On 9 Nov, 16:55, "Andrew Heenan" wrote:
"John Holt" wrote ...

Constant, loud, intrusive and unnecessary recorded announcements blasted
out every 15-20 seconds and no escape from it, even with earphones in to
attempt to drown out the background hell...

Do what the regulars do - ignore it.

After the first few trips, you won't even notice, and they are useful for
tourists and others.

I don't know which route you take, but on the many routes I travel, they are
not as frequent as you state.

Or get an iPod?

Did you even read the text you quoted?

no escape from it, **even with earphones in** to attempt to drown out the background hell...

The correct solution of course is to get a bike and avoid te
disgusting dangerous things (buses and ipods really)

"Paul Weaver" wrote...
Constant, loud, intrusive and unnecessary recorded announcements
blasted
out every 15-20 seconds and no escape from it, even with earphones in
to
attempt to drown out the background hell...
Do what the regulars do - ignore it.
After the first few trips, you won't even notice, and they are useful for
tourists and others.
I don't know which route you take, but on the many routes I travel, they
are
not as frequent as you state.
Or get an iPod?
Did you even read the text you quoted?

Yes, thanks - but when I respond to the ramblings of an idiot, I try to take
events in the real world into consideration.

I repeat:
Do what the regulars do - ignore it.
After the first few trips, you won't even notice.
[added: unless you choose to make a mission out of it]
They are not as frequent as you state.
--

Andrew

On 11 Nov, 18:43, "Andrew Heenan" wrote:
"Paul Weaver" wrote...
Constant, loud, intrusive and unnecessary recorded announcements
blasted
out every 15-20 seconds and no escape from it, even with earphones in
to
attempt to drown out the background hell...
Do what the regulars do - ignore it.
After the first few trips, you won't even notice, and they are useful for
tourists and others.
I don't know which route you take, but on the many routes I travel, they
are
not as frequent as you state.
Or get an iPod?
Did you even read the text you quoted?

Yes, thanks - but when I respond to the ramblings of an idiot, I try to take
events in the real world into consideration.

I repeat:
Do what the regulars do - ignore it.
After the first few trips, you won't even notice.
[added: unless you choose to make a mission out of it]
They are not as frequent as you state.

I dont state any frequencies, buses are a distress purchase, however
the OP has already stated that earphones don't work. The problem is
with your suggestion that spending £200 on a fashion accessory will
somehow make them work.

On 11 Nov, 21:39, Paul Weaver wrote:
[...] buses are a distress purchase [...]

Disagree most strongly in the case of London, although absolutely
acknowledge that fellow fellow passengers are capable of making
journeys distressing.

On 11 Nov, 21:46, Mizter T wrote:

Disagree most strongly in the case of London, although absolutely
acknowledge that fellow fellow passengers are capable of making
journeys distressing.

IMO, the Tube, especially the deep Tube, is a distress purchase in
central London. The bus is by far the most civilised way to get
around, offering a seat, a view and (if not on a Travelcard) a cheaper
fare as well. The only real downside is the lower speed.

Neil

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(Neil Williams) wrote:

On 11 Nov, 21:46, Mizter T wrote:

Disagree most strongly in the case of London, although absolutely
acknowledge that fellow fellow passengers are capable of making
journeys distressing.

IMO, the Tube, especially the deep Tube, is a distress purchase in
central London. The bus is by far the most civilised way to get
around, offering a seat, a view and (if not on a Travelcard) a cheaper
fare as well. The only real downside is the lower speed.

I don't agree at all. I much prefer tube and other trains if the option is
available.

--
Colin Rosenstiel

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:34:26 -0600,
wrote:

I don't agree at all. I much prefer tube and other trains if the option is
available.

I prefer trains if they're not overcrowded (i.e. I can get a seat).
In London, they usually are, whereas most bus routes aren't. This
being the case, the bus is vastly more attractive to me.

Neil

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Neil Williams
Put my first name before the at to reply.

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In article
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(Neil Williams) wrote:

On 11 Nov, 21:46, Mizter T wrote:

Disagree most strongly in the case of London, although absolutely
acknowledge that fellow fellow passengers are capable of making
journeys distressing.

IMO, the Tube, especially the deep Tube, is a distress purchase in
central London. The bus is by far the most civilised way to get
around, offering a seat, a view and (if not on a Travelcard) a cheaper
fare as well. The only real downside is the lower speed.

I don't agree at all. I much prefer tube and other trains if the option is
available.

I have a bad back and I prefer Tube & Train every time. A Bus is only
ever as good as it's driver, and sadly many seem poorly trained these
days and seem to get their ideas on driving from Top Gear :-)

Plus of course so many councils seem to have put speed bumps on bus
routes. Now that really does help my back !!

--
Edward Cowling "It's a thief in the night to come and grab you
It can creep up inside you and consume you"

"Paul Weaver" wrote :
I dont state any frequencies, buses are a distress purchase,
however the OP has already stated that earphones don't work.
The problem is with your suggestion that spending £200
on a fashion accessory will somehow make them work.

Sure, he did state that headphones don't work; he must have weird hearing
or - more likely - he's making it up as he goes along. If an iPhone costs so
much (I wouldn't know - I don't buy fashion accessories), then a standard
MP3 player or a cassette player at £9 or less will suffice. Batteries not
included.

Or a good book.

Alternatively, he could stop foaming at the mouth and exaggerating both
noise level and frequency of announcements and get a life. Sadly, however,
we have to live with the fact that there's no cure for rabies.
--

Andrew