Yesterday I attended the funeral of a cabbie killed in the workplace, my second such event in 16 months. Last years service for Youbert Hormozi was the result of manslaughter, or reckless indifference to a life. Yesterday’s funeral came after a cold-blooded murder... Read on...
June 30, 2007 in Heroes | Comments (7)
A business fella around thirty years old climbed aboard and proceeded to whinge about his dinner companions, four women and two men. "I’ve been given a new team at work so I took them out to a fancy restaurant. After the menus arrived one woman announced, ‘The usual ?’. Well,... Read on...
June 29, 2007 in On the job | Comments (7)
In 2004 some geniuses conducted research into the modern conundrum of disappearing teaspoons. ‘Genius’, as in the ability to swindle research money from gullible providers (taxpayers/investors), without actually solving the problem, After five months, 56 (80%) of 70 teaspoons had disappeared. The half life of the teaspoons was 81 days... Read on...
June 27, 2007 in On the job | Comments (8)
The presenter of ABC's PM radio program last night seemed to suggest that hot air from air conditioners is another cause of global warming. After work I checked the transcript, You only have to stand by the exhaust vent of a domestic air-conditioning unit on a hot day to grasp... Read on...
June 26, 2007 in On the job | Comments (6)
For the last twenty years I’ve considered Guns N' Roses almost as important as my constantly disappearing socks. A view which remained unchallenged, until 1.30 this morning when my estimation of the Gunners instantly surpassed the socks, the undies, in fact, the whole damn wardrobe. At that time my cab... Read on...
June 25, 2007 in On the job | Comments (7)
Last night I took a rare Saturday night off work and attended the annual Sydney Swans/Collingwood footy match at Olympic Stadium. It was a chance to see how the passengers relax...
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June 24, 2007 in Clowns, Heroes, Sports | Comments (14)
Early this morning a Star City casino staffer inquired about the missing cabbie in Eastwood. Unfortunately I couldn't relay any further information, other than the police report. Hopefully by the time I awake this afternoon he'll be found, safe and unharmed. UPDATE : Sadly, it's bad news for the family... Read on...
June 21, 2007 in On the job | Comments (1)
From July 1 Sydney Airport passengers exiting via taxis will pay $2.50 for the privilege, a 25% toll increase. Even accounting for the first toll rise since its 2004 inception, that's equivalent to an annual inflation rate of 8%. The airport says the $2 fee has led to improvements for... Read on...
June 20, 2007 in Cab news | Comments (12)
A woman last night told me that ‘magic happens.’ This was delivered in such a matter of fact tone it really got me laughing, "Lady, no cabbie’s going to believe that. We’re the most cynical people in town." "Doesn’t matter," she replied. "You must believe in it for it to... Read on...
June 19, 2007 in On the job | Comments (13)
Late last night a bloke flicked me two ten dollar notes, or so he thought. In the dim light (left) he had actually passed a tenner and a hundred. It was only when I hit the courtesy light that we realised the mistake, much to his relief...
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June 18, 2007 in On the job | Comments (10)
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