February 2012
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16-Feb-12 0827
And the curs’ed commuters arrived at station to witness the familiar dire portents of the Writings on the Wall. For the Keepers of the Signals Red, abiding in their tower, had trapped the Virgin and it was delayed. And they did grumble and moan as they waited impatiently for their tardy conveyance. And they did despair at the Grand Controller and his inability to run his trains on time.
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15-Feb-12 0822
And the curs’ed commuters did rejoice at the arrival of the hump of the week. And they arrived at the station and were astounded by the portents of the Writings on the Wall. For all trains were delayed. Except theirs. So they did make their way jubilantly to await the Virgin, hopeful that the Lady of Luck should continue to smile upon them. But ‘twas not to be. And for the second time...
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14-Feb-12 0827
And the curs’ed commuters boarded the train of the Country Crossed and settled down for the journey t’ward their toil. And they stared out wistfully at the vista as they sped across the countryside and longed to be free to wander the fields and forests they passed. For the brief respite from the bitter cold had brought to life the landscape as the plants and trees responded to the...
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13-Feb-12 0827
And the curs’ed commuters trudged to the station, and they were inconsolable that the weekend had passed so quickly and Monday had arrived already. They glared at the Writings on the Wall, their grimace defying the portents to be anything other than favourable lest ‘anything’ should happen. To their relief their train was on time. So they made their way to await its arrival. And...
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09-Feb-12 0930
And the curs’ed commuter did run to the window and peered through the intricate trails of frost across the glass. And positively bursting with excitement, he did exclaim at the sight he did behold. For it did snow.
He raced down the stairs, tying himself in knots as he furiously dashed on his coat and shoes. He opened the door and the frigid air drew the very breath from his lungs, like...
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09-Feb-12 0827
And lo, once again those wretched, curs’ed commuters did arrive at the station and were distressed by the portents of the Writings on the Wall. For the Virgin was trapped by the Keepers of the Signals Red, and they shall be late for their toil. And as they waited impatiently, they did wonder if they should ever see the Virgin in all it’s glory ever again. And as they crammed on board...
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08-Feb-12 0827
And the curs’ed commuters hopes were once again dashed. And as they arrived at the station, the Writings on the Wall did bring unto them the familiar news that the Virgin was delayed. And so the crowds surged over the silver lines of steel so straight and true to join the masses awaiting the train of the Country Crossed. And on its final arrival they did cram on board and did suffer such...
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07-Feb-12 0838
And the curs’ed commuters stood in the bitter cold, shivering and stamping their feet in a vain attempt to keep warm. The veil of mist hung in the air, swirling in the light breeze like a forlorn spirit trapped in the ether. The trees shimmered in the pale light of the winters morn, their branches silvered by the deep frost, the intricate patterns etched across the frozen land. And the Great...
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And the curs’ed commuters dashed through the drifts of snow and the icy streets to the station. And upon their arrival were witness to a great commotion outside. For the drivers of the horseless Hansom carriages had allowed their frustration to get the better of them and their rage did threaten to descend into fisticuffs. And not a moment to soon the Centurions of the Laws did arrive and set...
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03-Feb-12 0822
And lo, Friday did arrive and the curs’ed commuters were jubilant, for the Sabbath was nigh. And they were bless’d once again as the signs did come to pass and the Virgin did arrive on time. And they boarded the train and eyed their fellow voyagers with suspicion, and did attempt to choose a carriage free from reprehensible fellows who may cause revulsion so early in the morn. And they...
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02-Feb-12 0822
And lo, the curs’ed commuters did arrive at the station to await the Virgin. And bless’d were they, for the Writings on the Wall did proclaim that their train was on time. And so they did wait patiently in the pale golden sunshine of the winters morn. And they did shiver in the cold, the frost resolute in its grip on the land, a hold which would not be relinquished for the sunlight or...
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01-Feb-12 0829
And the curs’ed commuters trudged wearily through the station, the Writings on the Wall displaying their familiar tales of woe. For once again the Keepers of the Signals Red abiding in their tower had prevailed, and their train was late. So they stood muttering and bemoaning their fate. And the Great Voice in the Sky brought unto them no solace as its mechanical monotone described in great...
