Commuting

The last couple of weeks have been almost enjoyable on the trains. I have been able to step onto the train and get a seat with my next door neighbor Griff and there has not been anyone standing in the carridge. The tube has been frequent and uncrowded. Altogether making a near enjoyable journey into work.

This week everything has gone bonkers. People are crowding on the platform at my station, getting irritable with each other and I can't get a seat on the train because people are pushing past me to get on before everyone has got off and I end up having to stand up for the whole journey. The tube has been packed and I usually have to wait in the crush to get a following train as the first one is always full. People are pushing and shoving and generally being very rude stepping in front of me while I make my way from Londn Bridge platforms down to the Tube. All in all not a plesant experience and it certainly does not put me in a good frame of mind.

What is going on? I will tell you. Half term is over. Those parents who took a holiday with thier kids are now back at work. In best statiticians style I have therefore come to the conclusion that the majority of people that I come accross on my commute that are pushy, selfish and get in my way with no manners and little regard for others, are actually parents. Is it any wonder kids are not brought up well these days? Just look at the coaching stock they have come from. Comments always welcome.

Posted by Simon at June 3, 2003 3:12 AM

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