So got home from work, wrapped things up, cleaned a bit and realized I was facing a rut... This could be a cross post, I do want to keep things separate... but driving keeps my mind clear and clean... After the day job, especially when slow I need some responsibility - laundry was out for tonight so I decided to drive...
I should probably preface this - I earned enough to "Cash out on Lyft" which goes to my Paypal, Big B and I enjoyed a nice dinner at Chili's last night - we played trivia, watched the packers shame themselves and had a nice chat.... Chillen w/ your almost 14 Year Old son can trip you up a bit... He was avoiding going back to school today - hope it went well!
So I called Michelle (Uber driver from the other night) - she confessed she wasn't honest with me - She's separated, I reminded her I knew that, however she still lives with him and trying to work it out... I refreshed my story in a bright light - fix it if you can! I'm pretty sure I've traveled beyond repair, if you can take advantage of it...
Ride 1 - Uber - East YL, to DTF - she didn't speak English at all - I tried my best to offer water, turn up the heat and eat some candy canes which I'm sure sounded like chorizo... She gave me a tip to which I responded Mucho Gusto - I should have said grascias....my Spanish sucks!
Ride 2 - Uber - DTF to home, in La Habra and a second friend further down in Whittier - "I've got Mace" - I replied "I have pepper spray - if you're concerned I'll drop you off here and wait for the next driver if I've offended you".... She was like NO NO NO - just wanted you to be aware... Crap, If you're only 18 and taking uber from a scary movie - think about it! She almost got dropped off for her statement... that doesn't not fly well! I dont just carry tiny pepper spray, I'm a backpacker - I carry Bear spray, the taco bell exec got lucky!!!! Bet He'd have developed a new hot sauce... after a moment i asked why that statement was said... She said we're two pretty young ladies in your car... I said pretty, yes but naive as all get out - actually very stupid...you threatened me - I should have dumped the bear-spray into the backseat but I didn't think it was a true threat... She showed me her tiny can of Mace - I showed her my can of bear spray... She then asked doesn't mace hurt more - I said possibly but why are we talking about this? again I'll drop you off at wait for a replacement driver... At this point I could tell she was just curious so I told her, Yes, Mace is stronger, but if I dump a can of bear spray we all loose... She relaxed and asked if I've used it... Nope... Have I ever pulled it out to use it.... Not until now, but I realized you didn't know how to use your mace and I could have disarmed you at any time.... Wait, what?!? - I pulled up to her house, still on meter as her friend needed a ride 10 miles away... Her mom cam out to greet us but I asked if we could have a quick moment... "Your daughter has no clue how to use her mace" mom spouted something off but walked back into the house - I looked at my rider and said, you need to learn this... Show me your mace can - she pulled it out,and I had her point it at me, I pulled my small pepper can - pointed it at her and said who will win and why? She said you because yours if for bears, I said no, this is my personal can - but I will still win, why?!? Not one person in her family had ever shown her how to arm her mace can... I'm kind of glad I took this ride, they trust me now but I've also educated a few people who carry Mace how to actually use it.... I could tell just by looking her can was on safety - it had two misaligned black arrows - my bear spray has a locking channel - I showed her both and then she accidentally sprayed hers into the wind, very shor burst but we both hit the ground... I got waters from the trunk and rinsed our faces... She was mortified, I was laughing as I didn't think mace into the wind would drop me - it was short lived and I was worried for her - a few baby wipes cleaned both of us up - mace is no joke! She said is that all the can can do? I quickly said no, put it back on safe... I then disarmed my pepper spray and had her arm it - she got it instantly... I covered her hands and took it back, disarmed it and said next time dont talk about it - just use it is you need too...
Her friend got home safe, she had mace too :P
Ladies, Mace and Pepper Spray is great, but do you know how to use them? you better if you're carrying competently - hit me up if you want a training!
Ride 3 - Uber - A quick run from DTB to a home a mile away...
Ride 4 - Lyft - Steven - hope he does not mind detailing him, top notch rider - Manager of Fish in a Bottle - to his house then to Hopscotch - excellent discussion of Whisky, Scotch and Beer - totally wanted to go offline and join him - he invited me to do so... Great man! Someday soon Steven! Hope you tried the Sculpin Habenero - I will try the Chinese Scotch! Happy new year!
Many of you know if I'm online (driving) I dont read texts... Got a few tonight.... I need a custom response I'm driving, is it important?!? LOL @Michelle... I am home...
#RideDrunk #UberOn
Jeff
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