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20-APR-2008 Sam_Charupakorn

War-torn Bus

As a kid and teenager, I spent lots of time on these.
Saw lots of life on these buses...friendships, fights,
muggings, pick-pockets, jumpers, flirtations, even romances...

Note: What caught my attention for this shot was the ad for
the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital. I used to live in the area
and knew the place well. Sorry if this offends anyone,
but I always thought is was a funny name for a hospital.
I used to joke to my buddy Vinny..."The Bronx and Lebanon,
two war-torn places!" :-)

2nd Note: I also couldn't stop laughing at the ad because the lady
with the stethoscope smiling in the third photo from left
looks just like my mom!

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Martha Albuquerque12-Jun-2008 12:13
hahaha, i think is funny too! by the way, my granmom was from lebanon :)) v~
Guest 15-May-2008 22:40
Hi Sam's mom! :o)) V
Guest 26-Apr-2008 10:31
Wov great shot my friend
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parallaxes aka Jean-Pierre Bijouard25-Apr-2008 14:36
A dense photo, Sam and thank's for the comment, a wide slice of life. V
James Clarke25-Apr-2008 07:14
Interesting photo and notes Sam. I still spend a lot of time on buses I rather read a book in the traffic jam than get stress out in the car. It also helps to reduce your carbon footprint. +V
Elmer Quianio23-Apr-2008 22:39
I'm not adding anything new to what people have already said, but indeed is
an great story and shot. Vote
Sam, I used to take the Q44 from queens to bronx.
Guest 23-Apr-2008 03:32
Great story behind this bus.
And nice capture too! V
Simon Chandler23-Apr-2008 02:27
It's always great to view an image that is captured with the inner emotion. v
Guest 22-Apr-2008 23:16
nice shoy and notes
-v-
FrankB22-Apr-2008 22:37
It's been a long while since I've ridden one of these. But there was a time.....But where is the back door!? :) V
Liz Bickel22-Apr-2008 20:30
Neat capture of one of life's moments. I so enjoyed the story that goes with this shot.
Lee G22-Apr-2008 17:53
Enjoy the caption as much as the image.!
XiaoBernard9922-Apr-2008 17:29
Very interesting .A lot of people in this hospital are smiling.
Fong Lam22-Apr-2008 15:18
You always have wonderful stories with your images, Sam.
Nice capture...
~V~
12322-Apr-2008 14:08
LOL...cool insights. I would miss that bus Sam. :))) V