Bumpy Highway
Tales from a Bath Bus driver (Life of a National Express driver)
I am a driver for First Group in Bath and until recently drove National Express 402 and 403 coaches to London. However after breaking my ankle in a motorcycle accident I have returned to stage work.I am married to Fiona and we live in Midsomer Norton near Bath. We do not have any children but have Harvey the dog and Felix the cat. I am a radio amateur and hold the callsign G4KVI. I am the repeater keeper for GB3UB and MB7UB. I am a Christian and worship when I can at St Nicholas Church in Radstock. These are my observations on my travels around Bath
Sunday, July 25, 2010
hard work
going well at New Wine my role as a team leader is pushing me, but enjoying the challenge. Jobs completed include, manning the gates, mobile patrol, Freezer packs and lost children. Weather is good which helps a lot.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
A very loud bang
Nice duties this week, trip to Bristol, up and down to Weston and a couple of trips to Whiteway. Yesterday I was stopped just outside Bath. A lady boarded with a fantastic dog, I assumed it was a Husky but talking to the lady turns out it was another breed. As she went to sit down there was the loudest bang I have heard. I assumed that someone had run in the back of us as the front of bus dropped. After calming everyone down, and the dog, I went to investigate. We had not been hit and all the tyres where Ok, The bus was resting on the stop looking very sad. Contacted the depot and turns out it was the suspension air bag that had expired. So now at least I know what one sounds like when they go. Last day at work today and then off to new Wine.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Weather Station and Webcam
The new weather station is performing exceptionally well, producing constant reliable data. The only problem I have is with the web cam. Because I do not have a static IP address if the router goes off or reboots the web cam address changes. I have therefore removed the link from this blog. If you wish to see the web cam please use the link from http://www.midsomernorton.bravehost.com/gauges.htm
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