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Jul 9 2010, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Jul 9 2010, 11:49 AM) Same as that...what about those silly pedestrians, eh? Well I think that while driving in the 20mph "pedestrian zone" you should be extra vigilant and be aware of errant pedestrians, ready to stop and give way, even during the times that traffic is allowed. During the "pedestrian" times I think it is unclear who has priority - buses/taxis etc. or pedestrians? Does anyone know? Revolves around the question is it a pedestrian zone or not?
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Jul 9 2010, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE (Chelsea Greg @ Jul 8 2010, 02:43 PM) I think Bill and the other council worker/s on here should spend less time blogging at work and more time grafting! Is this what we pay our council tax for? Greg, as a long standing WBC employee I have several internet browsing breaks a day all of them on hard earned taxpayers money lol! Some last well over an hour aside from my lunch or tea breaks. Not to mention smoking breaks I MUST add. And the jolly of it all is I'm always on a jolly and there is nought you can do about it son. And to stick the knife in further I'm not one of the 50 facing redundancy and will potter around on your money for many, many more years to come. Way of the world squire, way of the world. Regards, IH
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Jul 9 2010, 12:59 PM
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QUOTE (Chris_At_The_Retreat @ Jul 9 2010, 01:22 PM) Greg, as a long standing WBC employee I have several internet browsing breaks a day all of them on hard earned taxpayers money lol! Some last well over an hour aside from my lunch or tea breaks. Not to mention smoking breaks I MUST add. And the jolly of it all is I'm always on a jolly and there is nought you can do about it son. And to stick the knife in further I'm not one of the 50 facing redundancy and will potter around on your money for many, many more years to come. Way of the world squire, way of the world.
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IH If only this was a joke. And you are probably not the only one.
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Jul 9 2010, 01:11 PM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Jul 9 2010, 10:06 AM) It MIGHT be, but what relevance to pedestrian crossings I am unsure. You have never gone "off post" then? QUOTE ALSO, I think it unreasonable to assume they would be doing anything in company time - how does anyone know? Human nature being what it is I think it perfectly reasonable that public employees pursue their own interests with some of their employers time. QUOTE Third, it is often personal, which is also a grotty thing to do (as in this instance). The same points could be made without going personal. Singling people out, in my view, is out of order and the mods, I think, should be clamping down on this. I think it becomes personal because some people resent the fact that their tax contribution may be funding a council employee to waste time particularly when money, jobs and work opportunities are in short supply.
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Jul 9 2010, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ Jul 9 2010, 02:41 PM) Couple of points, Bill shouldn't have outed himself as a WBC employee that was a bit daft on a public forum, however if you check his posts they all seem to be at lunchtimes, evenings, and weekends not times usually deemed as working hours. Pedestriand do stupid things and forget where they are, the old adage applies here of always expecting the unexpected. As a driver you should be aware of potential hazards all the time whether you are in the right or not. Hallo geezers. I think this Bill should be left well alone. It reminds of the time they said to me "Bobby you and the Primal are nothing but a very bad Stones pastiche. And dadrock too to boot". I didn't take kindly to that and targeting Bill as one of many work shy pen pushers at the council is a bit harsh ain't it? Loaded.
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Jul 9 2010, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE (Bloggo @ Jul 9 2010, 02:11 PM) You have never gone "off post" then? And does that make it OK? So what in other words. Going off topic is not good manners, whether I or anyone else does. QUOTE (Bloggo @ Jul 9 2010, 02:11 PM) Human nature being what it is I think it perfectly reasonable that public employees pursue their own interests with some of their employers time. So what's the problem then? QUOTE (Bloggo @ Jul 9 2010, 02:11 PM) I think it becomes personal because some people resent the fact that their tax contribution may be funding a council employee to waste time particularly when money, jobs and work opportunities are in short supply. That isn't my issue, mine is that there is no real proof that it is happening, and if it is, it is not right that people should 'out' people with, or without proof.
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Jul 9 2010, 03:14 PM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Jul 9 2010, 04:05 PM) And does that make it OK? So what in other words. Going off topic is not good manners, whether I or anyone else does. I don't think it matters that much. QUOTE So what's the problem then? I said it is reasonable to expect them to do it. I did not agree that it is right. QUOTE That isn't my issue, mine is that there is no real proof that it is happening, and if it is, it is not right that people should 'out' people with, or without proof. OK, but it is my issue.
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Jul 9 2010, 03:16 PM
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QUOTE (Bobby Gillespie @ Jul 9 2010, 03:50 PM) Hallo geezers. I think this Bill should be left well alone. It reminds of the time they said to me "Bobby you and the Primal are nothing but a very bad Stones pastiche. And dadrock too to boot". I didn't take kindly to that and targeting Bill as one of many work shy pen pushers at the council is a bit harsh ain't it? Loaded. Couldn't have put it better myself.
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Jul 9 2010, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE (Bobby Gillespie @ Jul 9 2010, 03:50 PM) Hallo geezers. I think this Bill should be left well alone. It reminds of the time they said to me "Bobby you and the Primal are nothing but a very bad Stones pastiche. And dadrock too to boot". I didn't take kindly to that and targeting Bill as one of many work shy pen pushers at the council is a bit harsh ain't it? Loaded. Wow, it's an honour to share a forum with Bobby Gillespie. To be fair, I think "they" had a point if they were talking about your Give Out But Don't Give Up era. It just wasn't what anyone was expecting. Still, you showed "them" with XTRMNTR, didn't you?
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Jul 9 2010, 03:39 PM
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QUOTE (Bloggo @ Jul 9 2010, 04:14 PM) I said it is reasonable to expect them to do it. I did not agree that it is right. No you didn't, re-read what you said again! Don't worry, I knew what you meant, it was just you didn't write what you meant! QUOTE (Bloggo @ Jul 9 2010, 04:14 PM) OK, but it is my issue. An issue with little merit, or should I say proof.
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Jul 9 2010, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE (Bobby Gillespie @ Jul 9 2010, 03:50 PM) Hallo geezers. I think this Bill should be left well alone. It reminds of the time they said to me "Bobby you and the Primal are nothing but a very bad Stones pastiche. And dadrock too to boot". I didn't take kindly to that and targeting Bill as one of many work shy pen pushers at the council is a bit harsh ain't it? Loaded. Cheers Ya Dancer see you in November for the big one "aah yea-ah"!
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Jul 9 2010, 04:32 PM
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QUOTE (misc @ Jul 9 2010, 04:36 PM) Wow, it's an honour to share a forum with Bobby Gillespie. To be fair, I think "they" had a point if they were talking about your Give Out But Don't Give Up era. It just wasn't what anyone was expecting. Still, you showed "them" with XTRMNTR, didn't you? Spot on, Kill All Hippies! Peace, Love and Off Topic The lovers, MMMMMMWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! The haters, Mofos and WUMs "hawaynsheeite"! TTFN Hope you've all worked hard this week and remember skivers and dossers in the private sector put prices of goods up or the firm they work for out of business.......................................that is all.
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