Opportunity

[wotme]

Yesterday I answered the front door to a guy who wanted to buy my Mo Ho. He said he noticed it hadn't been used lately (observing the green algae no doubt) and was prepared to pay over the going price. I was taken by surprize and said I wasn't interested. After closing the door I thought perhaps I should have asked what he was prepared to pay. Maybe when I do decide to sell I'll just leave the van to go green and wait for a buyer to call and offer me loads of lolly.

 

[Flamenca]

Did the guy have an Irish accent by any chance?

 

[nicholsong]

He was probably from the Green Party, thus the attraction to it.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

I would make sure your security is up to date and it can't be driven off your property easily. Obviously being looking at your van for a while. So just be aware.

 

[Simon Select]

Make sure its locked and secured tonight! Could have been knocking to see if anyone was home. If you wern't you may have had an empty space on your drive.
I had one once come up my drive and do something similar. At the time (Before my new slimline trim figure) I had a big beard, weighed in at 19 stone at 6 foot 2 with a snarling German Shepherd. He didn't hand around when I told him to get the f**k off my drive now.
Haven't seen the guy since.
I have since used this same system on Jo'hos, Politicians, Charity collectors in fact generally most people that come to knock on my door!
Anyone that I know or like would just walk in, so someone knocking on my door is always unusual!

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[Jimbohorlicks]

Maybe it was a new neighbour coming to say hello?

 

[DBK]

Make sure its locked and secured tonight! Could have been knocking to see if anyone was home. If you wern't you may have had an empty space on your drive.
I had one once come up my drive and do something similar. At the time (Before my new slimline trim figure) I had a big beard, weighed in at 19 stone at 6 foot 2 with a snarling German Shepherd. He didn't hand around when I told him to get the f**k off my drive now.
Haven't seen the guy since.
I have since used this same system on Jo'hos, Politicians, Charity collectors in fact generally most people that come to knock on my door!
Anyone that I know or like would just walk in, so someone knocking on my door is always unusual!

So you see off folk collecting for charity with a snarling dog? What about customers with a complaint?

Tip:. When you're a trader beware your public image - unless you don't care of course!

 

[Simon Select]

So you see off folk collecting for charity with a snarling dog? What about customers with a complaint?

Tip:. When you're a trader beware your public image - unless you don't care of course!

Thats a good point lol.
To be fair, I actually support and give money to several charities. They include:
1 - RNLI Even after the pathetic HR Fiasco
2 - Air Ambulance - I believe 1 and 2 should be funded properly
3 - Stand Against Violence
4 - Dog's Trust - My favourite, I raised over £500 for my birthday last year, I asked people to contribute instead of getting me a card. A card goes in a bin after a day, a dog is for life! Also if it wasn't for the Dogs Trust, their screening, introductions etc I would not have Trixie in my life who I dote on.
5 - I am a volunteer for German Shepherd Dog Rescue and part of my role is to do home checks and help recover abused dogs from bad homes.

The volunteer thing is a life goal that I have always wanted to get involved with. Anyone that knows me personally will know I have a love of dogs (Even little yappy things) and I am delighted I can fit this in as well as doing a 150m2 extension and working full time!

Now thats clear, yes I do have an issue with someone coming up my drive when I have just got home from work and have just opened a beer or a glass of red. I get to play with the dog and stop for 10 minutes. Someone then knocks on the door. I have to then stop what I am doing, Trixie gets annoyed as her belly rub routine gets interuptted, I then knock on the door and get asked if I want to spend £20 a month on the dieing children of Africa or Save a tree foundation. I then proceed with routine above.
If I do anything with charity it will be something I pick and get behind, anything else is begging in my opinion. Exactly the same with Trick or Treaters and Carol Singers!

With regards to reputation anyone on here that has dealt with me (So far has all been positive ((Need to keep it up)) So thats fine.
With regards to my reputation to the local politician that wants to turn up on my drive, challenge my views and then tell me I am wrong, vote for me. If 10 people look at my drive and think "I remember that house, sod it lets go next door" then thats a win for me!

