North East Buses

(08 Jun 2015, 12:30 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Good progress being made on the independents fleetlists today - updates and completing some more lists!

All from Berlin?

(08 Jun 2015, 12:21 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]A rumble in the distance, and then seeing ex-Northern National 4708 roar past the office window in Tyne and Wear PTE livery.

What a beast. Looking very smart indeed!

Just spotted a photo from it's outing today on flickr:


FTN708W by C522LJR, on Flickr

My unbelieveably productive lessons today:
Free first, which I spent listening to Kodaline, sending messages to people, and talking about "Movie Deaths"

Maths second, where we started our C3 A2 coursework, which was the easiest thing I've done this year!

History third, we were sent to an IT room (all three of us) and told to research what we want to study for our coursework piece next year (100 years of whatever we want!), I looked at Amazon for a couple of books that could help, then resorted to listening to music, and generally not doing a lot...

History fourth, we couldn't find our teacher for this, as our actual teacher left a few months back, and the teacher we had in the morning was up in an IT room. We sat in a room, played pictionary, hangman, and catch with a whiteboard pen

Maths last, only the computer I logged onto had the software needed, and it took us a long time to figure this out. We eventually found another room, where no computers had it. A technican installed it, and we had 15 minutes of valuable learning time left

Just had a phone call for an Interview at The Bishops Mill Wetherspoons in Durham tomorrow afternoon, only applied for it today as well, hopefully the other 4 Wetherspoons that I applied to also call for an Interview.

(08 Jun 2015, 8:21 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just had a phone call for an Interview at The Bishops Mill Wetherspoons in Durham tomorrow afternoon, only applied for it today as well, hopefully the other 4 Wetherspoons that I applied to also call for an Interview.

Good luck!

(08 Jun 2015, 8:33 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]Good luck!

Thanks aureolin.

Good luck

(08 Jun 2015, 12:50 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]All from Berlin?

No I am back home now lol got home on Friday.
Out tomorrow in West Yorkshire then Hertfordshire on Wednesday. Suppose I should do some NE stuff this week too!

(08 Jun 2015, 9:26 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]No I am back home now lol got home on Friday.
Out tomorrow in West Yorkshire then Hertfordshire on Wednesday. Suppose I should do some NE stuff this week too!

Hexham may be a plan. Whilst the loanees are there.

(08 Jun 2015, 8:21 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just had a phone call for an Interview at The Bishops Mill Wetherspoons in Durham tomorrow afternoon, only applied for it today as well, hopefully the other 4 Wetherspoons that I applied to also call for an Interview.

Good luck Malarkey, I hope it goes well

(08 Jun 2015, 9:30 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]Hexham may be a plan. Whilst the loanees are there.

The loan coaches return to the depot between 4pm and 5pm.

John Carver has left Newcastle

(09 Jun 2015, 4:14 pm)Davie wrote [ -> ]John Carver has left Newcastle

Careful what you wish for.

(08 Jun 2015, 8:21 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just had a phone call for an Interview at The Bishops Mill Wetherspoons in Durham tomorrow afternoon, only applied for it today as well, hopefully the other 4 Wetherspoons that I applied to also call for an Interview.

Good luck Malarks

(08 Jun 2015, 8:21 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just had a phone call for an Interview at The Bishops Mill Wetherspoons in Durham tomorrow afternoon, only applied for it today as well, hopefully the other 4 Wetherspoons that I applied to also call for an Interview.

How'd it go? I seen you walking up to the bus station at 4pm, whilst I was waiting for the 57A.

(09 Jun 2015, 6:18 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]How'd it go? I seen you walking up to the bus station at 4pm, whilst I was waiting for the 57A.

I would have stopped and talked to you had I seen you, but as I was on the phone and in power walk mode to catch the X21 over to Gateshead, as for the Interview I thought it went ok as I went into depth on my experience of working in bars, and I got the interpretation he was impressed with what I was saying to him, particularly about the shift I did for the Rugby the other week and my willingness to go in the barrel store and learn how to change a barrel, the bloke said he had interviews up until 9pm this evening so he said he would either phone or send an email to confirm whether I had been successful once he had concluded the other interviews, then from their arrange a 2-4 Hour Unpaid Work Trial at the weekend if he feels it is needed.

