conv: I have to go to see my orthopedic surgeon next month. It's a bit of a drive - about 1 1/2 hours_comma_ but I've done it before and know I'll manage ok. I have quite a long drive ahead of me next month. It's about 1/12 hours_comma_ but I've don it before so I'll be fine. I don't know how you do it. I can't stand long drives. I put music on and open the window. Otherwise I'll disappear into my own little world_comma_ and that's not a good thing to do when you're driving! Definitely not! Music is a great idea though; I listen to music on all bus rides and car rides. It really helps to pass the time_comma_ not to mention it can calm you down. And the drive's quite easy and very pretty_comma_ which help.