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Michael



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06 Apr 2016, 7:19 pm #81
(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

I really like that name haha

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
06 Apr 2016, 7:19 pm #81

(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

I really like that name haha


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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06 Apr 2016, 7:20 pm #82
(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

I'm impressed, to be fair. I could identify the vehicle type without even looking at the fleet numbers next to them.

We'll have him in the marketing department in no time! Wink
Dan
06 Apr 2016, 7:20 pm #82

(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

I'm impressed, to be fair. I could identify the vehicle type without even looking at the fleet numbers next to them.

We'll have him in the marketing department in no time! Wink

MurdnunoC



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06 Apr 2016, 7:23 pm #83
Aye. It's certainly not the worst design I've seen. I wonder how the other brand-critics on here will rate it?
MurdnunoC
06 Apr 2016, 7:23 pm #83

Aye. It's certainly not the worst design I've seen. I wonder how the other brand-critics on here will rate it?

Andreos1



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06 Apr 2016, 7:26 pm #84
(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

Never mind the picture, what about the rest of the Early Learning Centre (?) Etch a sketch stampers?

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
06 Apr 2016, 7:26 pm #84

(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

Never mind the picture, what about the rest of the Early Learning Centre (?) Etch a sketch stampers?


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

citaro5284



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06 Apr 2016, 7:33 pm #85
(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

Mind BLM, you draw a canny bus  Big Grin
citaro5284
06 Apr 2016, 7:33 pm #85

(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

Mind BLM, you draw a canny bus  Big Grin

BusLoverMum



5,276
06 Apr 2016, 8:29 pm #86
(06 Apr 2016, 7:20 pm)Dan I'm impressed, to be fair. I could identify the vehicle type without even looking at the fleet numbers next to them.

We'll have him in the marketing department in no time! Wink

That would be his dream work experience, I think!
BusLoverMum
06 Apr 2016, 8:29 pm #86

(06 Apr 2016, 7:20 pm)Dan I'm impressed, to be fair. I could identify the vehicle type without even looking at the fleet numbers next to them.

We'll have him in the marketing department in no time! Wink

That would be his dream work experience, I think!

BusLoverMum



5,276
06 Apr 2016, 8:38 pm #87
(06 Apr 2016, 7:26 pm)Andreos1 Never mind the picture, what about the rest of the Early Learning Centre (?) Etch a sketch stampers?
Hah! There's 3 sets of them, lurking around somewhere. My favourite magnets are the human genome ones on my freezer (I did sciency things with my brain in a former life, so they appeal to me very much!) i threatened husband with unspeakable things when he messed them all up.
(06 Apr 2016, 7:33 pm)citaro5284 Mind BLM, you draw a canny bus  Big Grin

There's no end to my hidden talents Wink

And yes, I like his idea, actually. I've seen far worse. He was looking at pictures of the transdev catch 22, yesterday and I could help but wonder what idiot thought of that. I'm no marketeer, but surely a good brand is one that sounds positive and once you get past the play on words, "Catch 22" is anything but.
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BusLoverMum
06 Apr 2016, 8:38 pm #87

(06 Apr 2016, 7:26 pm)Andreos1 Never mind the picture, what about the rest of the Early Learning Centre (?) Etch a sketch stampers?
Hah! There's 3 sets of them, lurking around somewhere. My favourite magnets are the human genome ones on my freezer (I did sciency things with my brain in a former life, so they appeal to me very much!) i threatened husband with unspeakable things when he messed them all up.
(06 Apr 2016, 7:33 pm)citaro5284 Mind BLM, you draw a canny bus  Big Grin

There's no end to my hidden talents Wink

And yes, I like his idea, actually. I've seen far worse. He was looking at pictures of the transdev catch 22, yesterday and I could help but wonder what idiot thought of that. I'm no marketeer, but surely a good brand is one that sounds positive and once you get past the play on words, "Catch 22" is anything but.

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07 Apr 2016, 12:23 am #88
(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

The Names really catchy! I like the design too. His first try at designing? Or I bet there's tones round the house haha
Edited 07 Apr 2016, 12:24 am by South Tyne Lad.

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South Tyne Lad
07 Apr 2016, 12:23 am #88

(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

The Names really catchy! I like the design too. His first try at designing? Or I bet there's tones round the house haha


My New Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@N02/ - Posts every Weekend at the minimum Smile

BusLoverMum



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07 Apr 2016, 9:31 am #89
(07 Apr 2016, 12:23 am)South Tyne Lad The Names really catchy! I like the design too. His first try at designing? Or I bet there's tones round the house haha

There's piles of his pictures everywhere!
BusLoverMum
07 Apr 2016, 9:31 am #89

(07 Apr 2016, 12:23 am)South Tyne Lad The Names really catchy! I like the design too. His first try at designing? Or I bet there's tones round the house haha

There's piles of his pictures everywhere!

07 Apr 2016, 1:32 pm #90
(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

Haha, how old is he?
NK53 TKT
07 Apr 2016, 1:32 pm #90

(06 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm)BusLoverMum I think someone has too much time on his hands aspirations.

Haha, how old is he?

BusLoverMum



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07 Apr 2016, 1:42 pm #91
(07 Apr 2016, 1:32 pm)NK53 TKT Haha, how old is he?

12. He's been working very hard on pencil control and neatness as patience isn't his middle name and he's inherited my joint problems in his hands. Practically lives in the art room at school.
BusLoverMum
07 Apr 2016, 1:42 pm #91

(07 Apr 2016, 1:32 pm)NK53 TKT Haha, how old is he?

12. He's been working very hard on pencil control and neatness as patience isn't his middle name and he's inherited my joint problems in his hands. Practically lives in the art room at school.

08 Apr 2016, 9:11 am #92
(07 Apr 2016, 1:42 pm)BusLoverMum 12. He's been working very hard on pencil control and neatness as patience isn't his middle name and he's inherited my joint problems in his hands. Practically lives in the art room at school.

Much better than me at drawing and I am 11. I am much worse at drawing and if he has joint issues that makes them better because he is in pain
NK53 TKT
08 Apr 2016, 9:11 am #92

(07 Apr 2016, 1:42 pm)BusLoverMum 12. He's been working very hard on pencil control and neatness as patience isn't his middle name and he's inherited my joint problems in his hands. Practically lives in the art room at school.

Much better than me at drawing and I am 11. I am much worse at drawing and if he has joint issues that makes them better because he is in pain

BusLoverMum



5,276
08 Apr 2016, 9:20 am #93
(08 Apr 2016, 9:11 am)NK53 TKT Much better than me at drawing and I am 11. I am much worse at drawing and if he has joint issues that makes them better because he is in pain

What he lacks in pencil control, he makes up for in an eye for little details. I wasn't great at your age, either, but it didn't stop me from going on to gain an o-level in art.
BusLoverMum
08 Apr 2016, 9:20 am #93

(08 Apr 2016, 9:11 am)NK53 TKT Much better than me at drawing and I am 11. I am much worse at drawing and if he has joint issues that makes them better because he is in pain

What he lacks in pencil control, he makes up for in an eye for little details. I wasn't great at your age, either, but it didn't stop me from going on to gain an o-level in art.

08 Apr 2016, 12:34 pm #94
(08 Apr 2016, 9:20 am)BusLoverMum What he lacks in pencil control, he makes up for in an eye for little details. I wasn't great at your age, either, but it didn't stop me from going on to gain an o-level in art.

Nah, not my thing I prefer geography
NK53 TKT
08 Apr 2016, 12:34 pm #94

(08 Apr 2016, 9:20 am)BusLoverMum What he lacks in pencil control, he makes up for in an eye for little details. I wasn't great at your age, either, but it didn't stop me from going on to gain an o-level in art.

Nah, not my thing I prefer geography

BusLoverMum



5,276
08 Apr 2016, 2:13 pm #95
(08 Apr 2016, 12:34 pm)NK53 TKT Nah, not my thing I prefer geography

I don't even think he does geography all the time! His school is tiny, so doesn't offer as many subjects as a big secondary school. Most of the lads end up going down the computing, engineering or art & design path, so it suits him down to the ground in all those ways.
BusLoverMum
08 Apr 2016, 2:13 pm #95

(08 Apr 2016, 12:34 pm)NK53 TKT Nah, not my thing I prefer geography

I don't even think he does geography all the time! His school is tiny, so doesn't offer as many subjects as a big secondary school. Most of the lads end up going down the computing, engineering or art & design path, so it suits him down to the ground in all those ways.

Andreos1



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18 May 2016, 8:41 am #96
(06 Apr 2016, 11:44 am)Chris Funnily enough I had a similar thing with a friend the other week.  He text me to ask me what time the 639 was due.  Similarly, a lot of people in my local area still refer to 'The Northern'.  And not just older people either.

The same woman was recently referring to Goahead Gateshead as the operator.

On a slightly connected note, has anyone else noted that the colouring on these funky branded buses doesn't seem to weather as well as the traditional colours seen of old?

No idea whether it is my eyes, the paint quality/ingredients or the chemicals used in washing the vehicles - but they seem washed out.
I have noticed one or two Washington Mercs looking pale recently.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
18 May 2016, 8:41 am #96

(06 Apr 2016, 11:44 am)Chris Funnily enough I had a similar thing with a friend the other week.  He text me to ask me what time the 639 was due.  Similarly, a lot of people in my local area still refer to 'The Northern'.  And not just older people either.

The same woman was recently referring to Goahead Gateshead as the operator.

On a slightly connected note, has anyone else noted that the colouring on these funky branded buses doesn't seem to weather as well as the traditional colours seen of old?

