Two train tickets

[PK99]

[QUOTE 4626783, member: 45"]You've paid for two seats. The problem is whether you have the gall to explain to the Big Man that you've paid for the empty seat next to you, provide the evidence if requested and then manage his response when he realises that your actions have prevented him from sitting in a seat which is occupied by an inanimate object.[/QUOTE]

Ianal but, you have paid for a licence to use two seats within the terms and conditions of the rail company. If those terms exclude seats for luggage...

 

[alicat]

I suppose @mustang1 could take his luggage in a cello case. Should guarantee a free seat in most instances. Bit hard to carry though.

 

[Blue Hills]

This reminds me of various Jim Carey scenes from the hit movie Ace Venture Pet Detective.

ah is it used there?

 

[mjr]

I just don't want to out my bag on the floor, nor do I want this massive guy who is currently sitting next to me resting his huge shoulder and arms on me.

So put the bag in the luggage rack and tell the massive guy to unhand you? (bonus points for calling him a varlet)

 

[snorri]

, nor do I want this massive guy who is currently sitting next to me resting his huge shoulder and arms on me. .

Perhaps you should be reconsidering your choice of personal hygiene products?

 

[Supersuperleeds]

If it bothers you that much get a car.

 

[PeteXXX]

You can reserve seats, so, technically, both are yours for the duration.
Or just get a car...

 

[Dec66]

Don't buy two seats, buy one.

Don't shave for four days before your journey.

In the seat next to you, place eight cans of Carlsberg Special Brew, or Tennent's Super. You don't have to drink them.

Trust me, you'll be left alone.

(Actually, with all the Mail-fuelled hysteria about these days, you could grow a beard, put the rucksack on the seat next to you and start reading The Koran. You'll probably get the entire carriage to yourself.)

 

[tyred]

I always buy a ticket for my best friend and travelling companion.

 

[Beebo]

If someone is standing, who has also paid for a "seat" then you should let them sit next to you. It is plain common courtesy. IMO

 

[mjr]

You can reserve seats, so, technically, both are yours for the duration.

Mostly on former InterCity and longer-distance Regional services, which are fairly rare around London.

Or just get a car...

Then you have to pay attention the whole journey and interact with all the other fools who use cars - where's the fun in that?

(Actually, with all the Mail-fuelled hysteria about these days, you could grow a beard, put the rucksack on the seat next to you and start reading The Koran. You'll probably get the entire carriage to yourself.)

Probably a police escort off, too. Hopefully not feet-first.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

"Yes, I have a ticket for the bag...see? <hold out ticket>"
Big Man - "WTFF?" <we have got a nutjob here expression on face>
"It's the ashes of my recently departed <enter relative of choice> who loved the trains..."

 

[Speicher]

I always buy a ticket for my best friend and travelling companion.

I once travelled by train from Bristol to Cheltenham with a very large teddy bear. His standing height is about three foot, and with very fat arms, he is about two feet wide.

On the bus journey to Temple Meads station, no one batted a eyelid regarding me and the teddy.

Once at the station I sat him on a bench beside me, and no one joined me on the bench, despite there being room for one more person on the bench. Once on the train, I placed him in the window seat next to me, because he wanted to be able to look out of the window. No one sat opposite me until the train got very nearly full. When the ticket inspector came along the coach, I admitted that Ted did not have a ticket, and the inspector replied that Ted would have to leave the train at the next station. The lady opposite took on an expression of shock at this point, and I am sure she would have moved seats if she could.

Next time I think I will buy him a ticket. He is now called Big Ben.

 

[mustang1]

I once travelled by train from Bristol to Cheltenham with a very large teddy bear. His standing height is about three foot, and with very fat arms, he is about two feet wide.

On the bus journey to Temple Meads station, no one batted a eyelid regarding me and the teddy.

Once at the station I sat him on a bench beside me, and no one joined me on the bench, despite there being room for one more person on the bench. Once on the train, I placed him in the window seat next to me, because he wanted to be able to look out of the window. No one sat opposite me until the train got very nearly full. When the ticket inspector came along the coach, I admitted that Ted did not have a ticket, and the inspector replied that Ted would have to leave the train at the next station. The lady opposite took on an expression of shock at this point, and I am sure she would have moved seats if she could.

Next time I think I will buy him a ticket. He is now called Big Ben.

You are my new favourite poster. I believe you have your head screwed on straight!

 

[classic33]

[QUOTE 4626783, member: 45"]You've paid for two seats. The problem is whether you have the gall to explain to the Big Man that you've paid for the empty seat next to you, provide the evidence if requested and then manage his response when he realises that your actions have prevented him from sitting in a seat which is occupied by an inanimate object.[/QUOTE]
Done that travelling by coach. Stopped his argument by holding up both sets of tickets.

Even the driver couldn't argue over that one.