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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2005 22:51:15 GMT
Just got in from a rather dull day at the helm. Lots of people asking me where Hamleys the toyshop is at Oxo Circus, as I popped me head out while struggling to get a pilot light.
Waiting for me on the doormat, was a letter, posted 1st class, stamped with the TFL logo. A vague clue as to its origin, perhaps? Opening it over a cup of tea and a few lines are printed on the missive. Attached is a cheque, with suitable apologies written on a 'with compliments' slip for the amount being 'missed off' my wages from the beginning of the year.
I amost fell backwards off my seat at the time and trouble taken to inform me of a not insignificant amount of money. Obviously, TFL noticed the surplus on thier books and have chosen me and possibly a few other persons to offload said surplus funds. Personally, i think it would have been better to save it all up in case of need.
"Put us out of our misery" I hear you cry. Well, the amount on the cheque, which will be banked ASAP, is....
£1.04
'We trust the missing funds did not cause you any financial inconvenience', said the closing lines on the letter.
Rest assured members, I will spend my 'windfall' wisely...
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Post by doubletrigger on Dec 22, 2005 0:26:32 GMT
I amost fell backwards off my seat at the time and trouble taken to inform me of a not insignificant amount of money. Obviously, TFL noticed the surplus on thier books and have chosen me and possibly a few other persons to offload said surplus funds. Personally, i think it would have been better to save it all up in case of need. "Put us out of our misery" I hear you cry. Well, the amount on the cheque, which will be banked ASAP, is.... £1.04 'We trust the missing funds did not cause you any financial inconvenience', said the closing lines on the letter. Rest assured members, I will spend my 'windfall' wisely... Not as good as my windfall from ITV Digital in administration and their compensation for loss of service... Not yet cashed in and still on display proudly a cheque to the value of..... £0.01 ! Really cashed in on that mess I think  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2005 0:48:22 GMT
You'd probably have trouble cashing that anyway; most banks refuse to accept cheques for less than £1.00 these days. If they do decide to accept, they probably charge to clear the funds...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2005 1:03:15 GMT
Just got in from a rather dull day on the handle on the handle ? u sure about that ? u dont even touch the thing during the course of your duty |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2005 19:07:07 GMT
Just got in from a rather dull day on the handle on the handle ? u sure about that ? u dont even touch the thing during the course of your duty I do when the trains refuse to co-operate... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2005 1:58:28 GMT
I do when the trains refuse to co-operate... which is very rare , how many crosswords do you complete each trip,? and how many newspapers do u read ? got to be in double figures , to be fair to you though 92 , with all that effort at each station pushing those buttons , then going back to sleep until you get to the next station, i am sure you are absolutley knackered when you get home after your shift |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2005 18:35:15 GMT
I do when the trains refuse to co-operate... which is very rare , how many crosswords do you complete each trip,? and how many newspapers do u read ? got to be in double figures , to be fair to you though 92 , with all that effort at each station pushing those buttons , then going back to sleep until you get to the next station, i am sure you are absolutley knackered when you get home after your shift Whoa! Hostility detected. Warning! Warning! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2005 21:11:02 GMT
which is very rare , how many crosswords do you complete each trip,? and how many newspapers do u read ? got to be in double figures , to be fair to you though 92 , with all that effort at each station pushing those buttons , then going back to sleep until you get to the next station, i am sure you are absolutley knackered when you get home after your shift Whoa! Hostility detected. Warning! Warning! It's handbags at twenty paces ;D ;D |
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Post by Phil on Dec 24, 2005 22:27:30 GMT
T/op92: senpicdrv: the last two posts seem to have gone beyond inter-line rivalry and are close to personal attacks which you both know are BANNED
It's the season of goodwill
Happy Xmas both!!!!!!!
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Post by dunois on Dec 24, 2005 23:36:04 GMT
on the handle ? u sure about that ? u dont even touch the thing during the course of your duty I do when the trains refuse to co-operate... Don't you have to do one or two journey on the handle not using the ATO in order not to forget how to drive the train and where all the signals are??? In paris metro do a return-journey is compulsory on all line where the ATO is installed which is all the lines except the Line 10. This decision followed a derailment where the driver was not careful enough due to the ATO used all the times. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2005 23:37:23 GMT
T/op92: senpicdrv: the last two posts seem to have gone beyond inter-line rivalry and are close to personal attacks which you both know are BANNED I say let the Tube boys fight it out, we District blokes have bigger trains so we already look down on them anyway ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2005 18:29:36 GMT
Yep, We do have a day where we drive the trains manually. I am in no way jealous of the Piccadilly Line. I did not take the post from 'seniorpiccdriver' offensively; my reply of 'Whoa! Hostility detected. Warning! Warning!' was meant in a funny, not serious way. I've become immune to personal attacks. So HAPPY CHRISTMAS and A VERY VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR to 'seniorpiccdriver' and everyone else on this board/forum.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2005 23:55:26 GMT
T/op92: senpicdrv: the last two posts seem to have gone beyond inter-line rivalry and are close to personal attacks which you both know are BANNED In my defence your honour , 92 is a very close friend of mine, have known him for many years , when we get together every fortnight or so for a drink we are always taking the p**s out of each other , how can telling the truth about what 92 does every day when he steps into his cab be a personal attack ? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I do take your point though sir , will save the ribbing for our next drink up ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Phil on Dec 26, 2005 23:57:38 GMT
In that case sir I apologise - and you BOTH owe me a drink at the next meet ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2005 20:29:43 GMT
Members! I decided to treat myself with the windfall I got! A supersize bag of Haribo Starmix! I've got 5p left. Any suggestions???
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Post by trainopd78 on Dec 27, 2005 21:38:49 GMT
Buy 5 penny sweets and give them to me!! ;D |
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Post by Chris M on Dec 27, 2005 23:54:19 GMT
Your favourite charity would not say no - particularly if you gift aid it.
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