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Yeehaw! | posttraumaticcommuter

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My life in transport. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. April 27, 2015. Rocked back on heels this morning by banner headline in Metro which read:. Commuting like Wild West, says Transport for London boss.’. This astonishing statement made by Sir Peter Gerard Hendry CBE, Commissioner for Transport in London. Article gives fuller quote of Sir Peter’s beef:. Am sure Sir Peter keeps online diary of commuting, so will check to see if has made entry about day he left Annual Season ticket at ho...

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Busking Nemesis | posttraumaticcommuter

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My life in transport. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. The Danger of Flowers. July 29, 2014. What spectral horror dost I espy down the long, lonely, dim reaches of the South Kensington pedestrian tunnel this summer morn? Though it be sultry outside an icy chill plays about my heart. Why flees the solitary pigeon, pecking in the gulley, on frighted wings? What terrifying sound reaves my ears? Why sings he so jauntily, and always in the same calypso style no matter what the song? You are ...

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The Urban Woodsman | posttraumaticcommuter

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My life in transport. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. March 17, 2015. Have had hiatus from blogging due to, astonishingly, not getting annoyed about anything very much whilst commuting over winter. However, change in weather and first flush of spring obviously playing havoc with hormones as am now taking out High Horse for daily hacks. This has surely never happened in entire childhood of Mellors otherwise he would have some manners. Mellors objects to my objection. Additional bearded ...

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Potty | posttraumaticcommuter

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My life in transport. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. July 30, 2014. Am pootling along in South Ken pedestrian tunnel this summer morn, rejoicing that Busker Nemesis nowhere to be seen, when come upon small family gathering of mother and two infants around parked pushchair, up against wall of tunnel. Well done, Joshua,’ say mother, bending proudly over toddler. Eyeballs ping out on springs like cartoon character in ‘Loony Tunes’. Stop dead in tracks just past pushchair, stunned. Fill i...

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posttraumaticcommuter | My life in transport | Page 2

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My life in transport. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. Newer posts →. Edvard Munch: In the Lair of the Revenue Inspector. June 16, 2014. Arriving at a grim lobby, I approached with trepidation the Sibyl who presided there, sat on a three legged stool behind a reception desk. After some time, she looked up at me with scarcely disguised loathing. Edvard Munch, madam.’. The Sibyl checked her computer, then rose to her feet and waved an incense burner across the desk. I knocked on the door.

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Beef | posttraumaticcommuter

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My life in transport. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. September 11, 2014. Tonight at Waterloo Station, take seat on nearly empty Woking train where settle down to scoff Snickers bar and read James Lee Burke novel. Start counting ‘one elephant’ to judge how long before first noisy git turn up. Have got to only 5 elephants when City pillock trundle in with grace and lightness of Nellie the Elephant and plonk self on seat across the gangway where slump against side of train. Now all other...

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream | posttraumaticcommuter

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My life in transport. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. As progress up concourse, screaming reaches incredible level. Realise entire sound made by one solitary female, screaming unseen up above, on the walkway leading to Waterloo East, space lined with upmarket shops and cafes. Exchange a glance with a mildly stupefied fellow commuter, sitting on a seat stuffing his face with a burger. Please help me, please help me! A crowd of intereste...

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My life in transport. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. April 27, 2015. Rocked back on heels this morning by banner headline in Metro which read: ‘Commuting like Wild West, says Transport for London boss.’ This astonishing statement made by Sir Peter Gerard Hendry CBE, Commissioner for Transport in London. Eagerly scan article … Continue reading →. March 17, 2015. October 6, 2014. September 11, 2014. No 1 personal commuting beef at moment is inability to experience peaceful journey home ...

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Berks | posttraumaticcommuter

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My life in transport. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. The Urban Woodsman →. October 6, 2014. However, when get back to southward bound Bakerloo platform, no bag in evidence. Has either been nicked by sub-human or else Tube employee has taken it to send to Lost Property. However, unless Tube employee Invisible Man or Woman, second scenario unlikely as no Tube employee in evidence on platform. Mooch grumpily up and down platform scanning seats, and under seats, scowling. Leave a Reply Ca...