Yep, it's true. I'm one of those poor fools who live in the city that thinks it's indestructible. Yet, when the subway lines are no longer available, all hell breaks loose, chaos ensues and millions of dollars (a sum I may never be familiar with) are lost. Not so much the 'greatest city in the world' or 'center of the universe' anymore. Hmmm.
The first day of the strike I was sick, hacking up a lung and such, and any attempt to get into the city was completely futile. With the contingency plan in place today I thought I'd brave it. I have to say I've never seen anything like it before, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Only about a two and a half hour commute into the city with all the waiting in lines for LIRR tickets and then a shuttle train that only comes every 20 minutes. I made some new friends and together we cursed all the illegitimate taxi services raking in the dough during the chaos (5 to a car, $20 a head and they make at least five trips in the morning commute).
I lucked out getting home because I left work early and just happened to catch a train that was leaving right away.
Now the trick will be getting to the Newark airport...from Queens...through Manhattan...to catch a plane at 7:00 am. Do you really think there are any car services available? Ha Ha Ha! That's funny.
I'm determined though! I will make it out of this city. I will catch my plane and I will be sipping my Dad's hot cocoa by noon, Salt Lake time.
To all my friends who are still having to deal with the mess here, my heart is with you. Stay warm and wear good walking shoes. I love you all and I'll see you before the New Year.
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