Si

 

[wotme]

Make sure its locked and secured tonight! Could have been knocking to see if anyone was home. If you wern't you may have had an empty space on your drive.
I had one once come up my drive and do something similar. At the time (Before my new slimline trim figure) I had a big beard, weighed in at 19 stone at 6 foot 2 with a snarling German Shepherd. He didn't hand around when I told him to get the f**k off my drive now.
Haven't seen the guy since.
I have since used this same system on Jo'hos, Politicians, Charity collectors in fact generally most people that come to knock on my door!
Anyone that I know or like would just walk in, so someone knocking on my door is always unusual!

When I read your post I had to grab the missus and show her because she's always telling me there's no one as bad as me when it comes to answering nuisance calls or speaking my mind to strangers. She also said I need to control Teddy our Shi-Tzu when he gets pissed off

 

[Simon Select]

When I read your post I had to grab the missus and show her because she's always telling me there's no one as bad as me when it comes to answering nuisance calls or speaking my mind to strangers. She also said I need to control Teddy our Shi-Tzu when he gets pissed off

Rachel often moans, someone I don't know will say something and you can literally see Rachels face drop thinking here we go.
Last time this happend, I was in a restaurant recently an Italian if I remember. As a rare treat I had a Calzone (An Italian Pasty for those who don't know) The waiter delivered my Peroni with his fingers holding the glass by its rim.
He the proceeded to whilst I ordered another beer to stand there scratching and fiddling with his face. End result, I didn't need Parmesan on my Calzone!
I at this point told him to stop messing around with his face, get me a fresh beer and told him to hold it at the bottom (Not rude, maybe a bit blunt)
He was rather sheepish afterwards, and I did feel guilty and left him a tip. Rachel by this point was bright red and long out of the restaurant.

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[Spriddler]

I get casual enquiries for my m/h maybe every 6 weeks or couple of months. Noticeably it's usually when travellers have arrived in the area.
I've also had a swarthy caller 'looking for a lost cat' and two hoodies with a bare 12' long fishing rod asking if they can take the old car battery from inside my porch. The battery was invisible from the pavement.
The police tell me it's a common wheeze to check if someone is at home or to reccy the house and garden. Apparently many folk leave keys on top of a fridge/worktop/table and the fishing rod is used to lift them through an open window.
I used to lock my d/glazed windows and conservatory doors at night and leave the keys in the locks. This was a bad idea as a crim only needs to (silently) make a hand sized hole in the glass in order to reach the key and unlock.

 

[Spriddler]

Now thats clear, yes I do have an issue with someone coming up my drive when I have just got home from work and have just opened a beer or a glass of red. I get to play with the dog and stop for 10 minutes. Someone then knocks on the door. I have to then stop what I am doing, ……..
If I do anything with charity it will be something I pick and get behind, anything else is begging in my opinion. Exactly the same with Trick or Treaters and Carol Singers!

Couldn't agree more. If I wanted a Stannah Lift, conservatory or gutters/roof/oven cleaned, or support the Lifeboats, starving children, or to Save the Worms, or needed to buy a dishcloth or a painting I wouldn't be waiting around for someone to knock at my door.
I used to prefix my gift of sweets to 'Trick or Treaters' by getting them to fill in a questionnaire about possible allergies, vegetarianism, religious restrictions and parental approval, but now I just shout TRICK! and treat them to a jolly good squirt from my water pistol.

 

[nicholsong]

I agree with most of the posts on here especially the fingers in the glass - I thought it was basic table service training no to do that.

I have one point to make on Carol Singing. In one place I lived the Lions, or somesuch organisation, used to come round with a choir on a float and give good renditions, then they had walkers with collection tins knocking on doors. They made it very festive and I think they got good contributions. 'That's the way to do it!'

