I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of vinyl 
emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=

Wierd....

KC

"Keith Cunningham"  wrote in message 
news:Yb-dnahnRYhowVrXnZ2dnUVZ8u6dnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of vinyl 
>emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>
Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.

ally

"Keith Cunningham"  wrote:

>I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of vinyl 
>emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>
>Wierd....
>
>KC 
>
Is there a hazard warning label on the tin?

"Sleepalot"  wrote in message 
news:l8bic5903t54ktfe197flaled8h58sm2ml@4ax.com...
> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote:
>
>>I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of vinyl
>>emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at
>>http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>
>>Wierd....
>>
>>KC
>>
> Is there a hazard warning label on the tin?
>

No. It just says that the paint contains 0.29% volatile organic contents. I 
think they're worried about the lid coming off accidentally, which is a bit 
odd considering the number of spoons I usually bend when I'm trying to open 
a tin.

On Mon, 5 Oct 2009 01:56:53 +0100, "Keith Cunningham"
 wrote:

>
>No. It just says that the paint contains 0.29% volatile organic contents. I 
>think they're worried about the lid coming off accidentally, which is a bit 
>odd considering the number of spoons I usually bend when I'm trying to open 
>a tin. 

Hi

Strewth, the last person I saw bending spoons was Uri Geller, so you
must have psychic powers like him.        8^)

Regards

KGB

"Keith Cunningham"  wrote:

>
>"Sleepalot"  wrote in message 
>news:l8bic5903t54ktfe197flaled8h58sm2ml@4ax.com...
>> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote:
>>
>>>I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of vinyl
>>>emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at
>>>http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>
>>>Wierd....
>>>
>>>KC
>>>
>> Is there a hazard warning label on the tin?
>>
>
>No. It just says that the paint contains 0.29% volatile organic contents. I 
>think they're worried about the lid coming off accidentally, which is a bit 
>odd considering the number of spoons I usually bend when I'm trying to open 
>a tin. 
>
Yep, I think the H&S is an excuse, and it's more a case of
"Their bus, their rules".

"Sleepalot"  wrote in message 
news:6apjc5lrdc5ivdthd4h1paip8g3diriuho@4ax.com...
> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote:
>
>>
>>"Sleepalot"  wrote in message
>>news:l8bic5903t54ktfe197flaled8h58sm2ml@4ax.com...
>>> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote:
>>>
>>>>I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of 
>>>>vinyl
>>>>emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at
>>>>http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>
>>>>Wierd....
>>>>
>>>>KC
>>>>
>>> Is there a hazard warning label on the tin?
>>>
>>
>>No. It just says that the paint contains 0.29% volatile organic contents. 
>>I
>>think they're worried about the lid coming off accidentally, which is a 
>>bit
>>odd considering the number of spoons I usually bend when I'm trying to 
>>open
>>a tin.
>>
> Yep, I think the H&S is an excuse, and it's more a case of
> "Their bus, their rules".
>
>




That seems to be it. I got this reply from the company:-


"Hello Keith,

Thank you for your email.

I have spoken with our Operations Director to obtain complete clarification
regarding the carriage of paint . He responds as follows:

"Regrettably, paint is potentially hazardous and therefore falls foul of
regulations for five reasons 1) If spilled it will make the platform very
slippy putting at risk the safety of customers 2) If spilled will disrupt
services as the bus will have to be withdrawn and replaced 3) If spilled
will put at risk property, clothing and could damage the bus flooring and
moquette 4) The paint if spilled may give off strong fumes 5) The paint may
be flammable.

However, if the paint isn't flammable, water based for example, and that
the tin or container is contained within a bund, and that the paint
container is a reasonable size, not 5 litres for example, a hold all or
similar and may contain any spillage - this may then be permissible.
However the final decision will rest with the driver who has the legal
responsibility in terms of who and what is conveyed. So the circumstances
at the time very much determine whether paint is carried as there is a big
difference between a small can of water based gloss and 5 litres of mat
silk. In general it is advisable to avoid carrying such substances on buses
as spillages can create many problems.

In terms of our regulations, we would refer to page 23 of our conditions of
carriage, which states;

(a) Without prejudice to the provisions of this Condition luggage
accompanying passengers is carried at the absolute discretion of the
conductor of the vehicle upon which it is proposed that the luggage should
be carried.
(b) Luggage accompanying passengers shall be carried in the place and
manner directed by the conductor and (without limitation) must not obstruct
any gangway in any vehicle, nor must it be placed on any seating space.
(c) The following items shall not be carried by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
      (i) Explosive or combustible material of any type whatsoever;
      (ii) (Without prejudice to (i) above) any article or substance which
would be reasonably expected to constitute a risk of injury to any person
on the vehicle or a risk of damage to the property of an person on the
vehicle or to the vehicle;
      (iii) Any article of substance which causes or is likely to cause
annoyance to any person on the vehicle;
      (iv) Bicycles, perambulators.
      (v) Any individual item of luggage (excepting suitcases) weighing in
excess of 28lb.
(d) Accumulators and other types of lead/acid battery shall not be carried
unless securely sealed and shall at all times be carried on the floor of
the vehicle."

Whilst I understand this ruling may have caused some inconvenience, I hope
you can appreciate the reasons behind the ruling.

Thank you for contacting xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,"


Accordion players beware of rule c(v), and I am pleased to see that under 
rule c(i) bodhrans and banjos should be prohibited. Saxophones less than 
28lb seem to be acceptable but the reeds are made of combustible material so 
would not be allowed.

KC

"Keith Cunningham"  wrote:

>(i) Explosive or combustible material of any type whatsoever;

Clothing is (generally) combustible. (Capable of igniting and burning)

"Keith Cunningham"  wrote in message 
news:PMqdnRFJXJgfbVTXnZ2dnUVZ8vGdnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>
>
> Accordion players beware of rule c(v), and I am pleased to see that under 
> rule c(i) bodhrans and banjos should be prohibited. Saxophones less than 
> 28lb seem to be acceptable but the reeds are made of combustible material 
> so would not be allowed.
>
Heh. So the next time Belfagan tries to hire a bus to transport a bunch of 
morris dancers plus two accordion players and a sax player, we'll be 
refused, will we?

Wouldn't surprise me at all.

<sigh>

ally

Keith Cunningham wrote:
> "Sleepalot"  wrote in message 
> news:6apjc5lrdc5ivdthd4h1paip8g3diriuho@4ax.com...
>> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote:
>>
>>> "Sleepalot"  wrote in message
>>> news:l8bic5903t54ktfe197flaled8h58sm2ml@4ax.com...
>>>> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of 
>>>>> vinyl
>>>>> emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at
>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>
>>>>> Wierd....
>>>>>
>>>>> KC
>>>>>
>>>> Is there a hazard warning label on the tin?
>>>>
>>> No. It just says that the paint contains 0.29% volatile organic contents. 
>>> I
>>> think they're worried about the lid coming off accidentally, which is a 
>>> bit
>>> odd considering the number of spoons I usually bend when I'm trying to 
>>> open
>>> a tin.
>>>
>> Yep, I think the H&S is an excuse, and it's more a case of
>> "Their bus, their rules".
>>
>>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> That seems to be it. I got this reply from the company:-
> 
> 
> "Hello Keith,
> 
> Thank you for your email.
> 
> I have spoken with our Operations Director to obtain complete clarification
> regarding the carriage of paint . He responds as follows:
> 
> "Regrettably, paint is potentially hazardous and therefore falls foul of
> regulations for five reasons 1) If spilled it will make the platform very
> slippy putting at risk the safety of customers 2) If spilled will disrupt
> services as the bus will have to be withdrawn and replaced 3) If spilled
> will put at risk property, clothing and could damage the bus flooring and
> moquette 4) The paint if spilled may give off strong fumes 5) The paint may
> be flammable.
> 
> However, if the paint isn't flammable, water based for example, and that
> the tin or container is contained within a bund, and that the paint
> container is a reasonable size, not 5 litres for example, a hold all or
> similar and may contain any spillage - this may then be permissible.
> However the final decision will rest with the driver who has the legal
> responsibility in terms of who and what is conveyed. So the circumstances
> at the time very much determine whether paint is carried as there is a big
> difference between a small can of water based gloss and 5 litres of mat
> silk. In general it is advisable to avoid carrying such substances on buses
> as spillages can create many problems.
> 
> In terms of our regulations, we would refer to page 23 of our conditions of
> carriage, which states;
> 
> (a) Without prejudice to the provisions of this Condition luggage
> accompanying passengers is carried at the absolute discretion of the
> conductor of the vehicle upon which it is proposed that the luggage should
> be carried.
> (b) Luggage accompanying passengers shall be carried in the place and
> manner directed by the conductor and (without limitation) must not obstruct
> any gangway in any vehicle, nor must it be placed on any seating space.
> (c) The following items shall not be carried by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>       (i) Explosive or combustible material of any type whatsoever;
>       (ii) (Without prejudice to (i) above) any article or substance which
> would be reasonably expected to constitute a risk of injury to any person
> on the vehicle or a risk of damage to the property of an person on the
> vehicle or to the vehicle;
>       (iii) Any article of substance which causes or is likely to cause
> annoyance to any person on the vehicle;
>       (iv) Bicycles, perambulators.
>       (v) Any individual item of luggage (excepting suitcases) weighing in
> excess of 28lb.
> (d) Accumulators and other types of lead/acid battery shall not be carried
> unless securely sealed and shall at all times be carried on the floor of
> the vehicle."
> 
> Whilst I understand this ruling may have caused some inconvenience, I hope
> you can appreciate the reasons behind the ruling.
> 
> Thank you for contacting xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,"
> 
> 
> Accordion players beware of rule c(v), and I am pleased to see that under 
> rule c(i) bodhrans and banjos should be prohibited. Saxophones less than 
> 28lb seem to be acceptable but the reeds are made of combustible material so 
> would not be allowed.
> 
> KC 
> 
> 
Wooooowee. I'm surprised that you're allowed to take paint home in the 
boot of a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine!!

Jp

"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:haecpk$qr5$2@news.eternal-september.org...
> Keith Cunningham wrote:
>> "Sleepalot"  wrote in message news:6apjc5lrdc5ivdthd4h1paip8g3diriuho@4ax.com...
>>> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Sleepalot"  wrote in message
>>>> news:l8bic5903t54ktfe197flaled8h58sm2ml@4ax.com...
>>>>> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of vinyl
>>>>>> emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at
>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wierd....
>>>>>>
>>>>>> KC
>>>>>>
>>>>> Is there a hazard warning label on the tin?
>>>>>
>>>> No. It just says that the paint contains 0.29% volatile organic contents. I
>>>> think they're worried about the lid coming off accidentally, which is a bit
>>>> odd considering the number of spoons I usually bend when I'm trying to open
>>>> a tin.
>>>>
>>> Yep, I think the H&S is an excuse, and it's more a case of
>>> "Their bus, their rules".
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> That seems to be it. I got this reply from the company:-
>>
>>
>> "Hello Keith,
>>
>> Thank you for your email.
>>
>> I have spoken with our Operations Director to obtain complete clarification
>> regarding the carriage of paint . He responds as follows:
>>
>> "Regrettably, paint is potentially hazardous and therefore falls foul of
>> regulations for five reasons 1) If spilled it will make the platform very
>> slippy putting at risk the safety of customers 2) If spilled will disrupt
>> services as the bus will have to be withdrawn and replaced 3) If spilled
>> will put at risk property, clothing and could damage the bus flooring and
>> moquette 4) The paint if spilled may give off strong fumes 5) The paint may
>> be flammable.
>>
>> However, if the paint isn't flammable, water based for example, and that
>> the tin or container is contained within a bund, and that the paint
>> container is a reasonable size, not 5 litres for example, a hold all or
>> similar and may contain any spillage - this may then be permissible.
>> However the final decision will rest with the driver who has the legal
>> responsibility in terms of who and what is conveyed. So the circumstances
>> at the time very much determine whether paint is carried as there is a big
>> difference between a small can of water based gloss and 5 litres of mat
>> silk. In general it is advisable to avoid carrying such substances on buses
>> as spillages can create many problems.
>>
>> In terms of our regulations, we would refer to page 23 of our conditions of
>> carriage, which states;
>>
>> (a) Without prejudice to the provisions of this Condition luggage
>> accompanying passengers is carried at the absolute discretion of the
>> conductor of the vehicle upon which it is proposed that the luggage should
>> be carried.
>> (b) Luggage accompanying passengers shall be carried in the place and
>> manner directed by the conductor and (without limitation) must not obstruct
>> any gangway in any vehicle, nor must it be placed on any seating space.
>> (c) The following items shall not be carried by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>       (i) Explosive or combustible material of any type whatsoever;
>>       (ii) (Without prejudice to (i) above) any article or substance which
>> would be reasonably expected to constitute a risk of injury to any person
>> on the vehicle or a risk of damage to the property of an person on the
>> vehicle or to the vehicle;
>>       (iii) Any article of substance which causes or is likely to cause
>> annoyance to any person on the vehicle;
>>       (iv) Bicycles, perambulators.
>>       (v) Any individual item of luggage (excepting suitcases) weighing in
>> excess of 28lb.
>> (d) Accumulators and other types of lead/acid battery shall not be carried
>> unless securely sealed and shall at all times be carried on the floor of
>> the vehicle."
>>
>> Whilst I understand this ruling may have caused some inconvenience, I hope
>> you can appreciate the reasons behind the ruling.
>>
>> Thank you for contacting xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,"
>>
>>
>> Accordion players beware of rule c(v), and I am pleased to see that under rule c(i) bodhrans and banjos should be prohibited. 
>> Saxophones less than 28lb seem to be acceptable but the reeds are made of combustible material so would not be allowed.
>>
>> KC
> Wooooowee. I'm surprised that you're allowed to take paint home in the boot of a vehicle powered by an internal combustion 
> engine!!
>
> Jp

Here, on the buses there is a space in the middle where the back door is, for prams with babies in and a seat that allows for one to 
sit and hold the pram. The driver gets out of his seat, gets off the bus and helps lift the pram in. Otherwise there is a place 
under the bus for other baggage. Paint? I don't know. It's up to the people in the 'paint' shop to knock the lid on with a hammer 
for extra security and for people who buy paint to carry it in a paint/water proof bag. Not everyone can afford to pay for delivery.

