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Old 11-17-2022 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Dummi
Would anyone care to share their experiences living > 2 hours driving distance from base and bidding reserve? I’m around 50% category. On SC, just drive within 2 hours and hang out somewhere? That the technique? Besides that, on LC I’m assuming you’d just hang out at home, pursue hobbies etc. Any big picture considerations I’m missing? Thanks
How far exactly are you? There is no such thing as a 2 hour rule.
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Old 11-17-2022 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Dummi
Would anyone care to share their experiences living > 2 hours driving distance from base and bidding reserve? I’m around 50% category. On SC, just drive within 2 hours and hang out somewhere? That the technique? Besides that, on LC I’m assuming you’d just hang out at home, pursue hobbies etc. Any big picture considerations I’m missing? Thanks
I live in PA about 2 hours from EWR but get a bit nervous at 3am. I'll spring for a hotel in NJ during the wee hours and hang out at a mall/Starbucks/Panera during daylight hours.

YMMV.
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Old 11-17-2022 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CBreezy
How far exactly are you? There is no such thing as a 2 hour rule.
4ish hours. Tennessee
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Old 11-17-2022 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Dummi
4ish hours. Tennessee
Ah. Then yeah, find a place 2 hours away. Some guys do coffee shops.
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Old 11-17-2022 | 02:34 PM
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I got a gym membership and would spend a good deal of time there. Showers etc. It was a pretty good way to go.
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Old 11-17-2022 | 02:36 PM
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I’d be willing to bet there are quite a few golf courses between Tennessee and ATL as well. That’s what I’d be doing while awaiting a last minute call out.


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Old 11-17-2022 | 05:31 PM
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Solid gouge. More creative than I. The ideas are flowing now. Thanks for the replies
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Old 11-17-2022 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by IFlyHeavies
I’d be willing to bet there are quite a few golf courses between Tennessee and ATL as well. That’s what I’d be doing while awaiting a last minute call out.


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Is it possible to be on a golf course without an adult beverage? Asking for a friend…
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Old 11-17-2022 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolf424
Is it possible to be on a golf course without an adult beverage? Asking for a friend…

Good point…. Even the best laid plans rarely survive first contact with the enemy.


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Old 11-17-2022 | 06:23 PM
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I seriously would like two things that would make ShortCall much better.

1- a Motocross track within 2 hours of EWR/LGA/JFK that is open every day (in season anyways)
2-A secure enough company parking lot that I wouldn't be afraid of my bikes being stolen out of a locked windowless van.
2B-I would need a new van to go practice on shortcall with.
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