i go to new york

"you gonna drink that?"

*grabs beer, sits down*

this discussion reminds me of calvino's "The adventure of a traveler" which you can read in some crummy web version buried on this page: http://web.mit.edu/jot/Public/Calvino,%20Italo/Difficult%20Loves/DifficultLoves.htm

Federico V. chose an empty compartment, not over the wheels but not too far into the coach, either, because he knew that as a rule people who board a train in haste tend to reject the first few compartments. The defense of the space necessary to stretch out and travel lying down is made up of tiny psychological devices; Federico knew them and employed them all. For example, he drew the curtains over the door, an act that, performed at this point, might even seem excessive; but it aimed, in fact, at a psychological effect. Seeing those drawn curtains, the traveler who arrives later is almost always overcome by an instinctive scruple and prefers, if he can find it, a compartment with perhaps two or three people in it already but with the curtains open. Federico strewed his bag, overcoat, newspapers on the seats opposite and beside him. Another elementary move, abused and apparently futile but actually of use. Not that he wanted to make people believe those places were occupied: such a subterfuge would have been contrary to his civic conscience and to his sincere nature. He wanted only to create a rapid impression of a cluttered, not very inviting compartment, a simple, rapid impression.

He sat down and heaved a sigh of relief. He had learned that being in a setting where everything can only be in its place, the same as always, anonymous, without possible surprises, filled him with calm, with self-awareness, freedom of thought. His whole life rushed along in disorder, but now he found the perfect balance between interior stimulus and the impassive neutrality of material things.

theyd think you had gotten it at a catered party or something

― max, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:20 PM (5 hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

poached salmon, asparagus, wild rice *this guy is clearly insane*

fwiw i buy stella sometimes when the pickins are slim cause its the type of beer i like tho i dont actually like it specifically and its discusting

basically id usually rather drink it than some watery domestic or a dank indie

everything is so dank around here

fn barbarians

stella is what you get when the choice is between stella and heineken

3. i like to sit in the front of the bus cuz then it's faster getting off, and if the bus isn't totally full it's less likely you'll have to sit next to someone. it seems that people keep walking back in pursuit of a vacant pair, even as the bus fills up.

― i guess i'd just rather listen to canned heat? (ian), Wednesday, July 31, 2013 12:35 PM (7 hours ago) Bookmark

another key point: the front of the bus best distances you from wafting vapors from the bathroom at the back of the bus. this is very u+k

worst part about taking the bus to nyc for me is there's always a transfer in albany & you have to wait like an hour minimum

joe I was in Vermont the other wknd I had heady topper

what happens between you and the locals is none of my business afaic

god ppl around here just won't shut up about heady topper (it's good btw)

icey have you been to worthy burger

naw maybe i shd check it out tho its like an hour away

i read an article abt a kid whos making beer in his barn around here and guys think hes god or something

max where did u goto in vt why didnt u call me

i read an article abt a kid whos making beer in his barn around here and guys think hes god or something

― lag∞n, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:35 PM (1 minute ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

friend of mine told me to go there and send him beer in california, top dolla

u in the kingdom? also btw worthy burger is p worthy

ya man im like the king of this shit

hook me up with a pass to jay, plz

i entered to win a jay pass at the pizza place last year

man i want that

another key point: the front of the bus best distances you from wafting vapors from the bathroom at the back of the bus. this is very u+k

upstairs on megabus is far enough away imo

is lags in vermont? where at? I may be passing thru end of September

i live near st johnsbury, stop by ill show you some lakes or w/e

that's what it says on vermont license plates

do u have 10,000 of them tho

ice cream, giant puppets, a jam band - vermont, weve got it all

i heard btw some say wisconsin has more lakes than minnistota

i was at lake dunham but we drove around a little, also went 2 misery loves co. in winooski. u got a cool state man

no wait, lake dunmore

i heard btw some say wisconsin has more lakes than minnistota

hush

i read an article abt a kid whos making beer in his barn around here and guys think hes god or something

― lag∞n, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 10:35 PM (Yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

ha, i read this as "i read an article abt a kid whos making beer in his barn and think hes god or something". sounds like a justified episode.

you can just turn up to the megabus with a confirmation email on your phone, right? or do you need a printout?

I don't know, I haven't taken it since smartphones? Sorry.

You can use ur phone

100% guarantee

HUNNERD TEN PERCENT GUARANTEE

my little trick is to open up the email beforehand (make sure the number they need is on the screen) and take a screengrab so that in case I'm having network issues I can still access the confirmation number

good tip!

lifehacks u can use

Whoever said its like children of men down here otm

take boltbus next time man

you're traveling on labor day weekend which ups the clusterfuck by 10

seriously. good luck.

bolt > greyhound express > mega imo

but i mean tbh they are all more or less interchangeable (though bolt has rewards program!)

The Greyhound Express is good?? I thought all Greyhounds were equally crap. This is good to know.

DC2NY also good if DC is where you're headed.

Greyhound Express is their Bolt/Mega competitor which means cheaper + outlets + wifi + nicer seats w/ more legroom!!

never again

try a train once and see if you feel the extra money was well spent

definitely train next time