Edith.

Edith.

"The Traveller"  wrote in message >> Jp
>
> Here, on the buses there is a space in the middle where the back door is, 
> for prams with babies in and a seat that allows for one to sit and hold 
> the pram. The driver gets out of his seat, gets off the bus and helps lift 
> the pram in. Otherwise there is a place under the bus for other baggage. 
> Paint? I don't know. It's up to the people in the 'paint' shop to knock 
> the lid on with a hammer for extra security and for people who buy paint 
> to carry it in a paint/water proof bag. Not everyone can afford to pay for 
> delivery.
>
> Edith.
>
> Edith.
  This takes me back to my early days as an apprentice in the fens. We were 
country chemists and sold everything including Cymag  - a powdered cyanide 
for gassing rabbits and rats in the sea banks. It came in 14lb tins.  We 
used to order it from a depot in Wisbech which was a good half an hours 
journey from the shop. It came stacked under the stairs on the local bus!  I 
used to meet the bus with a set of wheels and push it through the town to 
the shop. Happy days before all this H & S.

Rex.

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
news:4acad5ef$1@news.broadpark.no...
>
 >
> Here, on the buses there is a space in the middle where the back door is, 
> for prams with babies in and a seat that allows for one to sit and hold 
> the pram. The driver gets out of his seat, gets off the bus and helps lift 
> the pram in. Otherwise there is a place under the bus for other baggage. 
> Paint? I don't know. It's up to the people in the 'paint' shop to knock 
> the lid on with a hammer for extra security and for people who buy paint 
> to carry it in a paint/water proof bag. Not everyone can afford to pay for 
> delivery.
>
> Edith.
>
> Edith.
>

There's a couple of spaces on our buses to dock pushchairs securely, but not 
prams. The bus suspension sinks down so that mums can bool them aboard. 
Actually I don't think I've seen a traditional type pram for years. Our 
drivers stay locked in behind their security screens. If they got out to 
help someone with a pushchair it would give the passengers a chance to pinch 
the bus.

The paint cost £4.99 for 5 litres, and the taxi home cost a fiver. If I'd 
ordered the paint on the net I'd have only paid £4.99 for delivery.

KC

"Keith Cunningham"  wrote in message news:9oSdnSRr9rZZa1fXnZ2dnUVZ8i2dnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>
> "The Traveller"  wrote in message news:4acad5ef$1@news.broadpark.no...
>>
> >
>> Here, on the buses there is a space in the middle where the back door is, for prams with babies in and a seat that allows for one 
>> to sit and hold the pram. The driver gets out of his seat, gets off the bus and helps lift the pram in. Otherwise there is a 
>> place under the bus for other baggage. Paint? I don't know. It's up to the people in the 'paint' shop to knock the lid on with a 
>> hammer for extra security and for people who buy paint to carry it in a paint/water proof bag. Not everyone can afford to pay for 
>> delivery.
>>
>> Edith.
>>
>> Edith.
>>
>
> There's a couple of spaces on our buses to dock pushchairs securely, but not prams. The bus suspension sinks down so that mums can 
> bool them aboard. Actually I don't think I've seen a traditional type pram for years. Our drivers stay locked in behind their 
> security screens. If they got out to help someone with a pushchair it would give the passengers a chance to pinch the bus.

:))) That's England for you. Best the driver takes the key with him. It's sad that it's come to drivers having security screens.
>
> The paint cost £4.99 for 5 litres, and the taxi home cost a fiver. If I'd ordered the paint on the net I'd have only paid £4.99 
> for delivery.
>
> KC
There are still people who can't afford a taxi and certainly don't have a computer, Keith.

Edith.

"norcot"  wrote in message news:IyCym.8$4Y3.0@newsfe25.ams2...
>
> "The Traveller"  wrote in message >> Jp
>>
>> Here, on the buses there is a space in the middle where the back door is, for prams with babies in and a seat that allows for one 
>> to sit and hold the pram. The driver gets out of his seat, gets off the bus and helps lift the pram in. Otherwise there is a 
>> place under the bus for other baggage. Paint? I don't know. It's up to the people in the 'paint' shop to knock the lid on with a 
>> hammer for extra security and for people who buy paint to carry it in a paint/water proof bag. Not everyone can afford to pay for 
>> delivery.
>>
>> Edith.
>>
>> Edith.
>  This takes me back to my early days as an apprentice in the fens. We were country chemists and sold everything including Cymag  - 
> a powdered cyanide for gassing rabbits and rats in the sea banks. It came in 14lb tins.  We used to order it from a depot in 
> Wisbech which was a good half an hours journey from the shop. It came stacked under the stairs on the local bus!  I used to meet 
> the bus with a set of wheels and push it through the town to the shop. Happy days before all this H & S.
>
> Rex.
If criminality can't be culled we'll have more H&S

Edith

> Wooooowee. I'm surprised that you're allowed to take paint home in the
> boot of a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine!!
> 
> Jp

I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against people 
without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not only is the 
safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but they've completely 
lost sight of the purpose of public transportation. They should not be 
allowed to encourage the use of public transport at the same time as making 
it useless.

Johnny-soap-box

a l l y wrote:
> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote in message 
> news:Yb-dnahnRYhowVrXnZ2dnUVZ8u6dnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of vinyl 
>> emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>
> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
> 
> ally 
> 
> 
I second that emulsion

tadaaingly
Ron Dulux

"Johnny"  wrote in message 
news:Xns9C9C4AA02D10johnnytouqueyahooca@188.40.43.213...
 >
> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against people
> without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not only is the
> safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but they've completely
> lost sight of the purpose of public transportation. They should not be
> allowed to encourage the use of public transport at the same time as 
> making
> it useless.
>


It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on every bus. 
At least that could save wasted journeys.

KC

"Keith Cunningham"  wrote in message 
news:36SdnYjow7sbqVbXnZ2dnUVZ8gydnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>
> "Johnny"  wrote in message 
> news:Xns9C9C4AA02D10johnnytouqueyahooca@188.40.43.213...
> >
>> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against people
>> without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not only is the
>> safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but they've completely
>> lost sight of the purpose of public transportation. They should not be
>> allowed to encourage the use of public transport at the same time as 
>> making
>> it useless.
>>
>
>
> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on every 
> bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>
Yes, everyone would provide themselves with opaque bags in which to hide the 
prohibited goods. Or will the drivers have powers to search passengers' bags 
next?

ally

>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq= 
>>>
>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>> 
>> ally 
>> 
>> 
> I second that emulsion
> 
> tadaaingly
> Ron Dulux

Very nice.

Johnny-appreciated-that

>> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against
>> people without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not
>> only is the safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but
>> they've completely lost sight of the purpose of public
>> transportation. They should not be allowed to encourage the use of
>> public transport at the same time as making
>> it useless.
>>
> 
> 
> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on every
> bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
> 
> KC 

Perhaps the bus could have a dangerous goods locker the way aircraft do.

Johnny-problem-solved

>>> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against
>>> people without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not
>>> only is the safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but
>>> they've completely lost sight of the purpose of public
>>> transportation. They should not be allowed to encourage the use of
>>> public transport at the same time as making
>>> it useless.
>>>
>>
>>
>> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on
>> every bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>>
> Yes, everyone would provide themselves with opaque bags in which to
> hide the prohibited goods. Or will the drivers have powers to search
> passengers' bags next?
> 
> ally 

I would be shocked to learn they didn't already.

Johnny-security-loopholes

Johnny wrote:
>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq= 
>>>>
>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>
>>> ally 
>>>
>>>
>> I second that emulsion
>>
>> tadaaingly
>> Ron Dulux
> 
> Very nice.
> 
> Johnny-appreciated-that

Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it

groaningly
Roland D'odourant

>>>
>>> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on
>>> every bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>>>
>> Yes, everyone would provide themselves with opaque bags in which to
>> hide the prohibited goods. Or will the drivers have powers to search
>> passengers' bags next?
>>
>> ally
>
> I would be shocked to learn they didn't already.
>
Well I don't travel much on buses these days, but nobody's ever asked to 
poke through my backpack when I have been.

ally

"Ron"  wrote in message news:1JadndrpMPEqtlbXnZ2dnUVZ8tti4p2d@bt.com...
>a l l y wrote:
>> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote in message news:Yb-dnahnRYhowVrXnZ2dnUVZ8u6dnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked 
>>> at 
>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>
>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>
>> ally
> I second that emulsion
>
> tadaaingly
> Ron Dulux

:o)))))))) Ron, you are so funny.

Edith.

"Keith Cunningham"  wrote in message news:36SdnYjow7sbqVbXnZ2dnUVZ8gydnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>
> "Johnny"  wrote in message news:Xns9C9C4AA02D10johnnytouqueyahooca@188.40.43.213...
> >
>> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against people
>> without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not only is the
>> safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but they've completely
>> lost sight of the purpose of public transportation. They should not be
>> allowed to encourage the use of public transport at the same time as making
>> it useless.
>
> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on every bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>
> KC
If they can smuggle a bomb aboard, they can smuggle a tin of paint.

Lost course, Edith.

OBS:-

Kippers--Not allowed
Paint--Not allowed
Garlic--Not allowed
Elephants--Not allowed
Bombs--Not allowed
Tanks--Not allowed

;) Edith.

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j106nF33p3tbU1@mid.individual.net...
>>>>
>>>> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on
>>>> every bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>>>>
>>> Yes, everyone would provide themselves with opaque bags in which to
>>> hide the prohibited goods. Or will the drivers have powers to search
>>> passengers' bags next?
>>>
>>> ally
>>
>> I would be shocked to learn they didn't already.
>>
> Well I don't travel much on buses these days, but nobody's ever asked to poke through my backpack when I have been.
>
> ally
I bet you are glad for that, Ally.

Edith.

"Ron"  wrote in message news:tsKdnfsT5M2h2lbXnZ2dnUVZ8jNi4p2d@bt.com...
> Johnny wrote:
>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>
>>>> ally
>>>>
>>> I second that emulsion
>>>
>>> tadaaingly
>>> Ron Dulux
>>
>> Very nice.
>>
>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>
> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>
> groaningly
> Roland D'odourant

Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaaaa. You been sniffing turpentine.?

Imagine a bottle being spilled on the drivers lap.

