rob237 89 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 "...At least 15,000 bags are stranded at Heathrow airport after a third day of cancellations at the new Terminal 5. The news came after one-fifth of British Airways flights from the troubled terminal were scrapped on Saturday - 67 out of the 330 scheduled. Many passengers said they departed on flights after being told their luggage would not be travelling. A further 37 flights have been cancelled for Sunday..." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7320771.stm Simply a dress rehersal for the 2012 Olympic farce... IMO, BAA & BA are a national disgrace. Unsurprisingly, basic research reveals that BAA is primarily staffed by ex-RAF Wing Commander types, Hooray Henry's and a selection of Tory toss-pots. Rip-off BA merely confirms its position as the 'World's Worst Airline' Put London into the mix, and the scenario becomes so predictable...not too far from Wembley either! Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Not wishing to disagree with you Rob but (Hopefully) it will be sorted by 2012 ,only just, but it will be sorted. Now for my real point ,does anyone else think that some one may be covering something far more sinister? I mean does everyone out there think that 'dress rehersals' weren't held? They will have been getting ready for the grand opening since January. I personally think that one or more of the many thousands of 'foreighners' that have been working on the project may have lubricated the system with a large shovel of grit. I.E. worms and trojans in the computer systems that could have been sleeping for a long long time ,plus little side doors into computers that they have been waiting till the big day to exploit JUST A THOUGHT!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 How many years did it take to build a simple stadium?? How many years did the Stadium overrun the predictions? How many years left before the Olympic games? Has construction started yet? Do we have a skills shortage? Are we building a simple stadium, or a new 'Village' complete with hotels, road infrastructure, housing accommodation, support facilities, shops, etc? Do we stand a chance of achieving it- on time, on budget ?? No! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 ...Do we stand a chance of achieving it- on time, on budget ??...No! Totally agree... Transport infrastructure has no chance...because disjointed work began well after the starting deadline. Already has an initial budget increase of almost 30%, with a further upward revision due next month! Coe slides more into the background, as the overall problems mount... Several members of the Government 2012 Steering Committee advocate withdrawal now, before potentially the biggest ever national farce - even in the world's No 1 venue for farces - unfolds. Lunatic Livingstone, already looking for scapegoats, suggests the rest of the UK has been insufficiently supportive...the man is Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 "...Rip-off BA merely confirms its position as the 'World's Worst Airline'..." I'm currently booking my May return flight to Bangkok, online. All Economy Plus, all non-stop, all from LHR...gawd help us... EVA Airlines: Boeing 777-300ER...£809 Thai Air: Boeing 747-400...£964 Qantas: Boeing 747-300/Combi...£1,309 BA: Boeing 747-400...£1,363 Not even a contest. Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Just booked flights with Zoom Airlines for summer. Gatwick - Fort Lauderdale. Saved quite a bit. http://www.flyzoom.com Passenger Item No. Amount Departure Taxes, Fees & Fuel Surcharges Total for Zoom Airlines Ltd Outbound £110.00 +tax £119.16 £229.16 (via Bermuda) Inbound £110.00 + Tax £59.91 £169.91 Now theirs another subject, Taxes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 ...Several members of the Government 2012 Steering Committee advocate withdrawal now, before potentially the biggest ever national farce - even in the world's No 1 venue for farces - unfolds.Lunatic Livingstone, already looking for scapegoats, suggests the rest of the UK has been insufficiently supportive...the man is On budget x 10! "...The London Olympics could leave taxpayers facing a final bill of £20billion – ten times the original budget, the man once charged with staging the Games claimed yesterday. Jack Lemley, the former 2012 chief, accused Mayor of London Ken Livingstone of "suppressing" the true cost to win public backing for the bid. The former chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority said it was clear from "very early on" that he was working to a budget of "well over £12billion". But Mr Lemley, who expects that figure to almost double because of problems with the land in Stratford, East London, claimed in an interview that he was banned from revealing the truth. We were never able really to go public with the full budget," he said. "That was always suppressed and the Mayor didn't want any significant growth in these budgets because then it would create a bigger tax. "I had advocated telling the public because I felt like the credibility of the process would be eroded... as time went on and it became evident what the [real] costs are." When London won the Games in 2005, the total cost was estimated at £2.4billion and later revised upwards to £3.3billion. Last year, Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell told the Commons that this had risen to £9.3billion, including a contingency fund of £2.7billion. Mr Lemley, who left the ODA in October 2006, described that figure as "ridiculous" and insisted he was "positive" the final bill would top £20billion. The Tories last night seized on his claims, although the ODA and Department for Culture, Media and Sport rejected them as "untrue". Boris Johnson, Conservative candidate for Mayor, said: "Jack Lemley's comments and the revelation the cost has sky-rocketed are hugely worrying. "Where will this extra money come from? How can we be sure the Mayor won't put up the council tax if he is happy to mislead us over the costs? "It is now clear Londoners can have no confidence in Ken Livingstone's promises about the cost of the 2012 Games. We need proper financial controls and transparency..." Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Just opened a new whole peppercorn grinder, one twist, don't think the top was screwed tight ....... Bugger! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Are some people really so stupid ? Even their own child is confused by all this perversion. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/uks-first-gender-fluid-family-13215195 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 A prime example of a child needing to be taken in to care for their own protection. Who in their right mind would name their son "Star Cloud" is beyond belief. If they were north American red Indians maybe, but Star Cloud ? Not in Bulwell thank heavens. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Not much hope for the future of the human race if this sort of Sh*t continues, where is social services in all this? I thought they were all about the welfare and wellbeing of chidren,this bloody country is getting worse, I'm pleased I'm nearly at the end of my life, just feel sorry for my grandchidren Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Sat on Weymouth seafront a few weeks ago enjoying the light at the end of a hot day & next thing was two blokes walking along hand in hand, big strapping masculine blokes nothing feminine either. Suppose I'm being gender assumptive too ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 To$$ers is a what I call them Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 I've learned something today ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 I predict the mental health services of the future are going to be stretched to the limit. What's that saying? Those whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad. World's gone barmy! Glad I'm sane....miaaaw! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 1 hour ago, plantfit said: Not much hope for the future of the human race if this sort of Sh*t continues, where is social services in all this? I thought they were all about the welfare and wellbeing of chidren,this bloody country is getting worse, I'm pleased I'm nearly at the end of my life, just feel sorry for my grandchidren Rog Not according to Western Power. You've got at least another 50 years! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Another one here who wants to be a woman but failed the voice test ! Somethings you can't change. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/transgender-womans-bank-account-frozen-1970735 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Me neither ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,510 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 I’ve come across that one, serving behind the bar at the Newmarket when I go to the Dungeon monthly meet-ups. She’s not been there for a few months. Must admit I didn’t know quite what to make of it when first seen ...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 I reckon it would put the punters off ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 That phase is already creeping in. Next time you are at the QMC notice the unisex toilets there. Also now PARENT & child changing facilities. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 The problem with sex change people, to my mind, is that they always look like the sex they were born with. Men to women changeovers look like drag queens and women to men resemble diesel dykes. There is almost never a situation wherein a sex-changed person looks 100% "real" and if they do, from all those I have met (only a few BTW!) they are keen to relate their story thus forcing you to acknowledge their "predicament" rather than just carrying on as a normal human being. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Like these bleddy gender-neutral toilets. PC idiots falling over themselves to pander to the 1% whilst blatantly disregarding the views of the silent 99%! Mind you, I read the other day that a school that had just “installed” gender neutral toilets had had to back down in the face of a violent backlash from parents. Good for them! More common sense needed. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 The most convincing trannies I ever saw were in Chiang Mai. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, jonab said: The problem with sex change people, to my mind, is that they always look like the sex they were born with. Men to women changeovers look like drag queens and women to men resemble diesel dykes. The gender you are born with can't be changed, full stop. Never mind peoples sick perversions. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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