Not sure if I'll awake to find a train to take me to work tomorrow. Why isn't anyone talking about the disruption to my project if there is a strike? (update: looks like my late night sense of humor did not translate....this was supposed to be a joke.)
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15 December, 2005 • Express Train
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"Why isn't anyone talking about the disruption to my project if there is a strike?"
Well Friend, if a strike does happen your project still continues by virtue of whatever your camera captures during this period of unavailable subway trains. Somehow and in some way you'll document at least a part of this dramatic shift in the lives of some affected 7 millon souls that ride the NYC mass transit system. Perhaps you'll post pictures of cabs, bikes, and riders on skateboards... or maybe even points of interests in your neighborhood if you are unable to get to work ... or nothing at all. Whatever you post (or not) will depict this awesome event -- as it affects your commute (and your project) *IF* the strike does happen.
But whatever happens know that ALL IS WELL, or ALL IS HELL.
Wishing you well.
In fact , I have been wondering what you would do in case of a strike. Take a hiatus? Take pictures above ground? Whatever. But in the grand scheme of things, a lot of other folks "projects" will be disrupted at least as much as yours. Projects like getting to work, to school, to mom's place, or all sorts of things that dwarf taking photographs in importance. I am more likely to worry about them. Don't be so egocetric!
The latest on NPR is that the subways will continue running, so click away!
Not to worry if your humor was misunderstood. Most of us got it. Besides, a strike would add a whole new dimension. It would certainly give us a peek into what disruption it would cause.
This photo is a study in feet and black winter clothing. Is that a pocket watch he's looking at?.....or something more modern? I'm hoping for an old pocket watch.
Hey Travis,
Whether your comment is a joke or not I see the initial reaction as self-preservation. Anyway, I get it, too. Even if the trains were not running, it's still part of the documentary to capture the mayhem of it. I think of the photographs of the hoards of people walking up (or down) the escalators when they were not working properly. You beautifully captured the "choas" as part of life in NYC when you are subway bound.
Still loving it.
Christa
Time waits for no man.
Travis--I'm disappointed that you've chosen to dwell merely on how a strike would affect you personally. In the future please take into consideration how much it would inconvenience ME personally.
[note: the above was also meant as a joke.]
what I learned today...humor and personality do not always come across in the typed word of a comment on a blog. I'll try and remember that next time before I press enter. Best to all, Travis
This is why smileys were invented
jojo