Busslalomly, Edith

The Traveller wrote:
> "Ron"  wrote in message news:tsKdnfsT5M2h2lbXnZ2dnUVZ8jNi4p2d@bt.com...
>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>
>>>>> ally
>>>>>
>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>
>>>> tadaaingly
>>>> Ron Dulux
>>> Very nice.
>>>
>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>
>> groaningly
>> Roland D'odourant
> 
> Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaaaa. You been sniffing turpentine.?
> 
> Imagine a bottle being spilled on the drivers lap.
> 
> Busslalomly, Edith 
> 
> 
ack shirley, I`m in the middle of decorating the downstairs bathroom.

paperhangingly
Anna Glypta

"Ron"  wrote in message news:sI-dna3PWsT30lbXnZ2dnUVZ8mxi4p2d@bt.com...
> The Traveller wrote:
>> "Ron"  wrote in message news:tsKdnfsT5M2h2lbXnZ2dnUVZ8jNi4p2d@bt.com...
>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>
>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>
>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>> Very nice.
>>>>
>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>
>>> groaningly
>>> Roland D'odourant
>>
>> Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaaaa. You been sniffing turpentine.?
>>
>> Imagine a bottle being spilled on the drivers lap.
>>
>> Busslalomly, Edith
> ack shirley, I`m in the middle of decorating the downstairs bathroom.
>
> paperhangingly
> Anna Glypta

Have you seen the budgy, Anna?

Edith.

The Traveller wrote:
> "Ron"  wrote in message news:sI-dna3PWsT30lbXnZ2dnUVZ8mxi4p2d@bt.com...
>> The Traveller wrote:
>>> "Ron"  wrote in message news:tsKdnfsT5M2h2lbXnZ2dnUVZ8jNi4p2d@bt.com...
>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>
>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>
>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>
>>>> groaningly
>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>> Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaaaa. You been sniffing turpentine.?
>>>
>>> Imagine a bottle being spilled on the drivers lap.
>>>
>>> Busslalomly, Edith
>> ack shirley, I`m in the middle of decorating the downstairs bathroom.
>>
>> paperhangingly
>> Anna Glypta
> 
> Have you seen the budgy, Anna?
> 
> Edith. 
> 
> 
No but I can`t find the door!

mickandmontmerenzyly
Mr Bit

>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq= 
>>>>>
>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>
>>>> ally 
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I second that emulsion
>>>
>>> tadaaingly
>>> Ron Dulux
>> 
>> Very nice.
>> 
>> Johnny-appreciated-that
> 
> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
> 
> groaningly
> Roland D'odourant

No. I just wanted you to know that it didn't leave me flat.

Johnny-water-based

"Ron"  wrote in message news:7c2dnSdrvpewyVbXnZ2dnUVZ8nFi4p2d@bt.com...
> The Traveller wrote:
>> "Ron"  wrote in message news:sI-dna3PWsT30lbXnZ2dnUVZ8mxi4p2d@bt.com...
>>> The Traveller wrote:
>>>> "Ron"  wrote in message news:tsKdnfsT5M2h2lbXnZ2dnUVZ8jNi4p2d@bt.com...
>>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>
>>>>> groaningly
>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>> Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaaaa. You been sniffing turpentine.?
>>>>
>>>> Imagine a bottle being spilled on the drivers lap.
>>>>
>>>> Busslalomly, Edith
>>> ack shirley, I`m in the middle of decorating the downstairs bathroom.
>>>
>>> paperhangingly
>>> Anna Glypta
>>
>> Have you seen the budgy, Anna?
>>
>> Edith.
> No but I can`t find the door!
>
> mickandmontmerenzyly
> Mr Bit

Which bit :))))))))))

Edith-sneaking out the back one.

Johnny wrote:
>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq= 
>>>>>>
>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>
>>>>> ally 
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>
>>>> tadaaingly
>>>> Ron Dulux
>>> Very nice.
>>>
>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>
>> groaningly
>> Roland D'odourant
> 
> No. I just wanted you to know that it didn't leave me flat.
> 
> Johnny-water-based

well it`s like walking on eggshell(s) with you around

nondrippily
Ronnie Magnolia

The Traveller wrote:
> "Ron"  wrote in message news:7c2dnSdrvpewyVbXnZ2dnUVZ8nFi4p2d@bt.com...
>> The Traveller wrote:
>>> "Ron"  wrote in message news:sI-dna3PWsT30lbXnZ2dnUVZ8mxi4p2d@bt.com...
>>>> The Traveller wrote:
>>>>> "Ron"  wrote in message news:tsKdnfsT5M2h2lbXnZ2dnUVZ8jNi4p2d@bt.com...
>>>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>>
>>>>>> groaningly
>>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>>> Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaaaa. You been sniffing turpentine.?
>>>>>
>>>>> Imagine a bottle being spilled on the drivers lap.
>>>>>
>>>>> Busslalomly, Edith
>>>> ack shirley, I`m in the middle of decorating the downstairs bathroom.
>>>>
>>>> paperhangingly
>>>> Anna Glypta
>>> Have you seen the budgy, Anna?
>>>
>>> Edith.
>> No but I can`t find the door!
>>
>> mickandmontmerenzyly
>> Mr Bit
> 
> Which bit :))))))))))
> 
> Edith-sneaking out the back one. 
> 
> 

Trimming round the light switches is my favourite bit

aintnopaperhangeraintnopapershangersson - ly
Blind lemon Merangue

"Ron"  wrote in message news:B-mdnURQ9LTOwFbXnZ2dnUVZ8vpi4p2d@bt.com...
> The Traveller wrote:
>> "Ron"  wrote in message news:7c2dnSdrvpewyVbXnZ2dnUVZ8nFi4p2d@bt.com...
>>> The Traveller wrote:
>>>> "Ron"  wrote in message news:sI-dna3PWsT30lbXnZ2dnUVZ8mxi4p2d@bt.com...
>>>>> The Traveller wrote:
>>>>>> "Ron"  wrote in message news:tsKdnfsT5M2h2lbXnZ2dnUVZ8jNi4p2d@bt.com...
>>>>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> groaningly
>>>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>>>> Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaaaa. You been sniffing turpentine.?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Imagine a bottle being spilled on the drivers lap.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Busslalomly, Edith
>>>>> ack shirley, I`m in the middle of decorating the downstairs bathroom.
>>>>>
>>>>> paperhangingly
>>>>> Anna Glypta
>>>> Have you seen the budgy, Anna?
>>>>
>>>> Edith.
>>> No but I can`t find the door!
>>>
>>> mickandmontmerenzyly
>>> Mr Bit
>>
>> Which bit :))))))))))
>>
>> Edith-sneaking out the back one.
>
> Trimming round the light switches is my favourite bit
>
> aintnopaperhangeraintnopapershangersson - ly
> Blind lemon Merangue
>
Watch you don't slip in the 'meringue' in the blind.

OhhhhhhHHHHHHHHH HHHHH!!!!!!!!
My old man's a paiper hanger
Using melange instead of glue
He glued the budgy to the wall
Then

You other's turn.

Edith

>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ally 
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>
>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>> Very nice.
>>>>
>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>
>>> groaningly
>>> Roland D'odourant
>> 
>> No. I just wanted you to know that it didn't leave me flat.
>> 
>> Johnny-water-based
> 
> well it`s like walking on eggshell(s) with you around
> 
> nondrippily
> Ronnie Magnolia

A cracking good reply! But still a little bit tacky.

Johnny-getting-my-coat-and-going-to-the-pub

Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ally 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>
>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>
>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>
>>>> groaningly
>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>> No. I just wanted you to know that it didn't leave me flat.
>>>
>>> Johnny-water-based
>> well it`s like walking on eggshell(s) with you around
>>
>> nondrippily
>> Ronnie Magnolia
> 
> A cracking good reply! But still a little bit tacky.
> 
> Johnny-getting-my-coat-and-going-to-the-pub

Is that one coat or two?

coveringly
Val Spar

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
news:4acb4c5d$1@news.broadpark.no...
>
> "a l l y"  wrote in message 
> news:7j106nF33p3tbU1@mid.individual.net...
>>>>>
>>>>> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on
>>>>> every bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>>>>>
>>>> Yes, everyone would provide themselves with opaque bags in which to
>>>> hide the prohibited goods. Or will the drivers have powers to search
>>>> passengers' bags next?
>>>>
>>>> ally
>>>
>>> I would be shocked to learn they didn't already.
>>>
>> Well I don't travel much on buses these days, but nobody's ever asked to 
>> poke through my backpack when I have been.
>>
>> ally
> I bet you are glad for that, Ally.
>
Me and the queue behind me too! Imagine if the driver had to get every 
passenger to empty all their bags before he let them on the bus! Journeys 
would take three times as long.

ally

"Keith Cunningham"  wrote:

>
>"Johnny"  wrote in message 
>news:Xns9C9C4AA02D10johnnytouqueyahooca@188.40.43.213...
> >
>> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against people
>> without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not only is the
>> safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but they've completely
>> lost sight of the purpose of public transportation. They should not be
>> allowed to encourage the use of public transport at the same time as 
>> making
>> it useless.
>>
>
>
>It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on every bus. 
>At least that could save wasted journeys.
>
I think perhaps you should've gone back to the paint shop,
and told them the problem: perhaps even asked for a refund.

On Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:12:43 +0100, Sleepalot
 wrote:

>I think perhaps you should've gone back to the paint shop,
>and told them the problem: perhaps even asked for a refund.

Hi

I have just remembered a bus related incident I was "involved" in some
years ago when I once lived in Millom.

I caught what we used to call the "midnight special" bus at Foxfield
to head back home from the Prince of Wales - it arrived in Millom just
past midnight, hence the name.

As we turned on(to) the A595 by the "High Cross" near Broughton, the
driver suddenly slammed on his brakes and jumped out of the bus.  We
craned our necks to see what had happened and saw a cyclist lying in
the road.  We at first thought the driver had hit him, but once the
driver had helped him on the bus (complete with bike) and we noticed
the cyclist still clutching his 10 pint carry-out, the penny dropped;
it was a drunk on his way home from the pub with a carry-out and he
had merely fallen off his bike and fallen asleep.

The bus driver sat him down, made sure he was uninjured, quickly
repaired the bike (the chain had come off) and set off again.  The
cyclist then spent the next few minutes just sitting there muttering
drunken nonsense (no fare was paid by the way).

Half way to Millom, the driver suddenly stopped in the middle of
nowhere and put the bike plus cyclist off the bus. 

As it was about this time of year we all remonstrated with the driver,
"You cruel sod, throwing him out here.  It's perishing cold and he'll
die of exposure" etc.

"What do you mean?" said the driver; "I always put him off here.  He
lives just at the bottom of that track".

Apparently it was a regular occurrence and just shows that there are
some humane bus drivers about - especially in the South of the County.

Regards
KGB

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j186sF33iepfU1@mid.individual.net...
> "The Traveller"  wrote in message news:4acb4c5d$1@news.broadpark.no...
>>
>> "a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j106nF33p3tbU1@mid.individual.net...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on
>>>>>> every bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, everyone would provide themselves with opaque bags in which to
>>>>> hide the prohibited goods. Or will the drivers have powers to search
>>>>> passengers' bags next?
>>>>>
>>>>> ally
>>>>
>>>> I would be shocked to learn they didn't already.
>>>>
>>> Well I don't travel much on buses these days, but nobody's ever asked to poke through my backpack when I have been.
>>>
>>> ally
>> I bet you are glad for that, Ally.
>>
> Me and the queue behind me too! Imagine if the driver had to get every passenger to empty all their bags before he let them on the 
> bus! Journeys would take three times as long.
>
> ally
How did it go when you went through customs at Torp airport? Queue behind you?

Edith.

"KGB (KGB)"  wrote in message news:4acb7f58.34796687@news.enta.net...
> On Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:12:43 +0100, Sleepalot
>  wrote:
>
>>I think perhaps you should've gone back to the paint shop,
>>and told them the problem: perhaps even asked for a refund.
>
> Hi
>
> I have just remembered a bus related incident I was "involved" in some
> years ago when I once lived in Millom.
>
> I caught what we used to call the "midnight special" bus at Foxfield
> to head back home from the Prince of Wales - it arrived in Millom just
> past midnight, hence the name.
>
> As we turned on(to) the A595 by the "High Cross" near Broughton, the
> driver suddenly slammed on his brakes and jumped out of the bus.  We
> craned our necks to see what had happened and saw a cyclist lying in
> the road.  We at first thought the driver had hit him, but once the
> driver had helped him on the bus (complete with bike) and we noticed
> the cyclist still clutching his 10 pint carry-out, the penny dropped;
> it was a drunk on his way home from the pub with a carry-out and he
> had merely fallen off his bike and fallen asleep.
>
> The bus driver sat him down, made sure he was uninjured, quickly
> repaired the bike (the chain had come off) and set off again.  The
> cyclist then spent the next few minutes just sitting there muttering
> drunken nonsense (no fare was paid by the way).
>
> Half way to Millom, the driver suddenly stopped in the middle of
> nowhere and put the bike plus cyclist off the bus.
>
> As it was about this time of year we all remonstrated with the driver,
> "You cruel sod, throwing him out here.  It's perishing cold and he'll
> die of exposure" etc.
>
> "What do you mean?" said the driver; "I always put him off here.  He
> lives just at the bottom of that track".
>
> Apparently it was a regular occurrence and just shows that there are
> some humane bus drivers about - especially in the South of the County.
>
> Regards
> KGB
>
That was a nice story, KGB. Funny too. When I was in Spain, I'd just bought a roll, was famished and thought I would eat it on the 
last bus from Palma de Mallorca to Alcudia. The driver wouldn't let me on. I had to throw it away. Luckily enough there was a couple 
who lived in Alcudia too and they took me with them in their taxi. I thopught I'd have to stay in the town all night, broke.

