April 9th: Hump Day in Early Spring

Good morning campers of fortune. It is Wednesday, April 9. It's sunny but still very cool outside out here in center city I need to tell the news of my hotel expedition last night.

My New Cup

 I got a new coffee cup from Starbucks and I labeled with my visitor pass from Pennsylvania hospital. I think it looks cool.

I stayed up last night trying to plan my weekend in Cape May. I decided that I was worth getting a hotel. I got one for two nights for $140.00

They offered to reimburse and I really tried to find the least expensive way for them to reimburse. I have to understand they offered and I have

On the Trolley

to understand that I'm worth it. I'm really getting excited about it right now:) Here is the NJ Transit bus  schedule for routes 315 & 313.  

As you will see the best lease early at 10:35 AM. What I'll do is I'll catch the Pats go to

At Work

Camden and save a few bucks and catch the bus there.

Close morning the Welfare Wakka was really kicking! I was running around seeing people. Fortunately the phone was not really too bad. It's now 230 for

him to go outside and take a breather I'm pretty tired.

Well I kind of eased up on myself after my break.a little bit done but I didn't really do the super hustle. It's still warm outside but the breeze

A Blank Dashboard! A FIRST!

is cool. I knew somebody to help them with a little token issue. Then I'm going to meet Veronica and Larry around six 6:30 PM. I forgot to mention that I printed the instructions on how I'm getting to the Royal Court Motel.

Near 52nd and Market

and from my motel to the Grand Hotel in Cape May. I also printed the boy George tickets for Pat. I just realized the boy George concert is

not this weekend, it's next weekend April 18th so I can go.All day I felt like my brain wanted to go back into dreams I've had or I'm having déjà vu and small bits. 

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I got home met the man & gave him $10 and tokens. He took a couple books as well. Was a little weird frankly. He was in a big hurry. Well, 

my Roommate agreed. I was very sweaty.  I took a shower and man, I feel like like $100! it's now 6:44 PM and now going to meet up with Larry and his wife as soon as I catch the

Dinner

EL from 40th St. I got to 40th via the 21.

I got to Larry's. Any serve me up some meatloaf and vegetables. I also had a glass of water and some coffee with cream. Then it

Massive Fire at 3rd and Market

was time to get started on the project at hand which was sending a link to Terror Film Festival. First off their computer did not appear to be connected to the Internet. I had to go on my iPhone  to go to the Terror Film Festival website  which linked me to this

other website. I then had to register which was a pain in the butt on the small screen. Okay, once I registered the website gave no indication of how to submit a link for

Watching "Jobs"

the festival. A call was made and the person told us that the website had glitches. Then they had to go shopping and it was getting past 8 PM. I think I have

Grifter on the Train

to beg going to Pats because I have to empty out my food even sit filming and I think I need to probably go to bed at a decent hour tonight. I need to be able to do lots of dreaming because the dreams want to come out.

April 8th is a Tuesday: The World in a Bubble

Waiting at 44th and Chestnut

Greetings from  West Philly where it's always Spring. This morning there were not earth-shattering news stories. I did read an column by Will Bunch that really was juvenile. He was personally upset because Rutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann wished the Newark Star Ledger would die. Well Mr Bunch she DOES have a right to

Accident at 20th and Sansom

express her opinion and of course you have a right to take a cheap shot. Sir, just stick to political opinions and TRY to avoid the cheap shots! THAT would be great!   In other

Another Angle of Accident

news outside my bubble, a Congressman got caught by a security camera smooching with a female aide. Yes, he is a family-values Conservative. I tell you, these politicians sure get the booty!!

Off to meeting now.  I just missed a 21 but fortunately 5 minutes later another one showed up. Another cloudy morning but at least the rain stopped. While on the bus I checked out Facebook. It's a place where people can reminisce about past lives if they want. I get to see the darnedest things on that website.

Waiting for Coffee at LaColumbe

As I was walking down 20th, I just saw the results of a car crash. A taxicab and I'm not a passenger car and the taxicab crashed into a building.

Walking Towards My Office

I heard it was the part of the introduction by the speaker this morning. Work was not too

bad. I slog through a lot of paperwork and didn't do very many interviews. Had my avocados bananas and yogurt throughout the day and that was pretty filling.

Center City

Well I found out that I'm going to have to make my own arrangements to the Roundup this weekend. This should be an interesting experience and I'm. I made a commitment for May

After work I met Mike and we walked through the nice part of Center City and had a coffee.  We went to Pennsylvania hospital to visit Rob. He just had an amputation done

Quince Street Near 12th

yesterday. He was in pretty good spirits considering what he been through.  We met his Mom came over yesterday to be with her son. She 

is a very nice lady. While we were there, the Phillies got completely smothered by the Milwaukee Brewers 10 to 4 in their home opener. Yeah

it will be good if people visit him at the hospital. I'm also really glad his mother is around I think she'll be good for him.

Mike and I left a little after 8 PM. We watch three real good episode of Law and Order. 

I then spent a few hours trying to figure out my status for the Roundup this weekend. I pulled trigger and found a place in Wildwood for two nights  $170. That includes all taxes. I'm just glad I made a decision. Here is the breakdown of the bus route from the  Royal Court Motel to

the Grand Hotel in Cape May. Its going to be a trip for sure.

