Mice! Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 24 minutes ago, marsh man said: know things are hard at the moment bruno but I very much doubt I would do nearly a 60 mile return trip to get 19p , I wouldn't had done it for the £6 odd neither The joys of old folk out for a drive 🤣🤣 I re read your original post and it certainly wasn't clear that you'd been charged full price not the 19p, now the important thing is what did you buy? Because that's a cracking bargain. And weren't you taught to check your change or receipt before you left the store 😉 As for kids doing basic Math, I'd guess my 10 & 13 are doing stuff most can't do, the primary school has them doing multiplication on an app which times you and rates you against class mates, I already can't help my 13 year old because the Algebra is beyond me these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 My mrs is a local councillor and was asked to be a school governor , she said the level of 10 yr olds is what would be expected of 3 yr some can’t dress themselves and some can’t get changed for PE without help , this lays mainly with poor parenting ,and not teaching but this eats into school time and what can be taught and I do have done sympathy with the teachers here But when my 12 year comes home and says she had to correct the English spelling questions should be asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, Genghis said: Some people on this site are getting a tad obsessed with ‘wokeism’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Old Boggy Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 8 hours ago, JKD said: Going back a few years, when the £50 note was first issued, I was buying some things in a small supermarket where the girl at the checkout was distracted by something. My stuff came to about £8. Gave her a £20 note and got back change out of £50 😆 She even gave me back my original £20 note 🤣 Thank you very much 🫡 On a similar tack, we were on a camp site in the south of France many years ago when travellers cheques were the way to go regards money abroad. I went to the on-site office to change up a £50 travellers cheque and was given the equivalent of £500 pounds in Francs. I thought at the time that if they cannot get their own currency right, who am I to argue. However, my wife who was a born worrier decided that I should be honest and go back to the office which I agreed to do the next day. However, it didn`t take them too long to realise their mistake and they were knocking on our caravan door within the hour. Ah well, could have been a nice little earner. Sorry to marsh man to derail his thread somewhat. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, Old Boggy said: On a similar tack, we were on a camp site in the south of France many years ago when travellers cheques were the way to go regards money abroad. I went to the on-site office to change up a £50 travellers cheque and was given the equivalent of £500 pounds in Francs. I thought at the time that if they cannot get their own currency right, who am I to argue. However, my wife who was a born worrier decided that I should be honest and go back to the office which I agreed to do the next day. However, it didn`t take them too long to realise their mistake and they were knocking on our caravan door within the hour. Ah well, could have been a nice little earner. Sorry to marsh man to derail his thread somewhat. OB This sort of thing happens lot I suspect ! I've also been short changed when in a rush, and had the odd fake fiver in change. These were destroyed BTW 👍😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 5 hours ago, marsh man said: I know things are hard at the moment bruno but I very much doubt I would do nearly a 60 mile return trip to get 19p , I wouldn't had done it for the £6 odd neither , I go for a ride out every Sunday and love going up the coast , it was a lovely day weather wise and I got as far as Cromer when time was getting on a bit and when the sun began to drop it started to turn cold so it was time to head for one of my favourite shops , friendly staff and a few bargains , I thought my first post was plain enough , although our way of saying things sometimes take some understanding Just think outside the box and use your free bus pass mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 3 Author Report Share Posted February 3 4 hours ago, Mice! said: The joys of old folk out for a drive 🤣🤣 I re read your original post and it certainly wasn't clear that you'd been charged full price not the 19p, now the important thing is what did you buy? Because that's a cracking bargain. And weren't you taught to check your change or receipt before you left the store 😉 As for kids doing basic Math, I'd guess my 10 & 13 are doing stuff most can't do, the primary school has them doing multiplication on an app which times you and rates you against class mates, I already can't help my 13 year old because the Algebra is beyond me these days. I pay by card and check the receipt when I got home , I bought a load of stuff and most of it was reduced , I normally only buy the stuff if it on offer or reduced , my bill came to about £19.00 and if I had paid the full price it should had been nearer to a £100 so it didn't seem dear to me , but on checking the receipt I noticed they had charged me full price and as I go in there fairly often I knew they would refund me with no prob;ems , I didn't even have to take the empty package , the item was a toasted cheese and onion sandwich , the ones you toast under the grill . These below were a couple of yesterdays bargains and yes my receipt is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 3 Author Report Share Posted February 3 23 minutes ago, old man said: Just think outside the box and use your free bus pass mm? Funny you should mention that , when my wife was here we used to go one day a week for the whole day on the buses , and I wouldn't be lying to you if I told you we have been on as many as a dozen different buses in a day , the Waitrose I went to yesterday is a bit off the beaten track with very few buses passing it on a Sunday , if you missed the only bus on a Sunday then you would be lumbered as there wouldn't be another one . We often went to the Waitrose near Norwich as they were 30 minutes from one to another so it wasn't much of a problem , the longest bus trip I went on in a day was from Yarmouth to Spalding in Lincolnshire , a return trip of around 180 miles . MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 16 minutes ago, marsh man said: Funny you should mention that , when my wife was here we used to go one day a week for the whole day on the buses , and I wouldn't be lying to you if I told you we have been on as many as a dozen different buses in a day , the Waitrose I went to yesterday is a bit off the beaten track with very few buses passing it on a Sunday , if you missed the only bus on a Sunday then you would be lumbered as there wouldn't be another one . We often went to the Waitrose near Norwich as they were 30 minutes from one to another so it wasn't much of a problem , the longest bus trip I went on in a day was from Yarmouth to