OT: The Hackman Cometh

by homerdrew415 on Dec 19, 2008 8:53 PM PST Comment 28 comments

So it's official, I'm a taxi cab driver...A cabbie, a taxi man, or a hack. You can call me whatever you want, just call me. Let me say that this is officially a shameless play on your sense of loyalty and comradery, so don't flip out and call for bannination for me ok? If for whatever reason, you or anyone you know is in need of a cab this weekend (roughly 8am - 5pm), or anytime else, check out my website for scheduling info. We can talk about the glories of Lil Money, the AnVil or Timmy and you can ridicule me in person about my horrible postings and trade proposals (not to mention moving in the fences for more DINGERS!), or even just relax listening to your favorite Melissa Ethridge track on your Ipod nanotouchphone. So come one, come all and ride the friendly streets!

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I forgot to add

That I load groceries into the trunk for you and if you’re nice will even help you carry them in. I open doors for passengers, I’ll take whatever route you want and give the option of fast (but safe) or leisurely, I always ask if you have everything so you don’t forget, I give a warning of impending arrival (a few blocks in advance), and best of all I know when to shut up and drive.

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by homerdrew415 on Dec 19, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

TBH I thought this would be about Jeffrey Leonard.

Good luck, though.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 19, 2008 11:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Me too…

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by Natto on Dec 20, 2008 12:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought it would be about The Gene Hackman.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Dec 20, 2008 12:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t know which of us is more disappointed.

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by Natto on Dec 20, 2008 12:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps..

He’ll give us a trip report about the time he’ll pick up Jeffrey Leonard in the future.

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by WalrusMan on Dec 20, 2008 1:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

“Hackman” actually lives in Reno during the summer

where he Coaches the Reno Silver Sox of the Golden Baseball League.

My adopted sons Matt Downs and Ben Copeland . Still not ranked in the McC prospect list.

by nvsfg on Dec 20, 2008 11:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was hoping this would be about the Nightman.

/deer head
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by xanthan on Dec 20, 2008 6:33 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

and the boy's hole

i mean the boy’s soul

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Dec 20, 2008 9:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But I think we can all agree that that’s only a minor phonetic distinction.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Dec 20, 2008 11:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

“I fought the nightman, lived as dayman. Now I’m here to ask for your hand so if you want to marry man will you marry me?”

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by BrianBokake on Dec 20, 2008 5:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

we’re going to Red Lobster tonight and the streets are a little icy here in New York and we would rather take a cab than drive. Please pick us up around 6pm. Thanks.

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by rxmeister on Dec 20, 2008 7:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I hope you’re a good tipper, Mark!

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by Lyle on Dec 20, 2008 8:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

my mom was a waitress so I was always taught to be generous. Unfortunately for the cabbie, my wife is a cheapskate!! He better hope my wife isn’t watching when I hand over the tip.

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by rxmeister on Dec 20, 2008 10:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

And don’t let him take you through Montana – even if he claims it’s “the scenic way.”

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by Lyle on Dec 20, 2008 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

At the risk of generalizing/sexism

My impression has always been that men generally tip better than women. A couple of times when I’ve been out to dinner with a woman who’s paying and noticed a small tip, I’ve secretly left more money behind.

I’ve assumed it was because men traditionally pay more often than women so know what “standard” is. I’ve also thought perhaps men might take a little more “bigshot” pride and giving a generous tip. For me, it’s all about the service. The better it was, the more I’ll tip. I don’t think a server automatically deserves a 20% tip just because we walked through the door.

Any people with experience in a tipped industry notice a trend one way of another?

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by Goofus on Dec 24, 2008 9:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I tip on the quality of service. Do a good job and you’ll get more. I don’t tip more around the holidays just for the sake of it being the holidays, though. God doesn’t care if I give you fifty more cents, trust me. However, if you really kick butt, you’ll probably get the extra cash anyway.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 24, 2008 10:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I have never been a waiter, but I agree that men will typically tip more, in my experience. I will also tip exactly 15% to the penny if the service was not to my liking (cell phone tip calculator). OR if the waiter is absolutely horrible, then I will be a dick and tip $1. Or tip great if the service was great

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by Giant among Angels on Dec 24, 2008 10:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm probably a horrible tipper..

But my tips will range anywhere from…

- $.01 for horrible horrible service. This way they get the point that you meant to leave a horrible tip instead of just forgetting to leave a tip.
-10% for service that was there, but wasn’t there enough. Could be because it’s too busy to get to us or something. Also if there is any rudeness.
-15% for average service.
-20% for very good service.

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by WalrusMan on Dec 25, 2008 6:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

$.01 is much more of a slap in the face then $1. Thanks, I will do that next time there is a need.

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by Giant among Angels on Dec 25, 2008 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

do you go to SFO?

We need to go EARLY Tuesday, and it looks like you’re on duty

by BigO on Dec 20, 2008 8:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I do go to SFO.

I’d be happy to drive you there. I get on duty about 4am, so feel free to call my cell or email me the pick up info.
Thanks!
Drew

Down in Front Meat!

by homerdrew415 on Dec 20, 2008 7:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

that settles it, I will be go to a Silver Sox game this summer. Hackman seems like a fine person and definitely managerial material.
Was it Lowell Cohn that wrote the great interview column?
Wasnt it Guy Sularz that coined the phrase, “you’re the Hack man, you hack at everything”?
Will keep your contact info, hack

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by foothillsfan on Dec 20, 2008 11:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I know someone on another internet forum – IRC: dalnet – who lives in the City, he often uses public transport / cabs to get around, I’ll give him your info. He doesn’t seem like an ax murderer or anything.

by Merope on Dec 20, 2008 3:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Awesome.

Thanks for looking out for a fellow McC poster..

Down in Front Meat!

by homerdrew415 on Dec 20, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you saying he’s looking out for you because he’s trying to send you business or because he’s thinking about whether the referral is an ax murderer before he does?

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by Goofus on Dec 24, 2008 9:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs