Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 18, 2015 Share #14976 Posted May 18, 2015 4826 and 4830 are at GA. Perhaps these will be the first XD40 repaints. Repaints for what?? Aren't they fairly new? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted May 18, 2015 Share #14977 Posted May 18, 2015 Repaints for what?? Aren't they fairly new? If you think 4 years is fairly new, then yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog14 Posted May 18, 2015 Share #14978 Posted May 18, 2015 Repaints for what?? Aren't they fairly new? 4 year upgrade. Every bus goes through a cycle of overhauls. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubaionBx12+SBS Posted May 18, 2015 Share #14979 Posted May 18, 2015 So today I was on the Bx12 Select bus #5807 to be exact and between Fordham Plaza and Southern Blvd I get violently jerked in the accordion section. I was not holding on to a pole for a brief second but the last thing I expected certainly given the buses don't speed along Fordham was to end up needing a nearby passenger to break a fall. Lesson learned is not to check your smartphone while holding a briefcase on a crowded bus. On another note I find riding the Bx12 is very scenic. You get to check out the hustle and bustle along Fordham Road (a lot of it being on the buses as well), look at the nice houses that line Pelham Parkway from Williamsbridge on east, and then check out the cars and trucks on I-95 for the stint that it has. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 18, 2015 Share #14980 Posted May 18, 2015 If you think 4 years is fairly new, then yes. 4 year upgrade. Every bus goes through a cycle of overhauls. I didn't realize they were that old.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted May 18, 2015 Share #14981 Posted May 18, 2015 I wanna share my opinion of how a bus life goes... 0 human years: you are born and known as a toddler at this time. 1-3 Human years: You now are a child and know more or less how you operate. 4-7 Human Years: You just hit puberty and need a complete makeover. Also known as a teen at this time. 8-10 Human Years: Young adult. Needs another make over to show you are "maturing". 10-12 Human Years: Modern adult. You know more or less what your role is. You also might begin your "retirement" at this time. 13+ Human Years: You are an elder that needs to be replaced by a new offspring because you are about to die. But who cares about a bus life? Anyone? Just me? Ok, carry on then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
161 New York Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14982 Posted May 19, 2015 When you are downtown on the express bus x19 and realize that taking the ferry and SIR plus local bus would get you back home faster. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14983 Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) When you are downtown on the express bus x19 and realize that taking the ferry and SIR plus local bus would get you back home faster. I would still take the express bus. I can get a nap and relax. Too many crazies and ghetto folks on the ferry. Same deal with me... I would take the express bus any day over the train to the local bus to Riverdale. If the express bus was a mess, I would just take Metro-North to the Hudson Rail Link or walk to my place. Edited May 19, 2015 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14984 Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Am I the only one that would fall asleep every time on an Express bus? Edited May 19, 2015 by Calvin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14985 Posted May 19, 2015 Am I the only one what would fall asleep every time on an Express bus? Uhhhh.... No... I do it every day.... Going to get the BxM2 to the city and get another nap in a bit... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46Dover Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14986 Posted May 19, 2015 Am I the only one that would fall asleep every time on an Express bus? I had that happen. I was on the X27 on my way back to Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, lost consciousness and forgot why. When I came to, I was laying on some lady's shoulder. If it weren't for the fact I was in my Army Uniform, I would've probably been slapped awake lol 2nd incident: I was on the X28 going to 86 St in Brooklyn and I fell asleep in Manhattan, woke up just in time to miss my stop and watching in terror as I passed every single local stop until we finally stopped. By the time I got back to 86 and 5th Ave, the garage there closed and my truck was there overnight. A very expensive mistake to say the least lol Both of these incidents happened some years back 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14987 Posted May 19, 2015 I was on the X28 going to 86 St in Brooklyn and I fell asleep in Manhattan, woke up just in time to miss my stop and watching in terror as I passed every single local stop until we finally stopped. By the time I got back to 86 and 5th Ave, the garage there closed and my truck was there overnight. A very expensive mistake to say the least lolSounds painful...... especially on an express route. Honestly, if I ever take an express bus in my life, I know I would fall asleep. Did it on local routes and even the subway a few times (I put some shades on to keep attention away from me). Now, the only reason I can be comfortable doing this is because I have a Sixth sense that can detect if something important or dangerous going on and wake me up when I need it most. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14988 Posted May 19, 2015 Am I the only one that would fall asleep every time on an Express bus? I always fall asleep on the express bus...Especially if i ate just before i get on.