public transportation

pink_ribbon_scars · 01-20-2004, 05:29 PM

My life would not be the same without public transportation. It saves me a lot of money, keeps me from polluting even more, and above all it drags my ass all around town. For all this I am very thankful.

HOWEVER, I can't bear the thought of going outside in the freezing cold and hanging out at the bus stop for 15 minutes. Then I have to get off that bus and wait for another one. Why oh why don't I own a car?

sickbadthing · 01-20-2004, 05:31 PM

I get to read on the bus/train. YAY. It makes me hate my life less.

Mooney · 01-20-2004, 05:34 PM

i am going to be spending probably over an hour on the bus everyday next year. but at least in halifax you can call and get the ETA of any bus and it's usually pretty accurate.

Mayfuck · 01-20-2004, 05:34 PM

I use my car for everything.

oui henri · 01-20-2004, 05:35 PM

yeah, i just go to www.ttc.ca and i get to see all of the schedules and hear that little noise that the doors make when the subway and RT open and shut.

cap'n jazz · 01-20-2004, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by sickbadthing
I get to read on the bus/train. YAY. It makes me hate my life less.

Nimrod · 01-20-2004, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by Mayfuck
I use my car for everything.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/images2/pickup.jpg

I_was_aborted · 01-20-2004, 05:37 PM

I was 20 cents short of being able to get on the train a week or so ago so I asked the CTA station lady for 20 cents. She looked at me and said, "I'm broke so no". I walked away and she came out and looked at me and asked, "Do you go to church every sunday?"

I was a little taken by this sudden questions so I just answered yes...and she used one of those free fare cards to let me on the train. She looked at me and said, "Put a couple of extra dollars in the tray for Jesus this Sunday."

As I walked away I muttered "You stupid bitch" under my breath. For some reason her question angered me.....I guess it was the fact that she helped me because she thought I was a Christian. I was glad I lied to her.

Mayfuck · 01-20-2004, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by I_was_aborted
I was 20 cents short of being able to get on the train a week or so ago so I asked the CTA station lady for 20 cents. She looked at me and said, "I'm broke so no". I walked away and she came out and looked at me and asked, "Do you go to church every sunday?"

I was a little taken by this sudden questions so I just answered yes...and she used one of those free fare cards to let me on the train. She looked at me and said, "Put a couple of extra dollars in the tray for Jesus this Sunday."

As I walked away I muttered "You stupid bitch" under my breath. For some reason her question angered me.....I guess it was the fact that she helped me because she thought I was a Christian. I was glad I lied to her.

In addition to being a racist you're also a prejudiced and ungratefull asshole. Wow, congrats.

I_was_aborted · 01-20-2004, 06:14 PM

I feel like you know me so well.

mirrar · 01-20-2004, 06:22 PM

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Originally posted by I_was_aborted
I was 20 cents short of being able to get on the train a week or so ago so I asked the CTA station lady for 20 cents. She looked at me and said, "I'm broke so no". I walked away and she came out and looked at me and asked, "Do you go to church every sunday?"

I was a little taken by this sudden questions so I just answered yes...and she used one of those free fare cards to let me on the train. She looked at me and said, "Put a couple of extra dollars in the tray for Jesus this Sunday."

As I walked away I muttered "You stupid bitch" under my breath. For some reason her question angered me.....I guess it was the fact that she helped me because she thought I was a Christian. I was glad I lied to her.

see in my view it's just totally inconcievable that anyone would refuse giving someone 20 cents in that situation or not let it slide. i mean i'd be greatful and all but if someone had to make sure that i was of a certain religion in order to spare me 20 fucking cents, yeah i'd be pissed off too.

shaniqua · 01-20-2004, 07:44 PM

i knit on the subway.
i get a monthly pass. it's $98.25. ugh.

peabody · 01-20-2004, 07:48 PM

i <3 public transportation.

but i don't like having to leave for work an hour early on the chance that i'll miss the purple line and need the hour.

sometimes i need the whole hour, sometimes it is nice to me and i only need 25 minutes.

meh. it's free for me, what do i care?

scouse_dave · 01-20-2004, 07:48 PM

in response to mirror_untrue...i wouldn't give 20 cents to anyone that just came up to me on the street. we call that 'begging'.

peabody · 01-20-2004, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by scouse_dave
in response to mirror_untrue...i wouldn't give 20 cents to anyone that just came up to me on the street. we call that 'begging'.

uh oh.

not another one of these threads!

scouse_dave · 01-20-2004, 07:50 PM

well no...i don't wanna start something off but if someone comes up to you and asks for money, i'd tend to think "i don't know whether this person is a genuine case or a beggar trying to cheat me"

hence, i don't give to anyone.

mirrar · 01-20-2004, 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by scouse_dave
in response to mirror_untrue...i wouldn't give 20 cents to anyone that just came up to me on the street. we call that 'begging'.

i said in that situation. not in general.

mirrar · 01-20-2004, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by shaunna
i knit on the subway.
i get a monthly pass. it's $98.25. ugh.

does your school have student metropasses? they're only 87.

