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MrMallard
10/08/18 8:18:30 AM
#1:


I'm taking my Switch with me for the commute, as well as a small power bank that'll probably get it back up to about half charge if push comes to shove. Do you guys think I should start saving some reading material for the train ride?

Any tips, pitfalls to avoid or just general travel advice? The longest train ride I've had has been 5 hours.
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MrMallard
10/08/18 11:42:19 AM
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I'm definitely gonna get some Skyrim time in.
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NinjaWarrior455
10/08/18 11:47:33 AM
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Download music or audio books. It'll help keep you entertained longer than any visual entertainment.
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SSJCAT
10/08/18 11:52:08 AM
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that switch might get you 7 or so hours with the power bank, try to sleep some, watch a movie or youtube on your phone, listen to music while window watching.

ive been on a few 20+ hour bus rides.
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Romulox28
10/08/18 11:52:25 AM
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follow drake's expert travel advice in that travis scott song
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MrMallard
10/09/18 5:13:02 AM
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I'm gonna keep this updated until Friday, any help would be appreciated
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roos1046 Reborn
10/09/18 10:35:19 AM
#7:


buy a plane ticket
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MrMallard
10/10/18 9:00:15 AM
#8:


Second last bump, please help me
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Turbam
10/10/18 9:02:17 AM
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The train not have outlets?
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MrMallard
10/10/18 9:03:15 AM
#10:


Turbam posted...
The train not have outlets?

idk. I sure hope so.
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Middle hope
10/10/18 9:05:25 AM
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Just blast the harry potter them the entire ride and pretend you're going to hogwarts
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MrMallard
10/10/18 9:16:25 AM
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Man, by the second hour my legs are going to be aching like a bitch. I cannot hold a sense of wonder for that long. And even then, It'll be another 3 hours on a. Train, then four hours off a train on foot, then another 8 hours by train.
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MrMallard
10/10/18 9:17:46 AM
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I'm thinking about drinking lots of beer before I roll out. Yay or nay?
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MrMallard
10/11/18 8:57:46 AM
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Two hours guys

This trip is gonna fucking suuuuuuck
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karlpilkington4
10/11/18 8:59:20 AM
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Here's a tip, cancel the train trip and take a plane ride which would take like 2 hours.
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TheKentster
10/11/18 9:01:46 AM
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Why are you taking a train though?
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ehhwhatever
10/11/18 9:05:33 AM
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A portable GPS, seriously, even if it's an old TomTom.
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FursonaNonGrata
10/11/18 9:06:56 AM
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If you drink lots of beer youre gonna have to pee a lot and will likely start getting a hangover without even falling asleep.
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MrMallard
10/11/18 9:22:27 AM
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karlpilkington4 posted...
Here's a tip, cancel the train trip and take a plane ride which would take like 2 hours.

It would also cost like 300-400 bucks. I checked the prices, it was too rich for my blood - the train ticket was $260, for first class there and back which is better than last time when I travelled economy, which is a lot more reasonable. I do appreciate the comment, though.

TheKentster posted...
Why are you taking a train though?

I can't drive, and I'm going to see my dad by myself. None of my friends are interested, so I don't have a ride. Meanwhile, there's a train line one town over that can get me to where I need to be - I grab a lift into that town, take the train, spend four days wherever I end up and I travel back. Much less fuss for everyone else.

ehhwhatever posted...
A portable GPS, seriously, even if it's an old TomTom.

This would have been a good idea. I have credit on my phone and a portable charger, so if push comes to shove I've got Google Maps.

FursonaNonGrata posted...
If you drink lots of beer youre gonna have to pee a lot and will likely start getting a hangover without even falling asleep.

Aw man, lame. Well, I haven't been touching my leftover beers and I won't start now. Thanks.

Forgettable posted...
Where are you even going that you need a 17 hour train ride?

I live somewhere in southwest NSW. I'm going to see my dad in Northern NSW near the coast. The trip to Sydney by car is 5 hours, and up to this place would maybe be 8 - this train ride is around 13 hours with a stop in Sydney for 4 hours.

So I mean there is a rest stop, but I'm gonna be on my feet there as well. It's not like I get to sit still and nap for 4 hours, unfortunately.
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