If only RNLI 'Seadogs' could sing. But they will get a tidy sum when I pop my clogs.

Geoff

 

[Flook]

Okay, my turn, when being offered insurance for an electrical item many years back, I said no not interested, he persisted for a second time, I said no, he went for a third time (by now her indoors became fidgety as she knew what was coming), I interrupted him and said, 'I have said no twice now, please tell me what part of no do you not understand, the N or the O. A few weeks later I was back purchasing something else with different sales person, when he started on about insurance cover when the previous sales guy walked past and said, 'Don't even go there mate", oh bugger I thought, I love doing that...

 

[Flook]

When I was at customer houses, and there washing machine etc used to fail, and with them being cheapies, I used to think to myself "who sold you that then". Those films about selling and servicing made for the trade by Terry Jones and co were absolutely brilliant and a real laugh at life. I still have pictures inside my head, as one of the Pythons took a deep intake of breath and tutted several times, looked at the other person and something like "oh dear you have one of those do you," and continued to tut way mumbling words like oh dear bad choice.

Flook

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[Spriddler]

Okay, my turn, when being offered insurance for an electrical item many years back, I said no not interested, he persisted for a second time, I said no, he went for a third time ...….

I recall that several years ago when Dixons were in a bit of trouble their accounts showed that around 85% of their profit came, not from their product sales, but from selling extended warranties.

 

[Ernesto]

I recall that several years ago when Dixons were in a bit of trouble their accounts showed that around 85% of their profit came, not from their product sales, but from selling extended warranties.

Not quite - you're right it was a good income stream, but never anywhere near that much in my experience.

I'm much the same with door to door sales/chuggers - I don't want to do "business" with people, companies or charities, whilst stood on the doorstep. I had Barnados round recently - very polite chap who flashed a small plastic card at me and had a green coat on - but he could have been anybody.

Told him I admired his charity and the work they did, but no thanks and told him why. He replied that door to door chugging was their best revenue earner !! I guess if people keep giving, they're gonna keep calling ...

 

[Winger]

Did the guy have an Irish accent by any chance?

I’ve noticed over the passed couple of weeks that people every now and then take a swipe at the Irish and wondered is this acceptable and can it be carried over to other races. Just asking.....

 

[Minxy]

I’ve noticed over the passed couple of weeks that people every now and then take a swipe at the Irish and wondered is this acceptable and can it be carried over to other races. Just asking.....

I think you have mistaken the meaning of the Irish accent bit as it's not a swipe but an observation that a lot of travellers, I believe, are of Irish descent and the ones that sell items at our local car boot sale certainly have very strong Irish accents despite being here for many a year.

 

[Silver-Fox]

This was a bad idea as a crim only needs to (silently) make a hand sized hole in the glass in order to reach the key and unlock

The way the glass is treated in d g units you’ll struggle to cut a hole in it.
In most units it will explode like the old windscreens used to.

They are more likely to force any door to gain entry.

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[Nanniemate]

Okay, my turn, when being offered insurance for an electrical item many years back, I said no not interested, he persisted for a second time, I said no, he went for a third time (by now her indoors became fidgety as she knew what was coming), I interrupted him and said, 'I have said no twice now, please tell me what part of no do you not understand, the N or the O. A few weeks later I was back purchasing something else with different sales person, when he started on about insurance cover when the previous sales guy walked past and said, 'Don't even go there mate", oh bugger I thought, I love doing that...

I remember the look on the poor guys face in a large electrical store when offering me the insurance for a minor item I politely refused the first time and the second time I asked him frankly was the product he was selling such rubbish that I needed additional insurance. He gasped like a fish and took my credit card rather quickly.

 

[tribalbrit]

I once bought an electric toothbrush for about £30, sales man then tried to sell me extended warranty for an additional £30. what the ?

 

[Minxy]

Just spotted this ... be careful where you 'dig your heals in'!

