Monthly Archives: November 2007

A-Rod’s Sister

Posted on November 30, 2007 by TJ

She’s a Metro-North conductor. She checked my ticket this morning and, in fact, checks it a few times a week. She’s a Latina, about 30, pretty, and pleasant. And she looks exactly like freakin’ A-Rod. As such, it’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Another ‘Rocky’ Sequel

Posted on November 30, 2007 by TJ

Since none of us can seem to get enough of the giant drag queen who often rides Metro-North, here’s a little somethign from the modestly monikered The Legendary Train Main Paul: Sounds like you all have met Rocky!! He (or … Continue reading →

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What’s Up With, er, Slippery Rail?

Posted on November 29, 2007 by TJ

Here we are in the waning days of November, and I can’t say that I’ve seen much evidence of that dastardly commuter scourge known as Slippery Rail/Slip-Slip/The Worst F***ing Thing About Commuting in the Northeast. Granted, I’ve only lived through … Continue reading →

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The Metro-North Channel

Posted on November 28, 2007 by TJ

I had the divine pleasure of quaffing a $7 pint at Irish watering hole Annie Moore’s recently. (Me: Seven dollars for a pint? What is this, the Campbell Apartment? Bartender: Try three times that at Campbell Apartment. Me: You’re right, … Continue reading →

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Voice of London Underground Silenced

Posted on November 27, 2007 by TJ

Angry Youngman has informed us that Emma Clarke, known as the voice of the London Underground for her subterranean subway announcements, has been sacked for posting humorous (or “humourous”, in local parlance) announcements on her website. Here’s one we can … Continue reading →

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The Trainjotting Reader

Posted on November 27, 2007 by TJ

And you thought the guy on the train next to you inching over the invisible line between the seats was irritating, and your Metro-North conductor a bit rude. From Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild: I’m a hobo now! That’s right, … Continue reading →

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Hertz So Good

Posted on November 27, 2007 by TJ

Rented a car from Hertz over the holiday, picking up outside Boston and dropping off in North White Plains. I’d seen the Hertz building a million times from the Metro-North–you could throw your iPod with the downloaded monthly pass at … Continue reading →

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Word of the Week: TIMES NEWROCHELLE ROMAN

Posted on November 26, 2007 by TJ

TIMES NEWROCHELLE ROMAN \TIHMZ NUroshell ROHmin\ noun: The distinctive rounded typeface found on station platforms informing readers what the stop is. (A.K.A. “Larchfont”) Usage: I think I saw that same Times Newrochelle Roman font that Metro-North uses when I was … Continue reading →

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Talking to Strangers

Posted on November 21, 2007 by TJ

I stood on the platform under Grand Central, waiting for the downtown 4/5. She was pointing to my earphones and saying something. I plucked the iPod buds from my ears to listen. “I have that too!” she said excitedly. She … Continue reading →

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Our All-Time Least Favorite Commuter Song

Posted on November 21, 2007 by TJ

There are decent songs about commuting, such as the Who’s “5:15″, and the relatively crummy ones, such as “Takin’ Care of Business” by Bachman Turner Overdrive (though the latter scores extra points for the line about the “8:15 into the city,” … Continue reading →

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