tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post113351707859381641..comments2023-11-05T02:46:43.045-05:00Comments on New York Hack: SanitationM.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08367560859705244696noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-7654541096015821312011-01-27T20:42:40.754-05:002011-01-27T20:42:40.754-05:00And in reference to the garbage truck, yeah, we dr...And in reference to the garbage truck, yeah, we drivers in Virginia have it even worse. Garbage trucks seem to be legally allowed to block traffic, and city buses, even though they HAVE a place to pull over.<br /><br />I blog about stuff like this quite a bit. Mainly about stupidity.... :)Anomalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13579159329020323870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-36747958018941361592011-01-27T20:39:09.872-05:002011-01-27T20:39:09.872-05:00LOL. Some people are just too stupid to even joke ...LOL. Some people are just too stupid to even joke with.Anomalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13579159329020323870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-49708188313588248502007-12-21T23:29:00.000-05:002007-12-21T23:29:00.000-05:00I always have a book/mag/newspaper handy for those...I always have a book/mag/newspaper handy for those long waits. But I drive day shift, so there's sunshine to help me see what I'm reading, without having to risk a passenger becoming annoyed by artificial light. I know what you mean about being able to go 12 hours w/o feeling drained, if it isn't for a situation like this that only takes minutes to empty out all your energy. Focusing all my attention on something I really want to read has a magical way of making me forget I'm stuck. How often does a night cabbie have time for literature therapy?Gusgamashuq Abunoori https://www.blogger.com/profile/02551960403810485899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-1144188195205676152006-04-04T18:03:00.000-04:002006-04-04T18:03:00.000-04:00You should have told your passengers that only big...You should have told your passengers that only big states have governors, and since New Jersey is such a small state it only has a mayor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-1138232595708117752006-01-25T18:43:00.000-05:002006-01-25T18:43:00.000-05:00And those all too earnest passengers who didn't ge...And those all too earnest passengers who didn't get your joke had to be from Massachusetts. I'm a New Yorker living in Western MA for over 4 years. You're not just crossing state lines to get here, they're humor borders. The farther you get from NY, the slower on the uptake. I miss all the pent-up rage and hostility too. I'll be reading you and getting nostalgic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-1134828854911062032005-12-17T09:14:00.000-05:002005-12-17T09:14:00.000-05:00EXCELLENT blog! I'm thrilled to have found it/you...EXCELLENT blog! I'm thrilled to have found it/you!<BR/><BR/>The stuff about the slow as molassesholes (I just made that up) garbage collectors actually made me start to clench my fists. And the bit about the license plate and the dolt's remark ... makes me want to use the fist.<BR/><BR/>I'll definitely be back! Keep up the great work! :o)Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552232981016599699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-1133712596087371582005-12-04T11:09:00.000-05:002005-12-04T11:09:00.000-05:00Gotta love that those passengers assumed you were ...Gotta love that those passengers assumed you were a dumb taxi driver who thought states had mayors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-1133586777106338722005-12-03T00:12:00.000-05:002005-12-03T00:12:00.000-05:00Hi MP, long time reader, first time poster. Just ...Hi MP, long time reader, first time poster. Just want to say that your blog's really good and informative... I mean, I never knew how what a taxi driver goes through on a day to day basis. When I was at JFK last Tuesday, I was waiting for taxis and hoped to get you but alas, there are only *so* many other drivers lol, the odds probably would've been slim to none. Ah well.Melbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651433637615281868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-1133547446463274992005-12-02T13:17:00.000-05:002005-12-02T13:17:00.000-05:00HANAC was very good or should I say ABLE(name) was...HANAC was very good or should I say ABLE(name) was good.I took the 24 hour course and passed on my first try,although it wasn't really easy if your not from NYC.I haven't heard anything about a free course for women but I do know they give a FREE defensive driving course($50 value).I'll take your advice and will email you letting you know how things are working out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-1133545569391605002005-12-02T12:46:00.000-05:002005-12-02T12:46:00.000-05:00How was HANAC? I found out too late that they are ...How was HANAC? I found out too late that they are the one taxi school that offers the course free to women. Oh well. I went to the taxi school at Laguardia Community College. It was money well spent. I loved it. The teachers were entertaining and brilliant and amazing, and the director of the program is really nice and cool. He actually teaches a taxi yoga class that I've been meaning to take, but haven't got around to yet. <BR/><BR/>I wouldn't worry too much about the driving. My advice? Be careful and alert, memorize the streets (especially the ones that break the even-east/odd-west rule), try not to make the same mistakes twice, and don't be afraid to ask your passengers for help when you don't know where you're going. If you tell them you're new, most of them will be understanding. Also, always have your map with you.<BR/><BR/>Let me know how it goes and email me if you need help with anything. Good luck!M.P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08367560859705244696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914028.post-1133538133605384962005-12-02T10:42:00.000-05:002005-12-02T10:42:00.000-05:00H.A.N.A.C. Taxi Academy has nothing on your blog- ...H.A.N.A.C. Taxi Academy has nothing on your blog- picking up my Hack license from TLC on Monday because it never arrived in the mailbox- I'm a little nervous.I've never driven a cab and I don't know the NY streets like I should.I'm coming from D.C. this weekend.Wish me luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com