trading life times
As we walk through the underground to the main Paddington station an announcers loudly fills the tube with a mumbled message. Jan covers her ears. The announcers voice was too painful to listen to...
View ArticlePeak travel times are not defined by times
The Italian tourist on Paddington station asked me “what times are off-peak travel times?” Gradually realising the sysem craziness I reply “That depends which direction you are travelling, peak time...
View Articlefollow the breadcrumbs
Wendy: Which ward is he in? Hospital receptionist (HR):ACCU Wendy: Does ACCU mean something? HR: Adult Critical Care Unit Wendy: So I should come to the hospital and ask for the ACCU? HR: 4F ACCU...
View ArticleOur GPS doesn’t work down here
A weekend trip on the London Underground (Tube) is definitiely a different experience from midweek commuter journeys. Much nicer. The travellers are wearing their weekend clothes, more colourful and...
View Articlewho’s on the train today?
Sometimes I get to ride on the trains. It’s expensive and fascinating. I like to guess who the other passengers are and why they are there. To wonder why other people aren’t there. Sometimes I get to...
View Articlewhen there’s no audience in the room – I’m an extrovert
During commuter time, even in London, it is possible to be alone in public When I stepped into this empty circle line carriage at 08.45am I felt like singing. So I did! No-one smirked, No-one shook...
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