I found a link to this Bailout Calculator. Dividing the total $ spent on bailouts by the number of americans, and then multiplying by the number of people in my family (9), our portion of the bailout is $248,391!
I hope it's not true!
I started driving pizza almost 5 years ago and we thought it would be a short-term part-time job. At this point I'll have to drive forever.
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Gas For $1.99 / Gallon!
Gas was down to $1.99 today, the first time in recent memory that it has been under $2! I didn't go to my other job today so my only driving was for delivery (plus to the store and back). I bought 1.874 gallons and drove 45.5 miles so my Chevy Prism got 24.3 miles per gallon.
The reason I missed my day job was that my wife went to the Sarah Palin rally in Lakewood this morning. I just needed to get the kids onto the bus before I left for work. Well the flaw in the plan was that "Jay" threw up twice right after eating breakfast so he had to stay home from school. And I had to stay home with him.
On a positive note, this allowed me to get in to my pizzeria an hour earlier than usual, so I drove for 6 hours, unfortunately we were not busy at all and I took only 9 deliveries, all singles! I made $21 in tips and drove 41 miles.
The reason I missed my day job was that my wife went to the Sarah Palin rally in Lakewood this morning. I just needed to get the kids onto the bus before I left for work. Well the flaw in the plan was that "Jay" threw up twice right after eating breakfast so he had to stay home from school. And I had to stay home with him.
On a positive note, this allowed me to get in to my pizzeria an hour earlier than usual, so I drove for 6 hours, unfortunately we were not busy at all and I took only 9 deliveries, all singles! I made $21 in tips and drove 41 miles.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Obama - "Shares The Wealth"
I heard this on the radio the other day. I'm sure it's not true but it's an illustration and it explains why I am voting for John McCain on Tuesday.
A businessman is walking into a restaurant. On his way in he passes a homeless man wearing an Obama t-shirt, asking for money. The businessman takes note but walks on past.
While eating, he notices his waitress "Wanda" is wearing an Obama button under her nametag.
When he finished eating, he paid the bill but left no tip. He then gave $10, the amount he would have tipped, to the beggar outside. The waitress, upset at seeing no tip, followed the man outside and confronted him.
"I worked for the tip, why are you giving it to him?" she asked the businessman.
"I noticed you both were Obama supporters so I figured you would want me to share the wealth," the businessman explained.
Obama's tax policy, while not quite full-blown socialism, takes from those who work and earn, like Joe the Plumber and Wanda the Waitress, and "redistributes" to those who do not.
A businessman is walking into a restaurant. On his way in he passes a homeless man wearing an Obama t-shirt, asking for money. The businessman takes note but walks on past.
While eating, he notices his waitress "Wanda" is wearing an Obama button under her nametag.
When he finished eating, he paid the bill but left no tip. He then gave $10, the amount he would have tipped, to the beggar outside. The waitress, upset at seeing no tip, followed the man outside and confronted him.
"I worked for the tip, why are you giving it to him?" she asked the businessman.
"I noticed you both were Obama supporters so I figured you would want me to share the wealth," the businessman explained.
Obama's tax policy, while not quite full-blown socialism, takes from those who work and earn, like Joe the Plumber and Wanda the Waitress, and "redistributes" to those who do not.Sunday, November 2, 2008
Zack And Miri Order Pizza
I wasn't on the schedule tonight but was able to pick up a few extra hours. I worked from 6-9 and then went home and took my wife to see the movie Zack and Miri Make A Porno. We both thought it was a great movie and if you like Kevin Smith movies (the Jersey trilogy featuring Jay and Silent Bob) you will love this!
While working, I drove 3 hours, took 9 runs, made $26, and drove 28 miles. I did get a $4 tip on a $16 order from an "Obama house".
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Nick's Construction Project
Nick went back to his childhood days of playing with tinkertoys tonight. He spent most of the night assembling several new racks and carts for dough and other food storage.
Meanshile I owrked 5 hours, took 9 deliveries, drove 30 miles, and made $35 in tips.
Only one stiff, to a house I've been stiffed at more times thn any other. They have an Obama sign in their yard. I guess they don't believe in spreading the wealth.