Washing machine row in Currys PC World leads to police callout

Carl Warburton took the machine back to a store in Stoke-on-Trent after his kitchen was flooded.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[bigguspeckus]

have since used this same system on Jo'hos, Politicians, Charity collectors in fact generally most people that come to knock on my door!
Anyone that I know or like would just walk in, so someone knocking on my door is always unusual!

Ah bless, you sound like a really nice Guy. ?
We've had some lovely folk knock on our door...
How do you deal with complete strangers looking to buy a Motorhome who knock on your office door,,,
Introduce them to the Alsatian?
Note to self,,,
Avoid Simon Howard's Motorhomes.

 

[bigguspeckus]

Thats a good point lol.
To be fair, I actually support and give money to several charities. They include:
1 - RNLI Even after the pathetic HR Fiasco
2 - Air Ambulance - I believe 1 and 2 should be funded properly
3 - Stand Against Violence
4 - Dog's Trust - My favourite, I raised over £500 for my birthday last year, I asked people to contribute instead of getting me a card. A card goes in a bin after a day, a dog is for life! Also if it wasn't for the Dogs Trust, their screening, introductions etc I would not have Trixie in my life who I dote on.
5 - I am a volunteer for German Shepherd Dog Rescue and part of my role is to do home checks and help recover abused dogs from bad homes.

The volunteer thing is a life goal that I have always wanted to get involved with. Anyone that knows me personally will know I have a love of dogs (Even little yappy things) and I am delighted I can fit this in as well as doing a 150m2 extension and working full time!

Now thats clear, yes I do have an issue with someone coming up my drive when I have just got home from work and have just opened a beer or a glass of red. I get to play with the dog and stop for 10 minutes. Someone then knocks on the door. I have to then stop what I am doing, Trixie gets annoyed as her belly rub routine gets interuptted, I then knock on the door and get asked if I want to spend £20 a month on the dieing children of Africa or Save a tree foundation. I then proceed with routine above.
If I do anything with charity it will be something I pick and get behind, anything else is begging in my opinion. Exactly the same with Trick or Treaters and Carol Singers!

With regards to reputation anyone on here that has dealt with me (So far has all been positive ((Need to keep it up)) So thats fine.
With regards to my reputation to the local politician that wants to turn up on my drive, challenge my views and then tell me I am wrong, vote for me. If 10 people look at my drive and think "I remember that house, sod it lets go next door" then thats a win for me!

Si

Best put the shovel down I reckon.

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[Simon Select]

I’ve noticed over the passed couple of weeks that people every now and then take a swipe at the Irish and wondered is this acceptable and can it be carried over to other races. Just asking.....

Check out the 6 Nations post's!

 

[Simon Select]

Ah bless, you sound like a really nice Guy. ?
We've had some lovely folk knock on our door...
How do you deal with complete strangers looking to buy a Motorhome who knock on your office door,,,
Introduce them to the Alsatian?
Note to self,,,
Avoid Simon Howard's Motorhomes.

What a stupid comment. There is a big difference between sitting in my office and being at home.

 

[bigguspeckus]

What a stupid comment. There is a big difference between sitting in my office and being at home.

Pot callin the kettle I reckon Borr.

 

[eddie]

Ah bless, you sound like a really nice Guy. ?
We've had some lovely folk knock on our door...
How do you deal with complete strangers looking to buy a Motorhome who knock on your office door,,,
Introduce them to the Alsatian?
Note to self,,,
Avoid Simon Howard's Motorhomes.

Why would you want to "stalk" a motorhome salesman so you could go to his home and annoy his dog? You say "avoid" but do you think that anyone would want you to?

 

[bigguspeckus]

Why would you want to "stalk" a motorhome salesman so you could go to his home and annoy his dog? You say "avoid" but do you think that anyone would want you to?

Eeeerrrrrm,,, nope,,, read your comments over and over,,, you'll havta explain where you're coming from Borr,,,
Or not.
?? ?

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