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« on: July 27, 2013, 18:44:00 »

See the following 2 minute video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5qR-LW4Q4q8

About half way in... Grin Shocked Roll Eyes Tongue Lips sealed

Kind of says it all really about what to expect from the UK (United Kingdom) Rail Service Undecided Lips sealed Cheesy
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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2013, 23:34:46 »

Good heavens!  More excuses to keep your eyes off what's around you and on a screen. As they bump into someone else they'll apologise (if you're lucky) as they were just adjusting the heating at home or renewing their gym membership.  Shocked
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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2013, 23:39:44 »

Whilst I have never felt tempted to buy a membership to a gym, there have been times I wished that certain household items had an IP address. I could have returned from a holiday in the sun in January to a nice warm house instead of the freezer.
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2013, 23:44:39 »

I'm sure, FTN, you would do it very sensibly while not walking across a station concourse or down the street.  Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2013, 00:13:13 »

Quite like the idea of using a ^350 phone as a substitute for an Oyster (Smartcard system used by passengers on Transport for London services) card. Would rather compound your misery though, when someone pinches your phone on the train and you get stung for a penalty fare as well! Cry
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2013, 02:17:56 »

I'm sure, FTN, you would do it very sensibly while not walking across a station concourse or down the street.  Smiley

History suggests otherwise...
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