Category Archives: Beer guy

New Uni’s and Carts For MNR Beer Guys

Posted on January 27, 2012 by TJ

Anyone notice the new uniforms, and the new signage on the carts, for the beer guys in Grand Central? Until recently, they wore light blue polo shirts. I assume they wore some sort of pants as well, but their legs … Continue reading →

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TRAINJOTTING TURNS 5: Sloth

Posted on January 10, 2012 by TJ

Each day this week, to commemorate our fifth birthday, Trainjotting is publishing memorable posts from the past, grouped under a specific Seven Deadly Sin. Today is Sloth. From September 2011: An Open Letter To: Posted on September 16, 2011 by … Continue reading →

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Word of the Week: HEINEKENVIOUS

Posted on November 1, 2011 by TJ

HEINEKENVIOUS \HINE-i-KEN-vee-uhs\ adjective: Pangs of jealousy one feels when opting not to buy a beer for the train ride, then sitting across from a person who appears to be enjoying their adult beverage immensely. Usage: I decided not to buy … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To:

Posted on September 16, 2011 by TJ

The man who chugs two Bud Tall Boys between Grand Central and Hawthorne on a nightly basis. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, as the saying goes. In fact, it’s 5 o’clock here, which means you’re probably on line at the beer … Continue reading →

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Big Chase, No Kill

Posted on January 21, 2011 by TJ

Attractive woman sashays down the ramp to Track 29 yesterday. She’s slim and black, well dressed, and carries herself with a certain elan. (Ever since watching Chris Rock’s clever documentary…Rockumentary?…on black women’s hair, Good Hair, I can’t help but think … Continue reading →

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The Wizard of Oz.

Posted on October 14, 2009 by TJ

As JerseyJim noted, commuters in search of potent potables have an alternative option to the overpriced-albeit-convenient beer & booze guys situated on the Grand Central platforms. Yes, Rite Aid has a wide selection of beer for those who have the … Continue reading →

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The Price is Rite, the Aid is Immediate

Posted on September 15, 2009 by TJ

We, for one, buy far fewer beers for the train ride home since we discovered the joys of cough medicine the costs of Grand Central-issued beers went up roughly 25% in May 2008. Rider/reader ConnecticEnergy offers up a valuable tip for … Continue reading →

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The ‘Bottle-Cap’ A Must-Have For Commuters

Posted on September 1, 2009 by TJ

With TJ hitting a landmark birthday later in the week…thank you, no, really–thank you…the gifts from far-flung sisters start trickling on around now. The first one over the transom may just end up the best, especially for thirsty and stressed … Continue reading →

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How Much to Tip the GCT Beer Guy?

Posted on January 7, 2008 by TJ

My recent post on a woeful tip I not-so-advertently bestowed on a hard-working Grand Central beer man elicited a comment from a reader calling me a cheap-ass for not tipping a buck. Granted, I’m considering the source — said commenter … Continue reading →

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Beer Man With a Heart of Gold

Posted on July 3, 2007 by TJ

Almost forgot about this from a few Fridays ago. As the weekend officially begins, a young Asian woman is buying a cocktail on the Grand Central platform around 5:30. The beer man’s got dirty blond hair in a bowl cut. … Continue reading →

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