No Flooding

The rain continues to come down and thankfully I wasn't affected by flooding. On the way home, I may need to avoid Route 3 North because of the huge puddle near Drum Hill.

I picked up a Metro to read something quite mindless on the way to work. Did you know that Charlie Sheen's wife is working on an addiction to crack? Wow.


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Departure Time From Home: 6:50
Departure Time From Train Station 7:26
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:06
Weather as I call it: Rainy. High 30s
Shady Gas Price: $2.65
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No

Soggy and Slushy

It snowed overnight where I live but it was raining pretty steadily when I woke up.

I clean off both cars before I left. I hope that the rain will wash away the rest of the snow on the driveway. I don't want to have to shovel when I get home tonight.

A woman on the train asked me to move over so she could sit. I did and she mutter something to me like "Great weather we're having." I coughed a "ya" back at her and that stopped the conversation.

I wish I could kick this cold.


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Departure Time From Home: 6:47
Departure Time From Train Station 7:26
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:05
Weather as I call it: Rainy, high 30s.
Shady Gas Price: Surprisingly still at $2.65
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3
Feared for my life: No

Tires Were Spinning

I pulled out of my driveway today and had a hard time climbing the hill. Our road had been plowed but there seemed to be a thin layer of ice underneath the dusting of snow that fell between 9PM and Midnight last night. I kept my foot on the accelerator and I kept inching up the hill. Suddenly I saw a Ford Explorer in my rear view. He must have come up on my quick. He didn't seem to have the trouble I was having. I think he almost hit me. People drive too fast on my road anyway. Everyone should just slow down and be careful of dudes with front wheel drive.


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Departure Time From Home: 6:50
Departure Time From Train Station 7:26
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:06
Weather as I call it: Sunny, mid 20s
Shady Gas Price: $2.65
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No

President's Day Fun

Yeah I had to work today. I think this may have been the first President's day that I have had to work since the 90s. The train was a little busier than I thought. It was filled with other sad schlubs like me who had to get themselves up and run for the train. Saturday schedules don't really make for a lot of choice. It was either the 7 o'clock or the 9 o'clock for me. I got there just in time to catch the 7 o'clock. I looked like a mess getting out of my car without my coat on and my bag flapping around. I was definitely the unprepared guy this morning.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:55
Departure Time From Train Station 7:08
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:50
Weather as I call it: Mostly cloudy, cold. 20s.
Shady Gas Price: $2.65
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3
Feared for my life: Nah

Snow Was A Joke

I just read my last post. That last snowstorm was a joke...for Boston at least.

There's a guy who stands outside one of the exits of Haymarket. He wishes everybody who walks by a good day....and he sings songs too.

Today he wished a few ladies a happy Valentine's day. I think a couple of them blushed.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:30
Departure Time From Train Station 6:59
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:42
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold
Shady Gas Price: $2.65
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah

Less Wind Less Dread

The cold wind wasn't present this morning and my cold has subsided. I didn't feel awful on the train.

The train was less crowded too. I have figured out where I can get a nice seat every morning. A nice seat being one that is close to the door yet you don't get a neighbor until 2 stops from N. Station. Nice.

Snow tomorrow.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:51
Departure Time From Train Station 7:26
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:04
Weather as I call it: Sunny, less windy.
Shady Gas Price: $2.67
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No

Packed Train

I am a little under the weather this morning and the cold wind didn't help matters.

The packed train was uncomfortable. I didn't want to cough or sneeze on anybody. It was better to rest my eyes and turn my head to avoid spreading my cold.

I hope I feel better soon for everyone's sake.


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Departure Time From Home: 6:50
Departure Time From Train Station 7:28
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:12
Weather as I call it: Sunny and cold
Shady Gas Price: $2.67
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 4 - sick and too many people
Feared for my life: No

Want To Buy The Sun For A Quarter?

For the blog, we may have a new paper person. There is a woman who asks commuters if they want to buy the (Lowell) Sun newspaper for a quarter every morning.

I may need to incorporate her into this blog. Maybe a count of how many times she asks people if they want to buy the paper.



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Departure Time From Home: 5:50
Departure Time From Train Station 6:26
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:05
Weather as I call it: Dawn broke. Looks to be a sunny day.
Shady Gas Price: $2.67
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No

Crowded Train On A Monday

Today seemed to be a light traffic day on the roads but a crowded scene on the train.

I have never seen so many people on the morning train having to stand. On the way home, it's like that...but going to work is usually pretty mellow.

Anyhoo. Everyone got in on time. February started on a positive note.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:55
Departure Time From Train Station 7:26
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:04
Weather as I call it: Sunny, a little warmer...high 20s.
Shady Gas Price: $2.69
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2.5
Feared for my life: No