With the walking on the trail serving ad cardio, I have introduced resistance training to my conditioning program. I got a good set of weights at Play it again sports at a reduced price.
In 2013 there should be a hugh improvement in my shape and appearence. I may even go back to the beach. I do know Kevin and I plan to go out of state where there will be elevated positions to camp. Got to be in shape.
A Yellow cab driver was dropping off in North Boulevard homes. I am phone calls but no info yet. The story below just broke. I dont work the projects and this is why:
police are investigating after a cab driver was shot in the chest early Tuesday morning.
Officials say a taxicab driver was dropping off his passenger at 1100 W. Chestnut Street when a suspect suddenly appeared next to the taxi with a shotgun in his hands.
The suspect pointed a gun through the cab driver's window and demanded money.
The cab driver tossed money out of the window and suspect shot the driver in the chest with a shotgun.
The taxicab driver drove off with his passenger still in the vehicle and got 100 yards to the intersection of W. Chestnut and N. Willow, where he crashed into a police car that was patrolling the area.
The officer approached the driver and realized he had been shot.
The officer, who was not injured from the crash, called an ambulance for the cab driver.
The passenger in the back seat of the taxi had attempted to exit the car during the robbery, but was unable to get out.
He is not suspected of being a part of the robbery.
He wasn't harmed during the crash.
The suspect is described as a black male, 5'7" to 5'8", wearing all dark clothing.
He fled the scene and has not been captured. About a half hour before the shooting, Tampa Police says a caller reported a suspect seen walking around the area with a gun.
The cab driver is in serious condition at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was not been identified
I'm going to miss this Little guy. This little Tabby cat has been hanging around United Cab of Tampa. He is real friendly and everyone pets him and feeds him. Now he has a real home.
The former mechanic JD took him home. JD has always had cats and I'm sure he will provide a nice home for him. The little guy will be missed.
I am glad the Tampa Bay Buccaneers locked Greg Schiano into a.five year contract when he was hired. He was clearly the right man for this job.
His formula of discipline, detail, conditioning and not suffering problem childs was just what this team needed.
He may in the future be sought out by teams that refuse to develop. He will be viewed as a turnaround expert and would be in high demand.
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The reason I like working for United Cab is the right to work the airport. There are some sweet rides coming out of there and anyone of them can make your day.<br/>
Following up on what I said yesterday about the taxi leases in Tampa. Why would I want to work for Bay and Beach who rips their drivers off by charging 24 hour drivers $102 Monday thru Saturday. Sunday is the only day they can make money and they cannot work the airport. That is a fools bargan.<br/>
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I know Nancy is spreading her drivers into Polk county to run the Lighthouse charges. Her men must be desperate.<br/>
I like the airport. I make money at the airport. I like it where I'm at.<br/>
I was behind this cab at a red light this morning when I noticed it was the 555 taxi. That's the guy who came over with Paul Hinton from Clearwater Yellow. I also think he drove for Bats taxi.
He told me he made $250 a day no matter what time of year it was. He said he had been driving seven years and was the best taxi driver there was. Lets do the math.
With lease being $102 a day, and gas at $4 a gallon, you would need to drive 200 miles a day (100 being metered) to cover expenses. You would then need to drive 250 miles (125 metered) to make that. That would be to Miami and back each day. Not possible.
You certainly won't do that hanging around Westshore and Kennedy empty at 5:30 in the morning.
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Greg Schiano coaches his first game today as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It will at least be on a wet field.
There is a massive thunderstorm moving in off the gulf of Mexico. It could clear up before the game but it is dumping a ton of rain on Tampa right now.
Anything that can slow down Carolina Panther quarterback Cam Newton down is a good thing.
Downtown showed all the signs of a one night stand, messed up sheets and debris tossed around the room. The city was busy cleaning up what was literally left behind.
Have you ever wondered why these major political conventions are never held in the same city twice? I think after Tampa considers the two years of work and effort that went into such a whirlwind, and complaints from citizens and business people about the entire city being shut down, they won't want another one either.
It looks like downtown is getting back to normal. The cleanup operation is underway. By Tuesday the off brand cab companies will be sucking hind tit. A fate fit for them.
United cab drivers will be enjoying a national holiday and a couple days off. Winners do that from time to time.
Many people in the cab business in Tampa know Steve the United Cab mechanic. He has been out sick for the past few months. He may actually retire on disability. He came by the shop the other day to say hi, and get his tools.
Many folks gathered around to wish him well and get caught up on stuff. Steve was working for United when I started in 1995. Hard to believe its been that long.
Anyway, he looked good and I told him he was much better off getting away from the grind. You look better and feel better without the stress.
