Unexpected Adventures: Taking a Cab Home After Too Many Holiday Cocktails

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The discussion revolves around experiences related to drinking and the consequences of overindulgence. One participant shares a recent experience of taking a cab home after a night of cocktails and wine, highlighting the importance of safety and responsible drinking. They encountered a police roadblock but were waved through due to being in a cab. This led to a humorous realization about not knowing how to handle the cab now parked in their garage. Another participant recalls a past incident involving a colleague named Jim, who, after a boozy lunch, forgot he had driven to the pub and mistakenly reported his company car as stolen. Additional anecdotes include a late "luncheon meeting" where laughter overshadowed work discussions, emphasizing the lighthearted nature of these drinking experiences. Overall, the thread underscores the importance of responsible drinking and the humorous situations that can arise from it.
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A few days ago I was out for an evening and had several holiday cocktails followed by some rather nice red wine. Feeling jolly I still had the sense to know that I might have been slightly over the limit. That's when I did something that I've never done before - I took a cab home.
Sure enough, on the way home there was a police road block, but since it was a cab they waved it past. I arrived home safely without incident. This was a real surprise, as I had never driven a cab before, I don't know where I got it and now that it's in my garage I don't know what to do with it.
 
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I can't wait the follow up joke...
the one where the person realizes they left their own car somewhere.
 
Ok it's not a joke but...

Some years ago I worked for a company that had a relaxed attitude to drinking. It was traditional to go out for "lunch" at a local Pub (aka bar) on a Friday. On one occasion we met up with a member of the sales team who I'd best call "Jim" and after a hearty "lunch" we all walked the short distance back to the office. Later that day Jim went to the car park to go home and found his company car missing. The security officer advised him to report it to the police who, for once, said they would send someone to take a written statement. It was as the police were getting out of their car he remembered that he'd driven to the Pub at lunchtime.
 
CWatters, so glad you posted that...brought back a fond memory.

One time during holiday season a co worker and I went out for a very late 'luncheon meeting'. Who knows, we might have actually discussed something related to work...but not for long ...never laughed more.

I don't remember what we ate, nor what was so funny, but that bottle of wine was fabulous...we decided we'd better NOT be seen back at the office and so we both went home.
 
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