So this isn't a post to Bash the NFTA. I agree with a lot of what they do! For example it is good that they got rid of the zones. The Zones got all kinds of people confused and if you weren't from here forget it. You payed a base fee that was the same everywhere once you traveled into a different zone you had to pay money. Now heading out of the city you pay the additional money when you got off the bus. This means no back door use out side of the zone the bus started in. It also means if you payed with a pass you have to show it when you left. Now to confuse things more When traveling into the city you pay all your fair at once. It does make sense but does confuse people who aren't use to it...... When they got rid of the zones it made my bus pass cheaper since I was an all zone guy not sure about one zone people so again this was good....
Now as some of you who follow the news may know NFTA cut some routes on weekends. You need the bus then you are out. Now there was some protest and so NFTA said they would run some buses out there.... Sorry but this is no good. The reason is how is anyone going to when the buses run. I go by the schedule. Well they are all ready printed. It is winter and you need to know what time the bus comes. If you get out of work and can get to a bus stop by say 5 after four and there is 3 and a 5 you have a long as wait but you can't even talk to the boss about hours since you don't know when these other buses would run.......
The New buses suck and have sucked for a long time...... They are low to the ground, so what... The Last Buses could dip and had that bridge Layer thing for people in wheel chairs.... First of all since they are so low the front wheels and what covers then is a loss of seats. Now then in the back they do have steps to get rid of that problem but again you must lose seats since the steps go back some. Now not only that but I'm sure the isles aren't as wide as the old buses. I remember people used to be packed into them....... Also some of the front seats are lost because people aren't smart enough or wise enough to see the seems in the cushions so they make 3 seats 2 up front. This is taken away by the fact that the newest buses don't have seat cushions yet. Oh they have places for the stuff to screw in. Well until those get messed up. Those seats and corners make me slide around..... ARGH...............
So all in all...... Less seats and less standing room is a bad bus...........
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12/17/2010 19:19 #53292
NFTA (2nd post of the day) ARGh.......Category: travel
12/17/2010 19:02 #53291
Where does the time go & TronCategory: holidays
So Once Thanksgiving ends it is hard to Imagine or Explain how quick the holiday gets here. Looking back now I get the entire "Black Friday" Thing. See there aren't that many paychecks so you have to get the expensive stuff over with and get some high end savings........ That Time goes by very quickly......
It is tough for me to imagine that On Thursday it is my Birthday and the last day of work and then the next day is Christmas Eve.... That is really tough to imagine.... Hey All I really want is what Glen (why do they mostly call him by his last name) Quagmire wants for Christmas [he is chained up and choked out and beaten by like 4 Japanese girls], kidding but that might be fun.... How did it get to this point so soon???
Then the week after that 4 days of work and then the (e:strip) New Years Eve and then on New Years day, assuming I survive and don't die from drinking a can of 4 Loko or a bottle of something it is the Winter Classic and the Penguins are playing.......
Today I did a little bit of Christmas shopping after I saw Tron In 3D that was a good time, and some previews of like the next installment of Transformers and Pirates of the Caribbean both in 3D. Tron was pretty good story wise. The visuals where pretty good (now maybe it was just something (e:james) I think said on facebook) but I thought a few times how cool of a set that would be for Porno, I've heard they do make some futuristic ones like that. I thought the action was pretty good. Well Maybe it is just that I'm an Olive Wilde fan. She looks so different then she does on house and other shows I've seen her on in this movie.........
It is tough for me to imagine that On Thursday it is my Birthday and the last day of work and then the next day is Christmas Eve.... That is really tough to imagine.... Hey All I really want is what Glen (why do they mostly call him by his last name) Quagmire wants for Christmas [he is chained up and choked out and beaten by like 4 Japanese girls], kidding but that might be fun.... How did it get to this point so soon???
Then the week after that 4 days of work and then the (e:strip) New Years Eve and then on New Years day, assuming I survive and don't die from drinking a can of 4 Loko or a bottle of something it is the Winter Classic and the Penguins are playing.......
