I'm sure if someone had asked, they would have moved their bags. Thing is, something something lead by example...
Thursday, March 6, 2014
And then there's these two
I'm sure if someone had asked, they would have moved their bags. Thing is, something something lead by example...
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
And Vegas is booked, baby!
THANK YOU BABY JESUS FOR AEROPLAN MILES!!!
I saved $500 off this trip and spent less than $1000 for the package.
Thank you very much to those who wrote suggestions in comments, texts and email. I found all the information useful and will be mindful of your tips and tricks.
I turn 40 in June. I'm going to Vegas
Yes. Forty.
40!
Ergh... so to deal, I told my husband I would like to be in Vegas, in June, on my actual birthday. I spent hours last night reviewing hotels/resorts, reviewing shows and researching flights. I was so overwhelmed and overloaded by the information that I went to bed with somewhat of a decision. Then there's the price tag... but it's Vegas and I never really celebrated the last few decades of milestones in my life in any kind of style, so 40 is the year.
Initially I figured Paris Hotel, but this morning I discovered that Planet Hollywood has a Prince tribute show, on my birthday, and the hotel seems more up my alley - young, hip and vibrant.
I haven't paid for or booked anything yet because I'm interested in what you all think and what your experiences in Vegas were like. Have any of you have stayed at Planet Hollywood or seen the Prince show?
I also would totally entertain recommendations for dinner. My birthday falls on a Saturday and my husband wants ALL THE SWANK. Give me what you got!
Email or comment... and thanks!
40!
Ergh... so to deal, I told my husband I would like to be in Vegas, in June, on my actual birthday. I spent hours last night reviewing hotels/resorts, reviewing shows and researching flights. I was so overwhelmed and overloaded by the information that I went to bed with somewhat of a decision. Then there's the price tag... but it's Vegas and I never really celebrated the last few decades of milestones in my life in any kind of style, so 40 is the year.
Initially I figured Paris Hotel, but this morning I discovered that Planet Hollywood has a Prince tribute show, on my birthday, and the hotel seems more up my alley - young, hip and vibrant.
I haven't paid for or booked anything yet because I'm interested in what you all think and what your experiences in Vegas were like. Have any of you have stayed at Planet Hollywood or seen the Prince show?
I also would totally entertain recommendations for dinner. My birthday falls on a Saturday and my husband wants ALL THE SWANK. Give me what you got!
Email or comment... and thanks!
Relax. She was just settling herself...
The link below loads up a video. Have a peek:
Crazy GO Train shenanigans #gotrain #quietzone #toronto | OnInStagram
Oh dear... Now do many of you understand why a lot of passengers will not confront other passengers? Because that Instagram video is a perfect example of a bad reaction.
From what I can gather she must have invaded the personal space of the man beside her. He looks like he's not into the fight she's trying to start and is amused by her reaction. He probably asked her to stop moving around or something.
Again, it's hard to get the whole story but her reaction is a little over the top.
Crazy GO Train shenanigans #gotrain #quietzone #toronto | OnInStagram
Oh dear... Now do many of you understand why a lot of passengers will not confront other passengers? Because that Instagram video is a perfect example of a bad reaction.
From what I can gather she must have invaded the personal space of the man beside her. He looks like he's not into the fight she's trying to start and is amused by her reaction. He probably asked her to stop moving around or something.
Again, it's hard to get the whole story but her reaction is a little over the top.
Some idiot pulled the emergency brake yesterday on the LSW
Can you smell that?
That stench?
No?
Let me describe it for you.
You know how on a hot summer's day you lift the lid of your green bin and you're punched in the face by last night's dinner left to rot?
That's what self-entitlement smells like.
Yesterday, as the 353 pm LSW train rolled its way past Bronte, a passenger, who may or may not have missed his stop - details are fuzzy - pulled the emergency brake and then proceeded to pry open the doors of the coach he was in. This resulted in an investigation that lasted 17 minutes.
I have no idea if this passenger was fined or not but in my head, I like to play this game I call "Boot or Brick" where I get to line up jackasses like this brake-pulling clown against a wall at Union Station and I ask the crowd if I should throw a boot or brick at the person. Then I revel in the chanting of "Boot! Boot! Boot! Boot!" and I wind it up. But unfortunately, we're not in a country where a game like that is acceptable.
