Hi Cat! Sounds you got away unscathed ...I can only imagine the grin on your face ....
I don't drive Cat but had some experiences with cops stopping the taxi I'm in and check for my ID. Here in the Middles East, we Asians have to carry with us our valid working permit and residence card wherever we go. Some cops would stop cars, buses and taxis to check if the foreigners on board have valid IDs, sometimes it could turn bad even if you have an ID.
Few weeks ago, I was riding a taxi and a police car on the other lane signaled the taxi driver to stop...I knew they wanted to check if I'm legally here. Unfortunately the taxi driver didn't noticed the cops waving and was busy talking on his phone using a headset. The cops made a u-turn and started to chase us. The taxi driver was oblivious, didn't hear the siren. I kept looking back and saw the police car gaining speed on us with it's siren wailing. When they were over taking the taxi, cop signaled for the driver to pull over . He stopped the taxi, turned to look at me and asked if I have residence and working permit. I grinned and told him " I think they are after you"
Police came over , I showed them my ID but the taxi driver got busted.
Smart, that happened after Daniel posted that blog...it brought all kinds of nutters on to my profile then another post a blog about me...more nutters!
Cat, I've earned those 3 cupcakes...but I'm willing to throw one of them at someone's face...if he forgets his manners again. Oops, now where's my manners
Good manners...I always do my best to teach my son that. Respect for himself and for others first and foremost. My parents used to tell me and my 3 brothers that they would rather want us to marry someone poor or has no degree but full of good manners and knows how to live life in dignity than someone with money and lots of achievements but lacking in manners.
I like bacon and sausages...but haven't eaten them for so long now. When I went to Manila, I tried to eat some but strangely I didn't feel that happy eating them anymore.
Trying to stick to healthy foods...more veggies and fruits , less meat!
Smart , some situations call for drastic measures that sometimes involves lying ...a white lie or something...this is to protect something and contain the worst.
I've heard so many stories of mail order bride back home in Philippines, they said they started as pen pals then get married the first time they met and everything went well...the men were usually from other countries, probably looking for companions and someone to take care of them in my opinion.
I could be an adventurer and a little crazy sometimes but I don't think I'll do that ...
Hi Nightfury! Thanks for posting this question...I've been asking myself that these days... looking forward to reading interesting answers from Others ..
RE: Roadblock Season.
Hi Cat! Sounds you got away unscathed ...I can only imagine the grin on your face ....I don't drive Cat but had some experiences with cops stopping the taxi I'm in and check for my ID.
Here in the Middles East, we Asians have to carry with us our valid working permit and residence card wherever we go. Some cops would stop cars, buses and taxis to check if the foreigners on board have valid IDs, sometimes it could turn bad even if you have an ID.
Few weeks ago, I was riding a taxi and a police car on the other lane signaled the taxi driver to stop...I knew they wanted to check if I'm legally here. Unfortunately the taxi driver didn't noticed the cops waving and was busy talking on his phone using a headset. The cops made a u-turn and started to chase us. The taxi driver was oblivious, didn't hear the siren. I kept looking back and saw the police car gaining speed on us with it's siren wailing. When they were over taking the taxi, cop signaled for the driver to pull over . He stopped the taxi, turned to look at me and asked if I have residence and working permit. I grinned and told him " I think they are after you"
Police came over , I showed them my ID but the taxi driver got busted.