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  • Also, it would be interesting to know how many people treat State Library as a transfer to the Loop. I get the feeling that a few do, based on the number of people that get off and not go through to the street. It’s not too surprising. The last few transfers for myself have gone quite well.

    The platforms of State Library station with a crowd of people moving towards the escalators.

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  • Still taking the Metro Tunnel. In Feb it was mainly for the novelty of it. When March came round I realised it was costing me more, and I went back to my old commute. But I switched back to it during the free public transport period in April, and now May.

    The front of Anzac station Albert Road entrance

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  • Everyone’s thinking about our strategic oil reserves, leaving our strategic Mother’s Day card reserves unaddressed.

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  • 📍 Wattle Glen Station, Vic.

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  • 📍 Powelltown, Vic.

    Went on what could generously be described as a ramble. Wanted to walk the Reids Tramway Walk, but took a wrong turn and walked Big Burtha Track instead. Still, it was nice to get out, despite the weather.

    An old, weathered rail cart sits on rusty tracks surrounded by green grass and trees in a park-like setting. A narrow metal bridge with railings crosses over a muddy river surrounded by lush green foliage. A forest path is surrounded by lush green ferns and tall trees.

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  • Yep, tram bunching FTW. (Pro tip: if a tram is significantly delayed, and when it arrives it’s packed to the rafters, wait for the next one. It’s probably going to be on time, and most likely very empty.)

    A person is riding a tram with green-patterned seats, looking out the window.

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  • Bunching due to delayed trams working in my favour today.

    A city street features a tram departing, one approaching, traffic lights, and a mix of pedestrians and modern buildings under a clear sky.

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  • Some could say we’re experiencing a power outage, but I prefer to say that I’m involuntarily exercising my UPS. 😛

    A black UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is positioned on a tiled floor, displaying various digital readings on its front panel.

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  • First proper fog for a while. Saw plenty of people with their cameras out on my walk to the office this morning, for good reason.

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  • Hmm, either these barriers received a software update, or I was completely wrong about why PTV staff is attaching printed out “no entry” signs on them. Because…

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  • Today was a bit of a write-off, but I did get out for a walk this afternoon, along the Darebin Creek.

    Five white ibises with black heads are walking on a grassy field.A kookaburra is perched on a large, cut tree trunk in a wooded area with dense greenery.

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  • The month of free public transport has introduced an interesting problem. A completely open barrier does not provide a way to force people in a particular direction. So PTV staff have to make do with alternatives for controlling flow, like directing people manually, or paper signs like these.

    A row of metro turnstiles includes a few with No access signs and visible green entry indicators.

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  • No level crossing is spared from the Level Crossing Removal Project. The one near my station is up for replacement. The rumour was that was to be replaced with the rail line going over the road. The issue, though, was it’s location: it’s right next to some stabling yards, where trains are kept when they’re not in use.

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    I was unsure what they were going to do about this. You could see from the photo that these stabling yards, along with platform 3 at the station, are accessed by a pretty broad flat junction. And I couldn’t see how they could keep this and elevate the rail line to cross the road. They could move the yard, but speaking to a driver while we were both waiting for our coffee train, there isn’t a suitable place to move the yard to, unless they start taking parkland.

    Well, the proposal is in, and from the concept drawings, it looks like they’re planning to keep the yard:

    Auto-generated description: A train travels on an elevated track above a landscaped area beside a road with cars and pedestrians. Auto-generated description: A street scene is depicted, showing cars on a road under a bridge with a train passing overhead, surrounded by greenery and buildings.

    So, okay. I guess they could find a way to do this. I would be interested in knowing what they do about access to platform 3 though. I can’t see them keeping the existing rail road that goes along the yard fence line. I’m guessing that they’ll need to reconfigure the junction in some way. Either that, or they scrap platform 3 altogether. It does see some use, and provides a good terminal for certain services, but maybe they could live without it? 🤷

    Anyway, something to look forward to.

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  • Various shades of grey at the beach this morning. This one’s looking towards Phillip Island and Seal Rock.

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  • One thing Merricks Beach has plenty of is black cockatoos. Here’s a small flock I saw preening while on a walk. It’s not a great photo — I was shooting into the sun — but I hope you can make out the highlights on their tails.

    Several birds are perched on tree branches against a cloudy sky, with power lines in the background.

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  • Launching time.

    A group of people are preparing small sailboats along a sandy beach under a cloudy sky.

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  • Passed by an ibis and white faced herron while walking to beach this morning. Not something I typically see at a beach setting.

    Two birds are standing on a rocky shore near the ocean waves.

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  • Greetings from Merricks Beach.

    A scenic view of the ocean is framed by trees and greenery, under a partly cloudy sky.A sandy path surrounded by lush greenery leads to a view of the ocean.

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  • Best sign to stand next to on a packed tram arriving at a packed stop. 😛

    A door with a sign saying PLEASE USE OTHER DOOR and DOOR NOT IN USE is situated in front of an outside area with people.

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  • Replacing Ear Cups on my Sennheniser HD 280 Pro Headphones

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    After nearly a decade of daily use, new ear padding was successfully replaced on Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones, despite challenges during the process. Continue reading →

  • Bought an umbrella a while ago that I really liked. I packed it for a walk one day, didn’t unpack it when I came home, completely forgot about it, thought I lost it, and went to buy a replacement. A couple of months ago I found it again. Now I have two umbrellas I really like.

    Two black, compact umbrellas with automatic open buttons are placed side by side on a light-colored surface.

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  • Signal failure at Southern Cross means no trains running through the Loop. This leaves Flinders St. being the only CBD station serving my line. And yeah, it’s a tad busy.

    A crowd of people is waiting on a train platform labeled 1 with a digital sign displaying train information above.

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  • Is there such a thing as too many lizards? Well… 🤔

    A black lizard is resting on a carpeted floor next to a white charging cable.

    This one was found in my bedroom. 🦎

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  • Darling Gardens.

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  • Good thing I checked the laundry basket first or I would’ve smothered this guy with my washing. 🦎

    A small lizard is inside a white plastic basket with oval-shaped holes.

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