I was watching a TV commercial which was saying something about one day will be the last day you pick up your child and you’ll never know it. I don’t have children, but there are things I will probably never do again and won’t realize it at the time. Thought this idea might make semi interesting posts.
The first example is the ticket stamper at the Light Rail (https://www.njtransit.com/light-rail-to) that runs through Hoboken and Jersey City and probably other places too. This is really worth mentioning. This is one of the most satisfying experiences in my life. The whole operation is automated, except maybe the drivers. You buy a ticket from the machine. Before you board the train, it must be stamped. And that stamping machine . . . That peaceful clunk. Indescribably satisfying.
I attempted to describe this feeling to a co worker who also lived in Hoboken. He looked at me confused, and said, “Wait, you have to stamp the light rail ticket?” So not only had he never felt this glorious feeling, he had been using the light rail illegally for over ten years. They rarely check if you have stamped your ticket. Without stamping it you could potentially use a ticket forever.
Recently I had to go to Jersey City to register for a bike ride. The Light Rail was the best option. When I went to stamp my ticket, the stamper was gone, replaced with a QR code scanner.
So as stated, stamping my ticket at the Light Rail is something I will never do again. What’s even worse I don’t even remember the last time I did it. I think I may have filmed it with my iPhone, but can’t remember the specific time or place.
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