My Mom called me yesterday at 7 AM (*note to Mom: don't ever do that again) and said this, "STRIKE!" Of course she was giving me a warning about the NYC transit strike that started at 3 AM. I've had a day to digest this and its impact on the city I love...to make it as simple as possible, I've decided to share my thoughts in a new feature I call:



On one hand, the strike is going to cost the city millions in revenue from holiday shoppers, on the other hand, I made it into the city in 11 minutes - that's some sweet commuting. New Yorkers are forced to share cabs...I decided to walk from the bus station to work, I never felt better. Bottom line: MTA put a fair contract on the table, NY Transit Union should suck it up and try again in 3 years. To be honest, I don't know anything about this strike...I just wanted to make that cool 'Between the Issues' graphic. Bob 1, Strike 0.

Monday night, I made a ten-dollar bet with Linda (receptionist/friend) that there was NO WAY there would be a strike.

Damn.

You know how many swipes** I'm going to have to sell to make up for that ten dollars? Ha ha.

Two quick things before I go...Thanks to Channel 11 for giving me tips on how to DRESS in cold weather. I've been wearing shorts and a tank top like an idiot. And, I like Fox 5's coverage...in typical shocking FOX fashion, they've dubbed it the "ILLEGAL TRANSIT STRIKE" ha ha. I love TV.

OK, that's it for today. Strike nice.

Best,

Bob

* Mom, just kidding...you can call me anytime!
** To get on a NYC subway, you need a Metro Card. Sometimes people will 'swipe' you in for a discount. This is illegal.