all the condensation.
It seemed warmer as I drove...I had to roll down my windows a few times to make turns, and each breeze was less cool each time.
There was a cop that I think almost pulled me over. I was going a bit fast, but I got it under control before I passed him.
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Departure Time: 7:08
Arrival Time: 7:40
Weather as I call it: Foggy
Shady Gas Price: $1.87
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No
The melting of the snow caused fog all over the place. I had to use my wipers to see because of all the condensation.
It seemed warmer as I drove...I had to roll down my windows a few times to make turns, and each breeze was less cool each time.
There was a cop that I think almost pulled me over. I was going a bit fast, but I got it under control before I passed him.
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Departure Time: 7:08
Arrival Time: 7:40
Weather as I call it: Foggy
Shady Gas Price: $1.87
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No
2/11/2009
Why Must We Have The Same Path?
I got behind a silver Accord this morning and she just happened to be driving the exact same route that I did. I was hoping she would turn off so I could start driving faster...at least 30 miles per hour....but she never did.
She made it quite clear she was not going to accelerate.
It didn't kill my time, just my mind.
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Departure Time: 7:02
Arrival Time: 7:34
Weather as I call it: Partly sunny...30s
Shady Gas Price: $1.87
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3
Feared for my life: No
She made it quite clear she was not going to accelerate.
It didn't kill my time, just my mind.
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Departure Time: 7:02
Arrival Time: 7:34
Weather as I call it: Partly sunny...30s
Shady Gas Price: $1.87
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3
Feared for my life: No
2/10/2009
Let The Healing Begin
I predict more melting today. I can't wait for the snow banks to be lowered and the ice patches gone for good.
It's going to happen.
Believe in Spring.
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Departure Time: 7:02
Arrival Time: 7:34
Weather as I call it: Partly cloudy. Temps in the teens
Shady Gas Price: $1.87
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No
It's going to happen.
Believe in Spring.
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Departure Time: 7:02
Arrival Time: 7:34
Weather as I call it: Partly cloudy. Temps in the teens
Shady Gas Price: $1.87
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No
2/09/2009
When It Comes To Mondays
My trip is usually a breeze on Mondays. I think this has been a recurring theme in this blog for a very long time.
People get a late start on Mondays...which means I miss them on the roads.
The snow banks seem a little shorter today. The roads seem more clear.
I hope we get more good melt days like yesterday this week.
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Departure Time: 6:53
Arrival Time: 7:25
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold but not frigid.
Shady Gas Price: $1.81
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No.
People get a late start on Mondays...which means I miss them on the roads.
The snow banks seem a little shorter today. The roads seem more clear.
I hope we get more good melt days like yesterday this week.
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Departure Time: 6:53
Arrival Time: 7:25
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold but not frigid.
Shady Gas Price: $1.81
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No.
2/06/2009
24 Hours Just Slip Into Days
I was up with the newborn last night. Time is just flying by. I can't believe it is Friday...the end of another week.
I am tired but now fully caffeinated.
It's supposed to be warmer this weekend. I know that isn't saying much, but it's welcome.
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Departure Time: 7:15
Arrival Time: 7:48
Weather as I call it: Mostly cloudy. Cold. 0 degrees.
Shady Gas Price: $1.81
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No
I am tired but now fully caffeinated.
It's supposed to be warmer this weekend. I know that isn't saying much, but it's welcome.
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Departure Time: 7:15
Arrival Time: 7:48
Weather as I call it: Mostly cloudy. Cold. 0 degrees.
Shady Gas Price: $1.81
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No
2/05/2009
Post Office Stop
I had to get some stamps from the old post office, so I waited around until it opened. (8 AM).
I waited in the car because it was too cold to wait anywhere else.
I think I freaked some other shop owners out...I think they thought I was a creep that likes to hang out in parking lots.
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Departure Time: 7:06
Arrival Time: 8:12
Weather as I call it: Sunny...cold...single digits.
Shady Gas Price: $1.81
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nope
I waited in the car because it was too cold to wait anywhere else.
I think I freaked some other shop owners out...I think they thought I was a creep that likes to hang out in parking lots.
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Departure Time: 7:06
Arrival Time: 8:12
Weather as I call it: Sunny...cold...single digits.
Shady Gas Price: $1.81
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nope
2/04/2009
Snow Banks
I had to shovel out the driveway this morning. It delayed my trip a bit.
These snow banks are insanely high now...too many people are pulling way out into the road. I am swerving to avoid them.
It's getting intense out there.
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Departure Time: 7:12
Arrival Time: 7:46
Weather as I call it: Cold, sunny.
Shady Gas Price: $1.81
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3
Feared for my life: Meh.
These snow banks are insanely high now...too many people are pulling way out into the road. I am swerving to avoid them.
It's getting intense out there.
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Departure Time: 7:12
Arrival Time: 7:46
Weather as I call it: Cold, sunny.
Shady Gas Price: $1.81
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3
Feared for my life: Meh.
2/03/2009
Road Sins
I witnessed one of the deadly sins of the road. I let someone enter traffic in front of me. The woman was waiting to exit a gas station parking lot and she looking a little impatient.
She kept rolling into the street, little by little...so I stopped for her. I was going to have to stop for an intersection ahead...so it made sense.
With a wave, she got in front of me...then proceeded to go verrrrrry sloooooooooow.
She also stopped to let other people through...which annoyed me.
It is a sin to barge in front someone (a traffic disruption in itself) and then disrupt traffic further by going slow, stopping, braking erratically, etc.
Don't do it.
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Departure Time: 6:58
Arrival Time: 7:31
Weather as I call it: Cloudy, quiet. More snow to come!
Shady Gas Price: $1.85
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 4
Feared for my life: No
She kept rolling into the street, little by little...so I stopped for her. I was going to have to stop for an intersection ahead...so it made sense.
With a wave, she got in front of me...then proceeded to go verrrrrry sloooooooooow.
She also stopped to let other people through...which annoyed me.
It is a sin to barge in front someone (a traffic disruption in itself) and then disrupt traffic further by going slow, stopping, braking erratically, etc.
Don't do it.
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Departure Time: 6:58
Arrival Time: 7:31
Weather as I call it: Cloudy, quiet. More snow to come!
Shady Gas Price: $1.85
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 4
Feared for my life: No
2/02/2009
Groundhog Day 2009
This blog is sorta like Groundhog Day the movie. It's the same thing, over and over...but I have a chance to make a slight difference everyday.
Dropped off some mail and got some money to pay off my Super Bowl office pool. I didn't win anything. No surprise there.
Driving was good. 6 more weeks of winter. Yay.
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Departure Time: 6:56
Arrival Time: 7:31
Weather as I call it: Sunny, not frigid.
Shady Gas Price: $1.77
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah.
Dropped off some mail and got some money to pay off my Super Bowl office pool. I didn't win anything. No surprise there.
Driving was good. 6 more weeks of winter. Yay.
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Departure Time: 6:56
Arrival Time: 7:31
Weather as I call it: Sunny, not frigid.
Shady Gas Price: $1.77
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah.
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