Today I did a little bit of Christmas shopping after I saw Tron In 3D that was a good time, and some previews of like the next installment of Transformers and Pirates of the Caribbean both in 3D. Tron was pretty good story wise. The visuals where pretty good (now maybe it was just something (e:james) I think said on facebook) but I thought a few times how cool of a set that would be for Porno, I've heard they do make some futuristic ones like that. I thought the action was pretty good. Well Maybe it is just that I'm an Olive Wilde fan. She looks so different then she does on house and other shows I've seen her on in this movie.........
metalpeter - 12/18/10 10:57
Thanks! I don't mean there is anything wrong with commenting on my own post, I just wish I wasn't the first and that I would have remembered to say what I said in the post..................
Thanks! I don't mean there is anything wrong with commenting on my own post, I just wish I wasn't the first and that I would have remembered to say what I said in the post..................
tinypliny - 12/17/10 22:12
I specialize in talking with myself. hahaha
I specialize in talking with myself. hahaha
paul - 12/17/10 20:29
I comment on my own journals all the time - nothing wrong with that. Happy pre-birthday!
I comment on my own journals all the time - nothing wrong with that. Happy pre-birthday!
metalpeter - 12/17/10 19:51
I know it is wrong to comment on my own blog 1st.......
I saw a Preview for Green Lantern never read it but the movie looks like it will be great and better then Green Hornet but I'll see that also...........
I know it is wrong to comment on my own blog 1st.......
I saw a Preview for Green Lantern never read it but the movie looks like it will be great and better then Green Hornet but I'll see that also...........
12/13/2010 19:46 #53267
weekend movies and shows and stuffCategory: entertainment
First the link is for a Picasa so I don't forget it
The Idea of downloading it and then using it as a place to post all the pictures and then link to it is a good idea. I may wind up doing that in the future we shall see.....
I went to see The Narnia 3D movie. Now in the past I heard that there is religious stuff in the movies. Now I never saw it but could see where one could. But this one it was right out there. That being said I enjoyed the movie but man $11.50 during the day was a lot then food.... I see why people buy the big screen and stay in but those Blu-ray movies are costly as well....... I don't want to get into why I liked the movie cause I would give stuff away....
I watched a not happy at all but very good cop and drug movie. Good action. Good story and lots of tits well some tits maybe a lot not sure but they fit the story.
Last night I watched a lot of Christmas stuff.....
Family Guy had an hour special that I found a lot of fun with singing and stewie and all kinds of fun and crazyness. That was followed by crazy American Dad that had awesome shoot outs. Later it was onto Robot Chicken Christmas that was pretty good followed by 2 old ones that I had seen like parts of.......
The Idea of downloading it and then using it as a place to post all the pictures and then link to it is a good idea. I may wind up doing that in the future we shall see.....
I went to see The Narnia 3D movie. Now in the past I heard that there is religious stuff in the movies. Now I never saw it but could see where one could. But this one it was right out there. That being said I enjoyed the movie but man $11.50 during the day was a lot then food.... I see why people buy the big screen and stay in but those Blu-ray movies are costly as well....... I don't want to get into why I liked the movie cause I would give stuff away....
I watched a not happy at all but very good cop and drug movie. Good action. Good story and lots of tits well some tits maybe a lot not sure but they fit the story.
Last night I watched a lot of Christmas stuff.....
Family Guy had an hour special that I found a lot of fun with singing and stewie and all kinds of fun and crazyness. That was followed by crazy American Dad that had awesome shoot outs. Later it was onto Robot Chicken Christmas that was pretty good followed by 2 old ones that I had seen like parts of.......
metalpeter - 12/14/10 17:31
There are a few Churches on Main not sure what one that is.
1. Glad you had a good time
2. The inside of some Churches are really amazing
There are a few Churches on Main not sure what one that is.
1. Glad you had a good time
2. The inside of some Churches are really amazing
tinypliny - 12/13/10 20:02
I went to a season's sounds chorus by the BGMC at the Lutheran Church on Main yesterday.. It was amazing! Most of all, I couldn't believe that it took me just 3 minutes to get to my seat in the church (because they have back door entrance on linwood!).
I went to a season's sounds chorus by the BGMC at the Lutheran Church on Main yesterday.. It was amazing! Most of all, I couldn't believe that it took me just 3 minutes to get to my seat in the church (because they have back door entrance on linwood!).
12/16/2010 19:46 #53286
Sabres Vs. Bruins YesterdayCategory: photos
So Still Not sure How or what I'm going to do Photo Wise. But that being said Yesterday I feel into a hockey Ticket. It was a great time plus the sabres won.
