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taxiuncle · Senior Guru

CABBIES : THE INSIDE STORY to be given away to 10 lucky members.

smoothrider · A Forum Supporter

taxiuncle wrote:
smoothrider, would you 1 2 consider posting a few of your stories from your book on the forum
here for member who might be still considering buying it as teaser?

Glad you asked ! Yes, please take a look at an extract from Chapter 30 of the book here (on Facebook)>>>https://www.facebook.com/notes/ant-ooi/extract-from-the-book-cabbies-the-inside-story/10151974712667430

... and here's a paragraph from pg 94 :

Wow, I thought to myself, she was doing a Monica Lewinsky number. OMG - fellatio right here in my cab ! About five minutes later, there was a clear unmistakable grunt from the guy that was unsuccessfully stifled. The lady cleared her throat and made some controlled coughs. After what I imagined was a very skilful set of manoeuvres, the two heads were visible once again in the rear mirror. Surely, this was not the first time for them. After the act, they displayed a cavalier attitude; such nonchalance that seemed to imply : “It’s none of your business”. The guy told me to stop immediately after I turned the corner at a traffic junction. As I was collecting the fare, he mumbled something to the lady, but she couldn’t give a proper answer as the sound which came out was very hoarse, as if she had suddenly contracted acute laryngitis. Talk about deep throat ! Funny, how it brings up the joke about a seemingly naive local celebrity who innocently declared in an ad that she ‘swallowed’.

-- Edited by smoothrider on Sunday 3rd of November 2013 04:28:05 PM

Niteowl · A Forum Mentor

lol.. read that part.. and there are many more interesting sharing

Niteowl · A Forum Mentor

Thanks once again Smooth Rider for arranging the meet up on Sunday for the lucky winners! And Thanks for your Book.

Gona read for the next few days while taking public transport o STA for my TDVL FT course!

Taxilim · A Forum Supporter

Niteowl,

All the best for your TDVL. Hope to see you on the road soon.

smoothrider · A Forum Supporter

Niteowl wrote:
lol.. read that part.. and there are many more interesting sharing

hahaha, glad u find it interesting. Look forward to yr comments after u've completed.

taxilim>>>see u on the roads. Let me know what uthink of the book.

Cheers!

Ps. One-for-one offer still stands for those who are still undecided.

Niteowl · A Forum Mentor

Taxilim wrote:
Niteowl,
All the best for your TDVL. Hope to see you on the road soon.

Hey Taxilim,

thanks! Lesson break now, next part is to learn our National Anthem!

Taxilim · A Forum Supporter

Hey smoothrider, so far I have covered 6 chapters of the book. I must say that it is an excellent book.

Good for newbies, TDs wannabes, pax and even seasoned TDs.

I thought it would be good to sell the book to the students from Singapore Taxi Academy. Many of them will want to read the book cos STA doesn't teach you everything.

Perhaps niteowl can help ask his lecturer whether it can be done.

Niteowl · A Forum Mentor

which I am working my ground, establish rapport with course mate and be in trainer good books

think Monday can strike metal while hot Liao

smoothrider · A Forum Supporter

taxilim & niteowl >>> haha, thanks guys for the wonderful support and kind words. It's a pity I wasn't able to give away more copies. I actually thought that the last clue was so obvious, but hardly anyone took notice.

Anyway, ya, maybe STA classes might be a steady source for "interested" readers. The difficult part is to get them to take notice.

Btw, today my mood is really very low because of a small but stupid accident with an angmoh driving a Maserati. We only got tiny scratches but he demanded $400 or he would complain to my taxi company. Some more, he is a PR and obviously knows enuf to try to take advantage and bully me.:(

Taxilim · A Forum Supporter

smoothrider wrote:
taxilim & niteowl >>> haha, thanks guys for the wonderful support and kind words. It's a pity I wasn't able to give away more copies. I actually thought that the last clue was so obvious, but hardly anyone took notice.
Anyway, ya, maybe STA classes might be a steady source for "interested" readers. The difficult part is to get them to take notice.
Btw, today my mood is really very low because of a small but stupid accident with an angmoh driving a Maserati. We only got tiny scratches but he demanded $400 or he would complain to my taxi company. Some more, he is a PR and obviously knows enuf to try to take advantage and bully me.:(

Hey Smoothrider, sorry to hear about the minor accident. Was it a side swipe where both of you were in your lanes? If so, it's a 50/50 case. TDs get bullied all the time because ppl know that they cannot afford to lose their rice bowl...haiz..

Maybe can nego to reduce to $300. The thing about taxi companies is any accident will be recorded, whether at fault or not. Heard that for some companies, once you have more than 2 accidents, the contract will be terminated. Especially so now as the accident rate is very high and there is a long queue of TDs waiting to hire taxis.

-- Edited by Taxilim on Friday 8th of November 2013 10:18:40 AM

-- Edited by Taxilim on Friday 8th of November 2013 10:18:52 AM

taxiuncle · Senior Guru

smoothrider wrote:
taxilim & niteowl >>> haha, thanks guys for the wonderful support and kind words. It's a pity I wasn't able to give away more copies. I actually thought that the last clue was so obvious, but hardly anyone took notice.
Anyway, ya, maybe STA classes might be a steady source for "interested" readers. The difficult part is to get them to take notice.
Btw, today my mood is really very low because of a small but stupid accident with an angmoh driving a Maserati. We only got tiny scratches but he demanded $400 or he would complain to my taxi company. Some more, he is a PR and obviously knows enuf to try to take advantage and bully me.:(

aiyo, sorry to hear that.

if you're at fault, i think is better to nego, pay and move on.

the sum would be bigger if he decided to file claim.

good luck!

smoothrider · A Forum Supporter

taxiuncle wrote:
aiyo, sorry to hear that.
if you're at fault, i think is better to nego, pay and move on.
the sum would be bigger if he decided to file claim.
good luck!

Ya, u'r right. But sometimes when u meet a yaya guy, the mind cannot think straight. Technically, he has the upper hand which at the time I wasn't aware. I thought I was clear. Now I realise, it is too late. Forgot to exchange phone nos.

My problems are usually 50/50 like this case. Anyway, best not to discuss it further here.

Rom · A Forum Mentor

smoothrider wrote:
Ya, u'r right. But sometimes when u meet a yaya guy, the mind cannot think straight. Technically, he has the upper hand which at the time I wasn't aware. I thought I was clear. Now I realise, it is too late. Forgot to exchange phone nos.
My problems are usually 50/50 like this case. Anyway, best not to discuss it further here.

Sorry to know that... Hope it works out fine for you. Most important is you are safe & sound. All the best smile

smoothrider · A Forum Supporter

Rom wrote:
Sorry to know that... Hope it works out fine for you. Most important is you are safe & sound. All the best

Hey Rom, thanks. Btw, today I went back to take a second look and I think my case looks better after that. Will start a new thread when I have the time.