Ahh the memories...

[mercenary for hire]

I'm posting these vids up to counterbalance all the threads talking about making loadsa money and Brexit.Only a few years ago.If ya look carefully ya might even see me scratching me bollix.This might show the new lads how shit it was to be a driver back then.

https://youtu.be/PPNd71QneTE


https://youtu.be/2CCBh5nzCm0



https://youtu.be/bXzbX0mYOPU

[vandriver]

It can't be as shit as being on the dole and only eligible for 40 quid a week,even though your wife earns below the average wage.
It does beg the question though,why the fuck aren't you out there filling your boots,in preparation for the next recession if you know how bad it was?

[mercenary for hire]

I'm relatively comfortable and probably was before I drove a taxi.If I decide to stay in the industry I'll need to upgrade the car in the next few years.Other than that I've no need to stress too much.

Like others I just get what I need then feck off.The only times I work extra hours or start early is when my tax bill and insurance is due.When you've gotten used to living on shit money there's no appetite for more hours.

Just to be clear I'm making a bit more but it's all going towards the increased insurance costs and the extra expense of complying with the ten year rule.So no significant gains except less hours.

[john m]

Always amazes me that lads dont take all the hours they work into consideration when working out how much they earn .60 hours in a taxi is equalto two weeks work in a Paye job .Then include you get paid for bank holidays and holidays ,a lot of lads dont realize we are only on minimum wage with no security after deductions and costs .Im in the same boat as Merc just get what I need out of it .When I started this  game an old timer told me when you stary you will love it money in your pocket every day unlike working a job where you only get paid on friday but that will wear off and you will learn to hate it .He was right .

[Shallowhal]

I fukin love it.....can't sit in me joe long enough,entertaining the pax with me stories, might even throw in a few inward or outward paradiddles on the oul steering wheel for good measure!!

[weird al wankovitch]

Taxi driving is ok when the economy is good, a poxy job in a recession. Don't know how I survived the last downturn. Must be on account of me amazingness.

[Shallowhal]

Was probably the Lexus Al.....don't be biggin yerself up round these parts!!

[weird al wankovitch]

If I don't do it nobody else will 

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

I fukin love it.....can't sit in me joe long enough,entertaining the pax with me stories, might even throw in a few inward or outward paradiddles on the oul steering wheel for good measure!!

Didya watch The Art of Drumming on Sky Arts Hal ? Ep 2 this week.

[Shallowhal]

I fukin love it.....can't sit in me joe long enough,entertaining the pax with me stories, might even throw in a few inward or outward paradiddles on the oul steering wheel for good measure!!

Didya watch The Art of Drumming on Sky Arts Hal ? Ep 2 this week.

I did Bubba....i posted it on the 3k thread for octy....i "taped" My View,Clem Burke on Sunday night aswell....didn't know he was left handed but plays right handed like moi,talk about being one of the hardest working musicians out there....fuk me!!

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

I fukin love it.....can't sit in me joe long enough,entertaining the pax with me stories, might even throw in a few inward or outward paradiddles on the oul steering wheel for good measure!!

Didya watch The Art of Drumming on Sky Arts Hal ? Ep 2 this week.

I did Bubba....i posted it on the 3k thread for octy....i "taped" My View,Clem Burke on Sunday night aswell....didn't know he was left handed but plays right handed like moi,talk about being one of the hardest working musicians out there....fuk me!!

Must watch Clem. I thought the Aswad drummer was out of place in an otherwise excellent episode.  I`ve a couple of mates ,bothers, who were taught by their old man who drummed with showbands and jazz players.  2 brilliant drummers, always serve the song.

[Shallowhal]

My drum tutor was(the late) Jon Murray...used to own the Dublin Drum Centre on the corner of Grantham St and Camden...he was a drummer with the Big Bands back in the day...if i was half the drummer he was...i'd be a happy chap.

[Bob Shillin]

Ah, " a guy who hangs around with musicians".

Just kidding, great respect for drummers, would like to have a go some day, can't beat a tune with good sticks.

[Shallowhal]

Ah, " a guy who hangs around with musicians".

Just kidding, great respect for drummers, would like to have a go some day, can't beat a tune with good sticks.

In the Clem Burke doc.....he said at one stage...."let's clear that up!!"...
I'm sure if you said that to Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters... ex Nirvana drummer...he might say the same.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

My drum tutor was(the late) Jon Murray...used to own the Dublin Drum Centre on the corner of Grantham St and Camden...he was a drummer with the Big Bands back in the day...if i was half the drummer he was...i'd be a happy chap.

The 2 lads are Eddie & Philip Gaynor Hal, Drimnagh lads. Their dad would have known Jon too.