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One of the advantages of modern phones is the ability to download applications.
One such app is the Stagecoach bus tracker.
This enables one to track specific vehicles via live information, providing the journey details have been entered into the ticket machine.
To this end I determined that 47617, the first Lillyhall based Solo to receive the new livery, was operating the Keswick - Seatoller 78 service.
Lockdown meant that there was no way I could get to phot' it in the fabulous sunlit scenery of The Lakes but I was able to formulate a salvage mission.
With a reduced service meaning that one bus worked the day's entire diagram it was possible to determine what time it would return to the depot at the end of its shift by referencing the duty sheet of the driver who was working its last run. I was able to do this using a second app' rolled out for Stagecoach employees by the company.
Returning to the depot 47617 would pass within a mile or two of my house and so I would be able to plan my daily exercise to allow me to intercept it on the A595 at Winscales.
An extra bonus was that the driver did not sign out of the ticket machine in Keswick, choosing to wait until his return to Lillyhall, meaning that I could actively track it and set off on my bike at exactly the right time.
Bingo!
I understand that the manufacturer who supplies the fleetname transfers is currently closed.
Seen a long way from Preston, and still looking rather smart (the odd bit where vinyls were removed looking less tidy), is one of Yellow Buses' latest acquisitions. This comes in the form of a former Rotala PLC Gemini 2.
Yellow Buses' BX62 FUU (129) is seen laying over on Avenue Road, Bournemouth City Centre. Presumably it was either being used as a spare vehicle for the day, or laying over between school and peak extra runs. BX62FUU was new as one of four B9s new to Flights Hallmark's Wessex Connect operation. FUU carried the fleetnumber 40605. The four BX62 Geminis have been acquired by Yellow Buses (whilst still owned by RATP Dev), which is odd because they were only in use in Preston for a maximum of 10 months after being painted into their livery, whereas other Rotala vehicles have been in use in the wrong livery for longer. However, with Yellow Buses, they have become their 126-129, and join many other Geminis with the smart (now independent) company. I'm hoping they will be used to help increase the companies services, and not replace some of the older vehicles... 129 is a Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2.
Here is the Smart Doll jewelry set that I made for the black dress. I especially love the colors this time. When making doll jewelry, 75% of the time is spent picking which beads to use. Seriously I go back and forth so many times on what to use it really takes a long time. 😂
My favorite peices are the set of 10 bracelets, I always love making many different kinds.
First Wyvern's WX59 BZD (69450) is seen departing Bromsgrove Bus Station with a 144 back to Worcester Crowngate from Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham City Centre. The 144/144A operate up to every 15 minutes between Worcester and Catshill, with an extension to Birmingham up to every 30 mins. WX59BZD was new in October 2009 to First Bristol. In December 2014, it was transferred to Leicester. The rather smart Volvo then found its way to Midland Red West's Worcester depot via Thornton Brothers, where it received a full refurbishment. It initially entered service "half dressed," until First relaunched the 144/144A as "Salt Road." 69450 is a Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse Urban 2.
The Smart Roadster was introduced in 2003. It is powered by a 82 PS turbocharged 698cc 3-cylinder engine in the rear. In late 2005 production was stopped after some 43,000 were built.
It's been a little while since I broke out the careerwoman gear.
I discovered these separates languishing in the back of the closet and threw together a nice little Fall suit.
86242 James Kennedy G.C. arriving at Stockport with the 17.12 Manchester Piccadilly - Euston. 6 May 1985.
Loved this scene from THE BIG BANG THEORY when Penny says "Molecules." -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1OVwLTAzJc
Singapore Zoo
She has figured out how to extract a drink of water from a hole in the rock, using the ends of a coconut leaf....
This hooded crow (Corvus cornix) has found a dry heel of bread. To make it easier to eat he/she put it in a puddle to make it soft. Smart!
Ta wrona (Corvus cornix) znalazła suchą piętkę chleba. Aby uczynić ją łatwiejszą do zjedzenia, włożyła ją do kałuży, aby rozmokła. Sprytne!
Car: Smart Forfour Passion.
Date of first registration: 30th September 2005.
Registration region: Ipswich.
Latest recorded mileage: 136,939 (MOT 26th May 2020).
Last V5 issued: 26th May 2020.
Date taken: 18th February 2021.
Album: Carspotting 2021
I think it's maybe because I have spend so much time in a smart male office suit in my working life - I love this type of outfit
Cowboy doesn’t seem to mind wearing my readers while he is off in Neverland pointing birds and (porcupines!).
Car: Smart Roadster.
Date of first registration: 1st March 2005.
Registration region: Cardiff.
Date taken: 15th January 2019.
Album: Street Spots