TFL Tube Strikes

[Podie]

TheAngryDog said:

Depends. I'm going to tring first then getting picked up and driven to Aylesbury

[TheAngryDog]

vonuber said:

Or, you know, a motorbike. My commute has largely been unaffected (apart from an increase in morons in cars drooling over their steering wheel oblivious to the outside world as they sit in traffic for two hours).

Come join us. It will automatically make you a superior being, raised above those mere mortals

I'm happy with my £2.80 a day bus ride . Besides I'd kill myself on a bike, and I plan on moving out of London in summer

[TheAngryDog]

Podie said:

And the train does go there from Euston

The only issue with getting the train from Aylesbury To Marylebone is that it puts me the wrong side to get to London wall, otherwise it would be perfect

[einsign]

Podie said:

Really? Does it?

Somewhat predictable, glib response.

Whats not to agree with, cycling is not dangerous if you are switched on enough.

[einsign]

vonuber said:

Or, you know, a motorbike. My commute has largely been unaffected (apart from an increase in morons in cars drooling over their steering wheel oblivious to the outside world as they sit in traffic for two hours).

Come join us. It will automatically make you a superior being, raised above those mere mortals

+ 1

Less than 10 miles seriously is easy on a bicycle even if you are not that fit.

Over 10 miles and and less of an athlete get a motorbike.

Never done it before then you seriously need to try it before making negative comments.

[sleep envy]

Podie said:

einsign said:

Podie said:

EFA.

No thanks! Seen too many get squished in the last decade.

Living generally involves taking a few risks.

Do you smoke, drink, a bit chunky etc.

Really? Does it?

Somewhat predictable, glib response.

You big baby.

You commute is easily doable on a bicycle

[irocfan]

einsign said:

+ 1

Less than 10 miles seriously is easy on a bicycle even if you are not that fit.

Over 10 miles and and less of an athlete get a motorbike.

Never done it before then you seriously need to try it before making negative comments.

< 10 miles is easy??? fk right off! It may be 'do-able' if the office has a shower but otherwise it's a no-no. And again - easy??????

[Mario149]

einsign said:

Mario149 said:

einsign said:

why people choose to waste their time (and money) is beyond me.

Limiting factor for me historically was whether the place I was working has shower facilities.

Excuses.

You wouldn't be saying that if you were the poor sod who had to sit next to me

[sleep envy]

irocfan said:

< 10 miles is easy??? fk right off! It may be 'do-able' if the office has a shower but otherwise it's a no-no. And again - easy??????

join local gym, use their shower facilities

takes me longer to shower and change than it does to cycle 6 miles

[OriginUnknown]

vonuber said:

Or, you know, a motorbike. My commute has largely been unaffected (apart from an increase in morons in cars drooling over their steering wheel oblivious to the outside world as they sit in traffic for two hours).

Come join us. It will automatically make you a superior being, raised above those mere mortals

I haven't quite mastered levitation yet - but cruising carefully past all the lemmings does make one smile.

[Podie]

einsign said:

Podie said:

Really? Does it?

Somewhat predictable, glib response.

Whats not to agree with, cycling is not dangerous if you are switched on enough.

Commuting is one part of the day where I do not have to be switched on, why the hell would I want to engage?

I'm quite happy walking, thanks.

[Podie]

sleep envy said:

join local gym, use their shower facilities

takes me longer to shower and change than it does to cycle 6 miles

Probably something to do with picking up the soap...

[Podie]

Right, can we get back to slagging off Bob Crow now?

[silverthorn2151]

Podie said:

Right, can we get back to slagging off Bob Crow now?

Odious tosser.

And the other bloke. The one with a curly perm and a ponytail. Every time I hear them speak they sound like a caricature of themselves.

[irocfan]

silverthorn2151 said:

Podie said:

Right, can we get back to slagging off Bob Crow now?

Odious tosser.

And the other bloke. The one with a curly perm and a ponytail. Every time I hear them speak they sound like a caricature of themselves.

and this is the problem

[vonuber]

For what it's worth I would never cycle in london. It's too dangerous; I need at least 100bhp and body armour to feel safe

[einsign]

irocfan said:

< 10 miles is easy??? fk right off! It may be 'do-able' if the office has a shower but otherwise it's a no-no. And again - easy??????

Have you ever actually tried it, seriously its not that bad.

Leave a change of clothes at work.

You dont need to be sweaty unless you are going mental.

My wife cycles ~ 25 miles to work 2-3 times each week and I think she is mental

[iphonedyou]

drivetrain said:

In other news, Lahndanahs are late to arrive at their designated cubicle, having to walk and go to work on buses, just like the bearskin wearing cave dwellers outside the M25.

Whingeing and whining, the mating call of the lesser southern softie.

Or, just perhaps, the result of squeezing much of the 8 million population on to an insufficient number of buses. My commute yesterday was four buses, with six missed due to crowding.

But yeah, you're right. You do that every day and don't complain, don't you?

[einsign]

Podie said:

einsign said:

Podie said:

Really? Does it?

Somewhat predictable, glib response.

Whats not to agree with, cycling is not dangerous if you are switched on enough.

Commuting is one part of the day where I do not have to be switched on, why the hell would I want to engage?

I'm quite happy walking, thanks.

Walking is clearly also great if you dont have to go far.

Being switched on ~ but switched off from work and life hassles that would be festering if I was sitting in a car, I have a very stressful job and when I am on my cycle or motorbike I think its like being in a computer game, and everyones out to kill you. Doesn't really sound that relaxing does it but it is for me!

[Foppo]

Our son stopped home couldn't get to work.

Not bad money is it 50 grand a year driving a tube train.