Saturday, December 31, 2005

Thank-you's......and Lucky Chang - LV

Especially to our friend 3 $ bill. Turns out to be quite a individual, even though he "hits" on anything that walks. Now, if we all can get him to create his own BLOG. Trust me, the site would definatgely make a difference to those with AIDS.

And to my friend that helped me with this site as well as my Business Website. She had been working for one of those World Wide Over Night delivery companies as a truck driver for the Holiday season. But had quit shortly after starting as they were "squeezing" blood from the turnip, as they say, for very little pay.

Also, my client that had been after me for years to write a book. Of course, I hear no comment from him about this blog site. Was going to bug him the other night when I picked him and his wife up at SFO. Due to their delayed flight, I had to send the other driver. So I'll wait till next week. By the way, his wife is very politically connected. She was on the First Ladies staff for one of the former President's. One of my favorite President's along with Ronald Reagan. Yes, I swing both ways !!

Finally, the person who put me on to doing a BLOG site. Saw him yesterday when I pick-up at SFO. Looks as though he might be leaving his consulting job to join two others friends who are starting up a new technology Company. this person's wireless technology knowledge to beyond my comprehension. But, I still do learn alot from him.

Oh, my Client from Jakarta that came in the other night. Well, he is a personal friend of the person who owns a resturant in New York called "Lucky Chang". And is opening one up in Las Vegas on the 5th of January. So he was invited to attend the opening evening. He and his friend who lives here in SF will be going to LV on the 4th. By the way, the Resturant is staffed with all Tranny's. What a fantastic idea. Simular the the one at 9th and Howard.....Asia SF. I'm sure I'll hear more about the resturant when he returns to SF.

Will be out woring the streets of SF tonight till the wee hours of the morning. Sure I will have an interesting adventure tonight. And yes, you will hear all about the night.

Thursday, December 29, 2005

Broke Back Mountain

Fantastic !! Highly recommend. A must see movie. Since the Cab Business was very slow today. I turned in early to go see this movie. Smart move on my part.

Went out at my usual time 4am. Wow, drove and drove looking for those hands. When I did see one, I got really excited. Even went up and down Mission st looking for the Mexicians in the bus stops waiting for Muni. Of course today Muni, was running late, as usual. So I got a few going to the Resturants in North Beach. Got desperate and headed up Market st. Got to stop at the light at 6th and Market. Still, after all these years I'm still amazed at all the drug activity going on. Speaking of drugs, headed towards the Castro. Yes, another place for Speed activity in the early am hours. No, I did not see 3 dollar bill.

Anyhow, got a few flags here and there. Finally, got and order near the Haight going to SFO. So I headed back towards the Sunset area. Found an impatient person waiting on tghe MUNI train that was late. Took her downtown to work. She was telling me all about her New Year's plans.

Hung around for awhile...and finally decided to go to the movies. Great decision.

Will definately get back on tomorrow to chat about the Client from Jakarta. Jon

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Santa Cruz

Of course the airline was an hour late last night. So we left SFO at midnight. The passenger was a young lady who attends UC santa Cruz and lives in Felton. Quite a chatty person. Had been in New Jersey with her Mom and Uncle for Christmas. And her Dad lives in Tennessee. She is studying Geology. Was actually a great trip with all the conversation. Makes the trip go much faster. And yes, we had to go over highway 17...which is a terrible road to use, especially at night. Many many accidents occur on this lonely stretch of raod over the mountains to Santa Cruz. Oh, she is leaving Sunday for Brazil with her boyfiend who has a Crystal Rock Business in Sausalito. Of course she wanted to know all about my family. All in all a FUN trip. However, getting to her place in the mountains of Felton took about a half hour on those small windy roads thru the Redwoods. After I dropped her off headed down tro Highway 1 in Santa Cruz to head home along the Coast Highway towards Half Moon Bay. Beleive this or not..I was the only car along that stretch of Highway. kinda spooky. Rain and all. Finally had to pull off the raod about 3am in the morning to take a nap. Stopped at San Gregorio, pulled the car over, locked the doors in total darkness and rain. Off to sleep I went till about 6am this morning. Then proceeded back to SF.
Took care of early morning clients. And off to the movies. Saw Sariana..........Highly recommend to those who can concentrate and absorb.
Back home and then to SFO to pick-up my Clioent from Indonesia who came in on singapore Airlines. been getting more and more scoop from him about his friend in SF and his partner back home in Jakarta.
Will give you more details tomorrow.
Haven't heard from 3 dollar Bill !! Must be out in the Streets or as they say the "gutter"

Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Fishnets ?

I wonder what that means? Our friend e-mailed me about Christmas and Fishnets. I assume he means net stockings that females wear? I wonder where is his going with this ? I'm sure I will hear more. Let me know if you know something I don't, please

Off to Felton (Santa Cruz area) tonight at 11:15pm. I sure hope the rain settles down a bit. Don't really like driving over highway 17. Had got a call from a person this afternoon asking the costs of going to SFO to Felton. He ended up selecting my Sedan service. Going to be taking his neice home. Hope we can engage in a nice intilligent conversaation. Will give you the details tomorrow.

Oh, was in Las Vegas for Christmas. Spent the
day with my daughter, grandson and son-in-law. Had a fabulous time. Waiting to hear from my son who lives in Hong Kong. he went to Iran for Christmas. Speaking of Iran, pick-up a new client and his partner in Potrero Hill area. One of the two is VP of a Travel agency that specalizes in Exotic and remote tours world wide. They both had been in Iran about a year ago,. And just raved about the country. So much History. And how wonderful and friendly the Iranian people were. Amazing what we find out first hand about other cultures. Should not pay too much attention to the news media.

I really need to start using fictious names for people I meet in the Cab and or Limousine. Will make it much easier when writing. Maybe someone will have an idea for Our Friend. what do you think?

See you soon.................Jon

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

You know Who !!

Well, let me tell a "good" one. Remember me mentioning that I was unable to pick-up "our friend" . So I called one of my cab buddies to do it for me. He drives for De Soto. His name is ...oops. almost forgot I cannot use names. Pretty soon I'm going to use false names and then no one can get upset. I thought about warning him about getting "hit-on"even though he is older than "our friend". Long Hair and all. Not exactly attractive. Of course, guess what? I got an e-mail from our friend giving me all the details and how much he wanted to jump in the front seat with him. And I've yet to hear from the other driver. Hope he is still talking to me!
Can just imagine the conversation between the two. Wow......simply amazing!

I'm sure I'll hear more details (graphic) about their ride, as I'm picking him up in the morning. Maybe he's "fixed" on the other driver and will not bother with me.

Sure wish Google would become more creative with their ads. These Ads are old and boring.
Agree?

On my way to SFO to pick-up my twice a week client. Yep, she leaves on Monday morning to LA and returns another day of the week. She works in IT for one of the major Banks. Then will see here and husband again on Thursday. Back to SFO where she will head to New York for Christmas.

See you all tomorrow...........

Monday, December 19, 2005

The French Connection

Before I get into the French Connection I will have to let all know that" he" wrote me about the Cab driver I sent him...as I was busy. You know whom I'm talking about !!

Remember the story about the Software Company? Well the President is from Paris, France. Simply a fantastic individual. His wife to be soon is from Switzerland. Although she speaks French as well. And she to, is in the Software Business. Although not the same company. They both came to SF via Boston. And prior to Boston, Paris. And have been here about 2yrs. Also, have met both their parents and his brother. This truely has been a great business relationship. Sometimes he is hard to understand. When he speaks English fast...guess what? Almost sounds like something between French and English. Have had losts of Fun playing Tour Directer, sending them off to all those great historical locations in Northern California. And many many points of interest.