I will start at the end of the game since that is the most important Part......
Next Up is some Pictures from the beginning of the night with food and warmups .............................. But First One thing. Yes it is great that the sabres won but going to the game is such an event.... You Have Pretty Girls dancing... You Have fans doing Trivia... Then In the 200 you can have them bring you food and even Drinks.... It is a good time.......
Well Time Wise Looks like I have time for a few shots from the game as well................................................
Well I think that is Plenty You and I get the idea...............
I will start at the end of the game since that is the most important Part......
Next Up is some Pictures from the beginning of the night with food and warmups .............................. But First One thing. Yes it is great that the sabres won but going to the game is such an event.... You Have Pretty Girls dancing... You Have fans doing Trivia... Then In the 200 you can have them bring you food and even Drinks.... It is a good time.......
Well Time Wise Looks like I have time for a few shots from the game as well................................................
Well I think that is Plenty You and I get the idea...............
12/12/2010 11:18 #53244
Bandits Open Practice last sundayCategory: photos
So I have to admit that being the Peterazzi has been taking its toll a bit I'm mega behind. Music is art I have so many photos not even really sure how to post them and that was in Sept.
I also feel as if I don't have much to say lately.... I think part of that is the holiday season thing. Some of it is facebook though. Like for example I went to see Narnia 3D on Saturday and yes it was fun but it isn't like something I can write an entire blog about with out giving away the entire movie. The Other thing is pictures....
I admit Windows 7 is annoying. When Selecting pictures to upload if you just slide that mouse a little bit they all get copied argh...... Not only that but no mater what I do (this might be different for when the website scans your computer (JAVA) and you can upload them that, but normally only 139 pictures at a time so that is argh!!!!
So Last Sunday I went to the Bandits Open Practice it was fun...
I'm going to see what happens if I drag the picture from what happened last to first kinda.
The Last thing they did was reveal the 20th year jerseys to me they look like an old one they wore......
Ok maybe part of the problem is how sensitive the optical mouse is I just lost the post because I mis slid the picture and got it on one big page so I'll cut it here for now...........
I admit that the pictures I took where on the screen aka jubotron or what ever you want to call it. Some times you see things better from higher up. This was really cool. the didn't throw fists put they practiced fighting or wrestling it was pretty cool........
So To be on the safe side I publish again
Well Now to add some Pictures of the Bandettes these are from before the Practice started their practice or what ever.......
Well Time for Football pregame but I think the point is gotten maybe more pictures soon?
I also feel as if I don't have much to say lately.... I think part of that is the holiday season thing. Some of it is facebook though. Like for example I went to see Narnia 3D on Saturday and yes it was fun but it isn't like something I can write an entire blog about with out giving away the entire movie. The Other thing is pictures....
I admit Windows 7 is annoying. When Selecting pictures to upload if you just slide that mouse a little bit they all get copied argh...... Not only that but no mater what I do (this might be different for when the website scans your computer (JAVA) and you can upload them that, but normally only 139 pictures at a time so that is argh!!!!
So Last Sunday I went to the Bandits Open Practice it was fun...
I'm going to see what happens if I drag the picture from what happened last to first kinda.
The Last thing they did was reveal the 20th year jerseys to me they look like an old one they wore......
Ok maybe part of the problem is how sensitive the optical mouse is I just lost the post because I mis slid the picture and got it on one big page so I'll cut it here for now...........
I admit that the pictures I took where on the screen aka jubotron or what ever you want to call it. Some times you see things better from higher up. This was really cool. the didn't throw fists put they practiced fighting or wrestling it was pretty cool........
So To be on the safe side I publish again
Well Now to add some Pictures of the Bandettes these are from before the Practice started their practice or what ever.......
Well Time for Football pregame but I think the point is gotten maybe more pictures soon?
tinypliny - 12/13/10 19:18
Windows 7 is a loser OS that gobbles too much memory.
Windows 7 is a loser OS that gobbles too much memory.
metalpeter - 12/13/10 18:09
On Here Chrome and If I remember correctly chrome over there as well........
I think I manly need to find more time.... Or maybe it is Just some thing wacky with widows 7 ?
On Here Chrome and If I remember correctly chrome over there as well........
