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by anonymous on August 22nd, 2006

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What should I bring on my bus trip across the country to not bore myself?

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  • by hemiman on August 24th, 2006

    hemiman

    Some advice, dont give in to the beggars outside the bus stations that you are laid over at. Word gets around that you are easy, if you give one some change they will all come to you. Dont believe the old scam "I just need $5 to get my ticket to wherever." It is a load of crap. Stay inside the larger stations and find a seat close to the ticket agent if possible. If you get off for ten minutes at a rest stop, put a book or something in your seat before you get off. Preferably something with your name on it. If you are a pot smoker, NEVER, EVER take a smoke with a stranger, you dont know what they have laced it with. Or where there hands have been. Remember, people from all walks of life ride buses. Buses are good inexpensive means for transportation, that is why there are lots of rif-raf that ride them. Be friendly, but think about what you say before you say it as to not give out important information. With your question I am assuming you are inexperienced to riding buses cross country. Just want you to be safe. Hope you have a great trip.

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  • by Rannic on August 23rd, 2006

    Rannic

    A Game Boy/DS. You can pick up a GBA for pretty cheap these days. Grab one and a good RPG, and you'll be set for the trip.

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  • by CuppyCake is actually missing Ohio... on July 16th, 2007

    CuppyCake is actually missing Ohio...

    Some Sudoku!

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  • by DJ-Spikey on December 14th, 2006

    DJ-Spikey

    PSP With grand theft auto bi the time u get where ur going u prob be finshed the game or close to it plus if ur friends are going with ya u wont really need ne thingy just ur friends to keep u laughing

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  • by davoomac on December 14th, 2006

    davoomac

    I would highly recommend getting the nintendo DS. Definitely bring some good books to read too.

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  • by jt007m on November 11th, 2006

    jt007m

    An empty notebook, pens, colored pencils, etc.

    1. Make up stories about people you come across
    2. Write poetry
    3. Jot down names of places that interested you (never know when you'll be back)
    4. Draw (even if you don't know how)
    5. Make lists (likes/dislikes, goals, tv shows, people, CDs, anything)
    6. Write your biography.
    7. Make swirly marks on a page as you look out the window

    Basically, fill pages. Take a look back at it a couple weeks later and you'll see how much everything that you put in there reveals about you. It's an exercise I use ever couple years to gauge growth in my life. It's fun, fills the time, and doesn't take up a lot of space.

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  • by weeooweeoo on September 22nd, 2006

    weeooweeoo

    Fiction. Novels. The books you read during your trip will forever remind you of your journey.

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  • by tjatherton on August 22nd, 2006

    tjatherton

    Word puzzle/activity books, a camera, hand held card games (usually around $10 in drug stores) and just talking to other people on the bus.. :D

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  • by LamaMan20 on August 22nd, 2006

    LamaMan20

    First I have some questions for you.

    Why are you taking a bus across the country? Are you on some sort of pilgrimage? Many people take a pilgrimage to see the Dalai Lama.

    Also why would you say you have an mp3 player but then in ( ) say you don't actually have it but are buying one? You should have just said you were buying one straight off, and saved us the reading time.

    Now for your answer...

    The Dalai Lama says: There is no greater pleasure than oneself. And a rubik's cube.

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  • by JazzieFizzle on July 17th, 2007

    JazzieFizzle

    Ipod, camera, a book, cell phone:)

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  • by tomsims on July 17th, 2007

    tomsims

    - A portable DVD player with some DVDs, CDs, and earplugs. A laptop would probably do.
    - I'd bring my Sprint modem.
    - Some books
    - A pad and some pens for taking notes
    - A digital camera

    That would keep me plenty busy.

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  • by klarakat on September 5th, 2009

    klarakat

    a fifth. or a half-gallon, depending on your alcohol tolerance. non-drinker? lots and lots of books.

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  • by Anonymous on December 27th, 2006

    Anonymous

    definitely an ipod or an MP3 player and a couple of magazines.

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  • by mosesport on December 17th, 2006

    mosesport

    Ipod, journal, drawing pad, a good book or two...and some bomb headphones.

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  • by gerrik on December 14th, 2006

    gerrik

    a personal dvd player

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  • by Anonymous on December 14th, 2006

    Anonymous

      A forklift.

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  • by GARY MARSHALL on December 13th, 2006

    GARY MARSHALL

    A radio.Hide your cigarettes everyone will bum off you

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  • by j-man on July 16th, 2007

    j-man

    beer but don't get caught

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  • by lfcsupporter1990 on December 14th, 2006

    lfcsupporter1990

    Take a laptop with games on it?

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  • by Dopefiend on October 19th, 2006

    Dopefiend

    Buy some new cds, you can get into some great music on your trip. Everytime I listen to Korn I think of Amsterdam.

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  • by TheAnswerer on December 16th, 2006

    TheAnswerer

    MP3
    Books
    Portable Gaming System

    That'll last you a while.

    OH and take a blanket and a pillow.

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  • by kyannie72 on December 13th, 2006

    kyannie72

    Some books by your favorite author, cd player and your favorite cds, crossword/word search puzzle, and anything other thing that brings comfort for you. I always carry my pillow with me. It makes a great table in your lap, as well as using for those times when you can't hold your eyes open.

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  • by wanderlust on December 13th, 2006

    wanderlust

    Optimism. Everything else will fall into place.

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  • by Slipshod Wombat and Co. on December 25th, 2006

    Slipshod Wombat and Co.

    PSP isn't a bad idea, is it?

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