June 11, 2004
The Limoliner
So far, I am not enjoying myself as much as I expected to here on the Limoliner. We are running an hour late after detouring through the City of Hartford to avoid a jam on the highway. I didn't consider the traffic of a Friday afternoon. Given that, the train is a better alternative.
In addition, the first run movie was a Minnie Driver. I did not succumb to the distraction, but the second feature, playing now, has a preponderence of hockey scenes. If I had been depending on the film for entertainment, I would not be entertained. Fortunately, I have recently become adept at entertaining myself.
The refreshments compare positively to airline-snack, but rather poorly to food. They include a challengingly chewy half turkey wrap, chips and a real banana (I'm the only human on earth allergic to bananas). If you are in the mood for cocktails, you will have to bring your own , and spike your soft drink of choice, available in quantity.
The leg room is fine, but the lap room disappeared as soon as my traveling companion in front lowered the back of his seat into my bosom. If I pull my laptop up under my chin, I can have access to the entire keyboard and still see the screen. It is probably not erogonomic .
For the blogger, even though the wireless connection is "excellent" to quote my machine, and there is a handy electrical outlet at every seat, the possibility of using a laptop for anything other than reading is poor. The severity of the bumping makes clicking somewhat like threading a needle while standing naked in the snow . Aiming for something as small as a typo is nearly impossible because of the shiver. Forget a task as delicately complex as posting a photo, or placing a strategic clickie.
The hostess is very nice, though she could use a snappy uniform , the seats are comfortable, the parking is free, access is easy and there is a flower in the bathroom.
Photo note: the flower
Posted by Dakota at June 11, 2004 06:27 PM