Later I delivered to another house. The woman of the house was waiting on the porch smoking. Her daughter and grandkids were inside and had ordered the pizza. The woman came with $22 and asked how much was the check. When I told her $21.62 she had me wait and went bck inside for $3 tip. Tips like that are really appreciated!
My final delivery as a big surprise. It was to an apartment complex where I'm about as likely to get stiffed as tipped. The check was $23.60 and he paid with $40, and he asked for $4 back. That left me $12.40 for a tip, one of my biggest ever! I asked him again if he said $4 and he said yes, so I thanked him again and took off!
Meanshile I owrked 5 hours, took 9 deliveries, drove 30 miles, and made $35 in tips.
Only one stiff, to a house I've been stiffed at more times thn any other. They have an Obama sign in their yard. I guess they don't believe in spreading the wealth.
Later I delivered to another house. The woman of the house was waiting on the porch smoking. Her daughter and grandkids were inside and had ordered the pizza. The woman came with $22 and asked how much was the check. When I told her $21.62 she had me wait and went bck inside for $3 tip. Tips like that are really appreciated!
My final delivery as a big surprise. It was to an apartment complex where I'm about as likely to get stiffed as tipped. The check was $23.60 and he paid with $40, and he asked for $4 back. That left me $12.40 for a tip, one of my biggest ever! I asked him again if he said $4 and he said yes, so I thanked him again and took off!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Can You Take A Check?
Well we haven't as long as I've worked here (going on 5 years). But tonight I found a blog about a pizza girl from Utah who wouldn't take a check from her local state senator, and it turned into a big incident as reported by ABC 4 in Provo, Utah.
We used to offer to do a credit card over the phone or to bring the food back if they don't have cash. New policy is to leave the food but to let the customer know there is a "hold" on their account for the amount due and they will not be able to order again until it is paid off.
We used to offer to do a credit card over the phone or to bring the food back if they don't have cash. New policy is to leave the food but to let the customer know there is a "hold" on their account for the amount due and they will not be able to order again until it is paid off.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Cleveland Pizza Driver In Voter-Registration Scam
As reported by the New York Post. This really doesn't have much to do with him being a pizza driver. The curious thing though is that I ride the RTA daily and walked past the same voter registration folks and was never approached once.
How did they know I was already registered? Or did they not pursue me because I'm white?
How did they know I was already registered? Or did they not pursue me because I'm white?
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Economic Stimulus - Tax Rebate
As long as I'm on the subject of taxes, here is a tax rebate calculator based on the legislation passed by Congress and proposed by President Bush.
At $600 per adult and $300 per kid, I'll be getting a cool $2700. (My ex-wife claims 2 of the kids). According to CNN, checks should be in the mail in early May!
At $600 per adult and $300 per kid, I'll be getting a cool $2700. (My ex-wife claims 2 of the kids). According to CNN, checks should be in the mail in early May!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Politics Of Pizza
Since it's primary season, I thought I would add a post on the presidential primaries. I haven't done alot of research yet since Ohio doesn't vote until March.
But I did see that local democratic also-ran, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, was in the news as his supporters were upset over a pizza commercial that made fun of him. Check out the story (and the commercial).
The story was mentioned by several other blogs, including the American Princess, the National Review, and even the Wonkette!
Also, my wife and I were discussing candidates and I looked up Ron Paul's website. I found an interesting stance there that should appeal to pizza drivers everywhere. No tax on tips!
"It is an outrage that waiters, waitresses, and other service-sector employees have to pay taxes on the tips they earn.” - quotes the website.
Congressman Paul has introduced H.R. 3664. The Tax Free Tips Act of 2007 will exempt tips from federal income and payroll taxes. Sounds like a great idea to me!
But I did see that local democratic also-ran, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, was in the news as his supporters were upset over a pizza commercial that made fun of him. Check out the story (and the commercial).
The story was mentioned by several other blogs, including the American Princess, the National Review, and even the Wonkette!
Also, my wife and I were discussing candidates and I looked up Ron Paul's website. I found an interesting stance there that should appeal to pizza drivers everywhere. No tax on tips!
"It is an outrage that waiters, waitresses, and other service-sector employees have to pay taxes on the tips they earn.” - quotes the website.
Congressman Paul has introduced H.R. 3664. The Tax Free Tips Act of 2007 will exempt tips from federal income and payroll taxes. Sounds like a great idea to me!
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