Paradise Driver

Friday, February 23, 2007

HALLELUJAH!

I BEAT LAST YEAR!

Of course, the 22nd last year was the slowest day of February but it was still over $200 and I beat it. Not by much, but still.....

Picked up, and later returned, a very vivacious 4-some from the Kea Lani last night. Took them to the "Triangle". From Austin, Texas (State Capitol), USA. The lady who rode "shotgun" was in standard Texan "going out on the town" garb. Western-cut blouse, Levi mini-skirt, cowboy boots. She saw my cowboy hat as she entered ONE-NINE and took an instant liking to me. The others were also surprised to find a bearded, gray pony-tailed, old fart wearing a cowboy hat on Mau'i.

I hope I get them again tonight.

Just outside of Austin, on the road to San Antonio (Home of the Alamo), is a city named KYLE. It was named after a very, very distant relative of mine. From what I have read, he was not one of the nicer people to have walked on this planet. KYLE STADIUM, at Texas A&M University (GO AGGIES!), is also named after another lineage of my family name.

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Check this out:

INTERNET TV

I've singed up for both of them. Now on their waiting lists.

I'll be able to watch television again.

FROM EVERYWHERE!!

THE PICTURE GALLERY

KAUA'I

Sunrise
Sheraton Kauai Resort

Makaheuna Point
Poipu Area

Monk Seal
Poipu Beach
Sheraton Kauai Resort

Pink Hibiscus

Poipu Beach
As Seen From The
Sheraton Kauai Resort

Poipu Beach Park

Pool
Sheraton Kauai Resort

Prince Kuhio Birthplace And Park

Rainbow
Poipu Beach
Sheraton Kauai Resort

Salt Water Lagoon
Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort

Sheraton Kauai Resort

Spouting Horn
South Shore Of Kaua'i

Spouting Horn
From
Kukui'ula Small Boat Harbor Park

South Shore Of Kaua'i
From
Kukui'ula Small Boat Harbor Park

Yellow Hibiscus

Sunset
Sheraton Kauai Resort

"Let's all be careful out there!"

Thursday, February 22, 2007

THAT POUNDING SOUND YOU HEAR

IS ME BANGING MY HEAD AGAINST THE WALL

02-21-06 - METERED $221

02-21-07 - METERED $75

Just before bar close, I was advised that I had a late arriving flight. Delta 343 was due in at 3:30 am (normal arrival time is 4:13 pm) and the four people that I will be greeting need a van for their trek to The Grand. At 3:00 am, I switch to "double deuce" (cab #22), a huge Chevrolet Astrovan, and head for OGG. I call Delta's number (800-221-1212) to see if there is any updated information. I arrive at the airport and am still listening to Muzak, interspersed with Delta promotional ads. The airport is dark. Security didn't even challenge my presence. Finally, at 3:45 am, I actually get a real live human being on the line. I explain the situation and give him the pertinent info. He tells me that that flight number will depart at 7:00 am. Say What? I ask him if he is looking at flight 343 for the 21st or the 22nd. Oops! After a few minutes he tells me that 343 is now scheduled to arrive at 4:48 am. I call the day driver Mary (#21) to see if she is interested. She was and so I assigned her the run as a start for her day and headed back to Wailea, empty. Had to decline 3 regulars during that wasted period of time. That was a shame, since these folks typically give me $20 for their fares, the longest of which never meters over $11.50.

I am not really feeling sorry for myself. I am just frustrated with events and circumstances over which I have no control.

When the pounding stops, you'll know I have finally fallen asleep.

Thanks for dropping by.

Later.

THE PICTURE GALLERY

Aerial view
Hyatt Regency Kaua'i Resort
South Shore
Kaua'i