I play this same game in my head with people who snap their gum when the train is deathly quiet or text message with the keypad tone on their phones unmuted.
It's very satisfying. You should try it.
Boot wins every time.
That stench?
No?
Let me describe it for you.
You know how on a hot summer's day you lift the lid of your green bin and you're punched in the face by last night's dinner left to rot?
That's what self-entitlement smells like.
Yesterday, as the 353 pm LSW train rolled its way past Bronte, a passenger, who may or may not have missed his stop - details are fuzzy - pulled the emergency brake and then proceeded to pry open the doors of the coach he was in. This resulted in an investigation that lasted 17 minutes.
I have no idea if this passenger was fined or not but in my head, I like to play this game I call "Boot or Brick" where I get to line up jackasses like this brake-pulling clown against a wall at Union Station and I ask the crowd if I should throw a boot or brick at the person. Then I revel in the chanting of "Boot! Boot! Boot! Boot!" and I wind it up. But unfortunately, we're not in a country where a game like that is acceptable.
I play this same game in my head with people who snap their gum when the train is deathly quiet or text message with the keypad tone on their phones unmuted.
It's very satisfying. You should try it.
Boot wins every time.
Monday, March 3, 2014
We wouldn't need guts if people would just keep their bloody boots off the seats!
| from: | MS | ||
| to: | CJ Smith | ||
| date: | Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 7:59 PM | ||
| subject: | I need guts. |
So I have decided that I need to stiffen my spine and speak up. However, not today.
Dude with his feet on the seat was sitting next to me and yapping to the blonde in the picture. She was sitting where the boots are now. The whole ride they yapped across the aisle. Yup, we're in the quiet zone. I shot "the look" a few times and she shut up once.
I wish I could handle confrontations better.
And to top it off, it felt like they had the air conditioning running.
So glad today is over.
| from: | cj@thiscrazytrain.com | ||
| to: | MS | ||
| date: | Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 8:25 PM | ||
| subject: | Re: I need guts. |
Aw, sorry you had a bad day.
Confrontation is hard. You know I know it is and I never expect anyone to do more than they feel comfortable doing. In these situations, when the train isn't too busy, you can always ask the CSA to make an announcement. All, well, almost all, the CSAs know who I am so throw the site name around if needed.
THAT'S RIGHT. TELL THEM YOU "KNOW PEOPLE".
I've got nothing
Tonight I rode the bus with a young man (18? 19?) sitting near the back who kept saying, "mah nig--h" over and over in his phone call to whoever he was talking to.
This young man was white.
It was an assault to the ears and deplorable to listen to. Apparently a young lady (20?) sitting near him felt the same and not so politely asked him to stop.
Needless to say it didn't go well. He banged the back of her seat a couple of times, another guy (30?) jumped in and defended her, and on and on they bitched back and forth.
WHAT YEAR IS THIS? AND WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE?
I was disgusted by what I had witnessed, the general lack of respect. If this young man was my son, I'd be embarrassed.
Everyone got off at downtown Oshawa, I generally feared for the girl's safety but the man who defended her made a point to shadow her, so I can only suspect all was well.
Unbelievable.
This young man was white.
It was an assault to the ears and deplorable to listen to. Apparently a young lady (20?) sitting near him felt the same and not so politely asked him to stop.
Needless to say it didn't go well. He banged the back of her seat a couple of times, another guy (30?) jumped in and defended her, and on and on they bitched back and forth.
WHAT YEAR IS THIS? AND WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE?
I was disgusted by what I had witnessed, the general lack of respect. If this young man was my son, I'd be embarrassed.
Everyone got off at downtown Oshawa, I generally feared for the girl's safety but the man who defended her made a point to shadow her, so I can only suspect all was well.
Unbelievable.
It's so shiny! - My daughter about my new PRESTO card
Yes. Yes it is. They're always shiny when they're new and full of hope and promise.