By the way he did have a conversation with the new admin. person I had a "run-in" with over Transportation service for their staff. Sure I won't have any more problems with her !!

Now, remember the American in Paris? The writer?

Oh, my diner is ready....salmon. Rusty is sitting near by waiting to see what drops his way....wrong.

Back to finish up................oh, the salmon was scrumptous !!

The President of the Software Company had left for Snow Bird near Salt Lake City for the week-end. Dropped heand his lady off..got the house keys to pass on to their friend coming in from LA. His friend is also from Paris. Works in LA. I pick-up him and his "Knock-out" Girl friend. You guessed it.from Paris as well.Only she didn't speak much English. Took them to the Presidents house. And gave them ideas and places to visit while in SF. Told them not to miss the DeYoung Museum in GG Park.

Wish I could use first names!! Would be so much easier to keep track of people for me and you both

Anyhow, all these French people all just FANTASTIC to get to know. Now I don't agree with other Americans who have negative things to say about the French. They are all wrong.

And yes, I've been to Paris myself years ago. Forgot to mention that the Frenchman from LA knows the address of the writer that lives in Paris.

Unfortunately, I have to close to get ready to watch CSI Miami. So I'll get back to you about what the "You know who" said about the other Cab Driver I sent.

Saturday, December 17, 2005

An American in Paris

Here we are again. One of my favorite customers called me the other day for a ride to SFO. He is an American living in Paris. And a writer.. Has written many books on Travel and Resturants in France. His current project is the study of "Farmers" in France. Particually those who have gone back to growing Organic foods. Wow, what an interesting project to be able to write about. Should have the book done when he returns to the U.S. Oh, he comes here to visit his Mom and sister about every 3 to 4 months. Will keep you posted.

Stopped by the Cab Company...can't mention the name, of course. And spent some time with one of my close associates who is the supervisor in the Radio Room. Of course now it is all Computers. Her and I go way back. Feeding orders, etc. Of course that is how she made her extra income. And mine as well. Nowadays that is no longer possible. The Radio room is loaded with Cameras, phones that are taped and computers that block her from "tossing orders" to her favorite drivers. Wow, is she "pissed" about all of this. Needless to say, her income has dropped dramatically. Now she has to live ion her hourly wage of about 12.00 hr. Can you imagine?

Haven't heard from our "Queer' customer lately. He sure has been quite. Maybe he's writing a BLOG !! Better be doing something constructive rather than "Crusing". Anyhow, I'll see him on Monday. Will keep you posted as to what he does, when he gets in the Cab !!

Heading out to take a Client from SF to Berkeley for a party. Wait and bring her back home. Then it's off to the "races"....Christmas Shoppers, that is..........


Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Queer as a Three Dollar Bill

He's back !! Nosey. Always snooping at the Blog. Wanting to see if he is mentioned. Guess he has nothing else to do. Of course, he should create his own Blog. I know he has this tremendous knowledge of Medicine for the potential cure for Aids. And above average knowledge of current medicines. I know he can make a difference in people's lives. Let's all Cheer him on.

Oh, he did e-mail yesterday about an appointment for next Monday. I'm sure I'll be "hit-on" again. Guess I'll just have to endure......afterall he is the customer. By the way, he does have a partner...Uum.

More about the "nervous nilley" next week.

Had a "run-in" with a new admin. person for one of my accounts. She didn't realize my connection with the President of the Company, who has been a Client of mine since he came to SF from Boston. I was told that their were field people in town for training. And that they would need transportation to the two Airports. So I called her yesterday afternoon and asked her if she had the times for departures. She said she would be getting all the information last night. Told her I'd come by the office in the morning to coordinate. So I arrive around 9:30 am . After being introduced to her by the Presidents Admin person we sit down to get all the trips and times. She then told me she had the schedule all worked out. Grat..easy then for me. Only then does she say she made arrangements with another company. Shuttle Vans. Wow, did I start to see RED. I asked her why she agreed to meet with me? She told me that it was all taken care of last night. Well, why did you agree to have me come over? He reply was she didn't have time for Samantics. Then I took verballyafterher and walked out! I know the President will hear about the incident. Of course, I'll have the last word.