No idea whether it is my eyes, the paint quality/ingredients or the chemicals used in washing the vehicles - but they seem washed out.
I have noticed one or two Washington Mercs looking pale recently.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Adrian



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18 May 2016, 4:15 pm #97
(18 May 2016, 8:41 am)Andreos1 The same woman was recently referring to Goahead Gateshead as the operator.

On a slightly connected note, has anyone else noted that the colouring on these funky branded buses doesn't seem to weather as well as the traditional colours seen of old?

No idea whether it is my eyes, the paint quality/ingredients or the chemicals used in washing the vehicles - but they seem washed out.
I have noticed one or two Washington Mercs looking pale recently.
Not sure, but remember the old Vauxhall Red effect? You'd have a pink car after 10 years.

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Adrian
18 May 2016, 4:15 pm #97

(18 May 2016, 8:41 am)Andreos1 The same woman was recently referring to Goahead Gateshead as the operator.

On a slightly connected note, has anyone else noted that the colouring on these funky branded buses doesn't seem to weather as well as the traditional colours seen of old?

No idea whether it is my eyes, the paint quality/ingredients or the chemicals used in washing the vehicles - but they seem washed out.
I have noticed one or two Washington Mercs looking pale recently.
Not sure, but remember the old Vauxhall Red effect? You'd have a pink car after 10 years.

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Andreos1



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19 May 2016, 7:27 am #98
(18 May 2016, 4:15 pm)Adrian Not sure, b♧ut remember the old ♧Vauxhall Red effect? You'd have a pink car after 10 years.

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Edited 19 May 2016, 7:51 am by Andreos1.

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Andreos1
19 May 2016, 7:27 am #98

(18 May 2016, 4:15 pm)Adrian Not sure, b♧ut remember the old ♧Vauxhall Red effect? You'd have a pink car after 10 years.

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Better known as the Stadium of Light red seats effect Wink


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BusLoverMum



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19 May 2016, 6:43 pm #99
(19 May 2016, 7:27 am)Andreos1 Better known as the Stadium of Light red seats effect Wink

Or the red seat back handles in the Omnidekkas red. More of a dirty salmon pink.
BusLoverMum
19 May 2016, 6:43 pm #99

(19 May 2016, 7:27 am)Andreos1 Better known as the Stadium of Light red seats effect Wink

Or the red seat back handles in the Omnidekkas red. More of a dirty salmon pink.

Andreos1



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10 Mar 2018, 10:30 am #100
I've been pretty vocal about the one line/ultimate point destinations being used by GNE recently.

I have also touched on the lack of a standard design regarding key points on a route. The rear linear style on the 20's not outlining any variation in routes (all four of them) and the 49's seeing a similar design, despite there being variations in route.
Obviously they are just two examples of the many different designs in place.

If GNE are to persist with the single line destination, then I do feel a uniform design outlining key calling points needs to be implemented.
Branding can be adapted around this.

Just as an example of what I mean, some deckers have the key calling points towards the nearside rear of the vehicle. I think the hybrids feature a similar example on the 1.
Wouldn't this be better suited towards the front of the vehicle? Where potential boarding passengers are going to be standing. 
It might iritate the #saveourwindows members, but if located down the window surrounding the folded seats area, then backs are going to be against the glass anyway. Not sure it is spoiling anyones view.

Surely the point in listing these things on the vehicle in the first place, is to raise awareness and increase the numbers of bums on seats. 
I am pretty sure having it nearer the door, it will also have the potential to inform and reassure intending passengers.
Granted there will always be the one passenger who needs reassurance/clarification, but for those using a pass and not asking for a cash fare to a certain point...

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
10 Mar 2018, 10:30 am #100

I've been pretty vocal about the one line/ultimate point destinations being used by GNE recently.

I have also touched on the lack of a standard design regarding key points on a route. The rear linear style on the 20's not outlining any variation in routes (all four of them) and the 49's seeing a similar design, despite there being variations in route.
Obviously they are just two examples of the many different designs in place.

If GNE are to persist with the single line destination, then I do feel a uniform design outlining key calling points needs to be implemented.
Branding can be adapted around this.

Just as an example of what I mean, some deckers have the key calling points towards the nearside rear of the vehicle. I think the hybrids feature a similar example on the 1.
Wouldn't this be better suited towards the front of the vehicle? Where potential boarding passengers are going to be standing. 
It might iritate the #saveourwindows members, but if located down the window surrounding the folded seats area, then backs are going to be against the glass anyway. Not sure it is spoiling anyones view.

Surely the point in listing these things on the vehicle in the first place, is to raise awareness and increase the numbers of bums on seats. 
I am pretty sure having it nearer the door, it will also have the potential to inform and reassure intending passengers.
Granted there will always be the one passenger who needs reassurance/clarification, but for those using a pass and not asking for a cash fare to a certain point...


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

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