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Monthly Archives: September 2010
An Open Letter To:
Trainjotting. I know, I know, it’s been several days since I’ve posted. I apologize. You’re mad, I know. Yes, there is that other blog. It’s late-model and attractive, I know, and commands a lot of attention. I know from experience … Continue reading
Posted in 8:16, Don Draper, LIRR, Metro North, Monthly Pass, Open Letter, Slippery Rail
Tagged Batter Chatter, Don Draper
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If You See Something, Say Nothing, Or, The Band Played On
I got to Grand Central yesterday with my usual 90 seconds to make my train; Metro-North has been good enough to put my northbound trains on Track 29 this week. Thanks, guys. I lamented not having more time, as Vanderbilt … Continue reading
Posted in Bike to Work, Grand Central, Little G, Little Miss C, Vanderbilt Hall
Tagged Northern Ireland
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Commuting In, Around, and Out of Westchester, and Other Fun Stuff
The soon-to-drop October issue of Westchester Magazine surveys Westchesterites (Westchester-ers?) about their commutes in, out, and around the county. Almost half (45%) of those surveyed ride Metro-North, with the remainder driving to and from work. Here’s how the train people pass … Continue reading
Posted in Best Commuter Town, Mount Pleasant
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Evolutionary Road
I was reading an interesting NY Times Op-Ed on the 5:46 home last night, in which David Brooks pointed out that suburbanites are always portrayed as miserable and unfulfilled in literature–most recently in Jonathan Franzen’s new novel, Freedom, which will … Continue reading
Posted in 5:46, Don Draper, Hawthorne, Mad Men
Tagged Arcade Fire, Revolutionary Road, The Suburbs
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The Bridge Fire That Shut Down Metro-North
A “large, smoky fire” under a train bridge at 138th Street caused Metro-North to shut down for three hours yesterday, reports the Journal News. Writes LoHud.com: Marine units from the New York Fire Department brought the blaze under control about … Continue reading
Posted in Metro North
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Metro-North Somewhat Screwed Up Today
Apparently a little too much gloating on the part of Metro-North riders about their uninterrupted service during Thursday’s storm has resulted in massive delays this afternoon. In fact there’s some sort of fire that’s been put out in the Bronx … Continue reading
Posted in Metro North, Yankee Stadium Stop
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IRideTheHarlemLine Visits Valhalla
Emily from IRidetheHarlemLine has visited the Valhalla station recently, taken her usual batch of stunning photos, and poked around for some interesting details. She writes of the hamlet’s name and history: The story (whether it can be validated or not, … Continue reading
Posted in IRideTheHarlemLine, Valhalla, Valhalla Crossing
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‘A Boy and a Bicycle’
I like to moan about my five-minute bike ride to the station each day. Sometimes I even get entire blog posts out of it. (Actually, I like to moan about my 10-minute bike ride home from the station even more, … Continue reading
Posted in Bike to Work
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A Mighty Wind: Where Were You When the Tornado Struck NYC?
Well, that little storm kind of snuck up on us, now didn’t it? I was actually heading to Citi Field for the first time all season, Metsies tix for my birthday, compliments of the generous Missus. G. Francis and I … Continue reading
I Know, a Photo Would’ve Been Nice
I was making my way on foot to Grand Central yesterday evening, and spied her at 33rd and Park. She was heading south on Park Avenue South. She was in the pole position, at the front of traffic at a … Continue reading