New: rocklandAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917steemzzanhive-166405hive-185836hive-180932hive-183959hive-150122uncommonlabhive-144064photographylifehive-101145hive-183397bitcoinhive-188619hive-145157hive-184714krsuccesshive-193637hive-124908hive-109690hive-181136TrendingNewHotLikersborepstein (74)in birds • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.24 April 2019 - Wild turkey on the edge of the woodsRockland, Massachusettsfreemarketkev (52)in tor • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.TOR Diaries: Drivers' StrikeIt's a long time since I've written a blog on my adventures with the local bus company. While I had quite a bit to complain about it really wasn't any different than my previous entries where I…freemarketkev (52)in beekeeping • 7 years agoDay 1 of Being a Beekeeper's AssistantWith the weekend being a washout today was the day that my sister transferred the bees from the nuc box to the hive. The morning started with a bit of a setback since we couldn't find the correct…freemarketkev (52)in public • 7 years agoTOR Diaries 5/1I haven't done a TOR Diaries post is a few months but since I'm going to be late for work I might as well make the most of my frustration. I rarely work a short evening shift but I usually don't…freemarketkev (52)in photography • 7 years agoHigh Tor Mountain: View From West HaverstrawYesterday I left my place early to hit up McDonald's on my walk to the bus stop which left with some time to capture a picture of High Tor. It wasn't the most clear shot I could have gotten but the…freemarketkev (52)in photography • 7 years agoBlue DuskWhen I went outside to wait for the bus the the sky to the east was a deep blue color. Since my phone amplifies the light this pic might not do it justice. The sun had already set but there was…freemarketkev (52)in photography • 7 years agoHigh Tor Mountain JourneyAs you can tell from yesterday's post my region once again was blanketed with snow. So my walk to the bus stop at Helen Hayes Hospital was more strenuous than usual. I didn't mind because I picked…freemarketkev (52)in photography • 7 years agoThe Fields of GarnervilleI lucked out by my nephew giving me a lift to Helen Hayes Hospital but I've got way too much time to wait for the 91. As I plan for the Bedlam series I want to have the land behind Helen Hayes to be…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR Diaries 1/10Once again I happen to be on a bus that stalls. It first started to make a horrible beeping sound. After the driver picked up some riders at New Main & Maple it stopped. It eventually restarted…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR Diaries: A True Bus StationThese diaries I come up with are probably less about actually improving the public transportation in Rockland and more about just venting. I would love to have an effect on the situation but I know…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR Diaries: Broken Down BusWith all of the problems I address regarding the TOR busses I have been fortunate to have not been a bus that broke down, until now. I'm typing this as I sit on the bus with my thumb and a coffee in…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR Diaries 12/15I haven’t posted one of these in awhile but there really hasn’t been anything new to report on. It is pretty much more of the same. Now that I’m getting out at 2:45 consistently I’m catching the…freemarketkev (52)in photography • 7 years agoCitadel in the SnowI often mention Helen Hayes Hospital during my TOR Diaries and shared a pic from the bus shelter that is near its back entrance but have yet to show what it looks like from the road. Hospitals that…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR Diaries 12/4 - 12/6I’ve been exhausted over the past few days so I haven’t been able to write up anything. I’ve still kept tabs on the number of riders in the morning which isn’t as overwhelming as the 6:50 bus but…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR Diaries 12/1Yesterday I caught the last 97 bus out of Stony Point for the morning. As the days grow darker it’s nice heading to the bus stop when the sun is out. I had gotten a sandwich and coffee at the deli…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR Diaries 11/29Today was the last day in November that I'll be riding TOR since tomorrow is my day off. I was thinking about heading to the grocery store to pick up my bus tickets but I had a relapse with my cold…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR Diaries 11/27 & 11/28Things have slowed down a bit since the time building up to Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Monday it was a lighter passenger load on my usual morning route with having just about 20 people. I needed…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR Diaries 11/26With all the schedules that were posted at work recently I had forgotten what time I was suppose to start so I decided to take the earliest 91 bus. I had to make my way to Gurnee Ave before 9:20…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR Diaries 11/24It has been months since I’ve ridden the 97 at 5:30 in the morning. I figured with the local colleges being on Thanksgiving break the bus would be empty but the it had a good amount of passengers. I…freemarketkev (52)in bus • 7 years agoTOR DiariesNo morning bus today since it’s Thanksgiving. The TOR buses and most other buses as well operate on a sunday schedule. I had to get a cab to work which set me back $20. I got delayed leaving work…
