The Commute

[jafar00]

I took my camera along for the ride to my office the other day and decided to put the results in a little film. A little snapshot of life in Australia.

Do any of you also have an interesting commute? Is your area unique in some way? Put it in photos or video and post it here. Let's share a little about our lives. It would be interesting to see how the others on the forum live.

So here it is. I'll start the thread off :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmBp3LHl9zo

[tailfins]

Send me your email is I will share more of how I live with you. I don't want to give any opportunities to Adam Lanza wanna-bes that might be lurking.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Send me your email is I will share more of how I live with you. I don't want to give any opportunities to Adam Lanza wanna-bes that might be lurking.

Wow, I am curious . Are you suggesting that such a person may be lurking here-at this forum?
Myself, I certainly have not seen anybody posting here that I view that way. -Tyr

[tailfins]

Wow, I am curious . Are you suggesting that such a person may be lurking here-at this forum?
Myself, I certainly have not seen anybody posting here that I view that way. -Tyr

Lurkers need not register.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Lurkers need not register.

SORRY, I DON'T GET IT. REGISTER FOR WHAT? --Tyr

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SORRY, I DON'T GET IT. REGISTER FOR WHAT? --Tyr

Anyone with internet access can view your posts. I don't think they even need to visit the URL www.debatepolicy.com . Do an Bing/Google search on Tyr-Ziu Saxnot for an illustration.

[jimnyc]

I took my camera along for the ride to my office the other day and decided to put the results in a little film. A little snapshot of life in Australia.

Do any of you also have an interesting commute? Is your area unique in some way? Put it in photos or video and post it here. Let's share a little about our lives. It would be interesting to see how the others on the forum live.

So here it is. I'll start the thread off :)

WAY too nice! Now I'm jealous again. I wish I could live on the water like that. The only water I have is what floods into my basement on occasion. :(

Part of me feels like running around taking a bunch of pictures to share, or make into a small movie like that, but I live in your typical urban area and it would all look the same. It would only be interesting if I went into NYC and snapped some of my favorite areas. I'll see what I can scrape up though!!

What music was that in the background? Sounded like a mixed version of the theme to Sanford and Son!! :laugh:

[jimnyc]

Wow, I am curious . Are you suggesting that such a person may be lurking here-at this forum?
Myself, I certainly have not seen anybody posting here that I view that way. -Tyr

Ah hell, I share mostly anything. Unless you're giving off license plates and addresses, there's nothing to worry about. I watched Jafar's entire video and all I learned from it is that he is near the water in Australia somewhere!

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Anyone with internet access can view your posts. I don't think they even need to visit the URL www.debatepolicy.com (http://www.debatepolicy.com) . Do an Bing/Google search on Tyr-Ziu Saxnot for an illustration.

I see. On that you are correct.. And yes there are some crazies on the internet for sure.. -Tyr

[jafar00]

Send me your email is I will share more of how I live with you. I don't want to give any opportunities to Adam Lanza wanna-bes that might be lurking.

It's sad you feel that way :( The idea of this thread is to share a little so we can get a feel of where others live. You don't need to show exactly where you live. Why not do some shots around the area so we can see what it's like?


WAY too nice! Now I'm jealous again. I wish I could live on the water like that. The only water I have is what floods into my basement on occasion. :(

Part of me feels like running around taking a bunch of pictures to share, or make into a small movie like that, but I live in your typical urban area and it would all look the same. It would only be interesting if I went into NYC and snapped some of my favorite areas. I'll see what I can scrape up though!!

What music was that in the background? Sounded like a mixed version of the theme to Sanford and Son!! :laugh:

If I can, I make sure I'm near water whenever I move. I was even surrounded by water when I lived in Cairo. Actually I was on an island (Zamalek) in the middle of the Nile :D

Why not take some pics of your urban setting? I'm sure there is something interesting there.

And yes, the soundtrack is Spank-A-Lee from Herbie Hancock's 1974 album "Thrust". His Headhunters band was Herbie Hancock at his funky ass best!

[gabosaurus]

Australia is a wonderful place to visit. Never did the commute, but I am guessing it is a bit more pleasant than Los Angeles. :laugh:

[jimnyc]

If I can, I make sure I'm near water whenever I move. I was even surrounded by water when I lived in Cairo. Actually I was on an island (Zamalek) in the middle of the Nile :D

Why not take some pics of your urban setting? I'm sure there is something interesting there.

