mark61
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vwalan
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there is still loads around here . we aint posh like you rich bugg--s. beetles fetch good money now. and hillman imps are sought by the trials boys and girls .
think i would sooner have a beetle than an escort ot a modern car .
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plus they make grand trikes as well. be ok for you when your that dodery you cant ride a motor bike .
think i would sooner have a beetle than an escort ot a modern car .
.plus they make grand trikes as well. be ok for you when your that dodery you cant ride a motor bike .
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According to the reports from companies who have implemented the reverse-only parking policy, the employees actually get to work EARLIER than usual, to allow more time for the poorer drivers to park correctly. They also report that after the first few weeks, the use of the car parks become much more efficient and orderly than before, at both arrival and departure time for the employees.
Overall, reverse-only parking has proved to be a major step forward!!
Smaug
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He ain't going to cough for it tho, is he? Do you think he genuinely doesn't know he's doing it?
666jw
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Hi there Scampa, I'm sorry that you feel the way you do. You come across as a pleasant enough individual, :wave:
I also personally feel it takes a lot of bottle and soul searching to put such an explosive post on this forum, as it always invites strong criticism from other members. I myself have fallen foul of Wintonion on occasion along with many others such as 123wills ( nice guy) etc.
I believe that Wins behaviour is intentional but not vindictive, just his way of trying to put his point over, debate, win , succeed call it what you want. On occasion it causes offence similar to Derek flip flap ,Sean Rua etc. Do we really want the same safe comments,along with people reading but not posting . The forum really does get boring without these posters, who all CAN and Do get it back when the situation arises.
In my opinion , the problem posters on here are the ones that are never off air. The ones who don't just know every thing about every subject, but comment on every thing before the original poster has chance to reply . They throw the inevitable slang into their posts to " appear streetwise" , always using phrases that are far to advanced for a older generation to use which makes them look like the embarrassing uncle or grandparent or worse still a wideboy ( not) .
Come on folks and not forgetting your good self Scampa, we have to take this behaviour with a pinch of salt, as they are all being naughty schoolboys , and are no different than the usual suspects on here that gang up and then hide behind a cloak of respectability along with lots of " likes" for each other in the clic. Hang on in there big Win and come back Derek ( Sean's only on holiday ) .All very different animals who don't side with each other, but aren't afraid to air their views or hold back. Yes Scampa you have hit the nail on the head though, wouldn't it be nice for them to backtrack, change stance or apologise now and again. It would make your well said and thought out post, unnecessary, kind regards jw
I also personally feel it takes a lot of bottle and soul searching to put such an explosive post on this forum, as it always invites strong criticism from other members. I myself have fallen foul of Wintonion on occasion along with many others such as 123wills ( nice guy) etc.
I believe that Wins behaviour is intentional but not vindictive, just his way of trying to put his point over, debate, win , succeed call it what you want. On occasion it causes offence similar to Derek flip flap ,Sean Rua etc. Do we really want the same safe comments,along with people reading but not posting . The forum really does get boring without these posters, who all CAN and Do get it back when the situation arises.
In my opinion , the problem posters on here are the ones that are never off air. The ones who don't just know every thing about every subject, but comment on every thing before the original poster has chance to reply . They throw the inevitable slang into their posts to " appear streetwise" , always using phrases that are far to advanced for a older generation to use which makes them look like the embarrassing uncle or grandparent or worse still a wideboy ( not) .
Come on folks and not forgetting your good self Scampa, we have to take this behaviour with a pinch of salt, as they are all being naughty schoolboys , and are no different than the usual suspects on here that gang up and then hide behind a cloak of respectability along with lots of " likes" for each other in the clic. Hang on in there big Win and come back Derek ( Sean's only on holiday ) .All very different animals who don't side with each other, but aren't afraid to air their views or hold back. Yes Scampa you have hit the nail on the head though, wouldn't it be nice for them to backtrack, change stance or apologise now and again. It would make your well said and thought out post, unnecessary, kind regards jw
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I am a regular poster on here and take offence at your comment about the regular 'knowitalls'. I have no idea what you mean by putting the inevitable slang words into postings.
Why don't members with let's say over 2,000 posts just stay away from the forum for a month. That way we can see if you are right. I for one will resign from the forum if the membership believes it has improved as a result.
I don't use any other internet sites (like FB or Twitter). I like a bit of banter and help where I have some knowledge. maybe it's time I found a new outlet for my spare time. Anybody need any gardening done?
Why don't members with let's say over 2,000 posts just stay away from the forum for a month. That way we can see if you are right. I for one will resign from the forum if the membership believes it has improved as a result.
I don't use any other internet sites (like FB or Twitter). I like a bit of banter and help where I have some knowledge. maybe it's time I found a new outlet for my spare time. Anybody need any gardening done?
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now don't just jump in and knock it--have you tried crochet ? great for the blood pressure and you get a lovely winter blanket -bonus !
666jw
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So sorry maingate, your name didn't enter my head. You've got the wrong end of the stick. I didn't mean posters of many posts over many moons, the reference was made in relation to many posts on the same hour re all subjects in succession before the poster has been even given a chance to get a reply from the person he may have directed it at. Please accept my apology ( I am big enough to say that
) Ps I like many others on here are also not on Facebook twitter or any other forums
Smaug
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Yes please, Dave,
I have a 1/4 acre of weeds going to seed & hay that needs a good seeing to, plus a couple of trees that need logging.
Oh, and here's a "trendy comment" from grumpy Grandad
Some people really don't like getting it back do they?
I have a 1/4 acre of weeds going to seed & hay that needs a good seeing to, plus a couple of trees that need logging.
Oh, and here's a "trendy comment" from grumpy Grandad
Some people really don't like getting it back do they?666jw
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Yes please, Dave,
I have a 1/4 acre of weeds going to seed & hay that needs a good seeing to, plus a couple of trees that need logging.
Oh, and here's a "trendy comment" from grumpy Grandad
And there lies my point Mr Maingate , less than 180 seconds later , hardly time for you to read my apology, and santa' s found the time to come off a different thread , read it and reply and post . I know he's your mate , but for god sake can't he wind his neck in now and again. smaug , Flip flap is there such a big difference in real terms. ?? :lol-053:
Ps. Isn't this banter ? Or is is offensive only when its not from a recognised clic member !
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maingate
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Don't worry. The only thing I found offensive about the post is that my name is not Dave. :lol-049:
ps, is £20 an hour OK Smaug?
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Smaug
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Excellent, I shall send you my bank details so you can start paying immediately, after all you may well need the exercise. You may even keep half of what you grow as a thank you.
Smaug
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Well that's a pretty comprehensive example of a nasty & derogatory post, which I am sure you will now try to represent as defensive. As Ghandi said, "violence simply begets more violence". Maybe you need to learn to turn the other cheek first?
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With reference to reverse parking a lot of companies have made that their policy, I worked for one such company 12 years ago and we were warned to expect a disciplinary if we ignored this policy. This was rather amusing as we had rear loading vans and had to stop about four feet short of the end of the parking bay to load and offload materials, which we then ran the risk of damaging the sides of the vehicles as we squeezed pass - easier for some than others. :raofl:
In general reverse parking into spaces is a good idea, but a big no no at supermarkets unless it's easy to access the rear of the vehicle.
Drivers should give way to people reversing out of parking bays rather than a blast on the horn.
In general reverse parking into spaces is a good idea, but a big no no at supermarkets unless it's easy to access the rear of the vehicle.
Drivers should give way to people reversing out of parking bays rather than a blast on the horn.