(09 Jun 2015, 7:27 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]I would have stopped and talked to you had I seen you, but as I was on the phone and in power walk mode to catch the X21 over to Gateshead, as for the Interview I thought it went ok as I went into depth on my experience of working in bars, and I got the interpretation he was impressed with what I was saying to him, particularly about the shift I did for the Rugby the other week and my willingness to go in the barrel store and learn how to change a barrel, the bloke said he had interviews up until 9pm this evening so he said he would either phone or send an email to confirm whether I had been successful once he had concluded the other interviews, then from their arrange a 2-4 Hour Unpaid Work Trial at the weekend if he feels it is needed.

Just received an email saying I was unsuccessful and that the other applicants more closely match their criteria, basically they are more experienced than I am, wonder how many of them have worked in Stadiums rather Pubs and Clubs.

(09 Jun 2015, 8:53 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just received an email saying I was unsuccessful and that the other applicants more closely match their criteria, basically they are more experienced than I am, wonder how many of them have worked in Stadiums rather Pubs and Clubs.

Stick with it and your time will come.
Sure of it.

(09 Jun 2015, 8:53 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just received an email saying I was unsuccessful and that the other applicants more closely match their criteria, basically they are more experienced than I am, wonder how many of them have worked in Stadiums rather Pubs and Clubs.

Chin up Malarks, at least they got back to you, interviews in the past I have been to I have not heard back a few times, what criteria do you need to work in a boozer, not exactly quantum physics...

If I was a Pub Landlord, I would be looking for people in your shoes, as I believe Stadium works brings it's own set of skills and if your good at that and can manage in that environment, working in a pub should be a piece of piss...

Shame we don't have a few grand between us, Mill Inn in Seaham is up for let, would love to run my own pub lol

Keeping plodding Adam, something will come your way soon mate

Chin up mate

I'm in Blackpool [emoji2]

Annoyingly I waited for a shot of Catch22Bus service 21 which runs from the Tower and Blackpool Zoo using a vintage bus but got bored waiting for it to show but may try again later.

I am using the Sony camera today so the image quality won't be as good as normal but I'll be back in a fortnight.

(10 Jun 2015, 11:59 am)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]I'm in Blackpool [emoji2]

Annoyingly I waited for a shot of Catch22Bus service 21 which runs from the Tower and Blackpool Zoo using a vintage bus but got bored waiting for it to show but may try again later.

I am using the Sony camera today so the image quality won't be as good as normal but I'll be back in a fortnight.

I hope you enjoy yourself, Jimmi 

(10 Jun 2015, 12:53 pm)Davie wrote [ -> ]I hope you enjoy yourself, Jimmi 

I will [emoji2]

Had one of my silly moments today, I wrote to FIFA asking who can stand for President, I reckon I could do a good job heading up World Football...Love having my silly as it eases my boredom sometimes [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]

Saw one of the most lovely shirts ever and am getting it yay

(11 Jun 2015, 9:31 am)Diamond One wrote [ -> ]Saw one of the most lovely shirts ever and am getting it yay

Is it a Sunderland shirt?

(11 Jun 2015, 12:16 pm)Davie wrote [ -> ]Is it a Sunderland shirt?

And will he be the first in the queue for it for the umpteenth time

On a 2 from Washington yesterday, my mate was driving, kids from Biddick School got on and this little lass about 13/14 announced in front of her mates 'Is it just me or are bus drivers getting fitter all the time' 'how gorgeous is he please'

Could do with some nice lady drivers for me to perv over

(11 Jun 2015, 1:06 pm)MrFozz wrote [ -> ]On a 2 from Washington yesterday, my mate was driving, kids from Biddick School got on and this little lass about 13/14 announced in front of her mates 'Is it just me or are bus drivers getting fitter all the time' 'how gorgeous is he please'

Could do with some nice lady drivers for me to perv over

You'll get yourself known doing things like that Fozz 

(11 Jun 2015, 8:11 pm)Adam wrote [ -> ]Had a brilliant day at Whitley Bay with my uni friends who are still here, even though it didn't fully go to plan.

We attempted to have a barbecue on the beach, but the meat refused to cook, so we ended up having a pub meal instead.

Also, I got quite sunburnt as the day progressed.

Which pub did you end up at?