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Happy Birthday to the MBTA

Rob — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:18:02 +0000

The worst most horrible excuse for a public transportation system in America. Here is a fun excerpt from the Globe wishing our subway a happy birthday:

Boston Globe – Well, well, Boston subway, you don’t look a day over 111. But another special day has indeed arrived, like an extra Green Line leaving Fenway. America’s oldest subway system, now run by the MBTA, turns 112 today.

The first underground ride took place on Sept. 1. 1897 — between Boylston and Park Street stations. About 100 people were aboard and, according to Globe accounts from the time, cheered wildly when they descended. It must have been running on time that day.

The comments are definitely the best part of the article though, so make sure to read through.

Birthday Hangover

Rob — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:16:16 +0000

Thanks for the texts/emails/phone calls/shots etc this weekend. One of the best cards was from Bunny:

Getting Old

Rob — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:35:50 +0000

Thanks to John for this depressing response to an email with regards to my upcoming birthday:

“Rob,

You’re going to be gross and old in less than 2 weeks. Don’t worry
though, ill be joining you in line for our AARP cards a week later.

Re: the 17th, I may be in NY state that weekend, but its not a def. If
not, ill be there with a bag of werther’s originals for you. You’re
old, so you like those, right?”

–Later Email–
“….Rob, for your birthday, I’m getting you a Rascal, you old dirty bastard.”