January 2012
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31-Jan-12 0822
And the curs’ed commuters gathered were overwhelmed with exceeding great joy at the news delivered unto them by the Writings on the Wall. For all trains were on time and for once they should not be late for their toil. And on its prompt arrival they boarded the Virgin and sped across the countryside, gazing out at the vista afore them. And they passed the sleepy villages swathed in swirls of...
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30-Jan-12 0831
And the curs’ed commuters flocked from afar and converged on the station in their masses to await the Virgin. And once again those wretched souls were forsaken and their train was trapped by those vengeful Keepers of the Signals Red. Hopeful that the Signs of the Great Voice in the Sky may be misleading they consulted the Writings on the Wall. But, alas, they were correct and indeed they did...
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27-Jan-12 0822
An lo, the zenith of the week of toil did arrive, and those weary, oh so curs’ed commuters gathered to await the Virgin. And they studied the Writings on the Wall for any signs that the infernal conveyance was delayed. And they were overwhelmed by the portents, as all trains were running on time. So they checked again in disbelief just to make sure. And portents confirmed, they stood...
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25-Jan-12 0824
And lo, Hump Day did arrive. And the curs’ed commuters joined the assembled masses awaiting the Virgin. And they were once again disappointed by the Writings on the Wall as the portents did bring the expected news that their train was delayed. And so they stood and waited impatiently as the crowds grew ever larger and larger and the signs did come to pass. And finally the Great Voice in the...
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24-Jan-11 0825
And the curs’ed commuters gathered in the puddles to await the Virgin, seeking shelter from the onslaught of the winters tempest wherever they could. The Great Voice in the Sky brought unto them no solace with portents of trains delayed, it’s automated monotone echoing through the driving rain. And so they stood and waited. And waited. The grand mechanical hourglasses sliced away the...
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23-Jan-12 0827
And the curs’ed commuter dashed down the street and flagged down a horseless Hansom carriage. For he was late. And ordering the driver not to spare the whip they careered across the city in a last ditch attempt to be on time. Arriving at the station that commuter so curs’ed thrust the driver his fare and ran across the concourse. And he was elated. For he had made it on time.
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18-Jan-12 0827
And lo, Hump Day did arrive, and those curs’ed commuters did gather at the station. And they did bemoan their plight, for the Virgin was delayed. And so they trudged wearily over the silver lines of steel so straight and true to join the masses awaiting the train of the Country Crossed. And upon its arrival the crowds crammed onto the train until no more could fit onboard. And still they...
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17-Jan-12 0822
And lo, Tuesday did follow Monday. And the curs’ed commuters gathered in the half light of the frigid winters morn to await the Virgin. And they were overcome with joy as the Great Voice in the Sky announced that their train was on time. And they stood patiently in the deep frost, the delicate swirls and patterns glinting in the pale amber of the sunrise like diamonds. And the signs did come...
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16-Jan-12 0710
And ‘twas Monday. And the curs’ed commuters arrived at the station and stared with tired eyes at the Writings on the Wall. And they had been forsaken, and the Virgin was late. And they did shuffle around in the cold, the moonlight glinting off the frost like a thousand shards of glass, the stars shining brightly like pinpricks in the velvet tapestry of the heavens. And they did curse...
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12-Jan-12 0802
And lo, the curs’ed commuters did gather at the station to await the arrival of the Virgin. And they were overwhelmed with joy at the portents of the Writings on the Wall. For all trains were on time. So they proceeded over the shining silver lines of steel so straight and true to join the assembled masses travelling unto the second city. And as the grand hourglasses measured the infinity of...
December 2011
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15-Dec-11 0822
And the curs’ed commuters did arrive at the station and rushed forth as the Virgins prompt arrival was foretold by the Great Voice in the Sky. And they were overcome with exceeding great joy as the sign did come to pass. And ushered forth by the Master of the Times they boarded their train and settled down as they set off even unto their toil. And as they sped past the windswept vista, they...
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14-Dec-11 0822
And lo, the day of the hump was declared. And the curs’ed commuters rushed forth to the station so they may go even unto Birmingham. And the Great Voice in the Sky made its glorious announcement that all trains shall be on time, the Writings on the Wall bringing the same with glory which shone around. And these signs did come to pass as the grand mechanical hourglasses marked the minute and...
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13-Dec-11 0827
And lo, the curs’ed commuters arrived at the station and they were forsaken. For delivered unto them was a sign, a portent that the Virgin was delayed. And the sign did come to pass and they were dismayed. And so the weary travellers did bemoan their plight to the Master of the Times. And he did come to their aid and said unto them fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great...
