I think I upset a cabbie

[joebe]

I apologise in advance if, as a result of my actions, any of you have a run in with an irate cabbie today.

They really do get very upset if you dare to touch their precious cabs, I mean all I did was give it a gentle slap on the door as he tried to squeeze past me forcing me into another lane, rather than wait. Queue an emergency stop in front of me and the old git jumping out and grabbing me by the scruff of the neck and raising his fist at me. So I smiled and told him to give it his best shot, my hands still on the bars. I think it then dawned on him that stopping in the middle of Trafalgar Square to punch a cyclist that is making no attempt to defend themselves, was probably not the smartest thing to do, given the place was full of people getting ready for Armistice Day, including police and service personnel.

So he called me a “see you next Tuesday” instead and got back in the cab.

Was quite funny really, though I do worry about him, he looked like he was about to explode and keel over.

 

[Tharg2007]

report him to the police, he assaulted you. Also if he does see you next tuesday and runs you over he cant claim it was an accident as he has already threatened you. There should be CCTV of this.

 

[jonny jeez]

I apologise in advance if, as a result of my actions, any of you have a run in with an irate cabbie today.

They really do get very upset if you dare to touch their precious cabs, I mean all I did was give it a gentle slap on the door as he tried to squeeze past me forcing me into another lane, rather than wait. Queue an emergency stop in front of me and the old git jumping out and grabbing me by the scruff of the neck and raising his fist at me. So I smiled and told him to give it his best shot, my hands still on the bars. I think it then dawned on him that stopping in the middle of Trafalgar Square to punch a cyclist that is making no attempt to defend themselves, was probably not the smartest thing to do, given the place was full of people getting ready for Armistice Day, including police and service personnel.

So he called me a “see you next Tuesday” instead and got back in the cab.

Was quite funny really, though I do worry about him, he looked like he was about to explode and keel over.

Wow!..seriously impressed with your cool there joebe...perhaps we should start calling you Jules.

I guess that means nothing to most of you..prizes for those who work it out!!

 

[ianrauk]

+1 definitely

report him to the police, he assaulted you. Also if he does see you next tuesday and runs you over he cant claim it was an accident as he has already threatened you. There should be CCTV of this.

 

[hackbike 666]

There are many irate cabbies so don't worry about it.

 

[Happiness Stan]

So he's gonna see you next Tuesday?

 

[upsidedown]

Are they all like Charlie from Eastenders ?

Thankfully there aren't many black cabs around here. Plenty of mini cabs, but if you slapped the door of one of those your hand would probably go through it.

Well done on keeping your cool Joebe.

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

So he's gonna see you next Tuesday?

No, I think it was a C U Next Tuesday.

 

[joebe]

Yes, it was colourful language as opposed to a date.....

If he'd hit me then yes I would have reported it, as it was it was just a sad old man that soon realised he was just making an arse of himself. I did actually ask him if he really wanted to start the day with an assault charge (sprang into my mind after reading about the van driver with the iron bar on here).

My only regret is that I didn't blow him a kiss and pat the roof of the cab as I rode off, the little red devil on my sholder was telling me to, but the angel on the other pointed out this was likely to bring on a massive coronary in the guy and I didn't want to be late for work.

 

[yenrod]

> I think I upset a cabbie

I once did this and we ended up fighting in the road with him - only to be borken up by a bus driver telling us to get outta the fkg way !

 

[fossyant]

If you are in slapping distance, that's waaay to close !

Well done for remaining calm...."give it your best shot" - LOL.......

 

[Tharg2007]

No, I think it was a C U Next Tuesday.

ah, i see.

 

[goo_mason]

Also applies to those luddites who Can't Understand New Technology

 

[goo_mason]

Or you can sneak in a pop at someone you don't like by saying "there we are then!" when you're talking to them or handing them something!

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Or just call them a "berk". Which is generally accepted these days as a polite insult, but if you know that it's short for "Berkshire Hunt", which is rhyming slang for ... well, you get my drift.