tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post3525688421070868804..comments2023-10-22T05:17:46.986-07:00Comments on Catbird Scout: City CowboysDeb Shuckahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-69515973719397297472011-04-13T15:21:43.840-07:002011-04-13T15:21:43.840-07:00You nailed it! Exactly how it felt to me too.
Kno...You nailed it! Exactly how it felt to me too.<br /><br />Knowing my propensity to gasp and yelp when a driver weaves into oncoming traffic, to preclude all possibility of our being thrown out unceremoniously, my NYC native friend made me cover my head while we were in a cab. I sneaked looks anyway, because I wanted to see New York New York! But I kept my lips glued shut, despite the rough and tumble. I don't believe I've ever been more car sick.graceonlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600679221472546269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-41634843371673314682011-04-09T16:53:21.104-07:002011-04-09T16:53:21.104-07:00Thank you for this! I just relived so many experi...Thank you for this! I just relived so many experiences from my years in NYC taking cabs. Wow. A death-defying drive down memory lane...Katie Gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-76678313244870014362011-04-04T00:39:17.948-07:002011-04-04T00:39:17.948-07:00Hi Deb, I'm back and it's just like visiti...Hi Deb, I'm back and it's just like visiting old friends! My 3 month contract is over and I now have time to blog again and visit my favourite blogs. So glad you are still here to enjoy!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07264870679584625362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-79166627946814247142011-04-02T06:58:04.843-07:002011-04-02T06:58:04.843-07:00What an adventure Deb... it takes no small amount ...What an adventure Deb... it takes no small amount of courage to get into a cab and trust that you will arrive at your intended destination safe and sound. I love your descriptions of all the different cabbies, each with a unique demeanor. Beautifully written...I feel as though I am riding along with you at times.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-23544974409667290602011-04-02T05:23:27.009-07:002011-04-02T05:23:27.009-07:00I'm glad you were able to connect with at leas...I'm glad you were able to connect with at least some of your cabbies! <br /><br />And so nice that you took the time to actually see and accept them as individuals. I can't imagine what life must be like as a NY cab driver, living in that rush of humanity every day. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your experience (I've never been to NY)...and thank you for dropping by my humble little blog. :-)Deborah Carrhttp://www.natureofwords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-11145685891873397192011-04-01T18:35:34.273-07:002011-04-01T18:35:34.273-07:00I LOVE the way you write...I could read you foreve...I LOVE the way you write...I could read you forever!! Your style is like no other.<br />I feel like I have been there....Taxi warts and all!! <br />Great post!!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063538863025012110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-53471680939939334672011-04-01T18:29:56.605-07:002011-04-01T18:29:56.605-07:00Vivid , wonderful stuff.
I've experienced this...Vivid , wonderful stuff.<br />I've experienced this a few times... the lasting impression was the driver who got us to the airport in time for our flight when one of the tunnels closed just as we were heading onto the ramp .. it was rush hour , and a storm was starting. <br />I was terrified and excited and humbled all at once.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-80084213016208657902011-04-01T16:14:33.452-07:002011-04-01T16:14:33.452-07:00What an adventure you have had! It reminds me of t...What an adventure you have had! It reminds me of the taxis in the Philippines where the drivers drive recklessly and take detours so as to get more money from passengers. But most of the drivers there are friendly and they are open to conversations.<br />Here in Sweden, everything is orderly and the drivers are careful and friendly too.Charlene N. K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07072869649591170822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-21600698060900533572011-04-01T14:38:18.837-07:002011-04-01T14:38:18.837-07:00I've done this a few times and never enjoyed i...I've done this a few times and never enjoyed it:)0Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-39574772042926986512011-04-01T14:23:08.553-07:002011-04-01T14:23:08.553-07:00Wonderful and vivid!
We only took a cab once las...Wonderful and vivid! <br /><br />We only took a cab once last year, when I went to DC. It was crazy like this! It must just be the way. But our driver did talk, and he told us in a thick accent he was from Congo. He was happy to be in the USA.<br /><br />:)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680903854519503303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-51510276165567084132011-04-01T09:51:43.061-07:002011-04-01T09:51:43.061-07:00I like the image of cabbies as urban cowboys, Deb....I like the image of cabbies as urban cowboys, Deb. I think the definition of adventure is to have adrenaline surges and manage to escape injury - sounds like a definition of your cab rides!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-86057398210525515822011-04-01T07:55:11.574-07:002011-04-01T07:55:11.574-07:00Thanks for dropping by....
