Discussion » 12:56 12 August 2002

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Posted by cal, 17:56, 12th August 2002:
 
I almost forgot about my rather ace conversation with a train guy on friday night. it goes something like this:

cal: what's going on?
man: nothing
c: why are there so many people here?
m: oh, because some trains are delayed
c: so is the 18:55 going to be delayed?
m: let me see...no, it's on time
c: is that it over on platform 2?
m: oh no, that's the 18:25
c: so the 18:55 isn't in yet?
m: no
c: but it'll be on time?
m: yes
c: it takes about 20 minutes for a train to be cleaned once it's come in, right?
m: yes, 15 to 20 minutes
c: then about 5-10 minutes for people to board?
m: yes
c: and it's now 18:45?
m: yes
c: and the 18:55 hasn't arrived yet?
m: yes
c: but it wont be late?
m: no
*cal leaves to use other train line*
Posted by Grim..., 18:02, 12th August 2002:
 
He he he...
Posted by mattjacob, 06:59, 13th August 2002:
 
So the train people aren't required to complete basic algebra courses... pfft! The man obviously loves his job very much, though--that, you can tell!
Posted by cal, 08:15, 13th August 2002:
 
he's a very nice man :)