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Long Island RailsMember since Sep-25-02 · 36 posts
This is a transcript between a commuter and the railroad company, regarding services of the latter."Gentlemen: I have been riding trains daily for the last twenty-two years, and the service on your line seems to be getting worse every day. I am tired of standing in the aisle all the time on a 14-mile trip. I think the transportation system is worse than that enjoyed by people 2,000 years ago."Yours truly, A Commuter"The reply:"Dear Sir: We received your letter with reference to the shortcomings of our service and believe you are somewhat confused in your history. The only mode of transportation 2,000 years ago was by foot."Sincerely, Western Railways"And the Counter-Reply was:"Gentlemen: I am in receipt of your letter, and I think you are the ones who are confused in your history. If you will refer to the Bible, Book of David, 9th Chapter, you will find that Balaam rode to town on his ass."That, gentlemen, is something I have not been able to do on your train in the last twenty-two years!"Yours truly, A Commuter"
ROFLMAO, Forwarded it to the VRE! Besides doing a great job those guys & gals are all train nutz over there... Probably why they do do a good job.... They really care...Chuck Schneider Chief Cook and Bottle Washer North American Locomotive Works
That same exact joke was posted with the LIRR being the subject commuter operation, in Usenet just about two weeks ago.I also have abook which is a parody about the New Haven -- the book is about 50 years old -- and that joke is in there.It's still funny every time I see it.
