Columbus Circle Closed, originally uploaded by Vidiot.

Shot last night, on my way home.

Incidentally, my company has offered me a car service (as of last night) to get me to or from work during the strike. When I called, the wait for a car was three hours...at least.

So I started walking. Fortunately, the "ASTORIA" sign I was carrying paid off, when after three blocks, a car honked and the driver asked "Where in Astoria you going?" He lived past Astoria, in College Point, so he drove me right to my door.

He said "I never saw no one walking with a sign like that before." I told him that at best, I'd get a ride, and at worst, I'd look dumb. (And I've done that before.)

I tried to give him money for gas, but he refused, saying "Why should you pay me to drive my normal way home? I didn't go out of my way for you." He did take $5, though, after I asked him to let me buy him a beer at least.

So, thanks, Mark in the Toyota Corolla!

Comments

[Vinny]

I wish I woulda known. You coulda met me at my office and I woulda drove you home.

Maybe the next time Toussaint gets a bug up his ass, eh?

[Vidiot]

Hehe...hopefully it won't come to that!