Edith.

"Ron"  wrote in message 
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> The Traveller wrote:
>> "Ron"  wrote in message 
>> news:7c2dnSdrvpewyVbXnZ2dnUVZ8nFi4p2d@bt.com...
>>> The Traveller wrote:
>>>> "Ron"  wrote in message 
>>>> news:sI-dna3PWsT30lbXnZ2dnUVZ8mxi4p2d@bt.com...
>>>>> The Traveller wrote:
>>>>>> "Ron"  wrote in message 
>>>>>> news:tsKdnfsT5M2h2lbXnZ2dnUVZ8jNi4p2d@bt.com...
>>>>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre 
>>>>>>>>>>> tin of
>>>>>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> groaningly
>>>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>>>> Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaaaa. You been sniffing turpentine.?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Imagine a bottle being spilled on the drivers lap.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Busslalomly, Edith
>>>>> ack shirley, I`m in the middle of decorating the downstairs bathroom.
>>>>>
>>>>> paperhangingly
>>>>> Anna Glypta
>>>> Have you seen the budgy, Anna?
>>>>
>>>> Edith.
>>> No but I can`t find the door!
>>>
>>> mickandmontmerenzyly
>>> Mr Bit
>>
>> Which bit :))))))))))
>>
>> Edith-sneaking out the back one.
>
> Trimming round the light switches is my favourite bit
>
> aintnopaperhangeraintnopapershangersson - ly
> Blind lemon Merangue
>

When father papered the parlour we couldn't see him for paste;
Dabbing it here, dabbing it there, paste and paper everywhere.
Mother was stuck to the ceiling, the children were stuck to the floor;
I neve knew a family that was so stuck up before.

ally

"Ron"  wrote in message 
news:CuGdnR0e-qdo-VbXnZ2dnUVZ8kFi4p2d@bt.com...
> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>
>>>>> groaningly
>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>> No. I just wanted you to know that it didn't leave me flat.
>>>>
>>>> Johnny-water-based
>>> well it`s like walking on eggshell(s) with you around
>>>
>>> nondrippily
>>> Ronnie Magnolia
>>
>> A cracking good reply! But still a little bit tacky.
>>
>> Johnny-getting-my-coat-and-going-to-the-pub
>
> Is that one coat or two?
>
It's just his undercoat.

ally

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
news:4acb94a8$1@news.broadpark.no...
>
> "a l l y"  wrote in message 
> news:7j186sF33iepfU1@mid.individual.net...
>> "The Traveller"  wrote in message 
>> news:4acb4c5d$1@news.broadpark.no...
>>>
>>> "a l l y"  wrote in message 
>>> news:7j106nF33p3tbU1@mid.individual.net...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on
>>>>>>> every bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes, everyone would provide themselves with opaque bags in which to
>>>>>> hide the prohibited goods. Or will the drivers have powers to search
>>>>>> passengers' bags next?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ally
>>>>>
>>>>> I would be shocked to learn they didn't already.
>>>>>
>>>> Well I don't travel much on buses these days, but nobody's ever asked 
>>>> to poke through my backpack when I have been.
>>>>
>>>> ally
>>> I bet you are glad for that, Ally.
>>>
>> Me and the queue behind me too! Imagine if the driver had to get every 
>> passenger to empty all their bags before he let them on the bus! Journeys 
>> would take three times as long.
>>
>> ally
> How did it go when you went through customs at Torp airport? Queue behind 
> you?
>
There was a lot of queuing there, it's true. But I expect that at an 
airport. I don't expect it at every damn bus stop in Edinburgh. (The only 
place I ever use public transport these days.)

ally

"KGB (KGB)"  wrote in message 
news:4acb7f58.34796687@news.enta.net...
> On Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:12:43 +0100, Sleepalot
>  wrote:
>
>>I think perhaps you should've gone back to the paint shop,
>>and told them the problem: perhaps even asked for a refund.
>
> Hi
>
> I have just remembered a bus related incident I was "involved" in some
> years ago when I once lived in Millom.
>
> I caught what we used to call the "midnight special" bus at Foxfield
> to head back home from the Prince of Wales - it arrived in Millom just
> past midnight, hence the name.
>
> As we turned on(to) the A595 by the "High Cross" near Broughton, the
> driver suddenly slammed on his brakes and jumped out of the bus.  We
> craned our necks to see what had happened and saw a cyclist lying in
> the road.  We at first thought the driver had hit him, but once the
> driver had helped him on the bus (complete with bike) and we noticed
> the cyclist still clutching his 10 pint carry-out, the penny dropped;
> it was a drunk on his way home from the pub with a carry-out and he
> had merely fallen off his bike and fallen asleep.
>
> The bus driver sat him down, made sure he was uninjured, quickly
> repaired the bike (the chain had come off) and set off again.  The
> cyclist then spent the next few minutes just sitting there muttering
> drunken nonsense (no fare was paid by the way).
>
> Half way to Millom, the driver suddenly stopped in the middle of
> nowhere and put the bike plus cyclist off the bus.
>
> As it was about this time of year we all remonstrated with the driver,
> "You cruel sod, throwing him out here.  It's perishing cold and he'll
> die of exposure" etc.
>
> "What do you mean?" said the driver; "I always put him off here.  He
> lives just at the bottom of that track".
>
> Apparently it was a regular occurrence and just shows that there are
> some humane bus drivers about - especially in the South of the County.
>
Nice one!

ally

>> KGB
>>
> That was a nice story, KGB. Funny too. When I was in Spain, I'd just 
> bought a roll, was famished and thought I would eat it on the last bus 
> from Palma de Mallorca to Alcudia. The driver wouldn't let me on. I had to 
> throw it away. Luckily enough there was a couple who lived in Alcudia too 
> and they took me with them in their taxi. I thopught I'd have to stay in 
> the town all night, broke.
>
What? They wouldn't let you eat a roll on the bus? That's a bit much. Now if 
you'd know about it beforehand, you could have just hidden it in your bag or 
something, and sneaked it upstairs or in a corner somewhere that the driver 
couldn't see you, and have eaten it in peace.

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j1qt9F34864lU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> When father papered the parlour we couldn't see him for paste;
> Dabbing it here, dabbing it there, paste and paper everywhere.
> Mother was stuck to the ceiling, the children were stuck to the floor;
> I neve knew a family that was so stuck up before.
>
> ally
I've heard that before. Can't remember where.

Edith.

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j1r0iF31t76mU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Ron"  wrote in message news:CuGdnR0e-qdo-VbXnZ2dnUVZ8kFi4p2d@bt.com...
>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>>
>>>>>> groaningly
>>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>>> No. I just wanted you to know that it didn't leave me flat.
>>>>>
>>>>> Johnny-water-based
>>>> well it`s like walking on eggshell(s) with you around
>>>>
>>>> nondrippily
>>>> Ronnie Magnolia
>>>
>>> A cracking good reply! But still a little bit tacky.
>>>
>>> Johnny-getting-my-coat-and-going-to-the-pub
>>
>> Is that one coat or two?
>>
> It's just his undercoat.
>
> ally
He's well coated then. Wonder if he's all brushed up.?

Edith.

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j1rbgF33vb30U1@mid.individual.net...
>>> KGB
>>>
>> That was a nice story, KGB. Funny too. When I was in Spain, I'd just bought a roll, was famished and thought I would eat it on 
>> the last bus from Palma de Mallorca to Alcudia. The driver wouldn't let me on. I had to throw it away. Luckily enough there was a 
>> couple who lived in Alcudia too and they took me with them in their taxi. I thopught I'd have to stay in the town all night, 
>> broke.
>>
> What? They wouldn't let you eat a roll on the bus? That's a bit much. Now if you'd know about it beforehand, you could have just 
> hidden it in your bag or something, and sneaked it upstairs or in a corner somewhere that the driver couldn't see you, and have 
> eaten it in peace.
>
> ally
It was the law. The driver was sharp as a needle and worse than a blood hound.

Edith

On Wed, 7 Oct 2009 08:21:35 +0200, "The Traveller" 
wrote:

>
>"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j1rbgF33vb30U1@mid.individual.net...
>>>> KGB
>>>>
>>> That was a nice story, KGB. Funny too. When I was in Spain, I'd just bought a roll, was famished and thought I would eat it on 
>>> the last bus from Palma de Mallorca to Alcudia. The driver wouldn't let me on. I had to throw it away. Luckily enough there was a 
>>> couple who lived in Alcudia too and they took me with them in their taxi. I thopught I'd have to stay in the town all night, 
>>> broke.
>>>
>> What? They wouldn't let you eat a roll on the bus? That's a bit much. Now if you'd know about it beforehand, you could have just 
>> hidden it in your bag or something, and sneaked it upstairs or in a corner somewhere that the driver couldn't see you, and have 
>> eaten it in peace.
>>
>> ally
>It was the law. The driver was sharp as a needle and worse than a blood hound.
>
>Edith 


Hi

I may have been tempted to take one bite of the roll then vomit on(to)
the floor of the bus - but then men are like that!!!!  8^)

Regards

KGB

On Wed, 7 Oct 2009 08:16:32 +0200, "The Traveller" 
wrote:

>
>"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j1qt9F34864lU1@mid.individual.net...
>>
>> When father papered the parlour we couldn't see him for paste;
>> Dabbing it here, dabbing it there, paste and paper everywhere.
>> Mother was stuck to the ceiling, the children were stuck to the floor;
>> I neve knew a family that was so stuck up before.
>>
>> ally
>I've heard that before. Can't remember where.
>
>Edith. 


Hi Edith

I am not implying anything about your age, but I think it is an old
Victorian music hall song.

Regards
KGB

a l l y wrote:
> "Ron"  wrote in message 
> news:CuGdnR0e-qdo-VbXnZ2dnUVZ8kFi4p2d@bt.com...
>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>>
>>>>>> groaningly
>>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>>> No. I just wanted you to know that it didn't leave me flat.
>>>>>
>>>>> Johnny-water-based
>>>> well it`s like walking on eggshell(s) with you around
>>>>
>>>> nondrippily
>>>> Ronnie Magnolia
>>> A cracking good reply! But still a little bit tacky.
>>>
>>> Johnny-getting-my-coat-and-going-to-the-pub
>> Is that one coat or two?
>>
> It's just his undercoat.
> 
> ally 
> 
> 
He seems to have varnished into the night

acrylicly
Ron O'Clock

"KGB (KGB)"  wrote in message 
news:4acc4db7.2138421@news.enta.net...
> On Wed, 7 Oct 2009 08:16:32 +0200, "The Traveller" 
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"a l l y"  wrote in message 
>>news:7j1qt9F34864lU1@mid.individual.net...
>>>
>>> When father papered the parlour we couldn't see him for paste;
>>> Dabbing it here, dabbing it there, paste and paper everywhere.
>>> Mother was stuck to the ceiling, the children were stuck to the floor;
>>> I never knew a family that was so stuck up before.
>>>
>>> ally
>>I've heard that before. Can't remember where.
>>
>>Edith.
>
>
> Hi Edith
>
> I am not implying anything about your age, but I think it is an old
> Victorian music hall song.
>
I think you're right, though I first came across it when my son was at 
nursery school. One of the teachers specialised in teaching the kids some 
great songs, this being one of them. In the end I bought a copy of the book 
she got them from.

ally

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
news:4acc3371$1@news.broadpark.no...
>
> "a l l y"  wrote in message 
> news:7j1rbgF33vb30U1@mid.individual.net...
>>>> KGB
>>>>
>>> That was a nice story, KGB. Funny too. When I was in Spain, I'd just 
>>> bought a roll, was famished and thought I would eat it on the last bus 
>>> from Palma de Mallorca to Alcudia. The driver wouldn't let me on. I had 
>>> to throw it away. Luckily enough there was a couple who lived in Alcudia 
>>> too and they took me with them in their taxi. I thopught I'd have to 
>>> stay in the town all night, broke.
>>>
>> What? They wouldn't let you eat a roll on the bus? That's a bit much. Now 
>> if you'd know about it beforehand, you could have just hidden it in your 
>> bag or something, and sneaked it upstairs or in a corner somewhere that 
>> the driver couldn't see you, and have eaten it in peace.
>>
>> ally
> It was the law. The driver was sharp as a needle and worse than a blood 
> hound.
>
Would they have let you take it on to the bus if it was wrapped up in your 
bag? And then you could have sat there with tummy rumbling, but you'd have 
had it to eat when you disembarked at the other end.

ally

>>>>> Yes, everyone would provide themselves with opaque bags in which
>>>>> to hide the prohibited goods. Or will the drivers have powers to
>>>>> search passengers' bags next?
>>>>>
>>>>> ally
>>>>
>>>> I would be shocked to learn they didn't already.
>>>>
>>> Well I don't travel much on buses these days, but nobody's ever
>>> asked to poke through my backpack when I have been.
>>>
>>> ally
>> I bet you are glad for that, Ally.
>>
> Me and the queue behind me too! Imagine if the driver had to get every
> passenger to empty all their bags before he let them on the bus!
> Journeys would take three times as long.
> 
> ally 

They don't seem to care about that when it comes to airline travel.

