Finally Done With The Road Trips

[Old School 3319]

I have spent the last 10 days delivering puppies to their new homes I racked up about 3500 miles. As an ex truck driver I was looking forward to it but I find myself relived and my body is begging for mercy. I normally only drive 7 miles to work. Was curious how you guys handle driving as you get older

 

[kurtbob]

I have spent the last 10 days delivering puppies to their new homes I racked up about 3500 miles. As an ex truck driver I was looking forward to it but I find myself relived and my body is begging for mercy. I normally only drive 7 miles to work. Was curious how you guys handle driving as you get older

Man, if it’s over 30 mi, I hate it! Just because it so exhausting due to having to think for the 30 dumb asses driving around me who are well............dumb asses

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I drove 150 miles a day for work for years.. I'm glad that shits over.

 

[Old School 3319]

I drove 150 miles a day for work for years.. I'm glad that shits over.

Sometimes my 14 mile round trip a day is too much for me

 

[FurCoat]

I live 30 miles from my office in downtown Raleigh. The commute sucks. Then I drive to RTP a few times a week to meet with clients. Another horrible area to drive. The days I go into RTP wear me out.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Sometimes my 14 mile round trip a day is too much for me

I'm down to 4 miles round trip.. It feels like I'm retired.

 

[beefeater33]

I drive about 60 miles round trip each day.............. I can't stand it. I can't wait to retire, I won't drive unless I have to then. I really hate driving the older I get.................. I'd be happy if I never had to get behind the wheel again...........

 

[Mr.Pink]

I am 14Mi from work. with Chicago traffic it takes me 40min with covid. rediculous

 

[Old School 3319]

I am 14Mi from work. with Chicago traffic it takes me 40min with covid. rediculous

I feel for you I made the Chicago trip twice in one week from southern Illinois it was awful I don’t know how you do it

 

[Bengel]

I would drive 80 mile round trip to work 20 years ago, been 10 minutes from home the last 17. Very blessed now, can not do the daily commute, but a long drive once in awhile with the better-half is a pleasure!

 

[Mr.Pink]

I would drive 80 mile round trip to work 20 years ago, been 10 minutes from home the last 17. Very blessed now, can not do the daily commute, but a long drive once in awhile with the better-half is a pleasure!

I agree. My better half Is a bowl of FVF and a 50-minute commute to work.

 

[Old School 3319]

I agree. My better half Is a bowl of FVF and a 50-minute commute to work.

I did get plenty of practice and loading a bowl will driving

 

[wolflarsen]

My commute to work is 12 miles on the highway or 10 miles straight down the beach. I usually take the highway in the morning to get there fast and then slow cruise the beach with a pipe or a beer on the way home in the afternoon. Without a doubt, driving off-road while smoking or drinking makes the commuting experience far more enjoyable.

 

[warren]

700 miles in a day is about the best I can do in the RV. The Mercedes SUV is good for a 1000+, usually. Anchorage to Whitehorse, Canadians permitting, is a full day for me. There are days after a long leg where my 74 year old back needs a long walk and a day off from the driver's seat. Also, every two hours on the road I give the pup a short walk.

 

[bent1]

Advil. I drive truck too.

 

[beefeater33]

My commute to work is 12 miles on the highway or 10 miles straight down the beach. I usually take the highway in the morning to get there fast and then slow cruise the beach with a pipe or a beer on the way home in the afternoon. Without a doubt, driving off-road while smoking or drinking makes the commuting experience far more enjoyable.
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You Sir, are one lucky SOB!! If I had a drive like that I probably wouldn’t mind it so much!!! ?

 

[3rdguy]

I hate driving more then a few hours nowadays. When I was younger I did a 1400 mile round trip on the weekends quite a bit to see family. Now I just want the family to stay away haha..

 

[bnichols23]

5 miles in town for me, about 10 minutes. Barely enough to get a good bowl going.

 

[Spinkle]

When our office is open and not shut due to COVID, my commute is about 18km one way (11 miles), through the middle of Canada’s largest city which is synonymous with some of the worst gridlock in NA. I am able to ameliorate this by leaving for work after the morning rush, and I usually stay a few minutes later to avoid the rush on my way home. The crazy thing is that waiting even 20 minutes can reduce an hour trip to 25 minutes.

That having been said, my drive is often my favourite time of the day, particularly on the way home. I get to relax in my comfy leather chair, light a pipe and listen to music or podcasts. Doesn’t matter how cold it gets or if it’s raining or snowing. Others rage in traffic jams, I tend to look at them as cozy more than anything these days.

 

[beefeater33]

5 miles in town for me, about 10 minutes. Barely enough to get a good bowl going.

You’re a lucky man!! ?