And yes, the soundtrack is Spank-A-Lee from Herbie Hancock's 1974 album "Thrust". His Headhunters band was Herbie Hancock at his funky ass best!

Crap, now you're making me feel like I need to share something. Ok, I'll grab the woman's camera and see what I can find. Only pictures though, I'm not making no video! LOL

[jimnyc]

This is my commute to get a cup of coffee through my snobby town.

This is my truck. It's a 2004 Toyota 4 Runner

http://i46.tinypic.com/ac7pz9.jpg

Here is the view when I get in my truck. My stained garage door from the flooding...

http://i49.tinypic.com/sytrnr.jpg

Here is my gear changer. I've named him Francis. And my messy cords.

http://i50.tinypic.com/qso7wj.jpg

Here is the gas station that my friend owns. My home away from home, as I like their coffee better

http://i50.tinypic.com/4zvltt.jpg

This is Abdul, he is from Morocco.

http://i49.tinypic.com/a2u3c0.jpg

Another dumb picture of Abdul, who was no irritated with me. Look at the prices of the smokes! Glad I quit.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2motw81.jpg

This is Heaven

http://i48.tinypic.com/34fh5pg.jpg

This is Alex. He speaks no English at all. Been friends with him for about 10 years and I don't think we really said much more than hello! Good people and a good mechanic.

http://i46.tinypic.com/9ibrjp.jpg

City Hall, I hate them, and they me, so probably not wise to be driving by and taking pictures.

http://i50.tinypic.com/35b7c76.jpg

That's my favorite pizza place. Tiny, but they deliver, and the best pizza in the world!

http://i49.tinypic.com/vgnbsj.jpg

Our High School, through the trees, and my dirty windows

http://i47.tinypic.com/2q84hlw.jpg

Driving down my road. My house is down on the left, the white house

http://i46.tinypic.com/kdmyhj.jpg

This is my house. Wow, looks tiny in this picture! Needs a painting, I hated the white from day one. Bushes gone in front and a little pieces of wood damage from Sandy. Also, our siding is made with some irreplaceable material AND also has asbestos in it. So apparently, it's gonna be quite the job to paint and replace.

http://i45.tinypic.com/29fef0g.jpg

Now I am back home with my coffee, and I sit my fat ass down and watch TV! It also looks very small. But I just moved it there and there is no stand or anything yet, so it looks bare. It's only a 37". I'm pushing for a 52 inch flat, but I'm finally getting a recliner next week, so one battle at a time!!

http://i50.tinypic.com/11ukd94.jpg

[taft2012]

This is what the final leg of my journey looks like, heading to the Brooklyn Bridge station.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RveTs-guesw

[jafar00]

This is my commute to get a cup of coffee through my snobby town.

Here is my gear changer. I've named him Francis. And my messy cords.

http://i50.tinypic.com/qso7wj.jpg

You should have called him Akmed the dead terrorist :D


Another dumb picture of Abdul, who was no irritated with me. Look at the prices of the smokes! Glad I quit.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2motw81.jpg

Those prices are less than half the price in Australia. Additionally all Australian cigarette packs are a uniform green colour and are not allowed to be displayed like that. They are kept "under the counter" so to speak so you have to know what you want before you ask for them. I'm glad I don't smoke them either. I do have the occasional shisha though but the $35 price tag makes it less often than I would like :)

http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2011/04/07/1226035/166824-new-cigarette-packets.jpg



Now I am back home with my coffee, and I sit my fat ass down and watch TV! It also looks very small. But I just moved it there and there is no stand or anything yet, so it looks bare. It's only a 37". I'm pushing for a 52 inch flat, but I'm finally getting a recliner next week, so one battle at a time!!

http://i50.tinypic.com/11ukd94.jpg

It's good to know that you appreciate a good coffee. My coffee machine occupies a prominent place in the kitchen!

I also had a 37" before but replaced it with an LG 50" HD Plasma. That's about the right size.

I know all about getting furniture for new places. I had to get a whole house full when my company relocated me to Sydney and I'm still getting things. Last week I got a Washing Machine, Dryer and a proper dining table. Next will be a decent BBQ!


This is what the final leg of my journey looks like, heading to the Brooklyn Bridge station.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RveTs-guesw

That station design reminds me of parts of the Paris Metro. Square, large tunnels created by digging a huge trench and covering it over rather than the tunnelling design of other networks.

