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Enter the shop doors, turn towards the seating area and five ladies look up with eager anticipation. One name is announced and four concede graciously with a measured expression of acceptance to their disappointment\u2026
\n\u201cOh well, I\u2019m sure our taxis will be along presently\u201d… is a typical chorus.<\/p>\n

The \u201cwinner\u201d rises, and I gather the shopping bags into one hand. A turn offers the empty arm towards the lady, she reaches and takes hold\u2026
\nThen the departing, somewhat slo-mo shuffle dance begins.
\nThe professional skill set is to match the natural rhythm of their shuffle. Success allows the pair of us to make a cool exit from the shop…<\/p>\n

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An excerpt from one more of the stories… coming soon in a published ebook collection.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NOTE June 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Left Ear Driver project has evolved and now has its own website
TELL US A STORY FROM THE TAXIS (.co.uk)
Consequently… the posts (stories) on this CaveWallMedia website have been changed to show just intros… then each carries a link to the new website

Thanks for supporting this fun project<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Link to new website here<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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