Full Moon Scares
With the recent full moon, things have been happening that don't make a lot of sense.
Case #1:
While riding a route 43 coach home from school today, I observed the #4040 (facing north on route 43 at the base of the 23rd Ave hill) pulled to the side of street, apparently broken down. The #4001 had pulled up to (presumably) take the stranded passengers to their destination. Remember, the #4001 is one of two "black-panelled" Rogue Buses whose motivation is questionable. They are frequently seen driving recklessly and with an aura of power.
Case #2:
Tonight I dined with two friends at a local eatery along a street with many bus routes. Though we were distracted by a dramatic near-death fiasco outside the restaurant, I did make an off-guard spot of an ARTICULATED route 60 coach! These buses are always single, 2-axle coaches, but here was a completely anomalous extra-long vehicle careening down Broadway.
Case #3:
Where are all the 4200s?
Dream Come True
I spotted the #4209 today while riding the 60 route home from work. It pulled in front of my bus (p.s. which was being driven by the NICEST bus driver in all of Seattle) at Pine and Broadway around 4:35pm (p.p.s. I left work 30 minutes early...shhhhhhh) and remained in front of us for the duration of my ride. It's shininess glistened in the misty rain. Anything but basic. This means two new 4200 series spots in 3 days! My
dream is coming true! If I see the #4210 tomorrow I will seriously freak.
more options!
that's right, a new 4200 coach has been spotted. 4211 on the 49 route was observed by Smile43 and I late on a Friday evening. The exact time and place cannot be recalled...it was a night of riding and carousing about...
also, I witnessed a Metro driver espousing the "options" philsophy to a confused rider on a bus headed back to base. I quote, "you can transfer at Pine st. you'll have plenty of options there to get downtown." indeed.
Nostalgia
In honor of our Chicago readers, today I've decided to post some pics (taken from a most impressive
Chicago bus spotter site) of my favorite Chicago bus scenes. Of interest! Pics #2-4 are all from my old 'hood. And even more exciting (and MO relevent) Pics #3-4 are former King County Metro buses! Finally, note how Chicago buses never have functioning destination signs -- even when they use buses whose Seattle bus-siblings continue to always function.
Caught On Film!
This film may be the most dramatic short-form piece I've ever seen. (Not a Seattle bus, but kind of similar.) Enjoy with a glass of wine!
Dream Spotting
It seems like there has been a lull in busspotting over the past few weeks. No new coaches. No more mystery bus routes. No more elections. Last night, however, I had a dream that I spotted the #4223 on a 49 route!! (Note to MultipleO newbies: nothing above #4213 has been spotted, or even created as far as I know!) Is this a sign? Could be intelligent design?!