Monday April 7th: No SEPTA Strike. Rain

 Yes, the BIG story on the Route 55 Blog is that there is no SEPTA strike! No deal for a new contract has been made as of now (8:35AM) but negotiations are continuing. This is a better result then in November 2009 when the Union TWU decided to strike at 3AM leaving commuters like me completely  stranded. That strike lasted 6 days. Boy I was bitter about

Peter

THAT move that was pulled on the public. Well, now its time to go to work. In other public sector news, the city is paying TONS of extra pension payments due to RAMPANT overtime. The city of Philadelphia has always given tons of overtime to its employees. I think the police and the

Work Lunch Room

corrections have the most overtime. I, working for the Commonwealth, NEVER get ANY overtime. Its been that way for at least 15 years. The only time we got overtime was

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that FEMA Food Stamp time when the feds gave the state disaster aid. Boy that was sweet all that overtime. It was a hot mess though.

Well I'm running about 10 minutes late to work today. I just found out my alternates out and I'm on call this morning. Signing off.

Getting Lunch for Co-Worker

It's now 12:49 PM and it's raining outside. It was very busy this morning and I'm going to walk the rain and get some supplies for lunch the grasses

Breakfast and Lunch Supplies

were successfully delivered and she liked them! I got a bunch of nice food three avocados,  bananas, 10 yogurts, orange juice, and seltzer to hold me over for the week.

I slogged though work getting hot & sweaty. I got some work done, but my desk looked a bomb had landed since I was so busy!! After

Rain After Work

work I rushed out and went to the same place to pick up 2 Hostas in a plastic bag. I let them sit outside to get nice and moist. I'll see if

Getting Some Hostas

my friend wants him because I don't have a garden it my place. 

Being had dinner ready for me it was quite satisfying and filling. Then watched one episode of Law & Order. I first took off all my work clothes I didn't have a 

Dinner

umbrella  the rain is coming down much steadier and harder now than it did during lunch.

Chestnut Street 6:20PM or So.

 I caught  the 21 bus at 6:31PM. am I was hoping to get there on time by the 6:45PM meeting. Made it to the meeting time bit late but got my commitment sheet passed around. Hopefully get them filled up as next week I go to Intergroup. Came home and watched another episode of

Taking the 21 to 6:45 Meeting

Law and Order

Law and Order. In this one,Benson discovered she has a brother from her father who was a rapist. It was an interesting episode. I thought about watching

I more episode but then I want to  talk on the phone at an earlier hour. I then will  wobble to bed.Before going to bed, I had a fun phone call. We had lots

My Kitchen Table Tonight.

of laughs and I have more plants to give. In the outside world, UConn and Kentucky played for the NCAA National Championship. I watched it live on the web for the last 8 minutes of the game. It was not a bad game at all. UConn won 60-54. Well, a shower and bed.

April 6 Sunday:

View of Penn from 40 Bus

Good day to all those who seek warmth. Today is very sunny morning. Like last night it started very cool this morning. I went to the bar none

Philly Skyline from the South Street Bridge

that was good and then hung out with his friend had some coffee. I then decided to go to the rated on fifth street to get a contact

Phils Win Last Night

sheet for the bottom of the treasure chest I got yesterday. Well of course I realized I needed other things so I loaded up and got an electronic toothbrush

Nice Jacket and Bike

and sponges and other miscellaneous household items. I then went to store so you know next station film poster letters from psychotic criminals like Sylvia Seacrest, Marty Graham & Ira Eirhorn. That was way funky. Now there's a Christmas or birthday gift

Nice Framed Poster

for the person has everything. YIKES!!!

Drew contacted me and after I dropped off a card for a friend at the fourth Street post office I met up Drew had a Italian restaurant. I was hungry especially after smelling the food

Stuff I  Bought Near South Street

and had a vegetarian curry mix vegetable meal. It hit the spot let's put it that way!! I was going to have to be back at five to meet a friend

South Street 2:14 PM

but he just text me as I was writing this stating that you won't be able to make it since you have to stay late to work. But take some of the time pressure off but I am looking forward to hanging out with them outside the normal environs. Next to check with the

21 Bus Idle After a Car Sideswipes It

VA hospital to make sure that I have the time and place straight. That's because I have someone who's volunteered for the commitment how to

21 After Being Hit by Car

make sure everything is kosher. I'm hoping to pick up some plants and grasses for myself and a friend at 45th and Walnut once

17th and Walnut @ 3:52PM

I get off this bus. I fortunate club to 21 in pretty good time. It drives really slow through Center City because traffic is just god awful and there's some kind of construction on 16th St. Through one today in AT&T store

4:15PM

on 16th St. He's got the Galaxy Note 3 It's  a Samsung phone. He got the phone and says it is much better than the iPhone. He likes the fact he can get more games and he's

was told that the camera is better than the iPhone.

I'm waiting for the 42 bus to get me to the VA Medical Center. It's supposed to arrive at 6:07 PM and

Got Some Grass for a Friend

arrive by the VA medical center by 6:18 PM. I updated this blog while waiting for the bus which is already 2 minutes late. I walked down Spruce until the

Spruce Street

bus actually did show up.If it really got pressing for time, I would have caught the first cab. It was still very nice outside so that is really good. Well the bus

42 Arrives at 6:11PM

came in. I'm at the VA medical center going to meet someone there soon signing off for now. I will update this blog after 8 PM tonight

The VA Hospital Where I Was at 6:30PM

. I hope to meet up with Drew and possibly go to pats house signing off 6:23 PM now.

Meeting went well and I got a ride home and hung out with Dean. we watch the Civil War series. Drew then came over and we all hung out. Drew showed off his Galaxy Note 3. Well do you want to sleep walk through out the house and impress goodbye to Drew I called Zip Car. Got a new password and then delivered the grass to its intended location.I just did not want to be looking at that grass sitting on my porch for 3 or 4 days. I was thanked for delivering this grass. Its now not looming over my head. I did NOT want the grass  to die after I spent 40 minutes seeking the correct address. Well, another weekend has passed. It went well for me. I am going to sleep now.