Archives for December 2007

Changes

The time has come for a major New Year’s resolution. This blog is now four years old and was first launched in December 2003. So at this time it's appropriate to take stock and reappraise the blogging caper. Cablog has always been a hobby and labour of love which has... Read on...

December 31, 2007 | Comments (33)

Briefly

There is not much to report today...well, not counting the young woman seeking an opinion on her "fashion faux pas" - white knickers under a see-through dress. I told her, "Lady, forget about it, you look a million bucks." Then thoughtfully added, "If you're really worried about it, just take... Read on...

December 29, 2007 in On the job | Comments (0)

Baiting

As a general rule when reporting on passengers I’ll change certain details such as localities and other identifying information. In four years of cablogging it’s extremely rare that a passenger hasn’t deserved anonymity. Here is one of those cases. Around 1am this morning in the Rocks a bloke wandered across... Read on...

December 28, 2007 in On the job | Comments (12)

Low

When I stop at Graveyard Barista’s café for a coffee I take the exact money needed from my coin bag – three dollars plus a fifty cent coin for the tip. Then upon ordering I’ll plop the coin into the tip jar and the three dollars onto the counter. It’s... Read on...

December 27, 2007 in On the job | Comments (4)

Lower

An even lower act is the selfishness of residents who (allegedly) poison trees to enhance their views. And the local council is not letting them forget it, after erecting a number of these signs. Read on...

December 27, 2007 in Clowns | Comments (0)

Lowest

The above incidents are nothing compared to what can happen in the cab game, where some of the lowest acts occur. Like having a knife put to one's throat. Early on Christmas Day I spent some time working the Surry Hills and downtown areas. Finally at 2.40am I killed my... Read on...

December 27, 2007 in On the job | Comments (3)

Laughs

Some Boxing Day laughs from Brian, the radio room operator at Blanktop Chronicles. Also some street laughs from Overheard in New York. And this hilarious video on Guidos, from their mortal enemy, Rob, a New York bouncer. Feel free to nominate in Comments your favourite humour sites. Have a great... Read on...

December 26, 2007 in Humour | Comments (4)

A Vendor

After the madness of the preceding weeks there’s nothing like the relaxed atmosphere of Christmas Eve, heralding the arrival of the festive holidays. To mark the occasion yesterday afternoon was a glorious summer twilight with a comfortable temperature and clear skies. Already the roads were noticeably quieter with many people... Read on...

December 25, 2007 in On the job | Comments (2)

Pumped

Last night three trendy, good-looking, young guys hailed me in the city. Trendy, as in hip casual gear, ironic haircuts and attitudes to suit. Climbing aboard, they squealed, “Stonewall, driver, Oxford Street!”, then proceeded to bounce around in their seats, full of beans. When I stopped for the first red... Read on...

December 24, 2007 in On the job | Comments (1)

Cheers

Well, I guess it’s time to wish all my reader a wonderful festive season. With many readers now finished for the year I trust all have a rewarding and relaxing time with family and friends. Christmas is not my favourite time of year, being a relief driver and all. Yet... Read on...

December 22, 2007 | Comments (4)

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