Misfits, Dad's Army Types et al...
Discussion
Turquoise said:
On the website they include the home office terror threat level! 
There is also a heading 'Online tools'
I must admit I feel a bit guilty about the mocking, no doubt much good work is done by many good people, but
it's like an open goal with a magnet in the net and a ball made of metal.Edited by wolfracesonic on Friday 13th May 20:53
littlebasher said:
Kinda reminds me of the fire marshals in our office
When those bells start ringing, they go full blown International Rescue. As you'd expect, the uniform of choice is the grubby Hi Viz and musn't forget the massive 2 way radio conceived in the 1960's.
It's hard not laugh watching them try to redirect traffic and generally make a nuisance of themselves, mostly with people walking past who don't even work in our building!
I've also found the same with First Aid types. Now I've been a first aider for 22 years now, first job demanded it and I've stuck with it as i get paid more for being one!
Whenever i go to one of the refresher courses, there's always a few people who claim to be more proficient in medicine than a time served Doctor. It's never long before they start to take over from the instructors either, knowing more than everyone else. Pretty easy to spot them beforehand though, as they tend to arrive in a home made ambulance (Stickered up Astra estate).
Reminded me instantly of this...When those bells start ringing, they go full blown International Rescue. As you'd expect, the uniform of choice is the grubby Hi Viz and musn't forget the massive 2 way radio conceived in the 1960's.
It's hard not laugh watching them try to redirect traffic and generally make a nuisance of themselves, mostly with people walking past who don't even work in our building!
I've also found the same with First Aid types. Now I've been a first aider for 22 years now, first job demanded it and I've stuck with it as i get paid more for being one!
Whenever i go to one of the refresher courses, there's always a few people who claim to be more proficient in medicine than a time served Doctor. It's never long before they start to take over from the instructors either, knowing more than everyone else. Pretty easy to spot them beforehand though, as they tend to arrive in a home made ambulance (Stickered up Astra estate).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x51IVApQlKM
EnglishTony said:
Alert 4x4 Response unit
Oh yes, they'll be totally discreetEdited by anonymous-user on Friday 13th May 22:26
Turquoise said:
LordLoveLength said:
Now you've gone and done it. He's only gone and reported you
http://www.nw4x4response.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...
He really doesn't help himself does he.http://www.nw4x4response.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...
Call sign: NW060
Edited by Turquoise on Friday 13th May 19:04
Spare tyre said:
1 min 51 in we have this:"So you've got the eye, and you've found the hole. Have a look and make sure it's not rusty"
Oh dear god, they're well trained aren't they?
LordLoveLength said:
Now you've gone and done it. He's only gone and reported you
http://www.nw4x4response.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...
No, it's gone! http://www.nw4x4response.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...
LordLoveLength said:
Spare tyre said:
1 min 51 in we have this:"So you've got the eye, and you've found the hole. Have a look and make sure it's not rusty"
Oh dear god, they're well trained aren't they?
I love the way Chief Ranger says "No towing eye, just walk away"......yeah, really helpful that, from a "professional highly trained organisation"
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 13th May 22:28
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 13th May 22:30
Dalto123 said:
LordLoveLength said:
Now you've gone and done it. He's only gone and reported you
http://www.nw4x4response.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...
No, it's gone! http://www.nw4x4response.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...
Eric Mc said:
I hope the next time any of you are in some sort of roadside distress and a volunteer turns up to help you will have the courage of your convictions to tell them to their face that you don't avail of the services they provide.
Is that the Highways Agency you are on about, because once while i was attending to my front wheel they turned up all GUNG HO i did exactly that. !Dalto123 said:
LordLoveLength said:
Now you've gone and done it. He's only gone and reported you
http://www.nw4x4response.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...
No, it's gone! http://www.nw4x4response.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...
Poor show Matt/ChemicalChaos/NW060.
At least have the courage of your convictions.
......ChemicalChaos said:
Next time I give up my Boxing day to answer a callout to ferry district nurses through floodwater to their housebound patients, I'll remember your kind words.
Next time I spend all day standing in the pouring rain, copping vile abuse from entitled members of the public who think they can ignore an approved road closure put in place for the safety of a St George's Day parade, I'll remember your kind words.
Next time I'm running late for work, but stop to tow a broken down car off a dangerous busy road to a nearby carpark, I'll remember your kind words.
Next time I spend a snowy Christmas sober, sleeping with one eye on my phone, I'll remember your kind words.
The next time a handful of people work tirelessly to extract thousands of cars from a rain-soaked festival, I'm sure they'd be overjoyed to hear your kind words.
But hey, what would I know? I'm only a member of a highly professional organisation, trained by time served off road instructors, that the normal emergency services often turn to for volunteer manpower, or logistical help in extreme circumstances.
Thank you for your service. I have a deep level of respect and gratitude for you for doing the work that not everyone can and will do but the country needs. Next time I spend all day standing in the pouring rain, copping vile abuse from entitled members of the public who think they can ignore an approved road closure put in place for the safety of a St George's Day parade, I'll remember your kind words.
Next time I'm running late for work, but stop to tow a broken down car off a dangerous busy road to a nearby carpark, I'll remember your kind words.
Next time I spend a snowy Christmas sober, sleeping with one eye on my phone, I'll remember your kind words.
The next time a handful of people work tirelessly to extract thousands of cars from a rain-soaked festival, I'm sure they'd be overjoyed to hear your kind words.
But hey, what would I know? I'm only a member of a highly professional organisation, trained by time served off road instructors, that the normal emergency services often turn to for volunteer manpower, or logistical help in extreme circumstances.
cootuk said:
I wonder whether the legality of using a "4x4 response" sign is that they are a registered charity, so could be trademark infringement, and could leads to claims of passing off
said ebay shop quitely avoids other restricted titles ( or makes a limited attempt to restrict them as per the health professional titles) that apply to organisations ( there are coast rescue teams other than HMCG but they are still activated through 999 and HMCG control and they in certain circumstances can use 'coastguard' badging but not imply they are HMCG ) ... probably after the arse reaming a number of suppliers got a good few years ago for supplying St John Ambulance and Red Cross badges outwith their national supplies contracts... Edited by mph1977 on Saturday 14th May 09:54
Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff