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Author:  CABBIE76 [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:56 am ]
Post subject:  DRIVING IN ROUGH AREAS
Hello there.
I'm still pretty new to the trade, and am working for a cab firm in a pretty big city up North. I regualrly have to drive around the rougher parts of town which include the red light district and stuff. Does anyone else find themselves driving a similar patch, and finding it incredibly depressing?
I work long shifts, and come back feeling terrible- it's been affecting my sleep too. I fear I might be obsessing over it a bit too much- how do other drivers in similar conditions releive the pressures?

Much appreciated,
Travis
Author:  toots [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:24 am ]
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You shouldn't let it get you down. They may be rough areas but as my father used to say they're salt of earth people that live there :wink:

The trade is pretty quiet at the moment which may make you feel miserable cos of the long hours you're working. You have to make sure you take time out for yourself to do the things you like or just chill. With regards to sleeping I can't really help cos I have such an irregular sleep pattern myself, but, then I always have had. I suppose with time and routine your sleep pattern may improve if you're used to having a good sleep.

Anyway make sure you keep smiling cos that'll make you feel better :D
Author:  volvoman [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:01 pm ]
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Ours is such a rough area that even the milk floats have rear gunners :lol: :lol:
Author:  Nigel [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:23 pm ]
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volvoman wrote:
Ours is such a rough area that even the milk floats have rear gunners :lol: :lol:


It's that rough round here even the dogs walk round in 3's they are that scared of getting mugged.
Author:  Sussex [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: DRIVING IN ROUGH AREAS
CABBIE76 wrote:
I work long shifts, and come back feeling terrible- it's been affecting my sleep too. I fear I might be obsessing over it a bit too much- how do other drivers in similar conditions releive the pressures?

I think it's best to only worry over the things you have influence over, clearly you don't have any control over what you see. There are folks paid bundles of money who's job is to look after the less fortunate.

Let them do their bit, and you carry on driving your cab. :wink:
Author:  CABBIE76 [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:24 am ]
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That's all swell, but as I say i find myself obsessing. I seem to become taken with one of the girls who works downtown. I find myself wanting to protect her.
Author:  toots [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:09 am ]
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CABBIE76 wrote:
That's all swell, but as I say i find myself obsessing. I seem to become taken with one of the girls who works downtown. I find myself wanting to protect her.


Mmmmm...... well what can I say :?

Perhaps you should poke the voices in your head with a Q-tip :shock:
Author:  Smoked Glass [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: DRIVING IN ROUGH AREAS
CABBIE76 wrote:
Hello there.
I'm still pretty new to the trade, and am working for a cab firm in a pretty big city up North. I regualrly have to drive around the rougher parts of town which include the red light district and stuff. Does anyone else find themselves driving a similar patch, and finding it incredibly depressing?
I work long shifts, and come back feeling terrible- it's been affecting my sleep too. I fear I might be obsessing over it a bit too much- how do other drivers in similar conditions releive the pressures?

Much appreciated,
Travis
change your job or go on days m8. Your lack of sleep is affecting your ability to cope in the real world.
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:46 am ]
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CABBIE76 wrote:
That's all swell, but as I say i find myself obsessing. I seem to become taken with one of the girls who works downtown. I find myself wanting to protect her.


define protection?

like Durex?...
Author:  Smoked Glass [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:55 am ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:
CABBIE76 wrote:
That's all swell, but as I say i find myself obsessing. I seem to become taken with one of the girls who works downtown. I find myself wanting to protect her.


define protection?

like Durex?...
he should TAKE HER AWAY FROM ALL THIS: she would probably lamp him one and tell him to mind his own business. But I could be wrong!
Author:  CABBIE76 [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:21 pm ]
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I think someone should just take this city and just... just flush it down the frikin' toilet
Author:  toots [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:45 pm ]
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Smoked Glass wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
CABBIE76 wrote:
That's all swell, but as I say i find myself obsessing. I seem to become taken with one of the girls who works downtown. I find myself wanting to protect her.


define protection?

like Durex?...
he should TAKE HER AWAY FROM ALL THIS: she would probably lamp him one and tell him to mind his own business. But I could be wrong!


She might appreciate being taken away from it all :shock: I know I would :D

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I think someone should just take this city and just... just flush it down the frikin' toilet


If we did that with every place in Britain there'd be not a lot left :roll: Where are you that's so bad :?
Author:  Sussex [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:49 pm ]
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CABBIE76 wrote:
That's all swell, but as I say i find myself obsessing. I seem to become taken with one of the girls who works downtown. I find myself wanting to protect her.

You must do what you think is best, me I would stop obsessing.
Author:  CABBIE76 [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:48 pm ]
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Loneliness has followed me my whole life. Everywhere. There's no escape. I'm God's lonely man.My life has taken another turn again. The days can go on with regularity over and over, one day indistinguishable from the next. A long continuous chain
Author:  toots [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:58 pm ]
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CABBIE76 wrote:
Loneliness has followed me my whole life. Everywhere. There's no escape. I'm God's lonely man.My life has taken another turn again. The days can go on with regularity over and over, one day indistinguishable from the next. A long continuous chain


That's pretty much the same for everybody. Anyway if you're alone in this wonderful place, which obviously isn't tootsville, you can move to a nicer area :D
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