A while back, I wrote a column – Wasp On The 334 Bus – about how a wasp had boarded a bus that I was travelling on, which caused a mild alarm among the fearful, confined passengers. The panic was… Read More ›
Transport
Air Fryer
After hearing nothing but good things and after a year of persistent peer pressure, I finally decided to purchase an air fryer. If only I had succumbed to peer pressure and had an Amazon account, I’m sure this would have… Read More ›
Chairgate
I had arranged to meet my lad in a neighbouring town after he had finished work to go to the cinema together. I decided to get to the town early by train so as I could have a mooch around…. Read More ›
Rubbish Coastal Town
I arrive in the rubbish coastal town with no train ticket check (Standard). Coming out of the station, I can see the sea. It’s apparent nearness is deceptive, it’s a ten minute walk down a hill. At the front, I… Read More ›
Stupid Local News
With The Coronavirus dominating all the international news headlines, I was surprised and intrigued to see today that the front-page story of my local newspaper reported a plane crash.However, the story is about a model aeroplane that crashed into a… Read More ›
Flights Of Fancy
In 2005, Ketty Maisonrouge decided she wanted to explore space. After rejecting an offer from Julia Bradbury to hike across the Sheppey Marshes, she instead, purchased a £190,500 ticket to board a Virgin Galactic space shuttle to fly into low… Read More ›
Snack Attack
One recent proposal by the departing UK’s Chief Medical Officer to reduce the problem of childhood obesity was to ban snacking on public transport.But there are no details as to how this could be properly policed and enforced. Will people… Read More ›
Struggle For Bagging Rights
Like many people, when boarding a train, I always scan the carriage for a double seat, naturally not for any travelling companion but for my bag.This isn’t entirely shameful or selfish but because everyone knows that trying to manhandle a… Read More ›
Wheelie Stupid Cyclists
I cannot ride a bicycle.But this isn’t my fault. My dad never bought me a bike. An elder sister had one but I’d have needed a fireman’s ladder to mount the ridiculously high saddle to ride it.So, I never enjoyed… Read More ›
Bigmouth Strikes Again!
Something strange happens to people when they board public transport. They inexplicably talk louder. People sat mere inches away from each other, start shouting as if they’re in a wind tunnel.It’s impossible to leave a bus or train without knowing… Read More ›
Russ Writes 