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14989 Posted May 19, 2015 I read AM New York yesterday. Statitistics show that ridership has dropped in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14990 Posted May 19, 2015 I had that happen. I was on the X27 on my way back to Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, lost consciousness and forgot why. When I came to, I was laying on some lady's shoulder. If it weren't for the fact I was in my Army Uniform, I would've probably been slapped awake lol 2nd incident: I was on the X28 going to 86 St in Brooklyn and I fell asleep in Manhattan, woke up just in time to miss my stop and watching in terror as I passed every single local stop until we finally stopped. By the time I got back to 86 and 5th Ave, the garage there closed and my truck was there overnight. A very expensive mistake to say the least lol Both of these incidents happened some years back lol... When I first moved to Riverdale, I had to adjust my nap time. On Staten Island I would nap for much longer periods on the express bus since you to go through Brooklyn and in some cases through the SIE for a good stretch depending on your destination, but going to Riverdale, the trip on the Deegan can be just 10 minutes, so it took me a little while to get adjusted. Hell last night I got the 00:30 bus. There was maybe around 10 people and when the guy turned to go onto the Deegan, I almost fell out out my chair. I was knocked out since there was no one around me. Sounds painful...... especially on an express route. Honestly, if I ever take an express bus in my life, I know I would fall asleep. Did it on local routes and even the subway a few times (I put some shades on to keep attention away from me). Now, the only reason I can be comfortable doing this is because I have a Sixth sense that can detect if something important or dangerous going on and wake me up when I need it most. I would NEVER fall asleep on a subway or local bus. The express bus is different, and even then I always sit in an aisle seat to ensure that my belongings are protected, and if anyone is sitting across from me I keep an eye on them. Sometimes if I see a sketchy looking person that clearly is not a regular I cannot go to sleep. Here and there you may get someone on the Riverdale express bus that gets off at Broadway & 230th and they clearly look like some thug type, but with the fare going up there's hardly anyone getting off there these days and when they are it's usually sloppy females, old folks or cute little sexy petite Latinas. The big sloppy black women... They shake the bus so much that I know when we've reached the stop so I don't worry about them because they wouldn't make it far seeing how much time it takes for them to get off in the first place. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14991 Posted May 19, 2015 lol... When I first moved to Riverdale, I had to adjust my nap time. On Staten Island I would nap for much longer periods on the express bus since you to go through Brooklyn and in some cases through the SIE for a good stretch depending on your destination, but going to Riverdale, the trip on the Deegan can be just 10 minutes, so it took me a little while to get adjusted. Hell last night I got the 00:30 bus. There was maybe around 10 people and when the guy turned to go onto the Deegan, I almost fell out out my chair. I was knocked out since there was no one around me. I would NEVER fall asleep on a subway or local bus. The express bus is different, and even then I always sit in an aisle seat to ensure that my belongings are protected, and if anyone is sitting across from me I keep an eye on them. Sometimes if I see a sketchy looking person that clearly is not a regular I cannot go to sleep. Here and there you may get someone on the Riverdale express bus that gets off at Broadway & 230th and they clearly look like some thug type, but with the fare going up there's hardly anyone getting off there these days and when they are it's usually sloppy females, old folks or cute little sexy petite Latinas. The big sloppy black women... They shake the bus so much that I know when we've reached the stop so I don't worry about them because they wouldn't make it far seeing how much time it takes for them to get off in the first place. Sometimes your stereotypes of ppl and places in nyc can be a bit imature.... The big sloppy black women... They shake the bus so much...Really 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14992 Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Sometimes your stereotypes of ppl and places in nyc can be a bit imature.... The big sloppy black women... They shake the bus so much...Really It's not immature. It's the truth. I didn't say all. I was talking about specific overweight women and yes they shake the entire bus trying to go sideways to get off because they're so overweight. Sometimes I wonder what those women would do if there were no express buses because they sure as hell would have a tough time on the subway with the stairs. They obviously don't get enough exercise to begin with to get that big that they shake the whole bus. I'm 6'4" and 210 and I don't shake the bus like that. Edited May 19, 2015 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14993 Posted May 19, 2015 It's not immature. It's the truth. I didn't say all. I was talking about specific overweight women and yes they shake the entire bus trying to go sideways to get off because they're so overweight. Sometimes I wonder what those women would do if there were no express buses because they sure as hell would have a tough time on the subway with the stairs. They obviously don't get enough exercise to begin with to get that big that they shake the whole bus. I'm 6'4" and 210 and I don't shake the bus like that. Lmao....You sometime else VG8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14994 Posted May 19, 2015 honestly, when I fall alseep on the bus, the express bus has the cushion seats but the local, I'm mostly awake even if going to a destination is around 45 minutes and above 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