Johnny-heading-for-airport-later-today

> He seems to have varnished into the night
> 
> acrylicly
> Ron O'Clock

Sorry Ron. Got plastered at lunch yesterday.

Johnny-drying-out

Johnny wrote:
>> He seems to have varnished into the night
>>
>> acrylicly
>> Ron O'Clock
> 
> Sorry Ron. Got plastered at lunch yesterday.
> 
> Johnny-drying-out

I was a bit laquered myself last night

soberly
Ronnie O'Grouse

"Johnny"  wrote in message 
news:Xns9C9D5EE49FA48johnnytouqueyahooca@188.40.43.213...
>>>>>> Yes, everyone would provide themselves with opaque bags in which
>>>>>> to hide the prohibited goods. Or will the drivers have powers to
>>>>>> search passengers' bags next?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ally
>>>>>
>>>>> I would be shocked to learn they didn't already.
>>>>>
>>>> Well I don't travel much on buses these days, but nobody's ever
>>>> asked to poke through my backpack when I have been.
>>>>
>>>> ally
>>> I bet you are glad for that, Ally.
>>>
>> Me and the queue behind me too! Imagine if the driver had to get every
>> passenger to empty all their bags before he let them on the bus!
>> Journeys would take three times as long.
>>
>> ally
>
> They don't seem to care about that when it comes to airline travel.
>
Well you can sort of put up with it when you're embarking on a journey 
that'll take several hours. Five or ten minutes down the road in a bus, 
though - people wouldn't put up with it. (Might make people walk more, I 
suppose.)

ally

>>> Me and the queue behind me too! Imagine if the driver had to get every
>>> passenger to empty all their bags before he let them on the bus!
>>> Journeys would take three times as long.
>>>
>>> ally
>>
>> They don't seem to care about that when it comes to airline travel.
>>
> Well you can sort of put up with it when you're embarking on a journey 
> that'll take several hours. Five or ten minutes down the road in a bus, 
> though - people wouldn't put up with it. (Might make people walk more, I 
> suppose.)
> 
> ally 

I think you'd be surprised what people would put up with. I'm not saying 
I'm for it. Just that so many people (possibly not you) don't recognise 
when their freedoms and rights are being infringed. They fall for the old 
lies about their safety out of fear - that the governments instill in them 
because it's useful.

There's a US news report out (can't remember which network) who is 
advertising an upcoming report on americans arming and training themselves 
to fight their own government. They are that afraid of everything nowadays. 
GWB, and to a lesser extent his dad, have raised a culture of stupid people 
who live in fear all the time. It's completely out of hand down there.

Johnny-nervous-north-of-the-border

"Johnny"  wrote in message 
news:Xns9C9D6F5F36E6johnnytouqueyahooca@188.40.43.213...
>>>> Me and the queue behind me too! Imagine if the driver had to get every
>>>> passenger to empty all their bags before he let them on the bus!
>>>> Journeys would take three times as long.
>>>>
>>>> ally
>>>
>>> They don't seem to care about that when it comes to airline travel.
>>>
>> Well you can sort of put up with it when you're embarking on a journey
>> that'll take several hours. Five or ten minutes down the road in a bus,
>> though - people wouldn't put up with it. (Might make people walk more, I
>> suppose.)
>>
>> ally
>
> I think you'd be surprised what people would put up with. I'm not saying
> I'm for it. Just that so many people (possibly not you) don't recognise
> when their freedoms and rights are being infringed. They fall for the old
> lies about their safety out of fear - that the governments instill in them
> because it's useful.
>
> There's a US news report out (can't remember which network) who is
> advertising an upcoming report on americans arming and training themselves
> to fight their own government. They are that afraid of everything 
> nowadays.
> GWB, and to a lesser extent his dad, have raised a culture of stupid 
> people
> who live in fear all the time. It's completely out of hand down there.
>
Sounds like it's a lot worse on your side of the pond. Unless those who live 
in urban areas know different? I guess I'm a bit out of touch out here in 
the wilds, though my frequent trips to the Scottish capital help to keep me 
informed.

ally

"KGB (KGB)"  wrote in message news:4acc4db7.2138421@news.enta.net...
> On Wed, 7 Oct 2009 08:16:32 +0200, "The Traveller" 
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j1qt9F34864lU1@mid.individual.net...
>>>
>>> When father papered the parlour we couldn't see him for paste;
>>> Dabbing it here, dabbing it there, paste and paper everywhere.
>>> Mother was stuck to the ceiling, the children were stuck to the floor;
>>> I neve knew a family that was so stuck up before.
>>>
>>> ally
>>I've heard that before. Can't remember where.
>>
>>Edith.
>
>
> Hi Edith
>
> I am not implying anything about your age, but I think it is an old
> Victorian music hall song.
>
> Regards
> KGB
>
Skumph!

Mr. Sacks

"Ron"  wrote in message news:7P6dnXOexen4xlHXnZ2dnUVZ8nxi4p2d@bt.com...
>a l l y wrote:
>> "Ron"  wrote in message news:CuGdnR0e-qdo-VbXnZ2dnUVZ8kFi4p2d@bt.com...
>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> groaningly
>>>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>>>> No. I just wanted you to know that it didn't leave me flat.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Johnny-water-based
>>>>> well it`s like walking on eggshell(s) with you around
>>>>>
>>>>> nondrippily
>>>>> Ronnie Magnolia
>>>> A cracking good reply! But still a little bit tacky.
>>>>
>>>> Johnny-getting-my-coat-and-going-to-the-pub
>>> Is that one coat or two?
>>>
>> It's just his undercoat.
>>
>> ally
> He seems to have varnished into the night
>
> acrylicly
> Ron O'Clock

Don't worry. He'll light up in the dark.

Luminously, Edith.

Keith Cunningham wrote:
> "The Traveller"  wrote in message 
> news:4acad5ef$1@news.broadpark.no...
>  >
>> Here, on the buses there is a space in the middle where the back door is, 
>> for prams with babies in and a seat that allows for one to sit and hold 
>> the pram. The driver gets out of his seat, gets off the bus and helps lift 
>> the pram in. Otherwise there is a place under the bus for other baggage. 
>> Paint? I don't know. It's up to the people in the 'paint' shop to knock 
>> the lid on with a hammer for extra security and for people who buy paint 
>> to carry it in a paint/water proof bag. Not everyone can afford to pay for 
>> delivery.
>>
>> Edith.
>>
>> Edith.
>>
> 
> There's a couple of spaces on our buses to dock pushchairs securely, but not 
> prams. The bus suspension sinks down so that mums can bool them aboard. 
> Actually I don't think I've seen a traditional type pram for years. Our 
> drivers stay locked in behind their security screens. If they got out to 
> help someone with a pushchair it would give the passengers a chance to pinch 
> the bus.
> 
> The paint cost £4.99 for 5 litres, and the taxi home cost a fiver. If I'd 
> ordered the paint on the net I'd have only paid £4.99 for delivery.
> 
> KC 
> 
> 

The traditional prams were on their last legs before my twenty-year-old 
was newborn. I had one of those carry-car-seats for him (utterly 
fabulous and a new, exciting discovery) and, once he'd outgrown his 
sling for the bus, and could be propped in a buggy, I had a telescopic 
McLaren buggy, which I could take on the train or bus.

Only disabled people get kneeling buses today!

Jp

Johnny wrote:
>> Wooooowee. I'm surprised that you're allowed to take paint home in the
>> boot of a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine!!
>>
>> Jp
> 
> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against people 
> without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not only is the 
> safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but they've completely 
> lost sight of the purpose of public transportation. They should not be 
> allowed to encourage the use of public transport at the same time as making 
> it useless.
> 
> Johnny-soap-box

Hear, hear!

There is very little respect and much contemptuous impatience for the 
users of public transport. Buses are the worst. Forget it if you have 
shopping! Or if you're a teacher bringing in boxes or cardboard rolls, 
or an overnight bag!

Jp (a user of public transport, who grits her teeth on the bus every 
morning and afternoon. They REALLY don't want ANYONE bringing anything 
with them.....)

Johnny wrote:
>>>> Me and the queue behind me too! Imagine if the driver had to get every
>>>> passenger to empty all their bags before he let them on the bus!
>>>> Journeys would take three times as long.
>>>>
>>>> ally
>>> They don't seem to care about that when it comes to airline travel.
>>>
>> Well you can sort of put up with it when you're embarking on a journey 
>> that'll take several hours. Five or ten minutes down the road in a bus, 
>> though - people wouldn't put up with it. (Might make people walk more, I 
>> suppose.)
>>
>> ally 
> 
> I think you'd be surprised what people would put up with. I'm not saying 
> I'm for it. Just that so many people (possibly not you) don't recognise 
> when their freedoms and rights are being infringed. They fall for the old 
> lies about their safety out of fear - that the governments instill in them 
> because it's useful.
> 
> There's a US news report out (can't remember which network) who is 
> advertising an upcoming report on americans arming and training themselves 
> to fight their own government. They are that afraid of everything nowadays. 
> GWB, and to a lesser extent his dad, have raised a culture of stupid people 
> who live in fear all the time. It's completely out of hand down there.
> 
> Johnny-nervous-north-of-the-border

I read this and thought (well, I already knew), 'Thank goodness I'm in 
Long Island'.

Jp (with the Island of Manhattan between her and the Mainland)

The Traveller wrote:

> 
> Don't worry. He'll light up in the dark.
> 
> Luminously, Edith. 
> 
> 
I read that as limousinously!

Jp ;-)

Keith Cunningham wrote:
> "Johnny"  wrote in message 
> news:Xns9C9C4AA02D10johnnytouqueyahooca@188.40.43.213...
>  >
>> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against people
>> without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not only is the
>> safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but they've completely
>> lost sight of the purpose of public transportation. They should not be
>> allowed to encourage the use of public transport at the same time as 
>> making
>> it useless.
>>
> 
> 
> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on every bus. 
> At least that could save wasted journeys.
> 
> KC 
> 
> 

Take a big bag and tell them it's taties.

Jp

Ron wrote:
> a l l y wrote:
>> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote in message 
>> news:Yb-dnahnRYhowVrXnZ2dnUVZ8u6dnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of 
>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq= 
>>>
>>>
>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>
>> ally
>>
> I second that emulsion
> 
> tadaaingly
> Ron Dulux

I love that!

Jp

The Traveller wrote:

> If they can smuggle a bomb aboard, they can smuggle a tin of paint.
> 
> Lost course, Edith.
> 
> OBS:-
> 
> Kippers--Not allowed
> Paint--Not allowed
> Garlic--Not allowed
> Elephants--Not allowed
> Bombs--Not allowed
> Tanks--Not allowed
> 
> ;) Edith. 
> 
> 
Garlic?

Jp

Ron wrote:
> Johnny wrote:
>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>
>>>> ally
>>>>
>>> I second that emulsion
>>>
>>> tadaaingly
>>> Ron Dulux
>>
>> Very nice.
>>
>> Johnny-appreciated-that
> 
> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
> 
> groaningly
> Roland D'odourant

I like this! (But am too brain-dead to comment)

Jp (Facebookly)

"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:hajf5d$j0r$3@news.eternal-september.org...
> The Traveller wrote:
>
>>
>> Don't worry. He'll light up in the dark.
>>
>> Luminously, Edith.
> I read that as limousinously!
>
> Jp ;-)

Yer tired. Go tu bed.

