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The Signal Trip
The last couple of days have gone by so fast that I don't even remember much of it. Thursday Night didn't turn out as planned. The Driver on the #408 Valley Ridge had other plans and didn't want me to drive the bus. I won't go into it here as why, but it was very See-Through. So I called my Buddy... Read more...
Published 8 hours ago
Two Days Left For Mentorship Driving
I have two days left for Mentorship Driving a revenue bus route with the regular driver. Yesterday I drove the #178/78 Sundance/Chaparral in the Morning and the #181 MRC (Mount Royal College) North Express and then the #103 MacKenzie Express in the Afternoon. Today I don't have to be to work... Read more...
Published 3 days ago
Mentorship Driving Day 2
Today was the second day of Mentorship Driving on a regular scheduled bus route and the driver letting me drive. This morning I drove the #89 the McEwan Express then in the Afternoon drove the #70 Valley Ridge Express. Both went well and my confidence level has come up three fold if not more. I... Read more...
Published 5 days ago
Revenue Driving
Today we did our Mentorship Driving with another Bus Driver on a regular route. In the Morning I drove a #301 which is an Articulated Bus. In the Afternoon I drove the #1 & #63 which was interline. It was a good day and getting to know other Drivers helped to make new friendships and we gathered... Read more...
Published 6 days ago
Green Tomato Chow
Getting up this morning the last thing on my mind was "Green Tomato Chow", some call it Chow~Chow. I got thinking of it when I visited my friend "Teena" and seen she had pictures of her Green Tomatoes on her blog. Thinking back on the memory I've long suppressed into that mass we call the... Read more...
Published a week ago
Simulation Driving
This is a picture of a MCI Transit Bus. I drove one of these buses today. I found the picture Courtesy Hidden Images. Today was Simulation Driving. We actually took a bus out of Anderson Garage and drove it as a Route #16 (Palliser). This was during the afternoon after lunch. I drove first and... Read more...
Published a week ago
The Avenue
Westbound on 7th Avenue - The C-Train Line. Looking closely you can see an Eastbound and Westbound C-Train as well as an Eastbound Bus on the Avenue.Today was training driving on 7th Avenue ~ The C-Train Line. If one isn't at a Platform, two buses and two C-trains can fit on the Avenue at the... Read more...
Published a week ago
Articulated Bus
Today I drove a 60 foot Articulated Bus. It was awesome driving a bus that hinges in the middle. And strange as it may seem, this bus is easier to get around corners than the 40 Foot regular bus. It takes a bit to get used to the cornering but once you master this it comes quite easy. What you... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago
Another Hurdle Crossed
This was taken last Saturday from my Buddy Nick's #108. I wasn't driving the bus but we were waiting to go into service. When I am on his bus next time I will be able to drive. Another hurdle has been crossed, and I am now have my Class 2 Drivers Licence with Q Endorsement (Air Brake). The stress... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago
Down To The Crunch
The next two days will be very crucial in my future as a Transit Operator. Tomorrow it the Mock Road Test and Tuesday will be the Main Event. If I am not successful I am done, complete, no going past go and collecting the $200.00. So a bit of me is worried, stressed and not very hungry. I know I... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago
An Award ~ I'm Honored Peter
Peter from "Worldman" has honored me with an award. I don't know if I really deserve it but will accept Peter's kind award. The rules say to nominate 5 other people. The “Arte y Pico” award was created and to be given to bloggers who inspire others with their creative energy and their... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago
Deerfoot Trail
Deerfoot Trail, just the mention of the name of the major artery that passes North/South through Calgary can make the most experienced driver shudder. I hate the thought of having to drive my Cobalt down this road and guess what gang? I had to drive a Low~Floor Forty Foot Transit Bus along the... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago
