Tag Archives: London
The saga continues—my commuting diary says less than 5% of trains are on time
About a month ago, in January, after a rather interesting saga that involved my train operator, Southeastern, and my MP, Jim Dowd, to whom I decided to complain about the constant misery of commuting, I made a promise. I promised … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, UK
Tagged Beckenham, commute, commuting, Hayes, Hayes service, Jim Dowd, Jim Dowd MP, London, London Bridge, Mike Gibson, New Beckenham, Southeastern, train, trains
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“Passenger taken ill” is the new signal failure
You’ve got to admit, train companies have used the old “signal failure” excuse for too long and too often. Fortunately, they have now come up with a brand new excuse for their incompetence—and that’s “passenger taken ill”. I do get … Continue reading
Posted in Idiots, UK
Tagged Hayes, late, London, London Bridge, public transport, Southeastern, trains
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Ronald Reagan’s lesson—how to handle strikers
I don’t think there’s anything the British people hate more than “industrial actions” by numerous instances, especially the transport system. In London, where millions of people depend on public transport, even a single day of a transport strike disrupts not … Continue reading
Posted in UK economy, US
Tagged FAA, industrial action, London, Ronald Reagan, strike, striking, TfL
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London is burning, thanks to lack of integration
A few years ago, I had a discussion with an acquaintance about loitering youths around my area. I mentioned that I felt disturbed by the fact that local black youngsters loiter around my house, sit on my fence and occasionally … Continue reading
Posted in Idiots, UK
Tagged crime, criminals, immigrants, immigration, integration, Labour, London, London riots, looting, multiculturalism, riots
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The Royal Wedding
It is certainly interesting to experience something this magnificent and glorious once in one’s lifetime. Despite the crowds. But the keyword here is ‘once’.
Posted in UK
Tagged Duchess of Cambridge, Duke of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, London, photos, Prince William, Royal Wedding
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