I think I manly need to find more time.... Or maybe it is Just some thing wacky with widows 7 ?
paul - 12/12/10 14:06
Not that chrome would save time though, it just might nor be so flaky.
Not that chrome would save time though, it just might nor be so flaky.
paul - 12/12/10 14:04
What browser are you using. I would suggest chrome if you are using IE.
What browser are you using. I would suggest chrome if you are using IE.
metalpeter - 12/12/10 12:13
Well what I think I wish is that there was say some program (not asking anyone to make one or anything) that if you uploaded the photos to there it would post them to any site. What I need to find out how to do is how to make slide show or video from pictures for Youtube and then I could post the video on like every site. I have a feeling that is beyound my level though.....
I think one of the things is Time. I just don't have enough time online between here and facebook and Webshots..... Also with this goofy windows 7, I can't just like upload all the pictures from an event to webshots, I used to be able before this new computer. I may look into a computer that is more made for uploading pictures but not sure as I'll have much luck with that.................
Well what I think I wish is that there was say some program (not asking anyone to make one or anything) that if you uploaded the photos to there it would post them to any site. What I need to find out how to do is how to make slide show or video from pictures for Youtube and then I could post the video on like every site. I have a feeling that is beyound my level though.....
I think one of the things is Time. I just don't have enough time online between here and facebook and Webshots..... Also with this goofy windows 7, I can't just like upload all the pictures from an event to webshots, I used to be able before this new computer. I may look into a computer that is more made for uploading pictures but not sure as I'll have much luck with that.................
tinypliny - 12/12/10 11:59
Cool photos! :-) Just curious... do you feel pressurized to post photographs? Let go if it strains you.
I think you like taking photographs - but if sharing seems like a lot of work, you might be much more happier just uploading maybe 1 or 2 once in a while. There was a time, when I decided to post just about every grocery trip I made. It then got to a point where I was grocery shopping too much and the lists got bigger and more unmanageable, till I just decided to ditch it and enjoy the groceries without documenting them. :-)
Cool photos! :-) Just curious... do you feel pressurized to post photographs? Let go if it strains you.
I think you like taking photographs - but if sharing seems like a lot of work, you might be much more happier just uploading maybe 1 or 2 once in a while. There was a time, when I decided to post just about every grocery trip I made. It then got to a point where I was grocery shopping too much and the lists got bigger and more unmanageable, till I just decided to ditch it and enjoy the groceries without documenting them. :-)
I didn't even know there was a bus that went to Holland..... I know there are buses that to places out side of Buffalo Like Hamburg and Senaca Bingo and places like that but not living out side the city not sure what those places and bus routes those are....
I went into the bus station about a week ago to get a Schedule for a bus I might be able to catch and saw they had ones that said revised on them and some common ones like the Delaware so I'm wondering if they changed some of the routes again. Some buses have routes that vary based on the letter and Time. There used to be a certain #5 Niagara bus that went to I think the Boulevard mall.. Some People really depend on the alternate routes... I catch the bus to work and sometimes I take the #4 well some of those go further then others to one with the shorter route isn't a bad walk though.....
i used to be able to ride the NFTA bus in to Buffalo, starting from one block from my house on the 70 bus. as of last month, they cut the service to Holland, so now the closest bus stop is in East Aurora, which is 12 miles from my house. So I had to get a car. boo. (although I love my car, a 1992 honda civic, which gets 44 mpg.)
You Know to be honest I'm not sure if they updated them online or not! Maybe for services that are continued they will make some new ones with Just the saturday times. But what they should have done is not cut the routes to begin with.
In Terms of the New New Buses my theory is that they got all that federal Money so they could get new Buses. But I'm guessing that how ever you attach cushions are extra, just an idea...........
I like the NFTA and that some buses now run more often. but Service should go everywhere and the buses should have people on them but they shouldn't be packed cause now the buses hold less, but that is just me......
I used to travel in buses a lot before Pricerite came to the city. But now, I just take the bus occasionally... but yes, I agree with all your points - especially changing the schedule at random and not conforming to the printed schedules. It makes it especially challenging for commuters when it's snowing outside and you hope that the bus sticks to its schedule.
Overall NFTA is a great service compared to Rochester so I don't have anything to complain about. I love the little metro we have and appreciate the fact that it runs reliably however short its length.
Are the ones online updated :::link::: ?