Tube Strikes

Ah, the Tube Strike. Today was my first experience of a Tube Strike. As regular as Wimbledon, a Test Match at Lord's and Harrods opening their Christmas Department, Summer means Tube Strikes.

And today was no different. And to be honest, I wasn't that bothered. Well, in the run up, I was annoyed, frustrated and plotting various routes in depending on what was open where. In the end, it was a 10 minute walk from Paddington to Lancaster Gate, and under 15 minutes on the bus from there. (And the extra early start to get a lift to Paddington, which increased journey time ...). Anyhow, it wasn't too bad. I'm half looking forward to the journey in tomorrow. At least I walk a little more and get some air, and the weather's meant to be quite nice.

What I can't stand is Bob Crow. The leader of the RMT is a shameless, selfless, horrible man. And I've watched with a little glee as the amount of Facebook groups have increased from about 1 to about 40 regarding the strike/Bob Crow and the general hate of him and his members.

As I type this, I understand from BBC News, that the RMT have just left talks and may well halt the strike. Too late for tomorrow morning's commute, but on the whole progress may be being made. Still, Bob Crow better watch his back for a while yet.