tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post1399555094704572836..comments2024-03-25T19:07:29.729+00:00Comments on Steve's Bus & Train Page: What Happens Now?Steve Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-25096055496232942322020-06-19T04:20:40.266+01:002020-06-19T04:20:40.266+01:00Planet changing, Steve? I thinks it's our huma...Planet changing, Steve? I thinks it's our human choice, not the responsibility of nature, which creates both viruses, and the defence against them in our immune system. If only we didn't neglect (even harm) it so much, even sometimes with the best intentions as much as out of ignorance. It's not all medicine, but perhaps lockdown is the opportunity to learn just what we all put in our bodies, even in "unprocessed" food. Is there such a thing, at least in the shops and fooderies? It's something I've ruminated on for decades. <br /><br /><br />Back on topic. It's the politics. I haven't seen the medical evidence that buses and trains are such a seedbed for infection, but it had better be compelling if we reckon the car is the saviour of the planet after all. Crudely, in this area are our taxes better spent on subsidising competitive taxi fares for those with no other source of transport than paying for contaminated but empty buses to drive air around all day?<br /><br /><br />This is about fear (of both public and politicians), as so often. Are masks the magic wand to dispel fear? I thought it was the point of religion, but obviously not.<br /><br /><br />Divide and Rule was the old saying. Maybe it's still true. I don't think we need much encouragement to be selfish rather than communal, but I'm not entirely convinced it's the route to a better world either.<br /><br /><br />Perhaps money doesn't buy happiness after all, as we all have been brought up to believe. We will have to find out what, if any, role buses have in this brave new world it seems we are so desperate for. Personally, I thought we should have concentrated our efforts on making the best of the old one, which wasn't so bad after all. But that's fuddy duddy talk! Time will tell.<br /><br />By the way, I gather Cornwall are trying to create the enthusiasts' dream. Let's see how it goes, and how much it costs. May be not going so good, so far, but it has eight years of trying. Is that enough? I see the gloss, but what else? Or is that what it is about, after all? (even Network Norwich - perhaps we got there first?) <br />smurfukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812247601237248526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-49149013122650512952020-05-19T18:08:32.237+01:002020-05-19T18:08:32.237+01:00Great post - you hit the nail on the head. Not to ...Great post - you hit the nail on the head. Not to be too cynical but it wouldn't come as a surprise to me if the councils make the emergency timetables permanent especially with the rural routes even if demand returns (113/4 perfect example - been trying to do it for years). Anyway stay safe and try to stay positive! I sympathise with your tough suituation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-58314223576359450572020-05-18T03:36:34.307+01:002020-05-18T03:36:34.307+01:00Because, Dick, (sorry don't know your real nam...Because, Dick, (sorry don't know your real name and Dick seemed appropriate) my hobby is travelling on the things, as you might have gathered if you'd read he bloody post properly instead of just making snide comments. Many people are already taking pics and vids as part of their exercise, myself included if there's a 37 involved. If all your hobby consists of is standing on stations/street corners taking pics then you go for it. Mine isn't. That's what I was talking about, Dick.Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-21669161828775284442020-05-17T22:55:44.021+01:002020-05-17T22:55:44.021+01:00Why can't they go back to their hobby when non...Why can't they go back to their hobby when non essential shops open? They say we can go outside for unlimited excercise now, so what's the big deal? If you are in a vulnerable category, then it's wise to stay at home. If people run outside for an hour, they could potentially be spreading the virus further than if somebody walked around with a camera for an hour. You stay in tho steve. Better without ya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-71041603620481737332020-05-17T19:16:59.636+01:002020-05-17T19:16:59.636+01:00Yes, because it's all about you isn't it, ...Yes, because it's all about you isn't it, and not anyone else you might infect through your utter selfishness. No wonder you hide behind anonymity. Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-73913761978915523892020-05-17T14:02:40.303+01:002020-05-17T14:02:40.303+01:00As soon as non essential retail shops reopen I'...As soon as non essential retail shops reopen I'm going back to my hobby, I'm not scared of a virus with a 3% mortality rate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-7670153347380385932020-05-16T16:49:37.596+01:002020-05-16T16:49:37.596+01:00Happy Saturday to you too! This post should have c...Happy Saturday to you too! This post should have come with a disclaimer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com