Ok here is a video of part of the ferry trip. It was taken the day before my photos from the OP when it was a little bit rough. Sometimes you get wet even on the upper deck.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fpAIKV6OEc

It was not as rough as this day though!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkET0rJX00I

[darin]

My commute isn't very exciting...did this last summer for a friend - was late that day by a couple hours. Typically my morning commute is during night

Starting down the driveway

http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4440&d=1359807095



Couple miles down dirt before I see pavement
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4442&d=1359807107


Out onto hardball - towards civilization

http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4444&d=1359807120

[darin]

First traffic!

http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4445&d=1359807485


Then a lot more country roads
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4446&d=1359807492


That IS - That IS a big Ford plant
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4447&d=1359807497




Out onto the highway, things are pretty open for 15-20 miles
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4448&d=1359807501



More highway
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4449&d=1359807507

[darin]

Starting to get into traffic
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4450&d=1359807774





Through about 10 miles of in-town before I get to work
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4452&d=1359807784

[jimnyc]

Starting to get into traffic
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4450&d=1359807774


You think that's traffic? :lol: I would love to see your face if you tried to hop on the Cross Bronx Expressway during rush hour, or the Belt Parkway, or maybe the GW Bridge or one of the tunnels!!

Hey. your speedometer also says 122 MPH!!! :poke:

[jafar00]

Nice DMP. As much as I like living near the city for the convenience I do like the quiet of the countryside. You are lucky!

You think that's traffic? :lol: I would love to see your face if you tried to hop on the Cross Bronx Expressway during rush hour, or the Belt Parkway, or maybe the GW Bridge or one of the tunnels!!

Hey. your speedometer also says 122 MPH!!! :poke:

That's not traffic... This is traffic.

Cairo, on a good day. Actually it wasn't that good. It was 42C outside and the car didn't have air con!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cZVDp79JHww/UD09gLOz86I/AAAAAAAAAIk/2DpjzisgfLw/s1120/IMG_20120811_163645.jpg

[jimnyc]

That's not traffic... This is traffic.

Cairo, on a good day. Actually it wasn't that good. It was 42C outside and the car didn't have air con!

Alright, you have me beat! I suppose a horse or a donkey gumming up the works is worse! And as for me anyway, no way in hell I go out in a car without air in those kind of temperatures.

[darin]

You think that's traffic? :lol: I would love to see your face if you tried to hop on the Cross Bronx Expressway during rush hour, or the Belt Parkway, or maybe the GW Bridge or one of the tunnels!!

Hey. your speedometer also says 122 MPH!!! :poke:

Oh - no...I don't think that's "traffic" - it's more like 'other cars'. I've navigated the beltway around DC, across Paris, Berlin, Daegu Korea, and probably the worst, or among the worst in the nation...Seattle. :)

Speedo shows 140+ in a different pic ;)

:D 1.3L Engine + Gearing = zoom zoom.

Although, I set those to Kph for the pic, then cropped it to make ppl think it was MPH :)

[gabosaurus]

You want traffic? It's all about the 405 at rush hours...

http://upgrd.com/images/upload/image/kevin/randos/fde0d38058ef7c2421de795ea2724420.jpg

[jafar00]

I think Moscow has us all beaten ;)

http://www.russiablog.org/huge-traffic-jam-moscow-2.jpg

[jimnyc]

I think Moscow has us all beaten ;)

No way, India!! While not as much congestion, how would you like to have to make a turn here:

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[jafar00]

Remember the nice, calm commute I posted before?

Well, it's not that nice all the time ;) This was rough!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6dOpNsajiE

[logroller]

I couldn't see the pics on my mobile device, but did jafar say he still uses film? Better be some medium format, mega detailed images, because if its just some thumbnails the average cell phone would suffice.

[jimnyc]

Ever go fishing around there, Jafar? I wonder if the catching over there is better than some places around here.

[Voted4Reagan]

Remember the nice, calm commute I posted before?

Well, it's not that nice all the time ;) This was rough!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6dOpNsajiE

Jafar,

When I am running the boat I've been in waves way bigger... I went from Cape May, NJ to NY Harbor 110NM in 15 footers

THAT is rocking and Rolling son!

