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So my odds, if anyone wishes to place a bet on the number of restricting councils left by the end of the year, is as follows;

110+ 100/1

105-109 33/1

100-104 20/1

95-99 7/1

90-94 2/1

85-89 Evens

80-84 2/1

75-79 7/1

70-74 20/1

60-69 33/1

0-59 100/1

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I placed these odds on the site in March, and it looks as if the 95-99 7/1 will be the winner by the end of the year. Thankfully no one took those odds.

I wonder what the favourite should be by the end of next year? My money's on 70-74. :wink:

I wouldn't be too sure about getting the numbers down to 70 though? possibly a bridge too far.......?

JD wrote:

I wouldn't be too sure about getting the numbers down to 70 though? possibly a bridge too far.......?

Well it will give me something to aim for.

But in saying that, I would be quite happy for just one council to de-limit over the next year (other than my own of course), providing it's a certain one in the North West run by multi-plate holders. :wink:

I wouldn't be too sure about getting the numbers down to 70 though? possibly a bridge too far.......?

JD wrote:

I wouldn't be too sure about getting the numbers down to 70 though? possibly a bridge too far.......?

But in saying that there is an outside chance it might be a big fat none. :shock:

If not in 2006, then in 2007.

Is this a private arse kissing contest, or can anyone join in?

jimbo wrote:

Is this a private arse kissing contest, or can anyone join in?

Jimbo you are more than welcome to join in. :wink:

What number do you think it will be? :-k

When you get your "free" plate, it truly will be worthless, you couldn't give it away. Yours will be a hollow victory, and you will rue the day.

nah Jimbo, Sussex will find a partner and buy a VW Transporter and share half the costs.

That'll end in tears. where will he find a "partner" he can trust? Or a partner that will trust him?

I bet my very expensive motor to GBC's thing that the cab trade in London will continue to be restricted.

To middle aged bald headed fatties. :lol:

Ollie

Author:	Sussex [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:09 pm ]
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Quote: So my odds, if anyone wishes to place a bet on the number of restricting councils left by the end of the year, is as follows; 110+ 100/1 105-109 33/1 100-104 20/1 95-99 7/1 90-94 2/1 85-89 Evens 80-84 2/1 75-79 7/1 70-74 20/1 60-69 33/1 0-59 100/1 I placed these odds on the site in March, and it looks as if the 95-99 7/1 will be the winner by the end of the year. Thankfully no one took those odds. I wonder what the favourite should be by the end of next year? My money's on 70-74.

Author:	JD [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:18 pm ]
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Sussex wrote: Quote: So my odds, if anyone wishes to place a bet on the number of restricting councils left by the end of the year, is as follows; 110+ 100/1 105-109 33/1 100-104 20/1 95-99 7/1 90-94 2/1 85-89 Evens 80-84 2/1 75-79 7/1 70-74 20/1 60-69 33/1 0-59 100/1 I placed these odds on the site in March, and it looks as if the 95-99 7/1 will be the winner by the end of the year. Thankfully no one took those odds. I wonder what the favourite should be by the end of next year? My money's on 70-74. I think theres a little insider trading going on here, considering you know that two more councils have just lifted numbers and you also know that the vast majority of those councils who have yet to decide on policy will do so in 2006. I think your predicition is a cast iron certainty and you should be banned from making any further predictions. I wouldn't be too sure about getting the numbers down to 70 though? possibly a bridge too far.......? Regards JD

Author:	Sussex [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:27 pm ]
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JD wrote: I wouldn't be too sure about getting the numbers down to 70 though? possibly a bridge too far.......? Well it will give me something to aim for. But in saying that, I would be quite happy for just one council to de-limit over the next year (other than my own of course), providing it's a certain one in the North West run by multi-plate holders.

Author:	JD [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:44 pm ]
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Sussex wrote: JD wrote: I wouldn't be too sure about getting the numbers down to 70 though? possibly a bridge too far.......? Well it will give me something to aim for. But in saying that, I would be quite happy for just one council to de-limit over the next year (other than my own of course), providing it's a certain one in the North West run by multi-plate holders. At the moment only 65 or 18.9% of councils restrict numbers with a further 35 or 10.2% yet to make a decision. 243 or 70.9% don't limit numbers. So no matter what happens with the 35 undecided councils there will be less then 30% of councils restricting numbers. Thats a drop of some 50 councils in the last 18 months. T & G did a good job didn't they? Regards JD

Author:	Sussex [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:52 pm ]
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JD wrote: I wouldn't be too sure about getting the numbers down to 70 though? possibly a bridge too far.......? But in saying that there is an outside chance it might be a big fat none. If not in 2006, then in 2007.

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Author:	jimbo [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:08 pm ]
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Sussex wrote: JD wrote: I wouldn't be too sure about getting the numbers down to 70 though? possibly a bridge too far.......? But in saying that there is an outside chance it might be a big fat none. If not in 2006, then in 2007. Is this a private arse kissing contest, or can anyone join in?

Author:	Sussex [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:13 pm ]
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jimbo wrote: Is this a private arse kissing contest, or can anyone join in? Jimbo you are more than welcome to join in. What number do you think it will be?

Author:	jimbo [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:22 pm ]
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Sussex wrote: jimbo wrote: Is this a private arse kissing contest, or can anyone join in? Jimbo you are more than welcome to join in. What number do you think it will be? I only care about the one parish. The rest can look after themselves. Why should I be interested in some faded southern seaside town. When you get your "free" plate, it truly will be worthless, you couldn't give it away. Yours will be a hollow victory, and you will rue the day.

Author:	Sussex [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:41 pm ]
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jimbo wrote: When you get your "free" plate, it truly will be worthless, you couldn't give it away. Yours will be a hollow victory, and you will rue the day. So are you saying I'm better off as a PH?

Author:	187ums [ Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:47 am ]
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nah Jimbo, Sussex will find a partner and buy a VW Transporter and share half the costs.

Author:	ALI T [ Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:08 am ]
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187ums wrote: nah Jimbo, Sussex will find a partner and buy a VW Transporter and share half the costs. now that wouldnt be you finally thinking like a business man would it

Author:	jimbo [ Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:08 pm ]
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187ums wrote: nah Jimbo, Sussex will find a partner and buy a VW Transporter and share half the costs. That'll end in tears. where will he find a "partner" he can trust? Or a partner that will trust him? The last odd couple we had here, about 15 years ago, ended up in court for fighting on the rank... Later, I'll give you my ten reasons it will go tits up...

Author:	Sussex [ Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:18 pm ]
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jimbo wrote: That'll end in tears. where will he find a "partner" he can trust? Or a partner that will trust him? Well I think it's a sound idea. It's all about double shifting.

Author:	Ollie [ Wed Nov 09, 2005 8:02 pm ]
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I bet my very expensive motor to GBC's thing that the cab trade in London will continue to be restricted. To middle aged bald headed fatties. Ollie

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Author:	GBC [ Wed Nov 09, 2005 8:08 pm ]
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Ollie wrote: I bet my very expensive motor to GBC's thing that the cab trade in London will continue to be restricted. To middle aged bald headed fatties. Ollie Clearly I cannot reply with the description of your average Minicab driver, I'm sure you get my drift. I'll give you a clue, they come from near the equator.