;o))

"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:hajfv4$odu$2@news.eternal-september.org...
> Keith Cunningham wrote:
>> "Johnny"  wrote in message news:Xns9C9C4AA02D10johnnytouqueyahooca@188.40.43.213...
>>  >
>>> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against people
>>> without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not only is the
>>> safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but they've completely
>>> lost sight of the purpose of public transportation. They should not be
>>> allowed to encourage the use of public transport at the same time as making
>>> it useless.
>>>
>>
>>
>> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on every bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>>
>> KC
>
> Take a big bag and tell them it's taties.
>
> Jp

That reminds me of the time I mounted the bus with a window. My x who drank, had a fight with his mate and broke the window, silly 
b....s and I was left with the job of getting it repaired. The bus conductor just laughed, for years after. I became the woman with 
the window. He said aloud so everyone heard him, "Has your husband thrown you out and forgot to open the window first." Doh!

Edith Tomato

>
> The traditional prams were on their last legs before my twenty-year-old 
> was newborn. I had one of those carry-car-seats for him (utterly fabulous 
> and a new, exciting discovery) and, once he'd outgrown his sling for the 
> bus, and could be propped in a buggy, I had a telescopic McLaren buggy, 
> which I could take on the train or bus.
>
You know, one of my very, very, earliest memories is of the day my mum got 
rid of my pram. In later years she insited I couldn't possibly have 
remembered this, as I must have been only about 2 years old, but I do 
remember it. I think she was giving it away to a local children's home or 
something. I remember knowing I was too big for it, but being allowed to 
ride in it one last time as she pushed it up along Greenhill Gardens. Big 
coach-built pram of the old sort, it was. Maroon. I remember being quite 
upset that she was getting rid of it - I'd obviously enjoyed being trundled 
around in it. I liked the bumpety-bump feeling of going over cobbles - even 
with the suspension you could still feel it.

ally

"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:hajg0o$odu$3@news.eternal-september.org...
> Ron wrote:
>> a l l y wrote:
>>> "Keith Cunningham"  wrote in message news:Yb-dnahnRYhowVrXnZ2dnUVZ8u6dnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked 
>>>> at 
>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+buses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>
>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>
>>> ally
>>>
>> I second that emulsion
>>
>> tadaaingly
>> Ron Dulux
>
> I love that!
>
> Jp

Just don't get your brush handle all stuck up, Ronnie.

Edith-up under.

"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:hajg7c$odu$6@news.eternal-september.org...
> The Traveller wrote:
>
>> If they can smuggle a bomb aboard, they can smuggle a tin of paint.
>>
>> Lost course, Edith.
>>
>> OBS:-
>>
>> Kippers--Not allowed
>> Paint--Not allowed
>> Garlic--Not allowed
>> Elephants--Not allowed
>> Bombs--Not allowed
>> Tanks--Not allowed
>>
>> ;) Edith.
> Garlic?
>
> Jp

You take garlic on the bus with you? On a string around your neck, Jp?

Edith Smellyteasing.

Think of Latin America with goats and hens and geese sticking their heads out of the bus window.

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j5k2qF34cqokU1@mid.individual.net...
> >
>> The traditional prams were on their last legs before my twenty-year-old was newborn. I had one of those carry-car-seats for him 
>> (utterly fabulous and a new, exciting discovery) and, once he'd outgrown his sling for the bus, and could be propped in a buggy, 
>> I had a telescopic McLaren buggy, which I could take on the train or bus.
>>
> You know, one of my very, very, earliest memories is of the day my mum got rid of my pram. In later years she insited I couldn't 
> possibly have remembered this, as I must have been only about 2 years old, but I do remember it. I think she was giving it away to 
> a local children's home or something. I remember knowing I was too big for it, but being allowed to ride in it one last time as 
> she pushed it up along Greenhill Gardens. Big coach-built pram of the old sort, it was. Maroon. I remember being quite upset that 
> she was getting rid of it - I'd obviously enjoyed being trundled around in it. I liked the bumpety-bump feeling of going over 
> cobbles - even with the suspension you could still feel it.
>
> ally
Sometimes one can remember the feeling one had stronger than the actual thing.

Edith.

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
news:4acd9c78$1@news.broadpark.no...
>
> "JpinNY"  wrote in message 
> news:hajg7c$odu$6@news.eternal-september.org...
>> The Traveller wrote:
>>
>>> If they can smuggle a bomb aboard, they can smuggle a tin of paint.
>>>
>>> Lost course, Edith.
>>>
>>> OBS:-
>>>
>>> Kippers--Not allowed
>>> Paint--Not allowed
>>> Garlic--Not allowed
>>> Elephants--Not allowed
>>> Bombs--Not allowed
>>> Tanks--Not allowed
>>>
>>> ;) Edith.
>> Garlic?
>>
>> Jp
>
> You take garlic on the bus with you? On a string around your neck, Jp?
>
Maybe there's been a plague of vampires in NY. All those TV programmes like 
Buffy and Moonlight and ... er... the other new one ... bring them out from 
the shadows, you know, and innocent commuters have to protect themselves 
somehow.

ally

On Thu, 8 Oct 2009 10:21:39 +0200, "The Traveller" 
wrote:

>

>Sometimes one can remember the feeling one had stronger than the actual thing.
>
>Edith. 

Hi

I knew a girl like that once!!!!     8^)

Regards
KGB

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j5n4aF33kdh7U1@mid.individual.net...
> "The Traveller"  wrote in message news:4acd9c78$1@news.broadpark.no...
>>
>> "JpinNY"  wrote in message news:hajg7c$odu$6@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> The Traveller wrote:
>>>
>>>> If they can smuggle a bomb aboard, they can smuggle a tin of paint.
>>>>
>>>> Lost course, Edith.
>>>>
>>>> OBS:-
>>>>
>>>> Kippers--Not allowed
>>>> Paint--Not allowed
>>>> Garlic--Not allowed
>>>> Elephants--Not allowed
>>>> Bombs--Not allowed
>>>> Tanks--Not allowed
>>>>
>>>> ;) Edith.
>>> Garlic?
>>>
>>> Jp
>>
>> You take garlic on the bus with you? On a string around your neck, Jp?
>>
> Maybe there's been a plague of vampires in NY. All those TV programmes like Buffy and Moonlight and ... er... the other new one 
> ... bring them out from the shadows, you know, and innocent commuters have to protect themselves somehow.
>
> ally
Yeah, yeah, I think Jp is a NY vampire.

Edith

"KGB (KGB)"  wrote in message news:4acda9e8.3641140@news.enta.net...
> On Thu, 8 Oct 2009 10:21:39 +0200, "The Traveller" 
> wrote:
>
>>
>
>>Sometimes one can remember the feeling one had stronger than the actual thing.
>>
>>Edith.
>
> Hi
>
> I knew a girl like that once!!!!     8^)
>
> Regards
> KGB
>
 RRRRRRRRRROFLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL !!!!!!!


Edith oh, rofl

On Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -0400, JpinNY   wrote
this:

>Ron wrote:
>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>
>>>>> ally
>>>>>
>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>
>>>> tadaaingly
>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>
>>> Very nice.
>>>
>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>> 
>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>> 
>> groaningly
>> Roland D'odourant
>
>I like this! (But am too brain-dead to comment)

Are you a blond?

"DB."  wrote in message news:jderc5d9uf29ju3c9mcmtf3gqjbbuoltm3@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -0400, JpinNY   wrote
> this:
>
>>Ron wrote:
>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at
>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>
>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>
>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>
>>>> Very nice.
>>>>
>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>
>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>
>>> groaningly
>>> Roland D'odourant
>>
>>I like this! (But am too brain-dead to comment)
>
> Are you a blond?

LoL!!!!!! Now tell the truth, Jp :)))))))))

Edith

The Traveller wrote:
> "JpinNY"  wrote in message news:hajfv4$odu$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Keith Cunningham wrote:
>>> "Johnny"  wrote in message news:Xns9C9C4AA02D10johnnytouqueyahooca@188.40.43.213...
>>>  >
>>>> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against people
>>>> without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not only is the
>>>> safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but they've completely
>>>> lost sight of the purpose of public transportation. They should not be
>>>> allowed to encourage the use of public transport at the same time as making
>>>> it useless.
>>>>
>>>
>>> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on every bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>>>
>>> KC
>> Take a big bag and tell them it's taties.
>>
>> Jp
> 
> That reminds me of the time I mounted the bus with a window. My x who drank, had a fight with his mate and broke the window, silly 
> b....s and I was left with the job of getting it repaired. The bus conductor just laughed, for years after. I became the woman with 
> the window. He said aloud so everyone heard him, "Has your husband thrown you out and forgot to open the window first." Doh!
> 
> Edith Tomato 
> 
> 

Awww!

Jp
xxxx

a l l y wrote:
>> The traditional prams were on their last legs before my twenty-year-old 
>> was newborn. I had one of those carry-car-seats for him (utterly fabulous 
>> and a new, exciting discovery) and, once he'd outgrown his sling for the 
>> bus, and could be propped in a buggy, I had a telescopic McLaren buggy, 
>> which I could take on the train or bus.
>>
> You know, one of my very, very, earliest memories is of the day my mum got 
> rid of my pram. In later years she insited I couldn't possibly have 
> remembered this, as I must have been only about 2 years old, but I do 
> remember it. I think she was giving it away to a local children's home or 
> something. I remember knowing I was too big for it, but being allowed to 
> ride in it one last time as she pushed it up along Greenhill Gardens. Big 
> coach-built pram of the old sort, it was. Maroon. I remember being quite 
> upset that she was getting rid of it - I'd obviously enjoyed being trundled 
> around in it. I liked the bumpety-bump feeling of going over cobbles - even 
> with the suspension you could still feel it.
> 
> ally 
> 
> 

Those memories go back a very deep and long way into our early days, 
especially if we were talkers and could assign a few words into our 
memories!

Jp

a l l y wrote:
> "The Traveller"  wrote in message 
> news:4acd9c78$1@news.broadpark.no...
>> "JpinNY"  wrote in message 
>> news:hajg7c$odu$6@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> The Traveller wrote:
>>>
>>>> If they can smuggle a bomb aboard, they can smuggle a tin of paint.
>>>>
>>>> Lost course, Edith.
>>>>
>>>> OBS:-
>>>>
>>>> Kippers--Not allowed
>>>> Paint--Not allowed
>>>> Garlic--Not allowed
>>>> Elephants--Not allowed
>>>> Bombs--Not allowed
>>>> Tanks--Not allowed
>>>>
>>>> ;) Edith.
>>> Garlic?
>>>
>>> Jp
>> You take garlic on the bus with you? On a string around your neck, Jp?
>>
> Maybe there's been a plague of vampires in NY. All those TV programmes like 
> Buffy and Moonlight and ... er... the other new one ... bring them out from 
> the shadows, you know, and innocent commuters have to protect themselves 
> somehow.
> 
> ally 
> 
> 
No,  I was wondering why garlic isn't allowed on the list! Clearly, this 
is indeed the land of the Free! Currently Garlic is permitted, if not 
forbidden on the New York Subway, buses and at least the Long Island 
Railroad (although not sure of the New Jersey and Connecticut rail 
connections!)

Jp (got something to swagger about!)

The Traveller wrote:

>>>> Jp
>>> You take garlic on the bus with you? On a string around your neck, Jp?
>>>
>> Maybe there's been a plague of vampires in NY. All those TV programmes like Buffy and Moonlight and ... er... the other new one 
>> ... bring them out from the shadows, you know, and innocent commuters have to protect themselves somehow.
>>
>> ally
> Yeah, yeah, I think Jp is a NY vampire.
> 
> Edith 
> 
> 
My friend just set up a customised luxury cake company called "Bite Me". 
  Her creations are both adorable and delicious in a British Victoria 
sponge and buttercream heavenliness...


Jp

DB. wrote:
> On Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -0400, JpinNY   wrote
> this:
> 
>> Ron wrote:
>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>
>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>
>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>> Very nice.
>>>>
>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>
>>> groaningly
>>> Roland D'odourant
>> I like this! (But am too brain-dead to comment)
> 
> Are you a blond?

Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.

