Getting your train ticket out ...

[elyob]

So, I'm getting a bit fed up having to stop, take off gloves, get my wallet
out, find ticket (always in an easy place to find though), walk through
gate, repeat process in reverse.

If I didn't have to pay £10 for a replacement, I'd get a spare and stick it
to the frame.

Anyway, just wondering what the masses on here do ...

Thanks

 

[Jim]

"elyob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> So, I'm getting a bit fed up having to stop, take off gloves, get my
> wallet out, find ticket (always in an easy place to find though), walk
> through gate, repeat process in reverse.
>
> If I didn't have to pay £10 for a replacement, I'd get a spare and stick
> it to the frame.
>
> Anyway, just wondering what the masses on here do ...
>
> Thanks
Skiers have the same problem with lift passes. Some ski jackets have got
clear pockets on the upper arm for the lift passes. I'm sure I still have an
elasticated clear pocket/armband thingy I bought in Italy.

Jim J

 

[Ekul Namsob]

elyob <[email protected]> wrote:

> So, I'm getting a bit fed up having to stop, take off gloves, get my wallet
> out, find ticket (always in an easy place to find though), walk through
> gate, repeat process in reverse.
>
> If I didn't have to pay £10 for a replacement, I'd get a spare and stick it
> to the frame.
>
> Anyway, just wondering what the masses on here do ...

I carry mine in a zipped pocket. I don't take the train very often,
mind.

Luke

--
Red Rose Ramblings, the diary of an Essex boy in
exile in Lancashire <http://www.shrimper.org.uk>

 

[Graham Harrison]

"Jim" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "elyob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> So, I'm getting a bit fed up having to stop, take off gloves, get my
>> wallet out, find ticket (always in an easy place to find though), walk
>> through gate, repeat process in reverse.
>>
>> If I didn't have to pay £10 for a replacement, I'd get a spare and stick
>> it to the frame.
>>
>> Anyway, just wondering what the masses on here do ...
>>
>> Thanks
> Skiers have the same problem with lift passes. Some ski jackets have got
> clear pockets on the upper arm for the lift passes. I'm sure I still have
> an elasticated clear pocket/armband thingy I bought in Italy.
>
> Jim J
>
>

My Oyster (TfL) card works through at least some layers - I have been known
to put it in the pocket on my Tilley Hat and operate the gates by doffing
the hat (which I can do with gloves on). While the Oyster/ITSO argument
(and other paralell arguements about "smart" cards) rumble on I guess we'll
have to wait for such functionality on the main railway network.

The mention of ski kit reminds me of those pass holders that have a auto
return string. They can be used with gloves - you just need somewhere to
attach it to the outside of your clothing and assumes a ticket that can be
attached at the other end.
One of these :
http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=product&wce=42206601&CameFrom=png

 

[David Damerell]

Quoting elyob <[email protected]>:
>So, I'm getting a bit fed up having to stop, take off gloves, get my wallet
>out, find ticket (always in an easy place to find though), walk through
>gate, repeat process in reverse.

Rear jersey pocket, which I can fumble in begloved.
--
David Damerell <[email protected]> Kill the tomato!
Today is Second Olethros, January - a weekend.

 

[elyob]

"Graham Harrison" <[email protected]> wrote in
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> "Jim" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "elyob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> So, I'm getting a bit fed up having to stop, take off gloves, get my
>>> wallet out, find ticket (always in an easy place to find though), walk
>>> through gate, repeat process in reverse.
>>>
>>> If I didn't have to pay £10 for a replacement, I'd get a spare and stick
>>> it to the frame.
>>>
>>> Anyway, just wondering what the masses on here do ...
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> Skiers have the same problem with lift passes. Some ski jackets have got
>> clear pockets on the upper arm for the lift passes. I'm sure I still have
>> an elasticated clear pocket/armband thingy I bought in Italy.
>>
>> Jim J
>>
>>
>
> My Oyster (TfL) card works through at least some layers - I have been
> known to put it in the pocket on my Tilley Hat and operate the gates by
> doffing the hat (which I can do with gloves on). While the Oyster/ITSO
> argument (and other paralell arguements about "smart" cards) rumble on I
> guess we'll have to wait for such functionality on the main railway
> network.

I know, I've just gone back from Oyster to paper ... a complete bugger.

 

[Adam Lea]

"elyob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So, I'm getting a bit fed up having to stop, take off gloves, get my
> wallet out, find ticket (always in an easy place to find though), walk
> through gate, repeat process in reverse.
>
> If I didn't have to pay £10 for a replacement, I'd get a spare and stick
> it to the frame.
>
> Anyway, just wondering what the masses on here do ...
>
> Thanks

If I'm wearing a jacket then I put it in one of the side pockets otherwise I
have it in my hand ready.

 

[David Hansen]

On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:00:48 -0000 someone who may be "Graham
Harrison" <[email protected]> wrote
this:-

>My Oyster (TfL) card works through at least some layers - I have been known
>to put it in the pocket on my Tilley Hat and operate the gates by doffing
>the hat (which I can do with gloves on). While the Oyster/ITSO argument
>(and other paralell arguements about "smart" cards) rumble on I guess we'll
>have to wait for such functionality on the main railway network.

They have ITSO card readers on buses here. They are useless and
cause endless trouble and delays. It might occasionally work if
there is only a thin layer of plastic between the card and reader,
but most people take their card out and even then it often takes two
goes to work.


--
David Hansen, Edinburgh
I will *always* explain revoked encryption keys, unless RIP prevents me
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#54

 

[permajeo]

I saw a guy whos gloves had a zipped pocket on the back which he had his Oyster card in. Didn't even need to take his gloves off.

For paper tickets I keep mine on the back of my hand inside the gloves; seems to work for me. Pull glove down with other hand then pull out ticket with teeth. By this time you'll probably get a " go on mate" from the ticket guy/girl.

P

So, I'm getting a bit fed up having to stop, take off gloves, get my wallet
out, find ticket (always in an easy place to find though), walk through
gate, repeat process in reverse.

If I didn't have to pay £10 for a replacement, I'd get a spare and stick it
to the frame.

Anyway, just wondering what the masses on here do ...

Thanks

 

[POHB]

On 16 Jan, 19:44, "Jim" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Skiers have the same problem with lift passes. Some ski jackets have got
> clear pockets on the upper arm for the lift passes. I'm sure I still have an
> elasticated clear pocket/armband thingy I bought in Italy.

Most ski resorts seem to be going to a contactless system like an
oyster card now and most ski jackets have an upper arm pocket that
lines up nicely with the reader as you shuffle up to the lift. You
can also get ski gloves with a pass pocket on the back, but obviously
this is easier to loose.