Pedantic Mick Strikes Again!!

For those of you who know me I am a pedantic bastard at the best of times. Had a classic pedantic moment on the train ride to work today. For those unaware the Riverside Expressway into the Brisbane CBD, the major thoroughfare from South on the M1 and inbound from the west has been closed. The latest Courier Mail story is here if you'd like more info.

Anyway this has had some effect on the public transport system as people make alternative plans to get to, and from, work in the CBD. Queensland Rail had an announcement over the PA system at various train stations, I heard it at Central & Roma St, this morning that went like:

Due to the closure of the Riverside Expressway, Queensland Rail apologise for any inconvenience caused by circumstances out of our control. We thank our passengers for their patience and understanding at this time.

Now Pendantic Mick, one of my favourite alternative identities, hears this and thinks... they're only apologising for circumstances out of their control, so things like trains breaking down due to incorrect servicing or drivers not showing up for work aren't being apologised for. And not only that it's only because the Riverside Expressway is closed that they are apologising at all!!

Yes, yes that's very pedantic... but as a professional organisation at least try and be professional when wording public announcements.

Btw just realised this will be the first non baby blue based blog entry for me... this is being posted from my work laptop as I sit at my desk. Have a good Thursday, or whatever day it is wherever you are, everyone!