As for my pies....My gr...Thanks for dropping by....<br />As for my pies....My grandmother made the most perfect Chocolate Meringue Pies. I would work right along side her trying to duplicate what she was doing.<br />I wrote everything down as we worked. (Mine you could drink with a straw.) ktAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967340091034274347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-67041147660854791572011-04-01T06:37:43.348-07:002011-04-01T06:37:43.348-07:00Your description of the cab rides in NYC is really...Your description of the cab rides in NYC is really good, Deb! I felt I was there with you, and to think of all the amazing rides you had... well, it was fun to be in the seat next to you, rocking along in the experience!<br /><br />I've had a few crazy cab rides, and they came rushing back as I read this post. Thanks for a great read!DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-22205033481495469192011-04-01T05:35:01.818-07:002011-04-01T05:35:01.818-07:00haven't been to NYC in years, but I have enjoy...haven't been to NYC in years, but I have enjoyed my visits over the years...quite a place!Nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943301163903634325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-60694715916047920932011-04-01T05:25:07.068-07:002011-04-01T05:25:07.068-07:00Deb, I have never been afraid in a NYC cab UNTIL I...Deb, I have never been afraid in a NYC cab UNTIL I came extremely close to being killed in a Baltimore cab recently--the cab driver was busy talking to ME, and didn't look before pulling into an intersection. A car doing at least 60m.p.h. came with inches of slamming into the side of the cab I was riding in. From now on, it's seatbelts in cabs, always, even though everyone might think I'm a big geek!Leslie at SugarAndSpiceADK.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09311900004547134837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-29705441659383036032011-03-31T22:26:57.253-07:002011-03-31T22:26:57.253-07:00Well, now, I've been there and done that. But...Well, now, I've been there and done that. But I doubt that I would be able to squeeze out even one paragraph about my experience. YOU ARE GOOD! ktAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967340091034274347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-21281849387845409072011-03-31T22:01:14.748-07:002011-03-31T22:01:14.748-07:00Didn't you love the big city? It's so dif...Didn't you love the big city? It's so different from my regular life. I loved every little adventure. I was surprised at how friendly people were...not what I expected. Maybe they just took pity on an obvious country hick!#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-65139803659903986412011-03-31T19:58:27.982-07:002011-03-31T19:58:27.982-07:00Great post. You reminded me again of all the many...Great post. You reminded me again of all the many exciting things you encounter in NYC. You are right, they are "city cowboys."Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-77317709891716447912011-03-31T18:20:38.314-07:002011-03-31T18:20:38.314-07:00When I was in NY, I think I just roamed around wit...When I was in NY, I think I just roamed around with my mouth open and my head looking up constantly..and I grew up in Chicago! Good story and pics!yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-5590199398882814032011-03-31T18:09:51.189-07:002011-03-31T18:09:51.189-07:00Isn't it amazing what happens when you cut thr...Isn't it amazing what happens when you cut through the formalities and REALLY get to talk with someone?<br /><br />I loved this!<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-28978571864722619542011-03-31T18:08:03.294-07:002011-03-31T18:08:03.294-07:00Sounds fascinating! I have an idea of what you mea...Sounds fascinating! I have an idea of what you mean because the drivinng in Costa Rica was a little on the wild side too. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-68166537261822518972011-03-31T17:32:11.753-07:002011-03-31T17:32:11.753-07:00Even as a thumbnail on my sidebar, your first phot...Even as a thumbnail on my sidebar, your first photois impressive, Deb. Have only ridden in a cab one time and it was a small town at that.Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-31867856366750754592011-03-31T16:25:21.820-07:002011-03-31T16:25:21.820-07:00I visited New York when I was in my twenties, a lo...I visited New York when I was in my twenties, a long-held dream.<br /> My memories were of constant horn blasting and no wonder reading this! <br />I admired one of my fellow Aussie student teachers who drove a group of us into New York in the hire car. I never could have done that...and on a different side of the road than we are used to here!<br />While in New York, I was taken by the elbow by a fast-moving man blathering some kind of street talk, away from my friends, but managed to escape and run back to them.<br />I loved New York and its famous yellow taxis.<br />I have your first photo as my screensaver today- it brings back such great memories! Thanks Deb - enjoyed your post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-1205894060345486592011-03-31T14:34:49.221-07:002011-03-31T14:34:49.221-07:00What an amazing trip. I felt like I was there wit...What an amazing trip. I felt like I was there with you. How fun to have that experience. That is definately on my lists of things to experience!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011480058598809782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-26310732722899399742011-03-31T12:39:07.104-07:002011-03-31T12:39:07.104-07:00I love it! There is something special about New Yo...I love it! There is something special about New York cabbies. The ones in England are so prim and proper (although their cabs are spotless and they drive impeccably), and you can't even get a cab in Rome or Paris! Thanks for sharing this fun part of your trip, Deb.kariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150537989886423212noreply@blogger.com