Icy Cold

It was chilly today. I let my car warm up before I drove away. My gas light was on but I didn't care. There was a cop who had pull someone over at Drum Hill. He gave me a long look. I am sketchy. Got to work ok but it was cold waiting for the train. Have a good weekend everyone.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:32
Departure Time From Train Station: 7:00
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:42
Weather as I call it: Cloudy, cold, blah
Shady Gas Price: $3.49
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No

To My Pleasant Surprise

I left the house in a rush because the traffic guy on the TV said there was a huge backup on Route 3...back to the NH border. To my pleasant surprise, I saw no backup. Traffic was great. There was a small incident on the side of the highway but it wasn't causing any delays.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:30
Departure Time From Train Station: 7:00
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:42
Weather as I call it: Cloudy, cold.
Shady Gas Price: $3.49
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No

Still No Snow

Not that I really want it, nor did I really expect it but there was no snow anywhere to be seen this morning. I thought we could see a dusting but nothing. All right. The train conductor was slow this morning. It seems like a good number of people are taking the train now. The cars are packed by the time we get to Boston. I think I was able to cross every street without having to stop. Miracles, people. Miracles.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:33
Departure Time From Train Station: 7:01
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:43
Weather as I call it: Cold, cloudy, but no snow
Shady Gas Price: $3.49
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No

Sights Along The Way

Some good sights that I saw today. - Chickadees eating night old puke on the road. - Two elderly ladies getting beeped at aggressively by a lights flashing ambulance while crossing Congress St. I wish I saw a third thing but nothing comes to mind. It did feel like snow this morning.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:33
Departure Time From Train Station: 7:00
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:45
Weather as I call it: Cloudy, felt like snow
Shady Gas Price: $3.49
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nope

Kicking Out The Cobwebs

I got up this morning at 5:25 for the first time in a while. The morning routine was back on and I got through it without any scratches. I stood in the exact right place to get on the train right away. The train ride was good and the walk was ok. I hit a few traffic lights that I made me stop. Welcome back to me.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:32
Departure Time From Train Station: 7:00
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:42
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold, 30s
Shady Gas Price: $3.52
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nope

Had To Scrape

I slept in today and for me that means 5:45 AM. Over the past 4 weeks I have been locked into a exercise routine that starts at 5 AM. Either I am running or strength training. Today, I lifted some weights, did some pull ups, and got out the door at just before 7:00. The windshield was frosty. I thought I could clear it with some windshield wiper fluid but it just made the scene worse. I had to scrape. Well, today is my last day before a long-ish vacation. Take care on the roads. Maybe I will sleep in until about 6 next week.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:55
Departure Time From Train Station: 7:27
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:05
Weather as I call it: Cloudy, some wind, 30s
Shady Gas Price: $3.55
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nope

The Upper Crust

On the train I saw a woman scooping cover up out of a bottle and smearing it on her face. I have seen people apply make up on the train before but not to this magnitude. It was ferocious. The application went on for 20 minutes. I wonder if she was able to cover up what she was trying to hide. On the walk, I saw a box truck take a right turn from the left turn only lane on Water Street and cut off a bus. When the truck completed the turn, I saw a logo - It was for the Upper Crust Pizzeria. I guess when you're in as much financial trouble as they are, you can disobey the traffic laws too.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:30
Departure Time From Train Station: 6:59
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:40
Weather as I call it: Partly sunny, colder
Shady Gas Price: $3.55
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nope

Flashes of Rain

How about that? We would get a downpour of rain for 20 seconds and then it would stop. The clouds were dark and the wind picked up. The cold front was blasting through the area. The walk to work had constant switching of hood on/hood off to keep my head from getting wet.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:32
Departure Time From Train Station: 7:00
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:44
Weather as I call it: Rainy-ish, 50s
Shady Gas Price: $3.55
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nah

Whatcha Gonna Do?

Whatcha gonna do? Fairly warm out there this morning. I got the trash out to the curb because the trashman didn't observe Veterans Day today. Traffic was pretty nonexistent today. The train was fairly empty. Congress Street is still messed up due to the steam pipe explosion last week. You can walk past it though.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:32
Departure Time From Train Station: 7:00
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:40
Weather as I call it: Cloudy, warm, 50s
Shady Gas Price: $3.57
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 1
Feared for my life: Nope

I Locked My Keys In My Car Again

Man, late nights combined with the warning tone in my car not working makes me leave my lights on and lock my keys in my car. I waited for 30 minutes and two passing trains for the guy from AAA to come and unlock my car. This isn't the first time this has happened. I am getting old. I can't wait for this day to be over so I can rest and be home.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:32
Departure Time From Train Station: 7:55
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:25
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold, high 30s
Shady Gas Price: $3.57
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 8
Feared for my life: No

I Am Out Again

Left early today so I could drive to Alewife and park there to go to work. I left the house about 5:40 AM and got to Alewife about 6:10 AM. The red line was quiet at that time in the morning. I didn't see many people get on or off until I got to Downtown Crossing. Even though they didn't open until 7, I still got an egg sandwich from Cafe de Boston. Thanks guys. I am very tired.

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Departure Time From Home: 5:40
Departure Time From Train Station: N/A
Arrival Time at North Station: N/A
Weather as I call it: Dark, snowing, raining, bleck
Shady Gas Price: $3.57
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nope

Another Storm

Just a cold gray day but I was taking the typical train today. I parked closer to the payment machine since I was going to stay out a little late. They are calling for snow and rain and wind and awfulness. I don't really want to deal. I am happy that the election is over and I won't have to see so many ads again for a while.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:30
Departure Time From Train Station: 6:59
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:41
Weather as I call it: Cold, gray, windy
Shady Gas Price: $3.57
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nope

Election Day 2012

I voted in the morning and took the later train. The temperature was around where it was yesterday but I was better dressed for it. I had frost on the windshield that I had to scrape off. I got on the train from the back platform and sat in a weird place next to a shaky guy. He got off in Woburn which was nice. He was replaced by a big dude. Walk was good but the later time brought blinding sun. I can't wait for this day to be over.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:40
Departure Time From Train Station: 7:54
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:27
Weather as I call it: Sunny, cold, 30s
Shady Gas Price: $3.59
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nope

Cold Man

I knew I should have worn my winter coat today. It was cold. When the wind picked up, it blew right through you. After a few days off, it was pretty easy getting back into the swing of it. The train ride was fine. There seemed to be more people on board today. I am hoping people are getting back to where they want to be and not held up by a storm or whatever. Tomorrow I will wear my winter coat.

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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: Cold, 30s, Some sun.
Shady Gas Price: $3.59
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: Nope