The New Improved Commute Thread: Video Edition

lumberjim · 07-05-2010, 11:50 PM

This is not my normal route. I usually go west on 23 to Morgantown, and take the Turnpike from there. Yesterday was the 5th, and there was no traffic, so I took the route I normally take home at night instead. I usually go this way on Saturday mornings....it's a much prettier ride, too.

Main St to Brick Rd. Left on Rte 401 East to Rte 100. Turn right, 100 South to the new Eagle bypass road, back onto 100S to Turnpike entrance. East on 276 PA Turnpike to Valley Forge exit, stay left and take 76 East (The dreaded Schyulkill Expressway) Merging with Rte 1 City Ave/Roosevelt Expwy. 3 miles to center city Philadelphia, exit left to rte 676, under center city, take exit for the Ben Franklin Bridge. Admiral Wilson Blvd (30 east) to rte 38 E. After the light by the Cherry Hill Mall, parking in (formerly) Buca Di Beppo's parking lot on the right.

Clodfobble · 07-06-2010, 07:28 AM

You're right, it's a very pretty drive. I forget how rural you guys actually are.

glatt · 07-06-2010, 07:45 AM

That's a long commute. You and the rest of the traffic drive extremely fast. Amazing how you can stop on a dime at those speeds.

lumberjim · 07-06-2010, 07:50 AM

better quality with sub titles

classicman · 07-06-2010, 08:11 AM

You drive too fast.

I don't recall seeing a single bicyclist either

spudcon · 07-06-2010, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicman

You drive too fast.

I don't recall seeing a single bicyclist either

Bicyclists are flat, and part of the pavement.

Griff · 07-06-2010, 10:42 AM

What kind of video camera are you using?

skysidhe · 07-06-2010, 11:18 AM

freakin-a I'm dizzy

lumberjim · 07-06-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Griff

What kind of video camera are you using?

some kind of Sony Handycam. you can see it in a couple of these Cabo pics

I stuck it to the dash with double sided mounting tape

Cloud · 07-06-2010, 04:02 PM

wow, you sure do live out in the sticks, doncha? I think there are more trees in the video than there are in my entire state.

lumberjim · 07-06-2010, 04:40 PM

I like trees when they're not falling on jinx's car

Cloud · 07-06-2010, 04:43 PM

kinda how I like fireworks.

skysidhe · 07-06-2010, 04:52 PM

I love trees. From what I can tell it's beautiful.

jinx · 07-06-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

wow, you sure do live out in the sticks, doncha?

Ya. And yet it's only 20 minutes down the Turnpike to the largest shopping mall in the country(in terms of retail space, not roller coaster space).

HungLikeJesus · 07-06-2010, 10:00 PM

I was just thinking, if you left a few minutes earlier you wouldn't have to go so fast.

07-05-2010, 11:50 PM	#1
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	The New Improved Commute Thread: Video Edition This is not my normal route. I usually go west on 23 to Morgantown, and take the Turnpike from there. Yesterday was the 5th, and there was no traffic, so I took the route I normally take home at night instead. I usually go this way on Saturday mornings....it's a much prettier ride, too. Main St to Brick Rd. Left on Rte 401 East to Rte 100. Turn right, 100 South to the new Eagle bypass road, back onto 100S to Turnpike entrance. East on 276 PA Turnpike to Valley Forge exit, stay left and take 76 East (The dreaded Schyulkill Expressway) Merging with Rte 1 City Ave/Roosevelt Expwy. 3 miles to center city Philadelphia, exit left to rte 676, under center city, take exit for the Ben Franklin Bridge. Admiral Wilson Blvd (30 east) to rte 38 E. After the light by the Cherry Hill Mall, parking in (formerly) Buca Di Beppo's parking lot on the right. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-06-2010, 07:28 AM	#2
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	You're right, it's a very pretty drive. I forget how rural you guys actually are. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

07-06-2010, 07:50 AM	#4
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	better quality with sub titles __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-06-2010, 08:11 AM	#5
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07-06-2010, 10:42 AM	#7
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	What kind of video camera are you using? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-06-2010, 07:45 AM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's a long commute. You and the rest of the traffic drive extremely fast. Amazing how you can stop on a dime at those speeds.

07-06-2010, 11:18 AM	#8
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	freakin-a I'm dizzy

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Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	wow, you sure do live out in the sticks, doncha? I think there are more trees in the video than there are in my entire state. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-06-2010, 04:40 PM	#11
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I like trees when they're not falling on jinx's car __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-06-2010, 04:43 PM	#12
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	kinda how I like fireworks. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-06-2010, 04:52 PM	#13
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I love trees. From what I can tell it's beautiful.

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