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train vs plane: 0 : 1

Posted by Jeanette Parker on May 3, 2008 at 10:30am
Here we go, I've got the train tickets for Glasgow!I noticed once again how crazy this world is: everything is done to incite you travel by plane, and it became shockingly cheap.On my opinion taxes should be set, for plane trips, in order to set the concurrence as it should be, taking in count not only the market price but also the effects on environment.The idea began with the cars (those who pollute should pay), but slowly, way too slowly as far as I'm concerned. Thom's right, without laws, I don't see how we'll make it. You can't expect from the majority to decide to travel a slower AND more expensive / complicated way...For me anyway, a plane trip was not an option. I'm worried enough about our planet, at least I'm not going to make the things worse. Luckily enough, I can afford the train (Lausanne - Glasgow: around 500 €!).I'm so glad Radiohead are communicating and acting in the same direction. There's just no other way out, but there's still lots of people to convince...
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Counting days till Glasgow...

Posted by Jeanette Parker on May 17, 2008 at 6:00am
6 weeks remaining! i.e.: 41 days...I can't wait! since december I had bought a huge annual calender, in order to be able to see the concert date. Now, the train and concert tickets are pinned next to it, and I see these crazy live reports from America... I think I should try some yoga till the departure!...
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