madlatic Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Bumped into the Pearl himself today as i was working in Blackpool ,what a gentleman , time to chat even though he was rushing to make kick off at Bloomfield. He was a little surprised to find a latics fan Traffic warden having fun booking smug tangerine tossers . told me to keep up the good work ewith a huge smile , made today a terrific day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yard Dog Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I've chewed his ear off whilst on a night out in Manchester a few years ago. He was a proper gent with me, too. Spoke with him for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Bumped into the Pearl himself today as i was working in Blackpool ,what a gentleman , time to chat even though he was rushing to make kick off at Bloomfield. He was a little surprised to find a latics fan Traffic warden having fun booking smug tangerine tossers . told me to keep up the good work ewith a huge smile , made today a terrific day . Earn some good commission today did you? Bet you're working extra hard with Christmas coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Break The Silence Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Earl is married to my wife's cousin Keeley. Thoroughly nice bloke one would have to agree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlatic Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Earn some good commission today did you? Bet you're working extra hard with Christmas coming up. sorry mate council run not private so no bonus, only joy at seing seaside fans realy pi$$ed at being booked . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 sorry mate council run not private so no bonus, only joy at seing seaside fans realy pi$$ed at being booked . your parents must be really proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prendy_1984 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Bit harsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Bit harsh what's bragging about giving people parking tickets that some of them might not be able to afford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) what's bragging about giving people parking tickets that some of them might not be able to afford? Whats what they can afford got to do with it? If they can't afford the parking fine, then don;t park somewhere/not put in enough money where you will get a ticket. Simples. I have no love of parking attendant, just think the reason is a bit duff. Edited November 21, 2010 by singe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prendy_1984 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 what's bragging about giving people parking tickets that some of them might not be able to afford? To be honest I aint a big fan of traffic wardens but some people do take the piss with where they park. If you park iwhere you shouldn't you have to be prepared to pay the fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 To be honest I aint a big fan of traffic wardens but some people do take the piss with where they park. If you park iwhere you shouldn't you have to be prepared to pay the fine i agree but traffic warden laughing about it is well out of order in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prendy_1984 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I think he said it tongue in cheek to be fair. And he is only talking about donkey lashers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 To be honest I aint a big fan of traffic wardens but some people do take the piss with where they park. If you park iwhere you shouldn't you have to be prepared to pay the fine +1. Except for the bit about not being a fan of traffic wardens. I think they're great. Nothing funnier than watching a 4x4/BMW/Merc getting a ticket. And if you park on the pavement you can't complain if someone knocks your wing mirror off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Traffic wardens have a job to do. They might not be very popular, but without them the infrastructure of most towns and cities would go to pot. I do wish the ones in Durham would actually nick the serial offenders, especially at one location where because some had parked too close to the corner (on double yellow lines) I couldn't get out because a lorry couldn't get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 i agree but traffic warden laughing about it is well out of order in my opinion Won't somebody please think of the children! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 jeez talk about a mountain out of a mole hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 i agree but traffic warden laughing about it is well out of order in my opinion Without Traffic wardens, would life be any better? I very much doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 what's bragging about giving people parking tickets that some of them might not be able to afford? WHAT?!?!?! No sympathy. Park legally or get the :censored:ing bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 what's bragging about giving people parking tickets that some of them might not be able to afford? Shouldnt park in places you get booked then. Derrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlatic Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 your parents must be really proud If my parents were alive they probably would be , i have never booked a legaly parked car and as is the policy in Blackpool we are a lot more relaxed than most places that employ private companies NPC/Legion etc, we are more of an on street tourist information point. It serves people right when the biggest car park in Europe is straight across the road from the ground charging a very reasonable £3.50 and they still park in illegal dangerous places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartzatart Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 +1. Except for the bit about not being a fan of traffic wardens. I think they're great. Nothing funnier than watching a 4x4/BMW/Merc getting a ticket. And if you park on the pavement you can't complain if someone knocks your wing mirror off. Nothing worse than someone being jealous over other people's possessions, especially when they've probably worked their arse's off to be able to afford them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Nothing worse than someone being jealous over other people's possessions, especially when they've probably worked their arse's off to be able to afford them I think Rosa's main error there is omitting Audis. You should see what it's like in Wilmslow - Range Rovers, Mercs, BMWs, Audis abandoned all over the place, using disabled spaces, double yellows, blocking junctions, you name it. And I guarantee not one of them is earnt and paid for, all on tick in their vain attempt to be middle class... By the way, Earl is indeed a truly top bloke, and doesn't deserve his thread to be dragged off topic like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartzatart Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I think Rosa's main error there is omitting Audis. You should see what it's like in Wilmslow - Range Rovers, Mercs, BMWs, Audis abandoned all over the place, using disabled spaces, double yellows, blocking junctions, you name it. And I guarantee not one of them is earnt and paid for, all on tick in their vain attempt to be middle class... By the way, Earl is indeed a truly top bloke, and doesn't deserve his thread to be dragged off topic like this! I wonder what car Earl drives Seems that both Rosa and yourself have a few issues you need to get sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Seems that both Rosa and yourself have a few issues you need to get sorted I have no issues... well not of that nature anyway. Living in Wilmslow one has to accept one is surrounded by morons who think it's ok to park their 4x4s (that have never been off road by the way) in disabled bays because they're "in a rush". And it ain't jealousy - I could afford a Merc/Audi/Beemer if I wanted. But I'm an old git now so I'll probably get a Jag instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartzatart Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I have no issues... well not of that nature anyway. Living in Wilmslow one has to accept one is surrounded by morons who think it's ok to park their 4x4s (that have never been off road by the way) in disabled bays because they're "in a rush". And it ain't jealousy - I could afford a Merc/Audi/Beemer if I wanted. But I'm an old git now so I'll probably get a Jag instead. You can only afford a Jag and you live in Wilmslow, I think you might need to reconsider your postal code aspirations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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