Dec 4, 2023·edited Dec 4, 2023Liked by Liz Gumbinner
Cyrus wants to know if you can dig it. He also wants to know if you're a member of the Lizzies, you being named Liz and all. Am I getting too deep on the Warriors references? Yes, I probably am.
AND... when on the sidewalk, if you need to stop... step to the side, don't just stop in the middle... such a big pet peeve of mine! I'm sure I sound stupid, but I always shout, "it's a sidewalk, not a side stand!"
This brought me back to my Borough Hall to Manhattan daily commute. I remember those standing, squished in rides on occasion. I think the biggest peeve of mine was to let people get off before you try to get in. A big delight was that some of the announcers had great voices and style that I still remember 10 years later.
It must be an universal thing. Living in The Hague and commuting weekly to Rotterdam for years, I always use public transport (train, tram, metro) and it's the same here. So many people don't know the unwritten rules of escalators, let people out before getting in, keep moving when you get on a metro and don't stop just right at the door, there are 10 more people running behind you to get in. Keep your check in/out card ready at hand, don't block the flow of hundreds of people while searching for your card in your bag. I wish it was only the tourists not knowing or caring about these rules here. When I went to New York City a couple of years ago, I made sure to read up on the rules of taking the subway and walking on busy sidewalks.
Nice job. Well done and spot on!
What little I remember, you hit it on the nose. Can’t wait for my next ride
Just the laugh lines I need today. And tomorrow. And until the lines for the subway are ended. Like never. So thank you♥️
From Papa: Lots of likes❤️❤️❤️
Cyrus wants to know if you can dig it. He also wants to know if you're a member of the Lizzies, you being named Liz and all. Am I getting too deep on the Warriors references? Yes, I probably am.
Don’t get on the empty car?!?! I gotta remember this one. I will always get on the empty car. What happens if you get on the empty car?
AND... when on the sidewalk, if you need to stop... step to the side, don't just stop in the middle... such a big pet peeve of mine! I'm sure I sound stupid, but I always shout, "it's a sidewalk, not a side stand!"
This brought me back to my Borough Hall to Manhattan daily commute. I remember those standing, squished in rides on occasion. I think the biggest peeve of mine was to let people get off before you try to get in. A big delight was that some of the announcers had great voices and style that I still remember 10 years later.
It must be an universal thing. Living in The Hague and commuting weekly to Rotterdam for years, I always use public transport (train, tram, metro) and it's the same here. So many people don't know the unwritten rules of escalators, let people out before getting in, keep moving when you get on a metro and don't stop just right at the door, there are 10 more people running behind you to get in. Keep your check in/out card ready at hand, don't block the flow of hundreds of people while searching for your card in your bag. I wish it was only the tourists not knowing or caring about these rules here. When I went to New York City a couple of years ago, I made sure to read up on the rules of taking the subway and walking on busy sidewalks.
Fabulous, just perfect, these directly translate to the London Tube too. 👏
How do I get from Rockefeller Ctr to Canal Street?
Can I take the orange from 47th to 34th and switch to the Q?
We ended up walking to Times Sq 42nd for the Q.