Oh and a big shout-out to all the lazy dicktards parked in the disability parking, idling, waiting for the train to come in or for the person they dropped off to return from doing business inside the Oshawa GO station on Saturday. Every spot, and there a lot of them, was occupied by idling and non-idling drivers. I parked where I was supposed to and walked the mere 300 metres to the station. These are the same people who park in fire routes at the grocery store or at Walmart.
Tell me I'm lying! Lazy jerks. Not a single vehicle had a permit.
I don't know the name of the raven-haired attendant at the Oshawa GO who helped me replace my PRESTO card that split in half on Thursday, all I know is that I like her. She sold me my first PRESTO card back in 2011, and despite the line-up behind me, took the time to answer all of my questions.
And yes, I had to pay $6 to replace the card even though it split in two through no fault of my own.
What's the alternative? Pay my fare everyday in cash? It's not like I had any choice but to shell out the $6.
It's terrible how we're held hostage to this fragile piece of plastic.
Oh and a big shout-out to all the lazy dicktards parked in the disability parking, idling, waiting for the train to come in or for the person they dropped off to return from doing business inside the Oshawa GO station on Saturday. Every spot, and there a lot of them, was occupied by idling and non-idling drivers. I parked where I was supposed to and walked the mere 300 metres to the station. These are the same people who park in fire routes at the grocery store or at Walmart.
Tell me I'm lying! Lazy jerks. Not a single vehicle had a permit.
I don't know the name of the raven-haired attendant at the Oshawa GO who helped me replace my PRESTO card that split in half on Thursday, all I know is that I like her. She sold me my first PRESTO card back in 2011, and despite the line-up behind me, took the time to answer all of my questions.
And yes, I had to pay $6 to replace the card even though it split in two through no fault of my own.
What's the alternative? Pay my fare everyday in cash? It's not like I had any choice but to shell out the $6.
It's terrible how we're held hostage to this fragile piece of plastic.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
PRESTO releases 2013 Transit Usage Reports on time - it's a Christmas baby Jesus miracle!
In May 2013, I had my wallet pick-pocketed as I stood on a street corner near Union Station. I was worried that my transit usage tied to the stolen card would not be carried over when I received my new card.
PRESTO proved me wrong. Not only did the usage carry over to my new account, but it's accurate and Presto released the reports when they promised. Thank you.
To access your report sign in to Presto's website
(https://www.prestocard.ca/en-US/Pages/ContentPages/Home.aspx)
Click this link to be taken directly to your transit usage report page once you've signed in.
For future reference, reports are found under Card > Transaction Information > Transit Usage Report
PRESTO proved me wrong. Not only did the usage carry over to my new account, but it's accurate and Presto released the reports when they promised. Thank you.
To access your report sign in to Presto's website
(https://www.prestocard.ca/en-US/Pages/ContentPages/Home.aspx)
Click this link to be taken directly to your transit usage report page once you've signed in.
For future reference, reports are found under Card > Transaction Information > Transit Usage Report
Friday, February 28, 2014
Chainsaw "GO" man is back
In consideration of the feedback I received over the new site skin, I have made some adjustments.
People missed the "GO guy". He'e back and wielding his trusty chainsaw. I have to admit, I missed him as well. He joins my favourite internet meme on the banner.
I've addressed the "slowness" of the site and attributed it to the background image. It's gone and replaced with a grey colour.
A few folks suggested I "pink up" the site to compliment "feet off the seats guy" and I agreed. It looks much better.
Thanks for the input guys!
People missed the "GO guy". He'e back and wielding his trusty chainsaw. I have to admit, I missed him as well. He joins my favourite internet meme on the banner.
I've addressed the "slowness" of the site and attributed it to the background image. It's gone and replaced with a grey colour.
A few folks suggested I "pink up" the site to compliment "feet off the seats guy" and I agreed. It looks much better.
Thanks for the input guys!
"Okay, but how do you fix humiliation?" - asks The Toronto Star
The Toronto Star hasn't let up on its pressure on PRESTO. The latest installment in their series of woe shares Gabriela Sierra's dilemma of looking like a thief during fare checks.
Turns out her PRESTO card doesn't respond well to fare inspections.
KEEP READING AFTER THE JUMP
Turns out her PRESTO card doesn't respond well to fare inspections.