161 New York Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14995 Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) I had that happen. I was on the X27 on my way back to Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, lost consciousness and forgot why. When I came to, I was laying on some lady's shoulder. If it weren't for the fact I was in my Army Uniform, I would've probably been slapped awake lol Did you get her number? Am I the only one that would fall asleep every time on an Express bus? I do it nearly every time, the long distances on the x21/x22/x23/x24 and x19 make napping ideal. Yesterday on the x19, the second we entered the BBT I was out until the first stop (Victory Blvd). I've also been known to sleep on the s79 SBS and s74. NYC really has to finish up the work on Broadway outside of the Fulton Center. Plus BAN anything that is not a NYC Transit Bus, private bus carrier providing regular commuter service, taxi/limo on Broadway south of Chambers between 4-7. I would still take the express bus. I can get a nap and relax. Too many crazies and ghetto folks on the ferry. Same deal with me... I would take the express bus any day over the train to the local bus to Riverdale. If the express bus was a mess, I would just take Metro-North to the Hudson Rail Link or walk to my place. Yeah, I had a nice nap once we descended into the BBT until Victory Blvd. Having a bag of groceries from WFM (they had organic apricots for sale! ) , I decided to take the bus. Edited May 19, 2015 by 161passenger 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14996 Posted May 19, 2015 Yeah, I had a nice nap once we descended into the BBT until Victory Blvd. Having a bag of groceries from WFM (they had organic apricots for sale! ) , I decided to take the bus. lol.... You're into the organic scene too... Used to take trips on the express bus during snow storms just to get my organic produce... Would check BusTime and hope that an X1 or X10 was coming and then get car service from there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
161 New York Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14997 Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) lol.... You're into the organic scene too... Used to take trips on the express bus during snow storms just to get my organic produce... Would check BusTime and hope that an X1 or X10 was coming and then get car service from there. Yeah, surprisingly Key Food by my place is stepping up their organic offerings, but otherwise on Staten Island except for things other than apples, bananas, salad lettuces etc., - there is nothing OR I have to go all over the place. Things like coffee, red onions, peppers, apricots, I can get at WFM - TriBeCa is the only sane store I can tolerate. I have to buy organic garlic either at a small grocer on 13/8th or the one at 8th/54th (good selection of items there), perhaps I should ask at WFM if their garlic is indeed organic . I have to mind the cold/frozen items during warm weather - that x17 ride on the weekends could get quite long. Edited May 19, 2015 by 161passenger 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14998 Posted May 19, 2015 Sometimes your stereotypes of ppl and places in nyc can be a bit imature.... The big sloppy black women... They shake the bus so much...Really What do you expect from someone who trashes everyone and everything that's not of his taste. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 19, 2015 Share #14999 Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Yeah, surprisingly Key Food by my place is stepping up their organic offerings, but otherwise on Staten Island except for things other than apples, bananas, salad lettuces etc., - there is nothing OR I have to go all over the place. Things like coffee, red onions, peppers, apricots, I can get at WFM - TriBeCa is the only sane store I can tolerate. I have to buy organic garlic either at a small grocer on 13/8th or the one at 8th/54th (good selection of items there), perhaps I should ask at WFM if their garlic is indeed organic . I have to mind the cold/frozen items during warm weather - that x17 ride on the weekends could get quite long. You should try ShopRite. I occasionally go to the one in New Dorp on Hylan via the X1 really late at night now that they have the X1 running 24/7 and it's nice and quiet and you can shop in peace. I also used to shop at the one on Richmond Avenue near Forest... I can't speak for their produce per se, but they do carry some organic items at reasonable prices (Organic Valley milk on sale on occasion, deals on Cascadian Farm cereals, snacks, etc.), but the last time I went there for organic cereal, the prices seemed to have inched up ever so slightly, and their organic offerings weren't as extensive as it usually is, but they do have sales here and there. As for Key Food it's really overpriced. There was one by me on Forest near Bard Avenue that was nice, but I rarely went to it. For fruit, I usually stick to select Whole Foods' locations that I know has good quality organic produce, and even then I inspect the fruit thoroughly. I like to get organic blueberries, and some Whole Foods locations have terrible produce, especially when you factor in the price. I considered getting organic produce at Target (I use the QM2 express bus to shop at the one in Whitestone in Queens since it's easy to connect to the Riverdale express buses) but most of their organic produce is from Mexico, which does not sit well with me, as I don't trust their organic practices. I prefer "Made in USA" organic produce and like to buy locally (i.e. organic apples from a nearby organic farm in upstate NY). During the winter I go to Whole Foods and get blueberries from Chile or Argentina, as they are both known for having excellent organic blueberries. I've heard REALLY good things about the TriBeCa location. I keep saying that one day I'm going to take the BxM18 down there from Riverdale and do some shopping but I'm not Downtown enough as much as I used to be when I lived on Staten Island, but that may change. Edited May 19, 2015 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted May 19, 2015 Share #15000 Posted May 19, 2015 I cant fall asleep on the express, nor local at all, even if I'm tired. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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