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 Post subject: massive drop in takings
PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:28 am 
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im about 50% down in takings and working more hours than i was at same time last year.the recession and bad weather has killed blackpool very worried about next year and winter.


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:51 am 
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You and all of us...on Romney Marsh takings this year are down about 50%, which is 50% down on the previous year. We're all doomed I tell you. :sad:


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:20 am 
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Our very own "Blackpool" reckons its all good.....are you in THE Blackpool?

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:39 am 
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Same up here in Glasgow. I reckon at least 50% down over last 4 years on the ph side


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:03 pm 
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Our very own "Blackpool" reckons its all good.....are you in THE Blackpool?

If your refering to me when have i mentioned it "good" ?


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:30 pm 
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blackpool wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
Our very own "Blackpool" reckons its all good.....are you in THE Blackpool?

If your refering to me when have i mentioned it "good" ?


i could check your posts but cant arsed

so it isnt good then?

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:43 pm 
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blackpool wrote:
750 quid a week , couldnt be ar5ed working for that :twisted:



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Because its my job its not a hobby,im sure you know yourself you sort of get used to being a cab driver i.e flexible hours to suit,take time off when you want and the like.Oh nearly forgot a fantastically heavy money bag at the end of every shift !!

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:06 pm 
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wannabeeahack wrote:
blackpool wrote:
750 quid a week , couldnt be ar5ed working for that :twisted:



blackpool wrote:
Because its my job its not a hobby,im sure you know yourself you sort of get used to being a cab driver i.e flexible hours to suit,take time off when you want and the like.Oh nearly forgot a fantastically heavy money bag at the end of every shift !!

Sarcasm not your strong point then :) ? No its not good,is it for anyone at the moment.


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:16 pm 
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blackpool have you noticed a big decline this year


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:37 pm 
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So far this year my takings are almost the same as last year. I have not worked as many hours this year as I did last year.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:41 pm 
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tangarinearmy wrote:
blackpool have you noticed a big decline this year

Theres been a decline year on year for the past few years, plus youve got the new trams running and major congestion to top it off !


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:41 pm 
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grandad wrote:
So far this year my takings are almost the same as last year. I have not worked as many hours this year as I did last year.


No you just put the drivers rentals up :wink:


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:44 pm 
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skippy41 wrote:
grandad wrote:
So far this year my takings are almost the same as last year. I have not worked as many hours this year as I did last year.


No you just put the drivers rentals up :wink:

Firstly, I was refering to the takings that I take from driving.
Secondly, Our drivers don't pay rent. most are on the books and the self employed ones only pay for the miles that they drive, which hasn't increased. The money they pay in goes to the limited company and not me.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:47 pm 
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grandad wrote:
skippy41 wrote:
grandad wrote:
So far this year my takings are almost the same as last year. I have not worked as many hours this year as I did last year.


No you just put the drivers rentals up :wink:

Firstly, I was refering to the takings that I take from driving.
Secondly, Our drivers don't pay rent. most are on the books and the self employed ones only pay for the miles that they drive, which hasn't increased. The money they pay in goes to the limited company and not me.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:48 pm 
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blackpool wrote:
tangarinearmy wrote:
blackpool have you noticed a big decline this year

Theres been a decline year on year for the past few years, plus youve got the new trams running and major congestion to top it off !


cant believe what the council did to the town last friday it was criminal


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