Category Archives: cell phone

Highlights at 9:30…Film at 11

Posted on January 22, 2010 by TJ

The preferred look for many young Mt. Pleasant women is something I’ll call hairdresser chic, a style topped off by a carefully cultivated coif worn like a crown. One of the women sporting such a look at the station this … 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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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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Things You Don’t Overhear on Metro-North Every Day

Posted on March 25, 2009 by TJ

“Wow, look at her–she’s a hottie!” “Didja hear the MTA is thinking of reducing fares 25%? Those guys are nuts!” “I really have to give riders credit for honoring Metro-North’s limit-your-cellphone-calls policy.” “Those new conductor uni’s sure are spiffy.” “Gotta … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Keep Your Cellphone Convos Quiet on the Train

Posted on February 20, 2009 by TJ

People fall into two camps when it comes to cellphone usage on the train. Either they hardly notice it, or they want to beat the cellphone user with a size 12 wingtip until innards come out of both the cellphone … Continue reading →

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Bus-ted For Obnoxious Cellphone Use

Posted on September 4, 2008 by TJ

Interesting story in the NY Times on a New Jersey commuter bus line that forbids cellphones except for emergencies–and actually enforces the policy. Mike Richard writes: The New Jersey commuter bus heading to New York City last week rolled to … Continue reading →

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The Accident That Happened, The Altercation That Never Did

Posted on July 29, 2008 by timcol

A high-pitched scream came from inside Starbucks. An Asian woman visible through the hole in the store was pushing at her cheeks with her palms and staring at the floor. 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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Digital Man

Posted on December 7, 2007 by TJ

The minute-by-minute breakdown of how the man across the aisle from me on the 6:59 spent his 33 minutes on the train. 7:01 Makes cellphone call, tells pal “I can get to White Plains in 23 minutes.” Accent hard to … Continue reading →

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Word of the Week: CHATTERBLOX

Posted on November 20, 2007 by TJ

CHATTERBLOX: CHAT urr BLOKS \noun\: The act of covering one’s mouth with one’s hand while speaking on the cellphone on a crowded train. Usage: I was getting the stink-eye from my fellow riders on the 5:46 to North White Plains … Continue reading →

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