Likely I-90 leaving Seattle over the pass to E Washington. It was a busy weekend and someone had managed to crash in a construction zone so instead of going from four lanes it was going down to one. It added at least three hours to the driver over the pass.
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I was a professional line stander in DC for many years. I think the longest wait was probably close to 72 hours.
What was it for?
It was back in the 90’s and I think it was a senate hearing for Microsoft, so Bill Gates was there himself.
He should have hired a professional like you too instead of waiting for that long.
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The line to the grave
You can always cut that line, if you want.
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3.5h in line in a very cold Venice to see a Dalí exhibit
The line to get into the Vatican