The Virtual Pub
Come Inside... => Saloon Bar => Topic started by: Pastis on December 20, 2008, 03:11:57 PM
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It's Day 3 of the Thames Water fiasco here. TBH I didn't even notice it at first on Thursday night as mine was still flowing but texts were flying, notices were being posted, neighbours were shouting compo and the girlies were complaining they couldn't get ready to go out.
By Friday lunchtime my taps were dry but I managed a brief shower and then made haste to stock up with 5 litre flagons of Tescio's cheapio water. Thames Water by now have admitted their culpability and are erecting stand pipes in the street... ahhh, the Blitz Spirit, jumpers for goal posts and all that. The problem they face is a 19thC infrastructure with a 21stC population and the system is leaking like a sieve. They promise 2 bars of pressure but it clearly dips below that when there's another leak and that ain't enough to fill the header tanks on the roof ::).
Today we have tankers and apparently emergency refills of the headers in the small hours this morning and loads of operatives scratching their heads. It's not here, it's down the road, it's up at the Oval... on it goes evil:
I've petitioned for independence from this Utility hostage situation for years by installing our own pump but of course it costs. It look like this last incident might convince some others that it's the way to go.
We're hostage to the banks, the building societies, HMCR, HMG and now the bloody utilities! evil: And if that wasn't enough there's been another shooting down the road and the police helicopters have been hovering.
Oh, and joy of joys, I've just been sent a NIP for exceeding the 30 last Sunday afternoon on a completely clear stretch of highway cry:
Happy Fvcking Christmas! ... and pass me that bottle!
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South London is just the best isn't it Pastis angry041:
I have mince pies, tin of Quality Street and water (any stronger liquids if you require ) - you are welcome to share angel1
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Sounds like an offer that's hard to refuse!
I'll swop you a Caramel Swirl for an Orange Crunch eyes:
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Oh, and joy of joys, I've just been sent a NIP for exceeding the 30 last Sunday afternoon on a completely clear stretch of highway cry:
Happy Fvcking Christmas! ... and pass me that bottle!
Don't get my bloody bladder frothin' again. cussing:
Another stealth tax. There to prevent accidents and save lives, my exceedingly FAT arse. Banghead
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Oh, and joy of joys, I've just been sent a NIP for exceeding the 30 last Sunday afternoon on a completely clear stretch of highway cry:
Happy Fvcking Christmas! ... and pass me that bottle!
Don't get my bloody bladder frothin' again. cussing:
Another stealth tax. There to prevent accidents and save lives, my exceedingly FAT arse. Banghead
Tell me about it ::). I suspected it was coming when I saw the Stasi Box flashing behind me, and not another vehicle in sight evil:.
The NIP claims I was doing 40; 35 -38 max on a single carriageway. B@stards evil:
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If you've got a couple of hours of free time, may I kindly direct you to this site.
http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showtopic=841&st=100
May be of help, it may not.
Apparently, from what I can gatehr, approx 75% of those who don't respond to the NIP, never hear anymore.
You do stand the chance of increasing your fine and points tally however, if it does go to court.
Touch wood, I've heard nowt .....so far.
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I shall take a look, thanks G happy088
There's no question as to who was behind the wheel redface:, I'll take a commercial decision over the weekend, like.
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I shall take a look, thanks G happy088
There's no question as to who was behind the wheel redface:,
You absolutely sure of that P?
Was it a Getso, or Truvelo, meaning was it flashing AT you, or behind?
Got any points presently? If you're already on 3 or more, it can be a bit risky, especially if you're on 6, bloody thieving bastards. cussing:
Actually I've just re-read your post. It was obviously a getso, so no driver can be positively identified from behind usually. My little 'snap' proved that point.
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Taking this to PM ;)
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Taking this to PM ;)
BROWN!!? lol:
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Taking this to PM ;)
BROWN!!? lol:
lol: No point; thieving, Scots, tight fisted liar evil:
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The only good thing about Christmas so far is the bloody postal delays that mean my response to the NIP will probably be resolved at the back end of January evil:
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The only good thing about Christmas so far is the bloody postal delays that mean my response to the NIP will probably be resolved at the back end of January evil:
happy100
Have a drink lad...
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You got your water back on yet then P?
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Yep, ta happy088
Anyone wanna buy 10L of finest Tesco mineral water?
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Yep, ta happy088
Anyone wanna buy 10L of finest Tesco mineral water?
I'm quite tempted actually... does it flat pack...? rubschin:
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Yep, ta happy088
Anyone wanna buy 10L of finest Tesco mineral water?
If me car will run on it, yes. lol: