Archives for August 2006

Top Bloke

An Aussie cab drivers association is proposing psychological assessments for cabbies. Let’s consider some basic psychological elements which may be covered in a future questionnaire for prospective cabbies... 1) Describe your temperament for driving taxis - Umm, if its really hot like in summer Id open all the windows cause... Read on...

August 30, 2006 in Humour | Comments (4)

Pure Parody

Last night was lousy, a veritable financial disaster. I’m tired and cranky so won’t go into the boring details, or lack thereof. Instead I’ll highlight the positive. This came at the death around 2am, when I picked up three pretty-boys for DCM. This is a notorious nightclub on lower Oxford... Read on...

August 29, 2006 in On the job | Comments (1)

Charmers

Around 2 am this morning at Star City Casino a young woman in her early twenties boarded for Rushcutters Bay. She was escorted to the cab by a fella who was very solicitous, giving her money for the fare and insisting I get her home safely. ‘Been playing the tables... Read on...

August 28, 2006 in On the job | Comments (9)

Onya Mum

A fella climbed in the front seat last night and after giving his address asked, ‘Had a good night ?’. The usual opener from a friendly passenger. ‘For a Saturday, yeah’, I replied. ‘Usually it’s a circus but tonight everyone’s been fairly civilized...so far’. And so it was for the... Read on...

August 27, 2006 in On the job | Comments (11)

Bitch-slap

A rare, perverse pleasure from reading blogs occurs when a journalist or blogger takes a ridiculous position on an issue. Then, rather than simply admit his/her error, proceeds to dig a deeper hole in their credibility. Hence the resultant bitch-slapping... UPDATE : Cross with Red Cross Read on...

August 26, 2006 in Weblogs | Comments (10)

Hot Vlog

Running late today, nothing really to say anyway except check this bikini video blog... Read on...

August 25, 2006 in Weblogs | Comments (4)

Public Service

Early this morning I stopped for a young woman in the City. Aged in the mid to late twenties she was well dressed and smoking furiously as I approached. She was also drunk, though not that drunk she couldn’t hold a decent conversation. ‘Been working or socialising ?’, I asked.... Read on...

August 24, 2006 in On the job | Comments (1)

Citizen Jack

I've been wondering if acquitted Melbourne cabbie, Jack 'Jihad' Thomas will now return to his former profession. Moreover, what harm can a (potential) terrorist do with a taxi ? Read on...

August 23, 2006 in Current Affairs | Comments (1)

Holy Rugger

Carried a press photographer last night to the George Gregan tribute for becoming the most capped player in Test history. I was short-listed as MC for the gig, along with Wendall Sailor, regrettably an early scratching, and Warnie, now playing text in England. However as with the previous Mondays invitation... Read on...

August 22, 2006 in On the job | Comments (15)

Frightening

I picked up a fella last night, a professional racing driver in the Motorsport Series who had spent yesterday competing at Wakefield Park, Goulburn, NSW. I asked him, ‘How did you go, get a result ?’. ‘Yeah, we placed first in the Production Series and seventh in the Formula Ford'.... Read on...

August 21, 2006 in On the job | Comments (5)

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