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MissJones
I need a nap!
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To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
Bless you guys! I had to go into the city for a workshop and I'm exhausted! I seriously think the train station and subway station air sucks the energy out of my body. So for those of you who do it daily, I commend you!
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Otherme
Square head cutie pants
Member since 3/06 6899 total posts
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
 thanks!
it's honestly not that bad when you've been doing it for so long. I'm an hour door to door.
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| Posted 10/22/09 5:19 PM |
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Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!
Member since 8/05 14470 total posts
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Veronica
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
yeah fun times
Try it 8months pregnant in August! Ah the joys of commuting!
ETA: I was hour from Huntington to Penn and another half hour from Penn to my office (including the 15mins walk around the trade center site) --- One way
Message edited 10/22/2009 5:22:16 PM.
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| Posted 10/22/09 5:20 PM |
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maybesoon
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 5981 total posts
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
travellinginto the city is so exhausting! I did it for 7 years and I don't miss it ! I don't know how ppl in their 40's and 50's do it
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| Posted 10/22/09 8:55 PM |
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8ternity
<3
Member since 11/08 10586 total posts
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Formally NYPD-Wife
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
Yes especially in the summer during rush hour OMG the subways are disgusting!! im sooo blessed that my commute is 10 mins away!
I give you guys credit!!!
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| Posted 10/22/09 9:04 PM |
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Christine
2nd verse same as the 1st
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
Posted by MissJones
So for those of you who do it daily, I commend you!
you should commit us.
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| Posted 10/22/09 9:09 PM |
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LadyPrincess
Live Life with No Regrets
Member since 5/05 2298 total posts
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Chris
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
i think of it as my extra hour of sleep - both ways 
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| Posted 10/23/09 8:12 AM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
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Beth
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
Posted by MissJones
Bless you guys! I had to go into the city for a workshop and I'm exhausted! I seriously think the train station and subway station air sucks the energy out of my body. So for those of you who do it daily, I commend you!
is the express bus by you? so much better from North Queens
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| Posted 10/23/09 8:13 AM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
thanks..last night my train sat not moving because of brake trouble for about 45 minutes.
It was an old train.
Sometimes 50 year old trains are not the answer.
We had to get another train meet us in Hicksville to take us further east.
Here I am coughing and blowing my nose because I'm sick. I'm sure everyone appreciated that.
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| Posted 10/23/09 8:26 AM |
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
I used to commute into the city from Long Beach. The ONLY thing I miss about it is actually having the time to read a book a week. Now I am lucky if I can finish one in a month at home.
I live only 15 miles from my job now, and the drive there and back still takes 45 minutes to an hour one way. I don't know which is worse.........the LIRR or driving in LI traffic. 
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| Posted 10/23/09 8:36 AM |
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KirR
LIF Infant
Member since 1/09 146 total posts
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K.
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
You get used to it - my commute with a bus and two subways is about an hour door to door - I use the time to read and catch up on some much needed sleep.
I always liken the trip to being trapped in a zoo with unruly animals - good times!! Is bathing regularly with soap and using deodorant too much to ask?
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| Posted 10/23/09 8:43 AM |
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Wendy
Wheeee!
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
It sucks eggs.
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| Posted 10/23/09 9:18 AM |
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MST9106
My life:)
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
Its a matter of getting used to it. If you did this everyday, you'd be fine.
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| Posted 10/23/09 9:19 AM |
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skinny
3 boys and a princess!
Member since 11/08 8178 total posts
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
I've been doing it for 4 years and don't think I will ever get used to it. Yes, I have my coffee, Newsday, laptop, book, magazines...but to me it's still 3 hours of my life wasted each day.
I will not be one of those people who does it for 20 years.
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| Posted 10/23/09 9:23 AM |
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KGools
Happy
Member since 9/06 9532 total posts
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Kim
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
When I first started I never understood how people did it for 20+ years.
