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Category Archives: Beer
The Commuter’s Ten Commandments
As Easter approaches, we felt it was only appropriate to republish the Trainjotting “Commuter’s 10 Commandments.” — Oddly enough, Moses was on the 5:46 to Mount Kisco last night. He left these behind…which, come to think of it, is a … Continue reading
Posted in Beer, Blackberry, cell phone, iPod, Ten Commandments
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Tap-Dancing With Metro-North
As Metro-North has left us with precious little to grouse about these days, we had to dig deep to satisfy our complain quote. So we turn to beer selection. While we’re unfailingly grateful to be able to enjoy an adult beverage … Continue reading
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The Trainjotting Bar Review
Since surely half the American population has a beer in their hand right around now, we thought we’d offer up an adult beverage-themed post. After passing it while sprinting to the train several dozen times, we had the unique pleasure … Continue reading
An Open Letter To: The Guy Who Consumed Three Beers By White Plains
Sir, I hadn’t noticed you until I heard the clink of beer bottles stemming from your seat. You were pouring a full bottle of Corona into an empty bottle of Corona. I couldn’t figure out why, until I saw the … Continue reading
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Gawker Weighs In On Beers on the Train
There’s quite a lively discourse going on at Gawker, stemming from their posting of the Times article announcing that riders will continue to be able to consume potent potables on the train. Predictably, it devolves into a pissing match between the … Continue reading
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Raise Your Glass, the Witch is Dead!
Ladies and gentlemen, let out a collective exhale: according to a scoop from William Neuman in the Times, the consumption of the occasional (or even frequent!) alcoholic beverage will continue on Metro-North. Months ago, an MTA board member/ninny named Michael Pally … Continue reading
Little Big Board
Your guest editor is of a geekier bent than your regular virtual conductor, so here’s my favorite train-related tech tip. Did you know that the MTA’s Web site contains its own version of the Big Board — the Grand Central … Continue reading
Posted in Beer, Beer guy, Blackberry, Departure time, Metro North, Tech, Tech Tips, treo
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Word of the Week: BOOZE IT OR LOSE IT
BOOZE IT OR LOSE IT \BOOZ iht or LOOZ iht\noun: The dilemma facing commuters about whether they have time to purchase a beer without risking missing their train. Usage: Pondering the beer line with the 7:22 departing in less than … Continue reading
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Mike’s Opinion Piece in Today’s Metro
Mike tackles the grave issues facing commuters in today’s Metro NY paper (the free green one): http://ny.metro.us/metro/blog/my_view/entry/Life_liberty_and_a_cold_one/6626.html Life, liberty and a cold one my view by michael malone > email this to a friend JAN 23 As a Metropolitan Transportation … Continue reading
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