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8:03am on Friday, 18th September, 2026:
Anecdote
So this week I went to London three times for the BIGGI conference. I took the train from Colchester to Stratford and the underground from Stratford to Mile End.
On all three journeys on the train to Stratford, I had to stand.
On all three journeys on the train back to Colchester, I got a seat.
On all three journeys on the underground from Stratford to Mile End, I chose to stand but was offered a seat.
On all three journeys on the underground from Mile End to Stratford, I had to stand.
How old must I look that on three separate occasions I was OFFERED A SEAT on the underground?! Augh!
Not only AM I old, I LOOK old, with it.
Naturally, I politely refused the offer of a seat, because I'm perfectly capable of standing.
I have to say, though, those morning commuters on the trains into London are merciless.
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