Liquid-J · 01-20-2004, 07:53 PM

ur mom is public transportation. because everyone rides her. OH BURNED!@!#!

Enzed · 01-20-2004, 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by I_was_aborted
I was a little taken by this sudden questions so I just answered yes...and she used one of those free fare cards to let me on the train. She looked at me and said, "Put a couple of extra dollars in the tray for Jesus this Sunday."

See, this is what happened to Osama Bin Laden. He was 20 cents short once, and answered "No, I'm Islamic".

The rest is history.

scouse_dave · 01-20-2004, 07:56 PM

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Originally posted by Mirror_Untrue
i said in that situation. not in general.

yeah, but how many times a day do you think someone is "just short of a few cents" at the station...

as a one-off you might take pity, but when you see it every day i think you'd need to have a rule of not helping anyone. unless of course you're a crazy religious person.

shaniqua · 01-20-2004, 07:59 PM

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Originally posted by Mirror_Untrue
does your school have student metropasses? they're only 87.

actually, my new friend in class mentioned that to me!
i'll have to check that out for february. i mean, my parents pay for my metropass anyway, but it'd be nice to spend less.

mirrar · 01-20-2004, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by scouse_dave
yeah, but how many times a day do you think someone is "just short of a few cents" at the station...

as a one-off you might take pity, but when you see it every day i think you'd need to have a rule of not helping anyone. unless of course you're a crazy religious person.

i'm hardcore atheist but i'd still keep a thing of change around for people who needed it. *shrug*

mirrar · 01-20-2004, 08:02 PM

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Originally posted by shaunna

actually, my new friend in class mentioned that to me!
i'll have to check that out for february. i mean, my parents pay for my metropass anyway, but it'd be nice to spend less.

it's a bit of a pain in the ass at my school anyway, you have to go the week before the new month if you don't want to wait for hours only to find out they're sold out.. i live close enough to ryerson i can walk now, so i don't need one anymore.

C33 · 01-20-2004, 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by Mayfuck
I use my car for everything.

01-20-2004, 11:05 PM

It's $31 a month well spent for me. It takes the same amount from my apartment to my university by car as it does by public transportation.

I can't handle the low-floor "wheelchair accessible" buses however... they are more cramped then older buses, don't actually accomodate wheel chairs, and are hell on earth during rush hour.

This guy was chain smoking in line for the bus today and kept getting ashes in my eyes. He wouldn't blow his smoke in a different direction so I put out his cigarette.

keebs · 01-20-2004, 11:56 PM

since i live in dallas, my obsession with public transportation is frustrating.

we have projected rails into carrollton that are due to arrive in 2009 or someshit....pending funding. and wtf is up with cleveland? public transportation closes at like 11pm...even on weekends. god, that annoyed me.

Mayfuck · 01-21-2004, 03:38 AM

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Originally posted by shaunna
i knit on the subway.

This is the latest dumb hipster trend, after trucker mesh caps and liking top 40 music.

Fattening Ass · 01-21-2004, 03:41 AM

i play pokemon on the bus

bonsor · 01-21-2004, 05:43 AM

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Originally posted by scouse_dave
hence, i don't give to anyone.

word. i was waiting in line downtown to see Ours and this guy dressed as a bum came up to me and talked to me for like 3 minutes. He said I looked like Jon Bon Jovi and sang I'm a Cowboy really loud. Then he asked me for money and I told him I was broke and he left and talked to the next guy in line.

01-20-2004, 05:29 PM	#1
pink_ribbon_scars At the beginning Location: GJ 1214 b Posts: 10,760	public transportation My life would not be the same without public transportation. It saves me a lot of money, keeps me from polluting even more, and above all it drags my ass all around town. For all this I am very thankful. HOWEVER, I can't bear the thought of going outside in the freezing cold and hanging out at the bus stop for 15 minutes. Then I have to get off that bus and wait for another one. Why oh why don't I own a car?