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09-Dec-11 0802
And lo, the week did draw to a close and the Sabbath was nigh. And those oh so curs’ed commuters gathered and regarded the glory of the Writings on the Wall and the signs which had been delivered unto them. And those signs did come to pass and the Virgin did arrive with a multitude of trumpets and horns. And the assembled masses came forth with great haste so they could make their way even...
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08-Nov-11 0822
And lo it came to pass that the fourth day did follow the day of the hump. And those weary, curs’ed commuters did arrive to await the arrival of the Virgin. And they did behold the glory of the writings on the wall, which shone around, and they were witness to a sign. And that sign did come to pass and the Virgin did arrive as foretold. And the Great Voice in the Sky said behold, for ye have...
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07-Dec-11 0842
And the curs’ed commuters gathered to await the Train of the Country Crossed on this, the day of the hump. And it came to pass that they were once again forsaken by the Keepers of the Signals Green abiding in their tower, who did decree that their train shall not go even unto Birmingham. And so those oh so weary commuters did consult the Writings on the Wall whose glory shone around, and a...
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06-Dec-11 0827
And lo, the cursed commuters did arrive at the station and did behold the portents of the Writings on the Wall, and their glory shone brightly for all to see. And those commuters so cold in the frigid morns air were forsaken, and the Virgin was late. And they did beseech the Master of the Times and said let us now go even unto Birmingham. And he did show unto the commuters good will toward all...
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05-Dec-11 0822
And the curs’ed commuters gathered to await the Virgin as another week did commence. And the portents of the Writings on the Wall brought unto them glad tidings of trains on time. And as foretold in the scriptures of the Master of the Times, the Virgin did arrive as if following the light of the celestial skies, carrying with it pilgrims and wise sages united in their urge to travel. And...
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01-Dec-11 0822
And it came to pass that on this day those most curs’ed of commuters would be afforded respite. For the Great Voice in the Sky came upon them and said unto them behold, for the Virgin shall be delivered unto you. And it came to pass, as the Great Voice was gone away from them, that the signs were true and the Virgin was delivered unto them. And those commuters came with great haste. And the...
November 2011
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30-Nov-11 0822
And the curs’ed commuters arrived at the station and glared at the Writings on the Wall for signs that their train was delayed, as was tradition. And they did stand aghast, for it was on time. So they crossed the shining silver lines of steel so straight and true to await the Virgin. And they did stand patiently enjoying the crisp winters morn and the glorious sunshine it had brought unto...
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29-Nov-11 0829
And the curs’ed commuters gathered to await the once again delayed Virgin, the station shrouded in the gloom of the impending tempests as the broiling ominous clouds shed the first drops of rain. The wind howled through the canopies almost drowning out the mechanical drawl of the Great Voice in the Sky as it offered its customary unsympathetic apologies. And as the rain worsened sending the...
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28-Nov-11 0828
And the curs’ed commuters gathered to await the Virgin as another week did commence. Shivering in the frigid morning air they were unsurprised by the announcements of the Great Voice in the Sky that according to tradition their train was delayed. And upon its arrival they finally boarded their tardy conveyance and commenced their journey. And they sped across the frozen countryside, the...
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25-Nov-11 0800
And lo, Friday did follow Thursday and the curs’ed commuter stood waiting for the omnibus with no indication from the Writings on the Wall for when it may make an appearance. And the gathered crowds did grow restless as the seconds turned to minutes, with still no sign of the infernal conveyance. And so he did commence his impatient paving back and forth, frustration propelling him to and...
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24-Nov-11 0827
And the curs’ed commuters boarded the train of the Country Crossed and began their journey. Glad that the week was drawing to a close, they settled in and watched the countryside speed past. The trees appeared skeletal in their nakedness against the brooding autumn sky, their leaves fading from the bright crimsons and golds of their suicidal magnificence to the ochres of decay. Plumes of...
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23-Nov-11 0000/0740
He awoke upon the stroke of midnight and slipped silently from his hovel into the frigid night. He was armed with his tiny paintbrushes crafted from the hairs gifted unto him by his tiny dormouse friend, and his pots of paints of silver hue. He crept through the city and giggled as he set about his art, decorating the windows of each building with silvered patterns of intricacy impossible to...