Sleeping on the Circle Line

post from Going Underground's Blog on 06 October 2009 03:30:00 AM. © Going Underground's Blog

I wonder how many times someone has really gone round & round asleep on the Circle Line? I saw the ad below yesterday. It features a tired sleeper, falling on a surprisingly cheerful looking fellow commuter. I know that I never look happy on the odd occasion I've been the pillow of a London Underground sleeper.

My worst Tube sleeping episode was when I fell asleep on the Piccadilly line and ended up at one of the Heathrow Terminals. I then fell asleep on the way back, missed my stop by about four stops. Went back on the line and it was all I could do to keep myself awake to change lines at Turnham Green. I had visions of being on that Heathrow loop for the whole evening.

Perhaps the makers of these energy pills should sponsor the "Wake me up at" stickers & badges, I blogged about last week. It could be the perfect match. They could print "I wouldn't need these if I'd taken blah, blah, blah" on the bottom

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NBC names Fitness Ridge Resort in Utah as
exclusive destination partner for The Biggest Loser

post from SpaFlyer: A Blog for Spa Enthusiasts by SpaIndex.com on 06 October 2009 03:00:00 AM. © SpaFlyer: A Blog for Spa Enthusiasts by SpaIndex.com

Congratulations to the newly named "Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge" in Ivins, Utah, selected to be the exclusive weight loss destination to NBC's television show "The Biggest Loser." The Resort provides an affordable, calorie-controlled, structured program, boot camp style, for both men and women of any fitness level. The program is aligned with The Biggest Loser lifestyle and features hiking, stimulating cardio and stretch classes, healthy and tasty spa cuisine, and practical education to help participants succeed.

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Exploring Finnish foods in Helsinkis Market Hall

post from Europe a la Carte Blog on 06 October 2009 02:09:41 AM. © Europe a la Carte Blog

Like most of those spectacular northern destinations, you can’t accuse Helsinki of being a budget destination – but there are numerous cheap or free activities if you keep your eyes out. One of my favourite stops in Helsinki was the old Market Hall, easy to find on the harbour, and a great place to visit [...]

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5 Reasons to use Skype When You Travel

If you travel around the world with your cell phone, crackberry, or iPhone, you could end up spending a fortune to communicate. I’ve heard so many sad tales of $1,000+ surprise bills that I’m convinced it’s a huge profit center for the mobile phone companies, especially the one with the iPhone monopoly here in the [...]

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