I took a walk past the State Capitol today to clear my head, on my way to the credit union branch on neighboring New Bern Avenue. The credit union sits on a little sliver of New Bern that has since become essentially a parking lot. Its a shame that this slice of New Bern is cut off from the rest of the street grid, because it absolutely offers the best view of the Capitol.
Continue reading
March 27, 2008
Late-night courtesy
Kelly and I were so giddy the night we found a buyer for our home that we had trouble falling asleep. Eventually Kelly dozed off but I was still a bit wired and sleeping lightly for some time after.
At about 2:40 AM, I was dozing when I heard the familiar rumble of a diesel engine. A train had sneaked through the Durant Road crossing with nary a sound and was tip-toeing at nothing more than an idle past our home. It only sounded its horn when it was miles south of us and then only briefly. I may never have heard the train if I wasn’t already awake and Kelly never heard it at all!
Earlier, a train had ventured by right after the kids had gone to bed. I walked out back to watch it pass but the train driver never honked. Instead, a flashlight danced through the cabin window: a quiet way to say hello. (I returned the greeting in like manner!)
Did I mention the CSX crews are awesome? Thanks, guys, for the night-time courtesy!