08:46.......... Message on platform one's information board reads....... 08:57 CANCELLED.......Doh!
Some lame excuse was then heard from the tannoy........something about 'failed signal line'
F***! F***! F***!
The working week hasn't even started!

08:30...... Out through the front gate and into the arms of Mother Nature. The sun is shining brightly and a slight breeze brushes against my checks as I begin my solitary walk to Maryland station, stopping only to top up my oyster card
"Good morning, may I have a top up for zone one to three please"
"Just put your oyster here" he pointed at a gadget in front of him....... I did so
He tapped on his machine, I handed over the cash and in return he hands me my now charged oyster and a receipt
"Thank you" I said
"Have a good day" He said
"You too"