I was just now dropping off at the Marriott hotel on Sand Key and the delegates that have filled that hotel were loading to go to the convention.
Many are staying in Clearwater and thats a good choice. The storm is gone and it is beautiful out here. It looks like they are having a good time.
So far the Republican National Convention has been a dud. Other then a few busy hours at the airport, not much else is going on. The street calls are at a normal level.
I know thete is a hurricane in the Gulf, so we will see what happens when that moves away. My gut says bust.
If you live in Tampa and ever wondered what Marshall law looks like, just go downtown. There is a steel parameter fence too rival the Berlin wall. Citizens that pay taxes are not allowed in. All this because of a private event?
Mitt Romney is a citizen (he says he's unemployed) and they have drones flying overhead and the crosstown is closed.
Before I start sounding like Alex Jones, I stand to make a lot of money off this event. Go GOP.
By scheduling the RNC for Tampa on the last week of August, they were taking the risk of a major hurricane hitting Florida during the event. It now looks like that is what will happen. Forecast have hurricane Issac impacting central Florida next week.
Obama gets to declare a national state of emergency and go on air during the speeches. You just handed this guy what he wanted.
I found this flyer on my taxi this morning as I was going to work. This little dog "Snowflake" is missing and his family needs him home. If you have seen this dog, the contact information is provided. Let's bring Snowflake home!
The first thing they will see is the airport. Tampa international airport has been remodeled to make it look nice for the Republican delegates.
The next thing they will see is a collection of road signs when leaving the airport. They will direct you to Clearwater, St Petersburg and downtown Tampa.
There is much to do in the Tampa Bay area. I just hope they do it in a United Cab - Tampa's finest taxi company. the
It seems the rain we are getting this summer is starting late in the afternoon, and continuing through the night. This is good. We do need the rain.
The problem is that it may be hurting the night business a little. The Yellow cab here is a friend of mine and I notice he is home early every morning. He says it is really slow right now.
One of the most famous centerfolds ever, Jenny McCarthy, has posed nude again for Playboy at the tender age of forty. I have to say, she looks great.
They use Photoshop now to airbrush images and get skin tone correct. Having done glamour nude photography before, it helps to have an outstanding model. Something tells me they did not have to do much work on her images.
A long time United Cab driver Paunch has been let go. Boy is he going to enjoy the down time. This is what is happening now, Gulf Coast Transportation is now letting drivers go that owe a lot of money. Perhaps, that is good.
All things need an equilibrium point. The company has been carrying too many drivers who have not been cutting it. I know it sounds cruel, but in this economy, I need to survive. Everyone they get rid of is just one more guy that is not in my way. Sorry.
I must live.
I was trying to get into the Tahitian Inn on south Dale Mabry yesterday next to the Chick-Fill-A restaurant. I had to come in through the back because the line of cars went for miles
I immediately knew that it must be some kind of counter protest for the pro marriage comments made by the president of the company. I could tell he had tremendous support for that.
Now, the gays are going to protest by having a kiss in this week at the restaurant. Cool. I would like to see two hot lipstick lesbians going at. That would make a good photo.
The Tampa Hard Rock Casino is another popular destination point. It is very popular among locals and tourist alike. In fact, the. RNC has the entire place booked for the week they wiil spend here.
Cab drivers like going out there (just look at the meter). After hours it is the place to be since the local liquor laws do not apply. It is on a Seminole Indian reservation. Now its their turn to rape the white man.
I hope the Republicans only gamble their money and not ours like the Democrats are doing.
Greg Schiano is starting his first training camp today as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is waisting no time in putting his stamp on the team.
This certificate is proof that someone likes the work I am doing. This was the awards dinner last week at the Lighthouse for the Blind. I work with them throughout the year.
Tropical storm Debby has been pounding the Tampa bay area hard for the last few days. She is a stationary storm with Tampa 200 miles east of the center of circulation. That is the ideal spot to be if you need rain, and lots of it.
Many of the roads in the area are underwater, and impassable by car. I am seeing trees down and debris flying around with strong wind gust. The worst part of it was Sunday, with most people going to work Monday morning like usual.
As a taxi driver you have to be extra careful. If you flood an engine, you just bought it. Remember, turn around, dont drown.
I hear they want the old Floridian hotel reopened by the RNC in August. They were working on remodeling it in 2008 before the economy collapsed. Then, it sat idle.
Its claims to fame are that it once was the tallest building in Florida and that Elvis stayed there in the 1950's.
This image was taken before sunrise in 2009 the day Barack Obama was inaugurated. The price sign to the left shows gas in Tampa was $1.87 a gallon.
I know, you can't blame Obama for that. He's just the president of The United States. I have just as much power right. And everyone knows George Bush messed everything up.