Jp

"JpinNY"  wrote in message 
news:halumu$vuu$3@news.eternal-september.org...
>a l l y wrote:
>>> The traditional prams were on their last legs before my twenty-year-old 
>>> was newborn. I had one of those carry-car-seats for him (utterly 
>>> fabulous and a new, exciting discovery) and, once he'd outgrown his 
>>> sling for the bus, and could be propped in a buggy, I had a telescopic 
>>> McLaren buggy, which I could take on the train or bus.
>>>
>> You know, one of my very, very, earliest memories is of the day my mum 
>> got rid of my pram. In later years she insited I couldn't possibly have 
>> remembered this, as I must have been only about 2 years old, but I do 
>> remember it. I think she was giving it away to a local children's home or 
>> something. I remember knowing I was too big for it, but being allowed to 
>> ride in it one last time as she pushed it up along Greenhill Gardens. Big 
>> coach-built pram of the old sort, it was. Maroon. I remember being quite 
>> upset that she was getting rid of it - I'd obviously enjoyed being 
>> trundled around in it. I liked the bumpety-bump feeling of going over 
>> cobbles - even with the suspension you could still feel it.
>>
>> ally
>
> Those memories go back a very deep and long way into our early days, 
> especially if we were talkers and could assign a few words into our 
> memories!
>
Ah yes, that's what probably helps, having words to attach to things. I 
believe I was chatting away at quite an early age!

ally

"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:haluil$vuu$2@news.eternal-september.org...
> The Traveller wrote:
>> "JpinNY"  wrote in message news:hajfv4$odu$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> Keith Cunningham wrote:
>>>> "Johnny"  wrote in message news:Xns9C9C4AA02D10johnnytouqueyahooca@188.40.43.213...
>>>>  >
>>>>> I find this anti-paint carriage rule to be discriminatory against people
>>>>> without vehicles (and ones who choose not to own them). Not only is the
>>>>> safety issue over-blown to the point of sillyness but they've completely
>>>>> lost sight of the purpose of public transportation. They should not be
>>>>> allowed to encourage the use of public transport at the same time as making
>>>>> it useless.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> It would be handy if a list of prohibited goods was pasted up on every bus. At least that could save wasted journeys.
>>>>
>>>> KC
>>> Take a big bag and tell them it's taties.
>>>
>>> Jp
>>
>> That reminds me of the time I mounted the bus with a window. My x who drank, had a fight with his mate and broke the window, 
>> silly b....s and I was left with the job of getting it repaired. The bus conductor just laughed, for years after. I became the 
>> woman with the window. He said aloud so everyone heard him, "Has your husband thrown you out and forgot to open the window 
>> first." Doh!
>>
>> Edith Tomato
>
> Awww!
>
> Jp
> xxxx

thank you jp. i laugh at it now but am i glad to be rid of 'x'n'

edith

"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:halv14$5as$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>a l l y wrote:
>> "The Traveller"  wrote in message news:4acd9c78$1@news.broadpark.no...
>>> "JpinNY"  wrote in message news:hajg7c$odu$6@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>> The Traveller wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> If they can smuggle a bomb aboard, they can smuggle a tin of paint.
>>>>>
>>>>> Lost course, Edith.
>>>>>
>>>>> OBS:-
>>>>>
>>>>> Kippers--Not allowed
>>>>> Paint--Not allowed
>>>>> Garlic--Not allowed
>>>>> Elephants--Not allowed
>>>>> Bombs--Not allowed
>>>>> Tanks--Not allowed
>>>>>
>>>>> ;) Edith.
>>>> Garlic?
>>>>
>>>> Jp
>>> You take garlic on the bus with you? On a string around your neck, Jp?
>>>
>> Maybe there's been a plague of vampires in NY. All those TV programmes like Buffy and Moonlight and ... er... the other new one 
>> ... bring them out from the shadows, you know, and innocent commuters have to protect themselves somehow.
>>
>> ally
> No,  I was wondering why garlic isn't allowed on the list! Clearly, this is indeed the land of the Free! Currently Garlic is 
> permitted, if not forbidden on the New York Subway, buses and at least the Long Island Railroad (although not sure of the New 
> Jersey and Connecticut rail connections!)
>
> Jp (got something to swagger about!)
>
garlic is probably permitted on the maison dixie line ;

edith

"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:halv5j$5as$2@news.eternal-september.org...
> The Traveller wrote:
>
>>>>> Jp
>>>> You take garlic on the bus with you? On a string around your neck, Jp?
>>>>
>>> Maybe there's been a plague of vampires in NY. All those TV programmes like Buffy and Moonlight and ... er... the other new one 
>>> ... bring them out from the shadows, you know, and innocent commuters have to protect themselves somehow.
>>>
>>> ally
>> Yeah, yeah, I think Jp is a NY vampire.
>>
>> Edith
> My friend just set up a customised luxury cake company called "Bite Me". Her creations are both adorable and delicious in a 
> British Victoria sponge and buttercream heavenliness...
>
>
> Jp

ohmygawd. my mam made such cakes. my mouth is watering.

edith

"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:halv9g$5as$3@news.eternal-september.org...
> DB. wrote:
>> On Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -0400, JpinNY   wrote
>> this:
>>
>>> Ron wrote:
>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>
>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>
>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>
>>>> groaningly
>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>> I like this! (But am too brain-dead to comment)
>>
>> Are you a blond?
>
> Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.
>
> Jp

i'm a grey. does that count?

edith slowpoke

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j82r4F33pfceU2@mid.individual.net...
>
>
> "JpinNY"  wrote in message news:halumu$vuu$3@news.eternal-september.org...
>>a l l y wrote:
>>>> The traditional prams were on their last legs before my twenty-year-old was newborn. I had one of those carry-car-seats for him 
>>>> (utterly fabulous and a new, exciting discovery) and, once he'd outgrown his sling for the bus, and could be propped in a 
>>>> buggy, I had a telescopic McLaren buggy, which I could take on the train or bus.
>>>>
>>> You know, one of my very, very, earliest memories is of the day my mum got rid of my pram. In later years she insited I couldn't 
>>> possibly have remembered this, as I must have been only about 2 years old, but I do remember it. I think she was giving it away 
>>> to a local children's home or something. I remember knowing I was too big for it, but being allowed to ride in it one last time 
>>> as she pushed it up along Greenhill Gardens. Big coach-built pram of the old sort, it was. Maroon. I remember being quite upset 
>>> that she was getting rid of it - I'd obviously enjoyed being trundled around in it. I liked the bumpety-bump feeling of going 
>>> over cobbles - even with the suspension you could still feel it.
>>>
>>> ally
>>
>> Those memories go back a very deep and long way into our early days, especially if we were talkers and could assign a few words 
>> into our memories!
>>
> Ah yes, that's what probably helps, having words to attach to things. I believe I was chatting away at quite an early age!
>
> ally
children should be seen and not heard - so i kept my mouth shut. i remember my pram, fire grate, cold damp bedclothes, gass lights, 
lots.

edith.

<SNIP>
>>
>Ah yes, that's what probably helps, having words to attach to things. I 
>believe I was chatting away at quite an early age!


Hi

Hmmm!!  One of those annoying precocious little brats were you - some
things never change.   8^)

Regards   (Just joking - couldn't resist it)


KGB

On Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:14:40 -0400, JpinNY  wrote:

<SNIP>
>> Are you a blond?
>
>Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.
>
>Jp


Hi

Sung to the tune: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean"

My uncle's a slum missionary,
He saves young ladies from sin,
He'll save you a blonde for a shilling,
My god, how the money rolls in.

Rolls in, rolls in,
My god how the money rolls in, rolls in,
Rolls in, rolls in,
My god how the money rolls in.


Regards (and there's more where that came from)

KGB

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
news:4acedb05$1@news.broadpark.no...

> children should be seen and not heard - so i kept my mouth shut.

Ah. That would be before you learned to type.

You've made up for it since...

ally

"KGB (KGB)"  wrote in message 
news:4acef0d0.1566390@news.enta.net...
> <SNIP>
>>>
>>Ah yes, that's what probably helps, having words to attach to things. I
>>believe I was chatting away at quite an early age!
>
>
> Hi
>
> Hmmm!!  One of those annoying precocious little brats were you - some
> things never change.   8^)
>
Almost certainly. An only child of parents in their 40s - spoiled rotten, I 
guess. I was Lisa Simpson without the annoying siblings and stupid parents.

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j8d83F348ilcU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "The Traveller"  wrote in message news:4acedb05$1@news.broadpark.no...
>
>> children should be seen and not heard - so i kept my mouth shut.
>
> Ah. That would be before you learned to type.
>
> You've made up for it since...
>
> ally
that's for sure. i don't know how many times i had to stand in the corner for talking in class. half my school days.

edith-quiet when you meet me.

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j8dasF32l2o5U1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "KGB (KGB)"  wrote in message news:4acef0d0.1566390@news.enta.net...
>> <SNIP>
>>>>
>>>Ah yes, that's what probably helps, having words to attach to things. I
>>>believe I was chatting away at quite an early age!
>>
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> Hmmm!!  One of those annoying precocious little brats were you - some
>> things never change.   8^)
>>
> Almost certainly. An only child of parents in their 40s - spoiled rotten, I guess. I was Lisa Simpson without the annoying 
> siblings and stupid parents.
>
> ally
i don't know who lisa simpson is but i was me dad's pride and joy and me mam's la'al darling, youngest of 3.

edith.

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
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> "a l l y"  wrote in message 
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>> "The Traveller"  wrote in message 
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>>
>>> children should be seen and not heard - so i kept my mouth shut.
>>
>> Ah. That would be before you learned to type.
>>
>> You've made up for it since...
>>
>> ally
> that's for sure. i don't know how many times i had to stand in the corner 
> for talking in class. half my school days.
>
> edith-quiet when you meet me.
It's true - you say a lot more on your keyboard than you say with your 
tongue.

ally

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> "a l l y"  wrote in message 
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>> "KGB (KGB)"  wrote in message 
>> news:4acef0d0.1566390@news.enta.net...
>>> <SNIP>
>>>>>
>>>>Ah yes, that's what probably helps, having words to attach to things. I
>>>>believe I was chatting away at quite an early age!
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> Hmmm!!  One of those annoying precocious little brats were you - some
>>> things never change.   8^)
>>>
>> Almost certainly. An only child of parents in their 40s - spoiled rotten, 
>> I guess. I was Lisa Simpson without the annoying siblings and stupid 
>> parents.
>>
>> ally
> i don't know who lisa simpson is but i was me dad's pride and joy and me 
> mam's la'al darling, youngest of 3.
>
Don't you get The Simpsons in Norway???

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j8ka8F34f91nU1@mid.individual.net...
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> "The Traveller"  wrote in message news:4acf0689$1@news.broadpark.no...
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>> "a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j8dasF32l2o5U1@mid.individual.net...
>>>
>>> "KGB (KGB)"  wrote in message news:4acef0d0.1566390@news.enta.net...
>>>> <SNIP>
>>>>>>
>>>>>Ah yes, that's what probably helps, having words to attach to things. I
>>>>>believe I was chatting away at quite an early age!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi
>>>>
>>>> Hmmm!!  One of those annoying precocious little brats were you - some
>>>> things never change.   8^)
>>>>
>>> Almost certainly. An only child of parents in their 40s - spoiled rotten, I guess. I was Lisa Simpson without the annoying 
>>> siblings and stupid parents.
>>>
>>> ally
>> i don't know who lisa simpson is but i was me dad's pride and joy and me mam's la'al darling, youngest of 3.
>>
> Don't you get The Simpsons in Norway???
>
> ally
hehehe, yes, that was funny.

edith

KGB (KGB) wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:14:40 -0400, JpinNY  wrote:
> 
> <SNIP>
>>> Are you a blond?
>> Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.
>>
>> Jp
> 
> 
> Hi
> 
> Sung to the tune: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean"
> 
> My uncle's a slum missionary,
> He saves young ladies from sin,
> He'll save you a blonde for a shilling,
> My god, how the money rolls in.
> 
> Rolls in, rolls in,
> My god how the money rolls in, rolls in,
> Rolls in, rolls in,
> My god how the money rolls in.
> 
> 
> Regards (and there's more where that came from)
> 
> KGB

#:-D

"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:0047c86e$0$26760$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
> KGB (KGB) wrote:
>> On Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:14:40 -0400, JpinNY  wrote:
>>
>> <SNIP>
>>>> Are you a blond?
>>> Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.
>>>
>>> Jp
>>
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> Sung to the tune: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean"
>>
>> My uncle's a slum missionary,
>> He saves young ladies from sin,
>> He'll save you a blonde for a shilling,
>> My god, how the money rolls in.
>>
>> Rolls in, rolls in,
>> My god how the money rolls in, rolls in,
>> Rolls in, rolls in,
>> My god how the money rolls in.
>>
>>
>> Regards (and there's more where that came from)
>>
>> KGB
>
> #:-D

i was blond until i was 5, then i got my hair cut, it turned brown, i began school and became an intelligent and honourable member 
of society.

eheh. edith

On Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:34:44 +0200, "The Traveller" 
wrote this:

>
>"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:halv9g$5as$3@news.eternal-september.org...
>> DB. wrote:
>>> On Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -0400, JpinNY   wrote
>>> this:
>>>
>>>> Ron wrote:
>>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>
>>>>> groaningly
>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>> I like this! (But am too brain-dead to comment)
>>>
>>> Are you a blond?
>>
>> Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.
>>
>> Jp
>
>i'm a grey. does that count?
>
>edith slowpoke 
>

You'r only grey!!

