April Approved

April 3^rd

The most playful, beach party-feel, fandango-y ring tone has just been answered by a very serious, middle aged male voice. "John Merrel speaking", followed by, "well somebody has to put them in the crate Graham, whether you're comfortable with that or not."

Later on April 3^rd

Old chap on the bus using loud coughs to hide his rather aggressive swear words. When I say 'hide' I don't mean cleverly camouflaged.

Still en route on April 3^rd

Now in the waiting room on platform 2. 

What I thought was the sound of an overly amorous couple having a big loud public show of affection; was in fact the automatic door repeatedly opening and closing on a half eaten hotdog.

April 4^th

Lady on the Arriva 104 is pouring milk into her rice crispy filled tupperware in an attempt to eat her breakfast on the bus. I'm not one to stare but I have got to see how this pans out.

April 9^th

If you've ever done a mini run to style out a stumble, you'll understand why I just jumped out of my skin at the sound of the bus engine backfiring; then proceeded to continue the elaborate movement, believing it to be less embarrassing having the people in the queue think that I had ants in my pants, rather than being frightened of a loud bang.

April 10^th

The chap standing in the vestibule with his bike, is wearing shorts which take their title quite literally.

April 14^th

This doesn't look like my usual train.

April 15^th

Like me, many of the passengers making the mad dash to the train station this morning, are double checking that they aren't still wearing their slippers.

April 18^th

Chap sat behind just made the buffet trolley man spit laughter with his shocked response to the crisps costing 95p. He has indulged however, and opted for Prawn Cocktail.

Later on April 18^th

The toddler in the next carriage is having the most epic tantrum. Happen he too has been told by the buffet trolley operative, about the absence of stirrers for his coffee.

April 23^rd

Train Manager just made reference to Dr Foster as we were approaching Gloucester and now thinks himself to be a comedy genius. Oh dear.

April 27^th

April 28^th

Just got wedged in the vestibule area (the location on the train - not my personage). A little over excitement from those over-enthusiastic automatic doors.

April 29^th

According to the on board announcements, the standard area can be found in our rear carriages.