Trekked to Rural and Guadalupe today and caught the 72N, 8am version. I could see a crowd on the bus and thought about waiting 5-10 minutes for the 66 northbound. Unknown forces propelled me onto the 72 and I got a front row seat! Knitting currently occupies my busy-hands obsession, so I whipped out my bus project and, needles clacking, enjoyed the ride.Nearly SRO when I boarded, the bus got more crowded as the ride continued. Just after crossing Baseline, a wheelchair added to the mix -- Sardine City! I like that the bus gets so full. Not sure if the crowded buses reflect ASU's ongoing parking space reduction efforts or higher fuel costs - whatever, nice to see all the could-be-drivers riding instead. Gasoline prices are down, probably so the elephants look good before the election.
Took a picture of the Guadalupe/Rural stop - note the shopping carts piled behind the shelter - I really do think some interesting research might be done on the migratory habits of the American shopping cart.
3 comments:
Refreshing to see you setting out at a civilised hour (8am) for a nine o'clock start - it's always bugged me the time you've started your journeys in the past...
I'm nominally a nine to fiver too...I say nominally, because I'm rarely away before 7.15pm and often later...I used to do the earlier starts too, but no more! (they ain't taking the mickey both ends of the day!)
Loved the photo showing the "carts" - right pond we call them "trolleys", but seeing them dumped like that made me feel right at home!
I think we should tag shopping carts they way scientists tag geese, lions, and other animals... that way they can be tracked and studied. There are doctorates waiting! Behold!
Ken you are so right! It would be even more interesting if convicted cart-felons could be tagged too!
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