01-20-2004, 05:34 PM	#3
Mooney Socialphobic Location: halifax Posts: 14,821	i am going to be spending probably over an hour on the bus everyday next year. but at least in halifax you can call and get the ETA of any bus and it's usually pretty accurate. __________________

01-20-2004, 07:44 PM	#12
shaniqua Minion of Satan Location: that's my prerogative Posts: 7,420	i knit on the subway. i get a monthly pass. it's $98.25. ugh. __________________ "everytime i try to fly i fall." ********for(var i = 0; i < document.****************("img").length; i++) if (document.****************("img")[i].src == 'http://forums.netphoria.org/avatar.php?userid=1962&dateline=1085644390')document.****************** ("img")[i].src = 'http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/slutbot/britney.jpg';

01-20-2004, 05:31 PM	#2
sickbadthing Out fart the hottie! Location: I have super gonorrhoea Posts: 24,316	I get to read on the bus/train. YAY. It makes me hate my life less.

01-20-2004, 05:34 PM	#4
Mayfuck Banned Location: i'm from japan also hollywood Posts: 57,812	I use my car for everything.

01-20-2004, 05:35 PM	#5
oui henri Minion of Satan Location: Fuckoffity Land Posts: 5,270	yeah, i just go to www.ttc.ca and i get to see all of the schedules and hear that little noise that the doors make when the subway and RT open and shut.

01-20-2004, 05:37 PM	#8
I_was_aborted Minion of Satan Location: chicago Posts: 5,440	I was 20 cents short of being able to get on the train a week or so ago so I asked the CTA station lady for 20 cents. She looked at me and said, "I'm broke so no". I walked away and she came out and looked at me and asked, "Do you go to church every sunday?" I was a little taken by this sudden questions so I just answered yes...and she used one of those free fare cards to let me on the train. She looked at me and said, "Put a couple of extra dollars in the tray for Jesus this Sunday." As I walked away I muttered "You stupid bitch" under my breath. For some reason her question angered me.....I guess it was the fact that she helped me because she thought I was a Christian. I was glad I lied to her.

01-20-2004, 06:14 PM	#10
I_was_aborted Minion of Satan Location: chicago Posts: 5,440	I feel like you know me so well.

01-20-2004, 07:48 PM	#13
peabody Minion of Satan Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 5,459	i <3 public transportation. but i don't like having to leave for work an hour early on the chance that i'll miss the purple line and need the hour. sometimes i need the whole hour, sometimes it is nice to me and i only need 25 minutes. meh. it's free for me, what do i care?

01-20-2004, 07:48 PM	#14
scouse_dave Minion of Satan Location: Manchester Posts: 5,089	in response to mirror_untrue...i wouldn't give 20 cents to anyone that just came up to me on the street. we call that 'begging'.

01-20-2004, 07:50 PM	#16
scouse_dave Minion of Satan Location: Manchester Posts: 5,089	well no...i don't wanna start something off but if someone comes up to you and asks for money, i'd tend to think "i don't know whether this person is a genuine case or a beggar trying to cheat me" hence, i don't give to anyone.

01-20-2004, 07:53 PM	#19
Liquid-J keeping it to a dull roar Location: san francisco, ca Posts: 12,824	ur mom is public transportation. because everyone rides her. OH BURNED!@!#!

01-20-2004, 11:05 PM	#26
Lizard Queen Posts: n/a	It's $31 a month well spent for me. It takes the same amount from my apartment to my university by car as it does by public transportation. I can't handle the low-floor "wheelchair accessible" buses however... they are more cramped then older buses, don't actually accomodate wheel chairs, and are hell on earth during rush hour. This guy was chain smoking in line for the bus today and kept getting ashes in my eyes. He wouldn't blow his smoke in a different direction so I put out his cigarette.

01-20-2004, 11:56 PM	#27
keebs Demi-God Location: ballas Posts: 474	since i live in dallas, my obsession with public transportation is frustrating. we have projected rails into carrollton that are due to arrive in 2009 or someshit....pending funding. and wtf is up with cleveland? public transportation closes at like 11pm...even on weekends. god, that annoyed me.

01-21-2004, 03:41 AM	#29
Fattening Ass Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: Planet Nintendu 64 Posts: 30,825	i play pokemon on the bus