Author Topic: Driving in Manhattan (Read 238 times)

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #15 on:** May 07, 2010, 06:28:28 PM »

Yep, had that happen - though it was from her headlight to the left right rear door, and she stopped (AND freely admitted her error to the constabulary!!)
(edited because I can't tell my fretting hand from my picking hand)

Peter

(Message edited by cozmik_cowboy on May 07, 2010)

David Houck · « **Reply #16 on:** May 07, 2010, 07:16:47 PM »

That was nice she stopped!

sonicus · « **Reply #17 on:** May 07, 2010, 10:00:44 PM »

Dave, I really gained a huge amount of understanding and respect for
18 wheeler drivers when I drove a 16 foot Bob tail from Tampa, Fl. to Oakland, Ca, back in 1999. I took mostly route 10 and did it in 5 days with some scenic endeavours . I had no idea what I would learn about before I embarked on my trek. The Truck stops with 100 big rigs lined up was a spectacle to behold for sure. I stopped of at a few really awesome truck stops with full amenities and the food was great and cheap . They treated me with exemplary class and kindness even though it was obvious that I was not a real truck driver.

(Message edited by sonicus on May 08, 2010)

edwin · « **Reply #18 on:** May 07, 2010, 10:16:52 PM »

You really find out what kind of respect truckers have for you when you listen in on the CB. Our truck was purchased from a futon company and had emblazoned on the back: Metawampe Futons. Sleep with us! I heard every things from What the f is a futon?! to some really derogatory inferences from the sleep with us part. Finally I just ditched the CB.

Another NY/truck memory I have is playing way downtown during a February. Our truck was a diesel and got too cold. We didn't get it started until the band the next night had finished their soundcheck!

benson_murrensun · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2010, 10:09:10 AM »

I guess what it boils down to is, nobody but me knows how to drive. - I hear that! Did you ever notice that anyone who drives slower than you is a moron and anyone who drives faster than you is a maniac?

glocke · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2010, 03:36:47 AM »

Park in the outer boroughs of Long Island, or New Jersey, and take a subway in to the studio. I drive in Manhattan often, and I want to blow my brains out every time.

Well guess Ill find out tomorrow. I did have the chance to have someone else bring my gear into the city for me, but that would have required leaving it locked in the studio all weekend and I dont know when I would be getting it back because the guy who would take it in for me is several hours away from me.

Im 2 hours south of the city. Im hopeing if I leave my house by 530 or six I can make it to the studio by 730 or 8 and avoid alot of traffic hassles.

Should be pretty cool. Its a demo album for an 11 year old guitar player who loves the Grateful Dead! He knows much of the material and always surprises me by playing yet another tune that hes never played before. There is a very special guest that will be on the recording, cant really say anything more than that because I have been sworn to secrecy....Man do I hate keeping secrets.

artswork99 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2010, 05:29:46 AM »

Sounds like a great session! Enjoy and may the trip in and out of the city be carefree

When I drove into the city I parked the car for a week while there. Regards, Art

David Houck · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2010, 11:05:08 AM »

So, how did it go?

glocke · « **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2010, 12:57:52 PM »

Session went great! I've been in studios before but none matched the caliber of this one. Met some great folks who made everything super easy. The artist hired a great drummer, it was a little intimidating at first being in that environment with someone with the experience and musicianship he has, but we locked in really well.

As for driving in Manhattan, all I can say is holy mother of god...please put me out of my misery. 45 minutes to drive 3-4 miles....traffic laws that are completely ignored...im amazed i got out of there without any damage to my 4runner.

(Message edited by glocke on May 22, 2010)

David Houck · « **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2010, 03:20:58 PM »

Great session and horrible traffic! Was the drummer the special guest?

glocke · « **Reply #25 on:** May 22, 2010, 04:20:28 PM »

No, the drummer was not the special guest. Can't really say who that is just yet, but I think I can say that the drummer was Joe Chirco.

David Houck · « **Reply #26 on:** May 22, 2010, 04:30:51 PM »

From the Zen Tricksters; cool!