Goodbye Connex Party

Melbourne Uni Post
Originally uploaded by shangyuan

Do they really think MTR is better than this one?

I love to see changes.

Last year I was a commuter from a nothern suburb (Preston). Everyday I took a train to uni and a train back. What annoyed me was that there was 20 min between to trains. I can remember the moments of seeing the gates of the train shutting with a bee-bee in front of my eyes while I was on the out side... Then I have to press the button again and agian hoping the next train is coming a little bit earlier which they never did....

And I also remember the days of track maintenance when we had to take a bus as a replacement. The bus was good when it was express to Bell station. Other than that, I don't like standing in the dark outside of Victoria Park Station with wind blowing under my pants, esp when I was alone.

But I don't think the new operator will prevent the aformentioned scenarios. Frankly, it's not connex fault. ( I am not sure to put a 's here or not)

However, if u hate connex performance and expect to 'give some colour' to the new operator. Or u simply just want to do it. Please clickk the following link for details.

www.resistance.org.au

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GOODBYE CONNEX PARTY!

Let's put public transport in public hands!

From December 1, Connex will no longer run Melbourne's trains
Here's our chance to say goodbye once and for all!
It's also an opportunity to put the new company on notice that we’re not giving up the fight for better public transport.

Theme: affordable, accessible, reliable, frequent public transport
Featuring: guest speakers, party food, bands and a giant goodbye card
Where: Flinders st station steps
When: Thursday December 3, 4pm (Connex apologises in advance for any possible delays)
BYO – public transport horror story!
RSVP: goodbyeconnex@gmail.com or call Resistance 9639 8622

(the above information is a result of Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. The arthor is not responsible for any consequences.)

Fwd: Your order has been shipped!

This is an email I received from Better World Books, a us-based
website selling seconed hand books to all over the world. I must say
when I first read this email on my N95 I was so suprised and happy.

Acturally the following email is from my second order. As I supposed,
the email didn't change except for the names of the books ( which have
been hidden by me for unknown reasons).

I'd appreciate it if the website has three or four different version
of order confirmation letter and send them randomly. (Maybe it is
exactly what they are doing and I, for some reason, just received the
same version twice.)

Anyway shopping online is not exciting except for when you think about
the gap between retail price and on-line price. What's more, a score
of book stores may offer u a better bargain.

One thing I want to complain about is the high price of Australian
books and CDs. They are so expensive, if you compare with their
'counterpart' in US.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Better World Books <help@betterworldbooks.com>
Date: 2009/11/19
Subject: Your order has been shipped!
To: ---------------

Hello Chen,

(Your book(s) asked to write you a personal note - it seemed unusual,
but who are we to say no?)

Holy canasta! It's me... it's me! I can't believe it is actually me!
You could have picked any of over 2 million books but you picked me!
I've got to get packed! How is the weather where you live? Will I need
a dust jacket? I can't believe I'm leaving Mishawaka, Indiana already
- the friendly people, the Hummer plant, the Linebacker Lounge - so
many memories. I don't have much time to say goodbye to everyone, but
it's time to see the world!

I can't wait to meet you! You sound like such a well read person.
Although, I have to say, it sure has taken you a while! I don't mean
to sound ungrateful, but how would you like to spend five months
sandwiched between Jane Eyre (drama queen) and Fundamentals of
Thermodynamics (pyromaniac)? At least Jane was an upgrade from that
stupid book on brewing beer. How many times did the ol' brewmaster
have one too many and topple off our shelf at 2am?

I know the trip to meet you will be long and fraught with peril, but
after the close calls I've had, I'm ready for anything (besides, some
of my best friends are suspense novels). Just five months ago, I
thought I was a goner. My owner was moving and couldn't take me with
her. I was sure I was landfill bait until I ended up in a Better World
Books book drive bin. Thanks to your socially conscious book shopping,
I've found a new home. Even better, your book buying dollars are
helping kids read from Brazil to Botswana.

But hey, enough about me, I've been asked to brief you on a few
things:

We sent your order to the following address:

hidden for security reason

Order #: -----------
Item Titles:

We provide quick shipping service to all our customers. You chose
International Mail shipping, your book should arrive within 10 - 21
business days. Some shipments may take slightly longer to arrive.

At this time, we are not able to offer tracking on our International
Mail shipments.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email my friends in
Customer Care at help@betterworldbooks.com. If you could please
include your order number (---------) that would be very helpful.

Eagerly awaiting our meeting,