McDeHack wrote:
I retired when the plate ran out on May 5th on my Metro.
I wish you well.
Thankfully I've got loads and loads of years left, and have high hopes for a prosperous future for the trade as a whole.
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| Author: | McDeHack [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Goodby cab trade I must leave you |
Nothing changes in the trade. for yonks the trade has been waiting for a compeditor of the TX. When it comes the trade cheers. But as said there are problems already even before the first one picks up its first punter. Mind you I don't care. I am not bothered anymore. Why? Because after 46 years, I have had enough. The jobs are crap, you can't stop to even have a pee without a ticket landing on the door mat. The maintanence costs that the garages charge are also an extraction of the urine. I retired when the plate ran out on May 5th on my Metro. I sold it on ebay for £400 to a couple of guys that wanted a cab for the 'Dumball Rally' They and others that bought an assortment of vehicles costing no more than the allowed £400. Left the UK and went on a tour to Corfu. Last I heard my Metro had lost its gears and was left someplace on the way. Good riddance. The trade is dying. This is what the 'old boys' would tell us 'but-a-boys' 46 years ago. and I am saying it now. I have seen many changes in those years none for the better of the trade. So I say Be lucky (you will need it) and may your god go with you. |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodby cab trade I must leave you |
McDeHack wrote: I retired when the plate ran out on May 5th on my Metro.
I wish you well.
Thankfully I've got loads and loads of years left, and have high hopes for a prosperous future for the trade as a whole.
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodby cab trade I must leave you |
Sussex wrote: McDeHack wrote: I retired when the plate ran out on May 5th on my Metro. I wish you well. Thankfully I've got loads and loads of years left, and have high hopes for a prosperous future for the trade as a whole. God loves an optimist 
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| Author: | GBC [ Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodby cab trade I must leave you |
McDeHack wrote: Because after 46 years, I have had enough. The jobs are crap, you can't stop to even have a pee without a ticket landing on the door mat.
I'm giving you 6 months and you'll be bored.
Michael Glassman (Colts) still has a sizeable fleet for day rentals down in Three Colts Lane. I worked days today, and it was non-stop from 12 - 9. Not as much cash as nights, but it suited me today. The trade may well quiten down, but like Mr Sussex I think the work will be more constant than the early 1990's. That Cab blokes been on the golf course too much.
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| Author: | McDeHack [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodby cab trade I must leave you |
GBC wrote: I'm giving you 6 months and you'll be bored. Bored? Like other retired people say. "The days are not long enough to do what you want to do" Me I have taken up my old hobby of building and flying model aircraft. How this has changed in the years. I can now pick the days when I want to go out when the weather suits.
Michael Glassman (Colts) still has a sizeable fleet for day rentals down in Three Colts Lane. I worked days today, and it was non-stop from 12 - 9. Not as much cash as nights, but it suited me today. The trade may well quiten down, but like Mr Sussex I think the work will be more constant than the early 1990's. That Cab blokes been on the golf course too much. As for renting a cab on the days the I 'might' want to work. I have had offers from local drivers. But it is not a question of needing a few bob, as I have a new career change. That suits me.
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| Author: | GBC [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:03 am ] |
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I wish you well Mack. Shame 'PUU' ended it's life in some far of land! 
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| Author: | JD [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodby cab trade I must leave you |
McDeHack wrote: Nothing changes in the trade. for yonks the trade has been waiting for a compeditor of the TX. When it comes the trade cheers. But as said there are problems already even before the first one picks up its first punter. Mind you I don't care. I am not bothered anymore. Why? Because after 46 years, I have had enough. The jobs are crap, you can't stop to even have a pee without a ticket landing on the door mat. The maintanence costs that the garages charge are also an extraction of the urine.
I retired when the plate ran out on May 5th on my Metro. I sold it on ebay for £400 to a couple of guys that wanted a cab for the 'Dumball Rally' They and others that bought an assortment of vehicles costing no more than the allowed £400. Left the UK and went on a tour to Corfu. Last I heard my Metro had lost its gears and was left someplace on the way. Good riddance. The trade is dying. This is what the 'old boys' would tell us 'but-a-boys' 46 years ago. and I am saying it now. I have seen many changes in those years none for the better of the trade. So I say Be lucky (you will need it) and may your god go with you. Good luck to you and whatever you decide to do in the future. Regards JD |
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| Author: | Skull [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodby cab trade I must leave you |
McDeHack wrote: Nothing changes in the trade. for yonks the trade has been waiting for a compeditor of the TX. When it comes the trade cheers. But as said there are problems already even before the first one picks up its first punter. Mind you I don't care. I am not bothered anymore. Why? Because after 46 years, I have had enough. The jobs are crap, you can't stop to even have a pee without a ticket landing on the door mat. The maintanence costs that the garages charge are also an extraction of the urine.
I retired when the plate ran out on May 5th on my Metro. I sold it on ebay for £400 to a couple of guys that wanted a cab for the 'Dumball Rally' They and others that bought an assortment of vehicles costing no more than the allowed £400. Left the UK and went on a tour to Corfu. Last I heard my Metro had lost its gears and was left someplace on the way. Good riddance. The trade is dying. This is what the 'old boys' would tell us 'but-a-boys' 46 years ago. and I am saying it now. I have seen many changes in those years none for the better of the trade. So I say Be lucky (you will need it) and may your god go with you. Adios
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| Author: | Skull [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodby cab trade I must leave you |
Skull wrote: McDeHack wrote: Nothing changes in the trade. for yonks the trade has been waiting for a compeditor of the TX. When it comes the trade cheers. But as said there are problems already even before the first one picks up its first punter. Mind you I don't care. I am not bothered anymore. Why? Because after 46 years, I have had enough. The jobs are crap, you can't stop to even have a pee without a ticket landing on the door mat. The maintanence costs that the garages charge are also an extraction of the urine. I retired when the plate ran out on May 5th on my Metro. I sold it on ebay for £400 to a couple of guys that wanted a cab for the 'Dumball Rally' They and others that bought an assortment of vehicles costing no more than the allowed £400. Left the UK and went on a tour to Corfu. Last I heard my Metro had lost its gears and was left someplace on the way. Good riddance. The trade is dying. This is what the 'old boys' would tell us 'but-a-boys' 46 years ago. and I am saying it now. I have seen many changes in those years none for the better of the trade. So I say Be lucky (you will need it) and may your god go with you. Adios Btw, the mans right . . . it's fecked . . . . |
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| Author: | GBC [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodby cab trade I must leave you |
Skull wrote: Btw, the mans right . . . it's fecked . . . .
What is? The London Taxi trade? You had best tell the punters that were using my Cab all day today.
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