[Robert A Whit]

Send me your email is I will share more of how I live with you. I don't want to give any opportunities to Adam Lanza wanna-bes that might be lurking.I bet he can't wait to send you his email address. LMAOYou will share with him but not the rest of us? Why? Because we are not Muslims?Great video, great photos and I thank all that contributed.I am trying to find more to show you.This is some guys drive up highway 80 from San Jose, through my city and through the hills of my city (minute 118 roughly), past a town I used to live in and then past Altamont pass (Windmills) and past Tracy and over to Stockton.
http://youtu.be/f3wvp0x8RIQ

[jafar00]

It was good they cancelled the ferries. Later that night a "mini" tornado ripped through the area.


I couldn't see the pics on my mobile device, but did jafar say he still uses film? Better be some medium format, mega detailed images, because if its just some thumbnails the average cell phone would suffice.

I have a Nikon D5100. Not Medium format but still better than a happy snaps camera.


Ever go fishing around there, Jafar? I wonder if the catching over there is better than some places around here.

I've not done any fishing in the harbour. I don't have a lot of time. It would be better to fish out of the harbour though because of the dioxin levels :(


Jafar,

When I am running the boat I've been in waves way bigger... I went from Cape May, NJ to NY Harbor 110NM in 15 footers

THAT is rocking and Rolling son!

If I ever make my way to your area I'll look you up for some fishing. I love water rollercoaster rides! :)

[Robert A Whit]

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[Voted4Reagan]

It was good they cancelled the ferries. Later that night a "mini" tornado ripped through the area.






If I ever make my way to your area I'll look you up for some fishing. I love water rollercoaster rides! :)

at 15 feet you cant stand on deck

Think Deadliest Catch....

this is a 15 footer

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5l0e5Dguw1qzzh6g.jpg

[Voted4Reagan]

But JAFAR.... I will say this...

As much as we disagree on almost everything we discuss I would still take you out on the boat for a few days of fishing.

This is how peace occurs, through the mutual sharing of common interests and recreation.

You bring the Pepsi and I'll bring the Bait

[jimnyc]

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I keep seeing posts by you with nothing but a few asterisks. Is that code for something?

[Robert A Whit]

I keep seeing posts by you with nothing but a few asterisks. Is that code for something?

Yep. Means I read the above posts. I wish I could just mark them all read, but for one thread at a time.

[fj1200]

Yep. Means I read the above posts. I wish I could just mark them all read, but for one thread at a time.

Do you know there's a little arrow to the left of the thread titles that lets you jump to the first unread post? It's a bit easier no?

It would also save you valuable internets that you could pass on to your heirs.

[Robert A Whit]

Do you know there's a little arrow to the left of the thread titles that lets you jump to the first unread post? It's a bit easier no?

It would also save you valuable internets that you could pass on to your heirs.

I use that all the time. But once I read all posts, then click it again, I see the entire list again. Replying shows i am the last to post so when i see my name on the list, I know I handled all of them.

[jafar00]

But JAFAR.... I will say this...

As much as we disagree on almost everything we discuss I would still take you out on the boat for a few days of fishing.

This is how peace occurs, through the mutual sharing of common interests and recreation.

You bring the Pepsi and I'll bring the Bait

Deal. My wife will fire up the hot coals to BBQ the catch after too.

Damn, now I'm hungry! :)

[Voted4Reagan]

Deal. My wife will fire up the hot coals to BBQ the catch after too.

Damn, now I'm hungry! :)

See everyone... Jafar isnt such a bad guy.... He likes Fishing.... he cant be all bad...

[Voted4Reagan]

BTW... we'll be going for....


http://www.primeseafood.com/Striped_Bass_01.jpg

[Robert A Whit]

I am so awful about fishing. I can have an expert explain it to me. He can put the bait on. He can watch my line for me. If he says I got a fish, I jerk and he is right. But when I try the same thing,. no fish. I once caught a bass but that one fish does not make me a fisherman.

Greg used to work for me. I went fishing with him. He caught fish when nobody else was. I of course caught none.

I went out with the owner of a 36 ft boat. While he caught over 35 cat fish, I got 3 and only because of what he did. He told me of two of them and pulled my line on the other.

Don't ask me why, I just have so little experience that I just don't like to go fishing.

[fj1200]

I use that all the time. But once I read all posts, then click it again, I see the entire list again. Replying shows i am the last to post so when i see my name on the list, I know I handled all of them.

And then there's the way the rest of the known world does it.