Category Archives: Blackberry

I Know, a Photo Would’ve Been Nice

Posted on September 15, 2010 by TJ

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 →

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Paradise By the Blackberry Light

Posted on June 14, 2010 by TJ

I was trying the make the most of a monthly pass with a weekend trip to the city–a Saturday night foray into Gotham to celebrate a friend’s 40th down in Gramurray Hill. The trip in was mostly uneventful, minus an … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To:

Posted on April 15, 2010 by TJ

The man who works the security desk at my office. You’re the last man I see as my daily commute concludes and my workday begins. You’re a pleasant man, always with a warm smile and a good morning over the … Continue reading →

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Jersey Jim Makes Best of Cancellation Situation

Posted on March 29, 2010 by admin

Got to the station today, and my train was  cancelled. Folks talking, phoning, muttering, making alternate plans. Some just waiting and staring at the puddles. Usually in this situation I would get back on my bike and trek the mile … Continue reading →

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PLANEJOTTING: Not So Hot-lanta

Posted on March 15, 2010 by admin

First off, a big thanks to Straphanger Joe for stepping in to keep the site fresh in my absence.   The family vacay was great–sun, beach, and an endless supply of buffet food and cerveza in the Dominican Republic. All … Continue reading →

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TRAINJOTTING CLASSIC: The Commuter’s Ten Commandments

Posted on January 13, 2010 by TJ

From June 12, 2007 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 transgression of Commandment #4. 1. Thou shalt leave the seat next to thou … Continue reading →

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‘This is Metro-North…We’ve Recovered Your Blackberry’

Posted on August 4, 2009 by TJ

Words I never thought I’d hear. I’d left the Blackberry on the morning train last Friday, and was too distraught to blog about it. It was a rainy day (Oh yeah–that rainy day) and I was a bit discombobulated. Due … Continue reading →

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CTRider Will Help You Silence Your Digital Device

Posted on May 19, 2009 by TJ

I hate your Cellphone/PDA. You know who you are.  You’ve got a Blackberry, iPhone or other modern device that is capable of making all sorts of obnoxious noises. At this point, most train commuters have been socialized to speak quietly … Continue reading →

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The Commuter’s Ten Commandments

Posted on March 25, 2009 by TJ

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 →

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The Commuter’s Ten Commandments

Posted on March 4, 2008 by TJ

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 transgression of Commandment #4. 1. Thou shalt leave the seat next to thou unadorned with books and … Continue reading →

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