Now, I really don't mind it. Some days in the bain of my existance, but other days I actually look forward to sitting back, closing my eyes, reading, or watching a movie on my iPod.
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| Posted 10/23/09 9:26 AM |
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bluekat16
My boys :-)
Member since 3/09 6659 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
Thank you.
My commute is 2 hours one way door-to-door. I tell you..now that I'm pregnant it's been interesting. YOu kind of get used to it though.
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| Posted 10/23/09 9:29 AM |
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IluvBo
NICKY & EVIE
Member since 6/05 3321 total posts
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Rose
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
2 hours door to door, each and every day....Penn Station to Ronkonkoma. i ride with a group of people in the morning and afternoon and it makes the trip much more tolerable. if i didn't ride with them, i'd go nuts!
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| Posted 10/23/09 9:36 AM |
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irishbaby
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/08 582 total posts
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M
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
You do get used to it I have been commuting for about 9 years now, 11 more to go for 20 year mark, I for some reason cannot sleep so daydreaming and reading keep me sane. The LIRR is not as bad as the subway/walking in tunnels for 15 min part. I need to find something closer to Penn.
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| Posted 10/23/09 10:18 AM |
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Deeluvsvinny
DONE
Member since 10/08 4952 total posts
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Whatever
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
I think I have it pretty dam good for a subway commuter. I live in LIC, and I walk 3 blocks to the subway, take it ONE stop to Grand Central and I work around the corner from GC. There is an entrance to my building from GC. Total Commute: 15 mins door to desk.
I used to tke the LIRR and it was an hour door to door, which included an 20 minute walk fro Penn Station. I knew I wouldn't be able to do that for very long.
I've also worked in LI and had to drive 35 or more (at least 1 hour in traffic) and i HATED that.
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| Posted 10/23/09 10:23 AM |
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photoshopbabe
wow....
Member since 5/07 2197 total posts
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linda
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
I don't take the LIRR-but I do take the subway/bus every day and have for 10 years.
I really don't think I could take the LIRR PLUS the subway every day-its just too way long of a commute-so I give it to you people who take both!!!
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| Posted 10/23/09 11:50 AM |
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Salason
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
I've only been doing it for a month but the thought of taking the 6:17am train indefinitely makes me I REALLY miss my 10 min subway commute in the city.
I only have an hour combined (LIRR + subway) but to those of you with 2 hour commutes, I give you SO much credit!
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| Posted 10/23/09 11:53 AM |
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Milerose
MY BABY!
Member since 9/06 4161 total posts
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
I have been commuting for over 9 years and I have no problems with it. Maybe because I love the city so much. I take either a 7:57 am train in the morning to be at work by 9 am and usually leave 5 mins early and catch a 5:13 pm that gets me at my station by 6pm. I guess you just get used to it. I get to read and sleep on the train and I love that part!
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| Posted 10/23/09 1:09 PM |
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mrsej
The cutest!
Member since 1/07 2495 total posts
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Mommy
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
I take the 4/5 - the worst. The train issn't so bad, it is the subway that sucks the energy out of me, especially being pregnant. Hate it!
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| Posted 10/23/09 1:27 PM |
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Sherwood
LIF Adult
Member since 8/08 1643 total posts
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
I'm 90 minutes door to door. I do miss my 20 minute commute from my years in the city, but you do get used to it. Its nice to be able to read, relax, etc.
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| Posted 10/23/09 1:38 PM |
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bluekat16
My boys :-)
Member since 3/09 6659 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: To all you LIRR/Subway Manhattan commuters!
Posted by IluvBo
2 hours door to door, each and every day....Penn Station to Ronkonkoma. i ride with a group of people in the morning and afternoon and it makes the trip much more tolerable. if i didn't ride with them, i'd go nuts!
You and I have the same commute. I'm still fairly new to the area so I really don't know anybody. My 2 hours are spent answering emails on my balckberry or sleeping
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