Spalding in Lincolnshire , a return trip of around 180 miles . MM Could be a new PW challenge? The furthest bus travel in a day? By the way black pudding sarnies will put more lead in the pencil than prawns. I'm thinking of recommending them to tt as a Tamworth aphrodisiac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 3 Author Report Share Posted February 3 7 minutes ago, old man said: Could be a new PW challenge? The furthest bus travel in a day? By the way black pudding sarnies will put more lead in the pencil than prawns. I'm thinking of recommending them to tt as a Tamworth aphrodisiac? We have got a local bloke who made a bucket list when he reached 90 , one of them was to tour the country while just using his bus pass , this he done and travelled a few hundred miles so I am well off the leader board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 I wouldn’t travel on a bus if you paid me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 49 minutes ago, London Best said: I wouldn’t travel on a bus if you paid me. Hello, My local Council pays me 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno24 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 13 hours ago, marsh man said: Funny you should mention that , when my wife was here we used to go one day a week for the whole day on the buses , and I wouldn't be lying to you if I told you we have been on as many as a dozen different buses in a day , the Waitrose I went to yesterday is a bit off the beaten track with very few buses passing it on a Sunday , if you missed the only bus on a Sunday then you would be lumbered as there wouldn't be another one . We often went to the Waitrose near Norwich as they were 30 minutes from one to another so it wasn't much of a problem , the longest bus trip I went on in a day was from Yarmouth to Spalding in Lincolnshire , a return trip of around 180 miles . MM Did you visit Elderkins when in Spalding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, London Best said: I wouldn’t travel on a bus if you paid me. Mm, could be the only mode of transport left when these clowns finish? Just think of the further restrictions possible then? Kettled at home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 43 minutes ago, Bruno24 said: Did you visit Elderkins when in Spalding? Blimey, I remember their adverts in the shooting times back in the late 60s, nice to see they are still going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 4 Author Report Share Posted February 4 33 minutes ago, Bruno24 said: Did you visit Elderkins when in Spalding? No , We didn't go into Spalding we went to the Springfield's outlet centre , it took four hours just to get there but overall it was a nice and cheap day out , save me driving and you can see around the countryside sitting on top of a double decker far better than you can in a car . MM 1 hour ago, London Best said: I wouldn’t travel on a bus if you paid me. That is your choice L B , if you are getting on a bit and can still drive and can afford to run a car then there is no need for you to go on a bus and travel free , but for a lot of elderly folk the bus is a lifeline to them , our buses run a fairly regular service backwards and forward to town and then if you want to go to the city then you get buses go every 15 minutes or so , from Yarmouth there is only one stop before you get to the bus station in Norwich , the bus station is only a matter of yards away from the main shopping centre , no car parking fees and the modern day buses are warm and comfortable so what is there not to like about the buses and better still you can travel for free , a win win if you ask me . MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 51 minutes ago, marsh man said: No , We didn't go into Spalding we went to the Springfield's outlet centre , it took four hours just to get there but overall it was a nice and cheap day out , save me driving and you can see around the countryside sitting on top of a double decker far better than you can in a car . MM That is your choice L B , if you are getting on a bit and can still drive and can afford to run a car then there is no need for you to go on a bus and travel free , but for a lot of elderly folk the bus is a lifeline to them , our buses run a fairly regular service backwards and forward to town and then if you want to go to the city then you get buses go every 15 minutes or so , from Yarmouth there is only one stop before you get to the bus station in Norwich , the bus station is only a matter of yards away from the main shopping centre , no car parking fees and the modern day buses are warm and comfortable so what is there not to like about the buses and better still you can travel for free , a win win if you ask me . MM Buses are the most obnoxious form of transport known to man, and as a motorist they are a nuisance on the road, stopping about every 400 yards in urban areas. You say yourself that it took you 4 hours to get to Spalding. Plus, they are full of the public and all their diseases. I do not want to travel with a bunch of strangers. As a kid I was sick virtually every time I went on a bus. Dunno why? I have never even considered obtaining a bus pass. Whatever it costs not to travel on a bus is worth every penny to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 17 minutes ago, London Best said: a kid I was sick virtually every time I went on a bus. Dunno why? Motion sickness. The inner ear playing up and upsetting your balance. I suffered as a kid in every form of motorised transport and still get motion sickness on boats at sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, Penelope said: Motion sickness. The inner ear playing up and upsetting your balance. I suffered as a kid in every form of motorised transport and still get motion sickness on boats at sea. I only ever had it on buses and in the rear seats of a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 4 Author Report Share Posted February 4 2 hours ago, London Best said: Buses are the most obnoxious form of transport known to man, and as a motorist they are a nuisance on the road, stopping about every 400 yards in urban areas. You say yourself that it took you 4 hours to get to Spalding. Plus, they are full of the public and all their diseases. I do not want to travel with a bunch of strangers. As a kid I was sick virtually every time I went on a bus. Dunno why? I have never even considered obtaining a bus pass. Whatever it costs not to travel on a bus is worth every penny to me. I didn't think four hours was excessive when time is your own , in my motor it would had took me about two and a half hours , different if I had a hospital appointment and was pushed for time , you can say it's an unhealthy place to go to sit in your doctors waiting room but what choice have you got if you felt ill and wanted to see a doctor ? , there might come a day where you end up by yourself and can no longer drive and public transport is all you have on offer so you either take it or leave it , I know what I would sooner do . MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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