A Christmas Gift From The System…or…Muni Rolls a Hard Six

Ever tried to coordinate a trip on Muni with a trip on Caltrain or BART? Although technically with all the schedules and whatnots and websites, and this and that, one SHOULD be able to plan a trip using both or all three systems. It doesn’t usually work that way though. Especially on rainy days!
So when I left on Christmas Eve morning to go visit my mom in Burlingame, I just assumed I’d have to wait wait wait, and have the Usual Crazies on board my train, and just hoped for the best. Then, it seems, Muni decided to give me a Christmas present in the form of a flawless ride.
I walked up to the stop, and within a minute, the N-Judah showed up…on time. We made a short stop to add another car….but no matter….everyone on board was polite, friendly, and best of all, not screaming crazy. Even better, there seemed to be at least a dozen good looking women on the train too. What gives?
Even with the (brief) delay adding the 2nd car, and even with a tiny wait at Civic Center BART’s ticket vendor machine, I walked down to BART and magically, a Millbrae/SFO train pulled right up. I literally did not stop moving from the time I left my house to the moment I got to my destination in Millbrae/Burlingame.
It was a great Christmas present from MUNI. Now, if only the Christmas Spirit of Muni would continue throughout the year.
Merry Christmas and Happy 2006 to all, and to all a good ride.