Always expect a train

[kinzel]

Advertent railfans and railroaders know that the maxim "always expect a train" is akin to "one hand for you and one hand for the ship" for mariners. It may sound simple, but it could save your life...

SO I give you:

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/15121977/detail.html

wherein a deputy forgets

and

http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=79118

with no info except that darn stalling on track trick again and ...

and...

http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/4686414.html
..weather related, but stilll......

meanwhile, for those energy fans admiring nuclear power .... the environment still counts ...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/01/23/drought.nuclear.ap/index.html


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Comments

[keristor.livejournal.com]

At least "always expect a train" often works more or less according to the timetable in the UK. If one is expecting a bus it is more usual to wait for hours and then three come along together...

[mbarker.livejournal.com]

So the appropriate saying is "no one expects the English doubledecker?" It doesn't quite have the same spark as . . .

the Spanish Inquisition!

Alright, I'll prepare for the comfy chair. I'll be okay, just tell Mum that I thought about her, okay?