I drove 20 minutes along a deserted dual carriageway alongside the Firth of Forth. Pale blue skies, flocks of swans flying over, music on the stereo.
Arrived at the railway station, one of my train buddies had bought me coffee already. 11 minutes on the train with my pals, then a short walk through central Edinburgh to my office, arrived feeling relaxed and happy.
I love commuting! Does anyone else or am I just a bit strange?
2006-11-08 20:45:42 · 20 answers · asked by nev 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
I like the theme of your questions Nev, I'm lucky I dont have to commute really, I get up, have breakfast, shower etc, see the kids off to school and then stroll down to my office, which is a converted stable block at the bottom of my garden. I even get to go home for lunch. Enjoy the rest of your day and have a safe trip home.
2006-11-09 21:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by Thornsey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Nev,
I get about, so being a dirty-stop-out involves finding your way to work from lots of new locations. It's a great way to get to know the city (London).
This morning I awoke dazed and fuzzy in Sydenham, South London. I had a nice 5 minute walk to the overground, then a pleasant 15 minute trip to London Bridge where I hopped on the not-to-busy Jubilee line to Baker Street and my workplace. Lovely.
I wonder what's in store for tomorrow...
2006-11-09 11:21:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 5 minute walk, a 10 train journey and a 10 minute tube journey. I was listening to the new Damien Rice album and reading the paper. It's all so impersonal and no-one talks, it's not great, but it's London, that's why!
2006-11-09 05:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by theadz01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Took me about 18 minutes to walk to work. Looked at trees, flowers, birds, buildings, some blokes unloading steel from a truck and a mobile crane coming up the street. Terrible. If I'd been on my cycle it might have taken 8 minutes. By car takes 23 minutes. Yes, it's actually slower by car and I have to pay to park. Stuff that.
2006-11-09 07:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty bad in terms of the transport system: sometimes trains too full to take you, and regular congestion on the M1 (Leeds to Sheffield). What you need when the going gets tough is a travel buddy, I've got one for now and it helps with the trauma. Ah for the open roads of Scotland!
2006-11-09 04:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by CT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are a bit strange! Saying that however, your journey doesn't seem that unpleasant. Try it in London!!
Personally I'm lucky enough to be able to walk to work, as I live locally. This gives me the time and space to appreciate a bit of peace and quiet before the day begins in earnest!
2006-11-09 04:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by Deviated 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is, "you lucky so and so". My commute used to be really good. Early morning sun rises with quiet country roads, music on the radio and a lovely smell in the air. Now they consist of stuck in heavy traffic, miserable faces and lots of rain because I moved to flipping London. I hate it.
2006-11-09 04:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie Brigante 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I walk for 15-20 minutes from my house to work.
2006-11-09 04:48:31 · answer #8 · answered by dudepareh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 min drive through picturesque woods. One time I found myself mumbling about all the traffic that particular day, then I realized I had only encountered 3 other vehicles! ...then I laughed and remembered how fortunate I was.
You are not strange, but blessed with the consciousness to appreciate it all! Enjoy.
2006-11-09 21:20:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just wait till it's pi ssing with rain, your heaters on the blink and some lorry spills its load all over the road on the day you really need to get to the office on time!!!
Your such an optimistic little chap Nev, it makes you such an easy target for a big bad lady like me to put the boot in!!!!
2006-11-09 16:19:14 · answer #10 · answered by Sluttty McSluttt 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