Re: Always pack a couple of cheese sandwiches....
Author: Pdxrailtransit
Date: 01-07-2014 - 13:08
Bruce Kelly Wrote:
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> Just one more example of the need for preparedness
> and self-reliance, everywhere you go. Last few
> times me and my family road Amtrak, we brought
> along enough drinks and eats to carry us through
> any brief, unforeseen delay. More than once, we've
> boarded No.27 in Spokane only to find out the
> lounge car was completely out of anything to eat
> besides candy and maybe a bag of pretzels. It was
> BYOB (bring your own breakfast) for the morning
> run down the Columbia. There are several other
> items the wise traveler should carry on board,
> including a bright and reliable flashlight with
> spare batteries for egress from tunnels, or at
> night.
But can't we just place an order for food and drinks on Amazon, and have it delivered by drone?
But seriously, have we become a nation of weather wimps or what? And names for winter storms?