Bailiff wants ME to feel sorry for him!!!

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anniestar
anniestar Posts: 2,600 Forumite
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Got a nasty letter through door yesterday saying I had to call bailiff before 5pm today. I did this as the actual ammount of the debt is not in dispute just the fees. Anyway he couldn't make monday (and wanted a lot more cash than id ofered). So we then get into a "when can you make it" debate At which point he started to tell me of the pressure that he was under and how he was run off his feet. (Direct qoute comming up) People just don't realise just how hard I work.I'm b**ody well run off my feet. I've got so many calls to make. I've not had my lunch yet. (it was about 2:35) I just cant keep up with all my calls." Ah bless. He is comming for his money at 7am!!!!!!! on Thursday. Can we file this under you couldnt make it up? Perhaps I should offer breakfast for the poor flower.
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  • wigginsmum
    wigginsmum Posts: 4,150 Forumite
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    anniestar wrote:
    Perhaps I should offer breakfast for the poor flower.

    Yes but only after you've ironed his shirt and taken his dog for a walk.
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  • Honeybee_2
    Honeybee_2 Posts: 290 Forumite
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    I have a very small violin that you can borrow for when he can grace you with his presence?! :D
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  • GUMPO
    GUMPO Posts: 376 Forumite
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    Isn't this a bit like a loan shark wanting you to kick your own head in?
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  • GUMPO
    GUMPO Posts: 376 Forumite
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    Hold on a tic. A thought occurs. If you owe money and the bailiff has more work than he can cope with I see an opening for a part time job for extra cash!
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  • rog2
    rog2 Posts: 11,650 Forumite
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    Are bailiffs allowed to call at that time in the morning?
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    8am-9pm.....
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  • anniestar
    anniestar Posts: 2,600 Forumite
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    wigginsmum wrote:
    Yes but only after you've ironed his shirt and taken his dog for a walk.
    dont mind walking the dog but as for the ironing his shirt then i'll just pay the money!!!
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  • meerustar
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    anniestar wrote:
    dont mind walking the dog but as for the ironing his shirt then i'll just pay the money!!!

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
  • anniestar
    anniestar Posts: 2,600 Forumite
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    Honeybee wrote:
    I have a very small violin that you can borrow for when he can grace you with his presence?! :D
    Thanks! BUT.... Crap at playing instruments!! Decent singer though what about a song?
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  • skintchick
    skintchick Posts: 15,114 Forumite
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    Maybe you could offer him a cuppa and be nice to him - might make him more amenable in future. He is human, after all, even if he does do a nasty job!
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