Poll: How far is your daily commute?

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JulesMaximus

No Lifer
Jul 3, 2003
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12 miles one way so 24 miles per day. I did the 70+ mile daily commute for about a year and a half and it sucked ass (bumper to bumper SoCal traffic). I put 25,000 miles on my truck the first year I owned it.

I made a vow that I would not do that again if at all possible.
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
Jun 15, 2001
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Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
12 miles one way so 24 miles per day. I did the 70+ mile daily commute for about a year and a half and it sucked ass (bumper to bumper SoCal traffic). I put 25,000 miles on my truck the first year I owned it.

I made a vow that I would not do that again if at all possible.

I just have to do it for two years until I get my Associate's degree. Then I'm off to a 4-year university.
 

PanzerIV

Diamond Member
Dec 19, 2002
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When I went back to school it was 120 miles a day for 18 months M-Th then the usual 80 on Friday. Now, I am back at 80 miles a day M-F. To be honest I am damn sick of it.
 

GiLtY

Golden Member
Sep 10, 2000
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About 8 miles each way, usually I bike to work, takes about 30 mins. Good exercise too :)

--GiLtY
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
Jun 15, 2001
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Originally posted by: Azraele
I voted 50 miles, but that's just one way. 100 round trip.

I know it's not going to be fun. I'm a Mississippi resident, and the part that I live near (I live on the LA side of the border) is all Gov't restricted, so there's nothing around. Pearl River Comm. College is the closest school that offers anything math related, and it's 45 miles away.

I think it will be worth it though. They seem happy that I want to get my doctorate. I guess they don't get that much in the Mississippi wilderness.
 

Descartes

Lifer
Oct 10, 1999
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130 miles is insane. Mine is a little over 130 inches.

Good luck to you though. The harder you work the more you'll appreciate it, or so it would seem.
 

PanzerIV

Diamond Member
Dec 19, 2002
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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I think it will be worth it though. They seem happy that I want to get my doctorate. I guess they don't get that much in the Mississippi wilderness.

:thumbsup: LOL

You've seen the test scores in this state. I believe your conclusion is right on the money. :D
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
Jun 15, 2001
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Originally posted by: PanzerIV
You've seen the test scores in this state. I believe your conclusion is right on the money. :D
Hey, I grew up in one of the most rural counties in the state. Most of the people I grew up with have 3 or 4 kids and make meth for a living. ;)
 

clamum

Lifer
Feb 13, 2003
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4-5 minute drive to work, and when school starts it'll be a 10-15 minute walk to school.
 

Schadenfroh

Elite Member
Mar 8, 2003
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Originally posted by: PanzerIV
Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I think it will be worth it though. They seem happy that I want to get my doctorate. I guess they don't get that much in the Mississippi wilderness.

:thumbsup: LOL

You've seen the test scores in this state. I believe your conclusion is right on the money. :D

yep, makes me look really good, im making a profit from going to college thanks to my test scores in comparison with my piers. What part mississippi you from? Im north of gulfport
 

DT4K

Diamond Member
Jan 21, 2002
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6 miles each way with zero traffic. Takes about 10-12 minutes to drive.
 

nageov3t

Lifer
Feb 18, 2004
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3 miles. I can make it to work in less than 10 minutes, but it usually takes 20-30 minutes to get home.
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
Jun 15, 2001
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Originally posted by: Schadenfroh
yep, makes me look really good, im making a profit from going to college thanks to my test scores in comparison with my piers. What part mississippi you from? Im north of gulfport
What town?
 

Siva

Diamond Member
Mar 8, 2001
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Last year during school is was a 5 minute walk across campus to one of the three acadmic buildings my little school has.
This summer its a 3 minute drive down the street to a horrible CVS.