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Leeners
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I Bucked the System Today
I'm so proud of myself  I'm SUCH a rule follower, DH always gets annoyed with me about it.
Well, this morning, I show up at Forest Hills station at 6:20am. There are 2 lines - one for people who have tickets (which I did) and one for people who needed to buy tickets. After the ticket booth, the two lines become one.
So, all the people who were on the awful ticket line yesterday apparently decided to buy their tix for today too because there were no less than 1500 people on the ticket holders line. It was UNBELIEVEABLE. The ticket buyer's line, however, had about 8 people on it. When I finally got to the end, the cop said "Do you have a ticket or do you need a ticket?" So I said "if I need a ticket, do I then have to come back here and get on the back of this line?" "Oh no, ma'am, you proceed forward."
"Ok, then I need a ticket". 
I got on the second train!!!!!!!!!!!  I swear to you, it would have taken me at LEAST 2 hours to get through the other line. I was so proud of myself 
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Very clever!
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:06 AM |
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
woohooot! you rebel!!lol that's great though!!!
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:07 AM |
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
hey! I was ON that line grrr : )
seriously tho I was--glad u got in : ) whatever we can do to get ahead im all for it! LOL
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:08 AM |
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Elbee
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by Leeners
I'm so proud of myself I'm SUCH a rule follower, DH always gets annoyed with me about it.
Well, this morning, I show up at Forest Hills station at 6:20am. There are 2 lines - one for people who have tickets (which I did) and one for people who needed to buy tickets. After the ticket booth, the two lines become one.
So, all the people who were on the awful ticket line yesterday apparently decided to buy their tix for today too because there were no less than 1500 people on the ticket holders line. It was UNBELIEVEABLE. The ticket buyer's line, however, had about 8 people on it. When I finally got to the end, the cop said "Do you have a ticket or do you need a ticket?" So I said "if I need a ticket, do I then have to come back here and get on the back of this line?" "Oh no, ma'am, you proceed forward."
"Ok, then I need a ticket".
I got on the second train!!!!!!!!!!! I swear to you, it would have taken me at LEAST 2 hours to get through the other line. I was so proud of myself
You are sucha rebel Eileen! Good for you!!!!!
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:09 AM |
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Leeners
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by muchinluvmichi
hey! I was ON that line grrr : )
seriously tho I was--glad u got in : ) whatever we can do to get ahead im all for it! LOL
 Sorry!! It did cost me an additional $4 for the ticket, if that makes it any better 
The guy at the ticket booth was funny. I asked for 1 one way and he goes "you don't need a round trip, you're not coming home?" so I just looked at him and smiled and he goes "OH!" and he winked
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:10 AM |
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Wow, very smart!
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:11 AM |
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DjPiLL
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by Leeners
I'm so proud of myself I'm SUCH a rule follower, DH always gets annoyed with me about it.
Well, this morning, I show up at Forest Hills station at 6:20am. There are 2 lines - one for people who have tickets (which I did) and one for people who needed to buy tickets. After the ticket booth, the two lines become one.
So, all the people who were on the awful ticket line yesterday apparently decided to buy their tix for today too because there were no less than 1500 people on the ticket holders line. It was UNBELIEVEABLE. The ticket buyer's line, however, had about 8 people on it. When I finally got to the end, the cop said "Do you have a ticket or do you need a ticket?" So I said "if I need a ticket, do I then have to come back here and get on the back of this line?" "Oh no, ma'am, you proceed forward."
"Ok, then I need a ticket".
I got on the second train!!!!!!!!!!! I swear to you, it would have taken me at LEAST 2 hours to get through the other line. I was so proud of myself
Hmmm.... interesting story. Kinda reminds me of this post. 
Posted by Leeners
There are tens of thousands of people trying to get on trains at one place. They need to be orderly and organized - all these rules are put in place for a reason.
Message edited 12/22/2005 9:31:21 AM.
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:31 AM |
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Leeners
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by DjPiLL
Posted by Leeners
I'm so proud of myself I'm SUCH a rule follower, DH always gets annoyed with me about it.
Well, this morning, I show up at Forest Hills station at 6:20am. There are 2 lines - one for people who have tickets (which I did) and one for people who needed to buy tickets. After the ticket booth, the two lines become one.
So, all the people who were on the awful ticket line yesterday apparently decided to buy their tix for today too because there were no less than 1500 people on the ticket holders line. It was UNBELIEVEABLE. The ticket buyer's line, however, had about 8 people on it. When I finally got to the end, the cop said "Do you have a ticket or do you need a ticket?" So I said "if I need a ticket, do I then have to come back here and get on the back of this line?" "Oh no, ma'am, you proceed forward."
"Ok, then I need a ticket".
I got on the second train!!!!!!!!!!! I swear to you, it would have taken me at LEAST 2 hours to get through the other line. I was so proud of myself
Hmmm.... interesting story. Kinda reminds me of this post.
Posted by Leeners
There are tens of thousands of people trying to get on trains at one place. They need to be orderly and organized - all these rules are put in place for a reason.