KEEP READING AFTER THE JUMP
Probably the coolest thing you'll see on the internet today (aside from this website)
AC/DC's Thunderstruck played on two cellos
Thursday, February 27, 2014
YOU HAD ONE JOB PRESTO!!!
This just happened... just now, while I am on the bus.
After the Presto woes I've had, I sure hope I'm not expected to shell out $6 to replace it. I don't even know if it will tap off!
What a shitty anniversary gift. Somewhere in the Presto office, someone is screaming, "Yeah! KARMA BABY! YEAH!"
After the Presto woes I've had, I sure hope I'm not expected to shell out $6 to replace it. I don't even know if it will tap off!
What a shitty anniversary gift. Somewhere in the Presto office, someone is screaming, "Yeah! KARMA BABY! YEAH!"
Pretty soon Imma elbow someone in the ribs
I like to sit on the outside seat of quads. I am always mindful that if the window seat beside me is empty, someone will eventually sit there.
I do not like being climbed over and seeing as most folks move as eloquently as elephants, I make the effort to stand up and allow people to sit. What irritates me are people WHO DO NOT WAIT FOR ME TO GET UP.
The hell!
What are you bullrushing the seat for? This morning I was almost knocked over by two women, one who couldn't wait for me to stand up so she could sit and the woman behind her who couldn't wait for me to sit back down so she could continue down the aisle.
That was me who told you both how I felt about your rudeness this morning if by chance you read this site.
If someone is going out of her way to be courteous, your boorish, it's all about me attitude is rude and obnoxious. I meant what I said.
Maybe no one has had the guts before me to tell you both that bulldozing your way through or over people is rude, but I sure do.
Ridiculous.
Put me in a foul mood, too.
I do not like being climbed over and seeing as most folks move as eloquently as elephants, I make the effort to stand up and allow people to sit. What irritates me are people WHO DO NOT WAIT FOR ME TO GET UP.
The hell!
What are you bullrushing the seat for? This morning I was almost knocked over by two women, one who couldn't wait for me to stand up so she could sit and the woman behind her who couldn't wait for me to sit back down so she could continue down the aisle.
That was me who told you both how I felt about your rudeness this morning if by chance you read this site.
If someone is going out of her way to be courteous, your boorish, it's all about me attitude is rude and obnoxious. I meant what I said.
Maybe no one has had the guts before me to tell you both that bulldozing your way through or over people is rude, but I sure do.
Ridiculous.
Put me in a foul mood, too.
This Crazy Train 4th Anniversary: Cj's Top 10 Favourite Posts
KP
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/search/label/K.P.
Douche is back
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2011/11/gues-whos-back-back-again-douche-is.html
Laptop Perdido
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2013/10/heres-your-poster-note-that-not-once.html
WHERE. IS. SARA?
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2011/12/number-you-have-dialed-is-in-service.html
I know very little about Fashion
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2013/03/i-know-very-little-about-fashion.html
Wanna buy a watch?
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2011/09/psst-wanna-buy-watch.html
If I had a rocket launcher
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2011/10/if-i-had-rocket-launcher.html
Dog Poop
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2013/08/and-speaking-of-dog-poop.html
Olympic Sprint
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2011/11/amazing-olympic-sprint-that-will-never.html
Inappropriate GO Train Guy
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2014/02/inappropriate-train-guy-sleeping-where.html
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/search/label/K.P.
Douche is back
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2011/11/gues-whos-back-back-again-douche-is.html
Laptop Perdido
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2013/10/heres-your-poster-note-that-not-once.html
WHERE. IS. SARA?
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2011/12/number-you-have-dialed-is-in-service.html
I know very little about Fashion
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2013/03/i-know-very-little-about-fashion.html
Wanna buy a watch?
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2011/09/psst-wanna-buy-watch.html
If I had a rocket launcher
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2011/10/if-i-had-rocket-launcher.html
Dog Poop
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2013/08/and-speaking-of-dog-poop.html
Olympic Sprint
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2011/11/amazing-olympic-sprint-that-will-never.html
Inappropriate GO Train Guy
http://www.thiscrazytrain.com/2014/02/inappropriate-train-guy-sleeping-where.html
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