The saga will continue................

Monday, December 12, 2005

Back again.Finally !!

Somebody has been very critical of my spelling. Rightfully so. So I'm using "Spell-check" this time. Let's see if it works?

Have been extremely busy during the past week. Between the Cab and Limousine, haven't had much time to myself.

Oh, purchased a second Sedan for my Limousine Business. Will be leasing the vehicle to a young gentleman. And of course, will be "Coaching" him into the Business. Interesting person. Grew up in San Francisco. (Bayview- Hunter's Point) Spent his younger years on the "street corners" being self employed...know what I mean? Well, I'm sure you can figure this one out.
Then afinally realized there was no future in what he was doing. So he entered to Army. Came back ho me and proceeded a career with Banks. Major success. Now he will become self-employed in the Limousine Business. An opportunity to develope his own clientele.

Was hired Saturday to take a gentleman and his wife to Berkeley for diner. He is in the Sake Business. Imports and distributes to resturants, etc. Apparently a new "fad". Guess the Yuppies and Yuppiets are starting this trend. Oh, there is a Sake Liquor store here in San Francisco. And that is all they carry. Going to have to check out this one. hope I don't get caught up in this new trend.

Started to head back to SF only to find the traffic going back to SF backed-up. Probably a 45 minute delay just getting to the Bay Bridge. That east Bay traffic simply "Sucks". So I decided to stay in Berkeley and wait for my clients to return at 11:00pm. Got them back home and shot off to SFO to pick-up another Client at 11:45pm to take back home.

See you tomorrow. Will be meeting a new Client today. Can't wait to see what he is all about?

Monday, December 05, 2005

The Transvette encounter

Well as I left my last client at the Lush Lounge, a Flag appears. You guessed right. A TV and her date got in. As the TV taps me on the shoulder with a nice "Hi". And proceeded to ask me to take her to the New Pacific Hotel (Home to the working TV's etc. )

Her date was a poor soul who had been drinking quite alot. This poor unsuspecting Mexican who barely spoke English was with out a doubt in for a major surprize. Since the TV loooked as good as any female, the date wouldn't know the difference until of course....and you know the rest of the story

Haven't heard from one of my favorite clients. The person who encouraged me to start this BLOG. Guess I got "kicked to the curb". Just kidding. He's probably extremely busy with his new assignment.

Oh, by the way, I'm rally having FUN with this Blog.

Limousine out tomorrow

Sunday, December 04, 2005

The Castro Area

Just dropping off in the Castro neighborhood, when all if a suddened I spotted the "old man" standing on one of the corner's holding onto his croutch. He is always there. Quess that means he is looking for a date. What a pervert. Looking like he does would be enough to run in the other direction. Can't imagine anyone picking him up!! Oops. Spoke too soon. Here come my customer from the South Bronx. Can't believe my eyes. Yes, he stops and does sthe same thing the "old man" is doing....WOW...what a scene. Amazing what people see in others !! Oh well.

Time to start looking for a Flag. And get the hell out of "Dodge", as they say. Oh, here's one. Another male going to North Beach (Broadway St.) Umm, wonder what he was doing in the Castro? Now on his way to the "titty" Bar area. Amazing. Wanted to know what Strip Clubs I could recommend. I asked if he was looking for Male or Female Clubs? He replied sheepislee
that he was from out of town and didn't know his way around. Ya, sure I said to myself. Well as soon as he realizied I new my way around and really didn't care about anyone's sexual preference, he opened up. He asked if I knew of a Transvesitte Bar. So I took him over to Post and Polk..to the "Lush" Lounge. I explained to him that most of the TV's were "working" !! I hope he knew what I meant.

Back tomorrow about my next Flag...really "juicy"