The Idlers is a delightful ABC radio program reporting on travellers doing the Big Lap. Whenever they are asked which part of Australia impressed the most, they invariably nominate The Kimberley in Western Australia However it’s a totally different story for that regions indigenous population. A people who have, once... Read on...
February 28, 2008 in On the job | Comments (9)
Sunday's queen parade shot from the North Shore by Rainer the cabbie (images enlarge)
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February 26, 2008 | Comments (6)
Last night was huge in Sydney and best explained here, plus this amusing quote, The gay crowd at Mrs Macquaries Chair cheered the ladies loudly. As a taxi driver explained, that's the thing about queens and Sydney. "They're a bit like Bondi buses. If you miss one, there'll always be... Read on...
February 25, 2008 | Comments (0)
Every now and then a passenger will ask to use my phone, usually citing a flat battery. This I always refuse, after a female junkie once tricked me by using the phone to organise a heroin deal. Last night, however, I agreed to a phone request. A thirty-something fella boarded... Read on...
February 25, 2008 in On the job | Comments (5)
This past week I nearly scored a performing artist for the inaugral Cablog Sessions. However after scampering from Maccas and climbing aboard with a guitar, his first words were, "Thank Christ I'm out of there, mate. The joint was full of niggers and blacks." Nice, and an instant disqualification from... Read on...
February 23, 2008 | Comments (3)
Rarely do I recognise celebrities mainly due to the darkness of the cab. However last night I carried two stars, one from the media and the other in theatre. When the first boarded in daylight I immediately picked him as cartoonist, adventurer and radio broadcaster, Warren Brown who hosts The... Read on...
February 22, 2008 in On the job | Comments (3)
One of my daily pleasures is receiving an email digest of amazing images from Bondi Beach and other surfing spots. They are compiled by Eugene Tan who has built a huge following through his ability to capture first class photos of pure escapism. The Sunday program has produced a video... Read on...
February 20, 2008 | Comments (4)
After yesterday’s lamb chop dilemma I’m happy to report no ill effects after thirty hours, so thanks to readers for their prognoses. In particular Rainer’s seems the most likely explanation. Unfortunately, though, I have a new problem pertaining to passenger contact. Last night I carted home an elderly businessman from... Read on...
February 19, 2008 in On the job | Comments (7)
Last night I was fortunate enough to collect the last fare out of the Airport. Usually after deciding to respond to a broadcast for late arrivals it ends badly. Seemingly, a million taxis will high-tail it from the City only to find empty terminals full of frustrated cabbies. Even better... Read on...
February 18, 2008 in On the job | Comments (7)
Early last night I carried a passenger to the Opera House. When I heard she was going to see PJ Harvey I was jealous as Harvey is currently my favourite female musician. Ironically, to this old fart, she looks and sounds a lot like the original rock goddess, Grace Slick.... Read on...
February 16, 2008 in On the job | Comments (2)
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