Your place to share stories on and off the bus.
Sit right down and you’ll hear the tale of beloved Muni Diaries alum Jesse James (current holder of the Muni haiku champion belt) and how he went from niche Amazon order to AT&T Park and back home again. Hilarity and perhaps a life lesson or two ensue.
Jesse told his story on stage at Muni Diaries Live in early April. Catch up on all the MDL action over the years. You won’t be sorry.
We are not even a little bit kidding about this. This eBay post features a vintage 1960s toilet seat emblazoned with a vintage Muni logo.
The posting is titled, “Vintage 1960’s San Francisco Muni Solid Wood Toilet Seat for Cable Car Riders,” though I am not sure why cable car riders need a special toilet seat. The item description reads:
“I left my heart in San Francisco” Vintage SF Muni toilet seat with lid / cover. Solid wood construction. Mounting hardware including rubber washers is part of the set.
Shows little wear for its age. Some fading of color in spots. No cracks, checks or splits.
Pretty standard toilet seat dimensions. Seat Measures approx. 15″ x 15 1/2″, 15” x 16 ½” to center line of mounting bolts. Lid 13” x 13 ½”Would make a great CONVERSATION PIECE.
Looks like someone out there might be leaving more than their heart …
Bidding starts at $100, or you can buy this conversation piece right now for $135.
Photo by Todd Lappin
Muni rider Daisy saw something, said something. Here’s what she saw, said:
I was taking the 14 to downtown and saw this man pulling hundreds of freshly stolen cosmetic items out of every pocket, cuff, sleeve, pant leg, etc. and putting them in a large green duffle bag. From the packaging, it looked like he had stolen from Walgreens… maybe in the Excelsior where I got on? After watching for several minutes, I walked up to the driver and told him that I wanted to report suspicious activity but the driver ignored me and acted like he didn’t know what I was saying. I even pointed the guy out to the driver and he acted like he couldn’t do anything about it. Doesn’t Muni have an announcement every fucking minute to report any suspicious or dangerous activity???
Yes, Daisy, they do. You done right.
Think twice next time you buy your mascara on the streets, guys.
This isn’t quite like bringing your own chair on Muni, but it’s like a weird second cousin in the “Make Yourself at Home, Why Dontcha?” department.
Style points, too.
Via Muni rider Alyssa: “Just a typical #SF #muni bus ride.” Yep.
In the swivular section of the LRV, no less. How meta!
Hello “Bring Your Own Chair on Muni. It’s been awhile. Namely:
Bring Your Own Seat While Waiting For Muni
On Muni, Bring Your Own Chair. Lots of Them
Better Muni Seating
Above: Via Muni rider Vindigo: “#BYOC ? ‘Bring your own chair to the train’ day!”