Reply to: Getting to work through the tube strike

[Martin@AS Financial]

Yesterday was great Bus was ok but like a sardine can and for an hour I couldn't move, Made the mistake of sitting next to a whining trout who spent 40 minutes having her weekly session with her shrink on the bus next to me because she couldn't get there. She was not quiet or discreet either.

We went through the whole spectrum of not getting quality time with her friends and all men are bastards and yada yada yada. She was at it non-stop for the whole time, the shrink must have put the phone down on the table and been watching tv and umm, ahhing the whole time. Bet they charged a grand for that lol.

By the time she got off I almost got off with her and threw myself under the bus.

How did your trip(s) go?

Risked life and limb by cycling from Ealing to Holborn. Its only 11 miles but my word it's dangerous. Almost got fully taken out by a cab driver this morning who decided to do a 3 lane switch without troubling themselves to indicate.

We've potentially got another 3 days next week to look forward to as well.

[scooterscot]

We should have more tube strikes to keep the people happy and healthy. As long as they don't breath the smog ken.

[TheFaQQer]

Follow Boris' suggestions


(via Scandinavian Kitchen)

[Pogle]

I had my usual 20 min stroll in to Canary Wharf - I took some bread to feed to the aquatic bird life, but they turned their beaks up at it. I paused to watch a couple of moorhens industriously finding twigs to add to their nest and said my usual "Good Morning" to the chap on the boat moored near work. Very pleasant.

In other news I went to get my lunch from Pret and was given it for free!

[DaveB]

I usally work from home but have been in town yesterday and today. Strike actually makes little difference as I normally walk from Kings Cross to Client Co. offices anyway, unless it's peeing down with rain.

This mornings was particularly pleasant, sunny spring morning but not too warm. Took a meandering back streets route rather than follow the herd. Couple of nice parks on the way. Trees, sunshine, birdsong etc. It's amazing how quiet London can be if you get away from the traffic.

[tractor]

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I think that next week, I shall book 3 days near Hyde Park and take a leisurely stroll in each day.

[mudskipper]

Next time you're near St. Paul's may I respectfully suggest you stop off in my favourite place in London. See sig (updated due to incessant whining by the body politic).

There's a geocache there. Will add to my todo list.

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[d000hg]

Next time you're near St. Paul's may I respectfully suggest you stop off in my favourite place in London. See sig (updated due to incessant whining by the body politic).

And get a hot chocolate from Paul while you're there too, especially if it's chilly weather.

[vetran]

The breakfast egg & Kipper was awesome.

Commute to home office with view of Garden, trees & blue sky was short and pleasant.

Two meetings and an errant SQL server have filled my morning.

[speling bee]

It can be lovely. I often used to walk some or all of the way from Waterloo to the City or West End (depending on the gig). The stroll along the banks of the Thames is nice, so is walking past St Pauls and down the Strand, or via Covent Garden & Tottenham Court Road, and it gives me a chance to look in the shops.

Next time you're near St. Paul's may I respectfully suggest you stop off in my favourite place in London. See sig (updated due to incessant whining by the body politic).

[MicrosoftBob]

10 minute drive to work, full english breakfast at client site followed by filter coffee and a big dump to get my billings worth

[VectraMan]

Drive was pretty much as normal. Some stop start traffic on the M40, but not too bad.

[doodab]

Fantastic 4 1/2 mile walk in the sunshine. I love walking in London.

It can be lovely. I often used to walk some or all of the way from Waterloo to the City or West End (depending on the gig). The stroll along the banks of the Thames is nice, so is walking past St Pauls and down the Strand, or via Covent Garden & Tottenham Court Road, and it gives me a chance to look in the shops.

[speling bee]

My walk downstairs to the office was uneventful. I did have to remove some random toast from the toaster though. Ms doodab often puts it on before taking the kids to school and forgets that it's there.

One day the North Koreans will write an opera about this deed.

[TheFaQQer]

How did your trip(s) go?

I tripped over some of the stuff piled on the stairs up to the study, where I work.