Not the same. I FOLLOWED the rules, the rules just didn't make much sense. I didn't tell the guy 'screw you, I'm doing what I want anyway'. I bought a ticket and was lucky enough to get on the train quickly.
So right back at ya.
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:32 AM |
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DjPiLL
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by Leeners
Not the same. I FOLLOWED the rules, the rules just didn't make much sense. I didn't tell the guy 'screw you, I'm doing what I want anyway'. I bought a ticket and was lucky enough to get on the train quickly.
So right back at ya.
Actually... you followed the rules no more than I did.
But thats ok... i got a great laugh from this post.
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:34 AM |
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Leeners
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by DjPiLL
Actually... you followed the rules no more than I did.
But thats ok... i got a great laugh from this post.
Wrong answer. I used the system to my advantage. You completely disregarded it to get ahead.
Wouldn't expect you to understand something quite so complex though Glad I could provide entertainment for your morning.
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:37 AM |
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DjPiLL
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by Leeners
Posted by DjPiLL
Actually... you followed the rules no more than I did.
But thats ok... i got a great laugh from this post.
Wrong answer. I used the system to my advantage. You completely disregarded it to get ahead.
Wouldn't expect you to understand something quite so complex though Glad I could provide entertainment for your morning.
No problem. If you need help taking the foot out of your mouth... let me know.
Oh and let me thank the people that FMed me the link to this thread (I wouldn't have seen it otherwise). Apparently I am not the only one that shares this view.
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
You shouldn't have shared this tip Eileen ... watch the ticket lines tomorrow now
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Eileen - it was a smart move on your part. I'm sure following the rules never felt so right!
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DjPiLL
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by Elbee
You shouldn't have shared this tip Eileen ... watch the ticket lines tomorrow now
They are saying on the news they may finally come to an agreement today on the strike.
I don't see this going past Friday cause they will get fined for all the days over the weekend (including xmas where they probably won't be out negotiating anyways).
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
they are talking right now
this is gonna end today or tomorrow
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:44 AM |
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Leeners
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by DjPiLL
No problem. If you need help taking the foot out of your mouth... let me know.
Oh and let me thank the people that FMed me the link to this thread (I wouldn't have seen it otherwise). Apparently I am not the only one that shares this view.
Let's see if I can explain it so someone like you will understand... I followed the precise rules that were stated by the cop. I went on the line, BOUGHT A TICKET, and got on the train. I was just one of the few smart enough to think of it.
You, on the other hand, blatantly ignored what you were told to do because, well, you're you - obnoxious at best.
And what the hell are you "no problem"ing me about?? I didn't say anything in my post that would lead to that response 
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:46 AM |
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DjPiLL
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by Leeners
Let's see if I can explain it so someone like you will understand... I followed the precise rules that were stated by the cop. I went on the line, BOUGHT A TICKET, and got on the train. I was just one of the few smart enough to think of it.
You, on the other hand, blatantly ignored what you were told to do because, well, you're you - obnoxious at best.
And what the hell are you "no problem"ing me about?? I didn't say anything in my post that would lead to that response
And I followed the rules on the LIRR website under the strike contingency plans that clearly state you can buy a ticket on the train (for more money).
How the ____ is this any different?
You paid extra for a ticket you didn't need to get on a train quicker.
I was willing to do the same by paying a surcharge from the train conductor.
Leeners: I never had any issues with you in the past... but after that stab you took at me in the other thread (which I ignored). And now talking a load of horseshyt here... you really need to GET OVER YOURSELF.
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| Posted 12/22/05 9:50 AM |
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Leeners
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by DjPiLL
And I followed the rules on the LIRR website under the strike contingency plans that clearly state you can buy a ticket on the train (for more money).
How the ____ is this any different?
You paid extra for a ticket you didn't need to get on a train quicker.
I was willing to do the same by paying a surcharge from the train conductor.
Leeners: I never had any issues with you in the past... but after that stab you took at me in the other thread (which I ignored). And now talking a load of horseshyt here... you really need to GET OVER YOURSELF.
Ahem...
Posted by DjPiLL
I snuck onto a train yesterday.
Yeah, you're right, you followed the rules "Sneaking" always is part of 'rule following'. I didn't 'sneak' anywhere - I did what I was told to do. YOU need to get over ME
I'm done with this. You're, as always, being a jackass. I don't respond to jackasses
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DjPiLL
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Re: I Bucked the System Today
Posted by Leeners
Yeah, you're right, you followed the rules "Sneaking" always is part of 'rule following'. I didn't 'sneak' anywhere - I did what I was told to do. You need to get over ME
I'm done with this. You're, as always, being a jackass. I don't respond to jackasses
Yeah I "snuck" on right after the second MTA employee I spoke to that day clearly said to head right for the platform. The beauty of getting the information from the RIGHT person.
I'm done with this too. Let me know if you still need help removing that foot our of your mouth.
And thank you FMers for this one.
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