Nice people thread part 6 - thrice by twice as nice :)

Nikkster

vivatifosi wrote: »

If its the holiday company that's made the c0ck up, then they generally have reciprocals with other holiday companies. So the best thing is to go see the airport rep, or better still call them while the desk is open, and let them know the situation. They should then take the pain of getting her on another flight, with a different airline if necessary. I have before now flown Virgin when BA's plane went tech, so I know such arrangements exist, just not how they work.

I've had a quick look online and as far as I can tell there are no more direct flights from either Gatwick or Heathrow until next week (any airline), so they would have to sort out something non-direct. But yes, should be them sorting it out.

What happened was she was supposed to be being picked up, after another customer in Bromsgrove. Other customer asked for her friend to be picked up at a second address in Bromsgrove. Driver thought that this was their second pick up so headed straight to airport. As per instructions, mum called contact number at point of being 15 mins late, but they couldn't get hold of driver no. 1. Eventually had a to wake up a driver no. 2, but then the 'they're 10 mins away' turned out to be 30 mins.

Bah!

lostinrates

vivatifosi wrote: »

My experience of dealing with the police over the past few years has been nothing short of appalling. It started when I was assaulted and the policeman handling my case never returned my calls, never answered my questions to the point that I just gave up.

Since then I've been dealing with minor law-breaking (vandalism and that kind of stuff) and calling in to the non-emergency number. I've been told at least five times that the police will be in the area, they'll pop in and see me and they never did. Then I met the local sergeant, so I told him, and they still never did. Imagine if you were a little old lady being bullied by a local gang and that happened and the sense of isolation it would cause.

As things stand now, I have very little faith that the police are capable of solving crime. They certainly aren't structured in a way that's fit for purpose. This isn't even about cuts, it started before that. I don't have any sympathy for whatever happens anymore.

Remind me of this when we meet. I have stories of private law enforcement v police and orher stuff that will make your hair curl. Maybe thats what happened to me.

GDB2222

CKhalvashi wrote: »

We pay £8k a year, per child, however it's tax free for us as the company claims it back as a charitable donation. They're trying to close this loophole now.

CK

I'm not convinced that it is a loophole, so you may get a tax bill if it ever gets investigated.

Edit: I see that other people have said much the same.

GDB2222

PasturesNew wrote: »

All NPs.... if you went to a new town with no contacts and £1 in your pocket.... by which route would you attempt to make your first £1million?

It depends on your moral stance. You could spend the £1 on a knife and start a protection racket, then move on into drugs, prostitution and illegal gambling. Yes, I know that's not very original.

mystic_trev

GDB2222 wrote: »

I'm not convinced that it is a loophole, so you may get a tax bill if it ever gets investigated.

Edit: I see that other people have said much the same.

Hmmmm...tend to agree.I certainly wouldn't post this on an open Forum, Legal or not.

GDB2222

vivatifosi wrote: »

I've never met a man that's read Chocolat before. That's from someone who works in a library...

Do you 'do stats' on your membership? For example, some books are mainly read by men, others by women? Do you aim to strike a fair balance?

silvercar

mystic_trev wrote: »

Hmmmm...tend to agree.I certainly wouldn't post this on an open Forum, Legal or not.

CK walks on water. Anyone else daring to post about letting out properties that they used to live in gets accusations of profiting out of the next generation, standing in the way of FTBs, millions of questions about protected deposits and consent to let, gas safety certificates etc

silvercar

viva wrote:

I've never met a man that's read Chocolat before. That's from someone who works in a library...

How many men read Shades of Grey?

lostinrates

silvercar wrote: »

CK walks on water. Anyone else daring to post about letting out properties that they used to live in gets accusations of profiting out of the next generation, standing in the way of FTBs, millions of questions about protected deposits and consent to let, gas safety certificates etc

You think? I don't comment negatively on those for quite another reason.

lostinrates

silvercar wrote: »

How many men read Shades of Grey?

Is that that fifty shades of grey one you recommended? There is a nother book out not so long ago called shades of grey (without the fifty ifront of it.). I read the latter.