My hair is a fine silvery white. Thin on top long at the back and the
sides, over my ears. But white very white. Not blond.

I decided to grow old gracefully! No Grecian Camouflage for me.
Although after a week in the Irish peat bogs, what's left of them, I look 
older than my years.

DB

DB.  wrote:

>On Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:34:44 +0200, "The Traveller" 
>wrote this:
>
>>
>>"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:halv9g$5as$3@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> DB. wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -0400, JpinNY   wrote
>>>> this:
>>>>
>>>>> Ron wrote:
>>>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at 
>>>>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>>
>>>>>> groaningly
>>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>>> I like this! (But am too brain-dead to comment)
>>>>
>>>> Are you a blond?
>>>
>>> Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.
>>>
>>> Jp
>>
>>i'm a grey. does that count?
>>
>>edith slowpoke 
>>
>
>You'r only grey!!
>
>My hair is a fine silvery white. Thin on top long at the back and the
>sides, over my ears. But white very white. Not blond.
>
>I decided to grow old gracefully! No Grecian Camouflage for me.
>Although after a week in the Irish peat bogs, what's left of them, I look 
>older than my years.
>
>DB

If you spent a week in an Irish peat bog, you'd be a reddish brown.

"DB."  wrote in message news:vojuc55fqporgja06iu8dedqsfvpherms8@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:34:44 +0200, "The Traveller" 
> wrote this:
>
>>
>>"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:halv9g$5as$3@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> DB. wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -0400, JpinNY   wrote
>>>> this:
>>>>
>>>>> Ron wrote:
>>>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at
>>>>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>>
>>>>>> groaningly
>>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>>> I like this! (But am too brain-dead to comment)
>>>>
>>>> Are you a blond?
>>>
>>> Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.
>>>
>>> Jp
>>
>>i'm a grey. does that count?
>>
>>edith slowpoke
>>
>
> You'r only grey!!
>
> My hair is a fine silvery white. Thin on top long at the back and the
> sides, over my ears. But white very white. Not blond.
>
> I decided to grow old gracefully! No Grecian Camouflage for me.
> Although after a week in the Irish peat bogs, what's left of them, I look
> older than my years.
>
> DB
>
that's right! haud back the turf while i dig awa the bumps underneath.

what were you doing in irish peat bogs, db?

edith.

"Sleepalot"  wrote in message news:t3luc51kpuo40g7be96rc9qnddresrqbej@4ax.com...
> DB.  wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:34:44 +0200, "The Traveller" 
>>wrote this:
>>
>>>
>>>"JpinNY"  wrote in message news:halv9g$5as$3@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>> DB. wrote:
>>>>> On Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -0400, JpinNY   wrote
>>>>> this:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Ron wrote:
>>>>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> I didn't get past the driver because I was carrying a 5 litre tin of
>>>>>>>>>>> vinyl emulsion! I thought it was a bit odd until I looked at
>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=carrying+paint+on+bu
>>>>>>>>>>> ses&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB&aq=f&oq=
>>>>>>>>>> Oh for heavens' sake. This is getting beyond a joke.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> ally
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I second that emulsion
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> tadaaingly
>>>>>>>>> Ron Dulux
>>>>>>>> Very nice.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Johnny-appreciated-that
>>>>>>> Ayethangyew - I was afraid you might just gloss over it
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> groaningly
>>>>>>> Roland D'odourant
>>>>>> I like this! (But am too brain-dead to comment)
>>>>>
>>>>> Are you a blond?
>>>>
>>>> Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.
>>>>
>>>> Jp
>>>
>>>i'm a grey. does that count?
>>>
>>>edith slowpoke
>>>
>>
>>You'r only grey!!
>>
>>My hair is a fine silvery white. Thin on top long at the back and the
>>sides, over my ears. But white very white. Not blond.
>>
>>I decided to grow old gracefully! No Grecian Camouflage for me.
>>Although after a week in the Irish peat bogs, what's left of them, I look
>>older than my years.
>>
>>DB
>
> If you spent a week in an Irish peat bog, you'd be a reddish brown.
>
i think he works for the a team and he's been looking for skeletons in gold bracelets.

edith

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> "JpinNY"  wrote in message 
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>> KGB (KGB) wrote:
>>> On Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:14:40 -0400, JpinNY  wrote:
>>>
>>> <SNIP>
>>>>> Are you a blond?
>>>> Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.
>>>>
>>>> Jp
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> Sung to the tune: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean"
>>>
>>> My uncle's a slum missionary,
>>> He saves young ladies from sin,
>>> He'll save you a blonde for a shilling,
>>> My god, how the money rolls in.
>>>
>>> Rolls in, rolls in,
>>> My god how the money rolls in, rolls in,
>>> Rolls in, rolls in,
>>> My god how the money rolls in.
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards (and there's more where that came from)
>>>
>>> KGB
>>
>> #:-D
>
> i was blond until i was 5, then i got my hair cut, it turned brown, i 
> began school and became an intelligent and honourable member of society.
>
I was a blonde toddler. I have the photos to prove it! But my hair had 
turned dark brown before I was old enough to remember about it.

ally

a l l y wrote:
> "The Traveller"  wrote in message 
> news:4acf3a1b$1@news.broadpark.no...
>> "JpinNY"  wrote in message 
>> news:0047c86e$0$26760$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
>>> KGB (KGB) wrote:
>>>> On Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:14:40 -0400, JpinNY  wrote:
>>>>
>>>> <SNIP>
>>>>>> Are you a blond?
>>>>> Not entirely, but I can be when the fancy takes me.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jp
>>>>
>>>> Hi
>>>>
>>>> Sung to the tune: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean"
>>>>
>>>> My uncle's a slum missionary,
>>>> He saves young ladies from sin,
>>>> He'll save you a blonde for a shilling,
>>>> My god, how the money rolls in.
>>>>
>>>> Rolls in, rolls in,
>>>> My god how the money rolls in, rolls in,
>>>> Rolls in, rolls in,
>>>> My god how the money rolls in.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Regards (and there's more where that came from)
>>>>
>>>> KGB
>>> #:-D
>> i was blond until i was 5, then i got my hair cut, it turned brown, i 
>> began school and became an intelligent and honourable member of society.
>> 
> I was a blonde toddler. I have the photos to prove it! But my hair had 
> turned dark brown before I was old enough to remember about it.
> 
> ally 
> 
> that
I was a blond child, too, as was my sister, so was my husband (according 
to his photos) and both my children.I think we share this with half the 
population of northern Europe. My son is the only one of us whose adult 
hair didn't come in light brown once he started to lose his baby teeth. 
He is proud of his blond hair and I remember his consternation at the 
arrival of a solitary brown eyebrow hair in his mid-teens.

Jp

"JpinNY"  wrote in message 
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>a l l y wrote:
>> I was a blonde toddler. I have the photos to prove it! But my hair had 
>> turned dark brown before I was old enough to remember about it.
>>
>> ally that
> I was a blond child, too, as was my sister, so was my husband (according 
> to his photos) and both my children.I think we share this with half the 
> population of northern Europe. My son is the only one of us whose adult 
> hair didn't come in light brown once he started to lose his baby teeth. He 
> is proud of his blond hair and I remember his consternation at the arrival 
> of a solitary brown eyebrow hair in his mid-teens.
>
My godson was blond right into his teens, and then gradually started going 
brown - apart from one patch in the middle of the back of his head, which, 
so far as I know (and he's in his mid-30s now) stayed resolutely blond. (He 
has his hair cut very short at the moment, plus he always seems to be in 
some far-flung part of the world, so I haven't actually seen the back of his 
head for several years!)

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message news:7j9r31F34pr7sU3@mid.individual.net...
>
> "JpinNY"  wrote in message news:0040ee2f$0$26664$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
>>a l l y wrote:
>>> I was a blonde toddler. I have the photos to prove it! But my hair had turned dark brown before I was old enough to remember 
>>> about it.
>>>
>>> ally that
>> I was a blond child, too, as was my sister, so was my husband (according to his photos) and both my children.I think we share 
>> this with half the population of northern Europe. My son is the only one of us whose adult hair didn't come in light brown once 
>> he started to lose his baby teeth. He is proud of his blond hair and I remember his consternation at the arrival of a solitary 
>> brown eyebrow hair in his mid-teens.
>>
> My godson was blond right into his teens, and then gradually started going brown - apart from one patch in the middle of the back 
> of his head, which, so far as I know (and he's in his mid-30s now) stayed resolutely blond. (He has his hair cut very short at the 
> moment, plus he always seems to be in some far-flung part of the world, so I haven't actually seen the back of his head for 
> several years!)
>
> ally
My daughter has tro crowns, had black hair when she was born, that turned to brown,

Oncw Orly's brother painted their dog green.

Edi Turpentine.

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> "a l l y"  wrote in message 
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>>
>> "JpinNY"  wrote in message 
>> news:0040ee2f$0$26664$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
>>>a l l y wrote:
>>>> I was a blonde toddler. I have the photos to prove it! But my hair had 
>>>> turned dark brown before I was old enough to remember about it.
>>>>
>>>> ally that
>>> I was a blond child, too, as was my sister, so was my husband (according 
>>> to his photos) and both my children.I think we share this with half the 
>>> population of northern Europe. My son is the only one of us whose adult 
>>> hair didn't come in light brown once he started to lose his baby teeth. 
>>> He is proud of his blond hair and I remember his consternation at the 
>>> arrival of a solitary brown eyebrow hair in his mid-teens.
>>>
>> My godson was blond right into his teens, and then gradually started 
>> going brown - apart from one patch in the middle of the back of his head, 
>> which, so far as I know (and he's in his mid-30s now) stayed resolutely 
>> blond. (He has his hair cut very short at the moment, plus he always 
>> seems to be in some far-flung part of the world, so I haven't actually 
>> seen the back of his head for several years!)
>>
>> ally
> My daughter has tro crowns, had black hair when she was born, that turned 
> to brown,
>
> Oncw Orly's brother painted their dog green.
>
> Edi Turpentine.
 I'm red haired  - granted a bit faded with wear these days? - my first wife 
was very blonde. Both daughters are strawberry blonde but my granddaughter 
is a gorgeous red head; keeping the tradition going.

Rex.

> I'm red haired  - granted a bit faded with wear these days? - my first 
> wife was very blonde. Both daughters are strawberry blonde but my 
> granddaughter is a gorgeous red head; keeping the tradition going.
>
> Rex.
My granny's granny was a redhead, and apparently each time my granny was 
pregnant (4 times, but only 2 survived - it was tough having babies in India 
in the early part of the 20th century) she hoped for a redheaded baby. None 
of them were. I was her only grandchild, and although I know she loved me to 
bits I think she was secretly disappointed that I didn't have red hair 
either. But it's a recessive gene, isn't it? Were your parents redheaded, 
Rex?

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message 
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>> I'm red haired  - granted a bit faded with wear these days? - my first 
>> wife was very blonde. Both daughters are strawberry blonde but my 
>> granddaughter is a gorgeous red head; keeping the tradition going.
>>
>> Rex.
> My granny's granny was a redhead, and apparently each time my granny was 
> pregnant (4 times, but only 2 survived - it was tough having babies in 
> India in the early part of the 20th century) she hoped for a redheaded 
> baby. None of them were. I was her only grandchild, and although I know 
> she loved me to bits I think she was secretly disappointed that I didn't 
> have red hair either. But it's a recessive gene, isn't it? Were your 
> parents redheaded, Rex?
>
> ally
 It is a recessive gene, Ally. You have to have red hair genes in both 
families before it reappears. My son in law is a Stuart - one of your 
countrymen, and he has brown/red hair  - probably scottish viking  descent - 
Rebecca, my granddaughter,  is a definite red head with blue eyes and 
freckles to match, much as I was before the hair became salt as well as 
pepper! My father was the same colour as myself. My mother was a brunette. 
My sister and her daughter both have fiery red hair, her son doesn't. It 
keeps cropping up.

Rex.