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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:56 pm 
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:09 pm 
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The summer months (June, July and the start of august) were better than last year, probably takings up 10-20%. Although i'm not sure if this is because I know my way around better etc as I had not long started this time last year.

The end of august (including bank holiday weekend) and the start of september have been dire, although it followed a similar trend last year.


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:43 pm 
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Festival ffs :lol:

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:48 am 
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edders23 wrote:
I bet they didn't tip !!



They did......£6 for a £5.30p fare :wink:

we discussed Donald trumps new golf course and Paul Lawrie getting in the ryder cup team.


your fares are more than ours

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:31 am 
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One good thing about leass earnings, less tax to pay! :lol:

Oh, and don't forget you can get working tax credit too. :p


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:03 am 
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Sussex wrote:
Same hours and same money as last year.

But the night fellas are about 10-20% down on last year.

You'll be joining the club after 2014-15, don't you worry about that.

We'll all be welcoming you with open arms after de-regulation.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:43 pm 
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roythebus wrote:
One good thing about leass earnings, less tax to pay! :lol:

Oh, and don't forget you can get working tax credit too. :p


Ive put two guys (PH) right on WFTC, both got about £95/wk, didnt bung me tho

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 8:04 pm 
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Brummie Cabbie wrote:
We'll all be welcoming you with open arms after de-regulation.

I've been working in a de-regulated trade for the last 23 years.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:00 pm 
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wannabeeahack wrote:
roythebus wrote:
One good thing about leass earnings, less tax to pay! :lol:

Oh, and don't forget you can get working tax credit too. :p


Ive put two guys (PH) right on WFTC, both got about £95/wk, didnt bung me tho


They Aint working the State Benefit to maximum effect. If they really wised up, Jacked their Job in due to stress and Buy a Second Hand Hospital walking stick they Could then get three Times as much money for doing Nothing, plus Housing benifits, Free State respite holidays for the Kids and last but not least a Mobility Car to run them all about in.

Will these folk never learn that workings for Idiots like us.. #-o


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:09 pm 
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Sussex wrote:
Brummie Cabbie wrote:
We'll all be welcoming you with open arms after de-regulation.

I've been working in a de-regulated trade for the last 23 years.


Yeah........deregulated in respect of your fares are governed....as are the number of radios :wink:

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 7:39 am 
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Will these folk never learn that workings for Idiots like us.. #-o



Working for a living is and always will be a fools game. People on benefits will always get more than the working man in the way of housing benefit, no Council Tax, free prescriptions, free school meals, clothing vouchers for the kids, if they've got a bad toe a Motability car with free tax, insurance, servicing and tyres just add the diesel.

Add on top the amount they get each week from the state in money and I bet you're looking at the thick end of £600 per week. Where can you get a job nowadays for £600 per week working normal hours?

These people walk round in designer gear with top of the range mobile phones.

If you're addicted to alcohol or drugs be prepared to receive an extra £120 per week on top of what you already receive due to it being a disability.

The Country is on it's arris.


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PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:09 am 
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im confused by theses paralympics

if they can run faster than me, swim faster than me, cycle faster than me, net a basketball from 50 yds, and hit the bullseye with a bow and arrow and lift weights i cant, why do they need to park closer to ASDA's doors than me?...

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:10 am 
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Nidge, depression and dyslexia are also causes for a mobility car, and carers allowance.....etc...

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:17 am 
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Like the guy near me, just got an 8 seat Motability car and is advertising on bookface that he's going to use it as an unlicenced taxi to take his mates around at half the price of cabs...


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PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:59 am 
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roythebus wrote:
Like the guy near me, just got an 8 seat Motability car and is advertising on bookface that he's going to use it as an unlicenced taxi to take his mates around at half the price of cabs...



so "share" his comments with your LO...

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