FabSwingers.com forum: Beeston Food Bank

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Reports from Beeston food bank. Not sure where Beeston is but it's all over the news. Some food bank users are asking for food that they don't need to cook, heat or refrigerate because they can't afford the fuel bills. What's going on here ?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Some Plpeople can't afford to heat or store food is what's going on Tom

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

*people

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Reports from Beeston food bank. Not sure where Beeston is but it's all over the news. Some food bank users are asking for food that they don't need to cook, heat or refrigerate because they can't afford the fuel bills. What's going on here ?"

Read the other bits of the news, Tom. The answers may lie there.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

In fact the answers my lie in the very article that inspired this thread

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

There is Beeston Leeds and Beeston Nottingham. Not sure if there are others.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tory Britain that's what's going on here.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

All food banks are saying the same. They're asking for donations of food that doesn't need cooking which narrows it down quite a bit.

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By *heRazorsEdgeMan
over a year ago

Wales/ All over UK

"Tory Britain that's what's going on here."

100% this…

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Pick your thread topics wisely Tom ….

It is a fact that in 2022 there are people/families who will not have the funds to be able to pay for gas/electric to heat food …. Indeed if the have funds at all to pay for food. Hence the dramatic growth in the need for food banks

Have some compassion for those less fortunate please

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"Tory Britain that's what's going on here."

It would happen which ever party is in power

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Pick your thread topics wisely Tom ….

Have some compassion for those less fortunate please "

I do have compassion. It's an atrocious situation. I think food banks should start giving away hot meals

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Tory Britain that's what's going on here.

It would happen which ever party is in power"

No it wouldn't. Labour would have kept the fuel cap.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Pick your thread topics wisely Tom ….

Have some compassion for those less fortunate please

I do have compassion. It's an atrocious situation. I think food banks should start giving away hot meals"

They're not really set up to do that Tom.

There are agencies and organisations that provide not food. One charity near me provides a hot meal for homeless people every evening but they have a kitchen set up and the relevant health and safety requirements in place.

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By *arry monk40Man
over a year ago

Telford

If people can't afford food why are the drug dealers so rich...strange

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do wonder about what sky/virgin packet they have. Or about their latest phone contract...

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine. So I always wonder what some of these people are spending their money on?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"If people can't afford food why are the drug dealers so rich...strange"

Are you implying that people can't afford food because they're buying drugs? That's undoubtedly true in a minority of cases, I've seen first hand teenagers who have to use food banks be because their parents spent all their money on alcohol but the majority of people who can't afford to eat are genuinely in dire straits. In the coming years I think a lot of people who think the poor are feckless, lazy addicts will find themselves in the same queue at the food bank

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I do wonder about what sky/virgin packet they have. Or about their latest phone contract...

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine. So I always wonder what some of these people are spending their money on?"

Can you back your opinion with statistics? Do you know how many food bank clients have an unacceptable (to you) phone contract for instance?

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"If people can't afford food why are the drug dealers so rich...strange"

That’s a totally irrelevant comment

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

Any yet, here we are.

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By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

"I do wonder about what sky/virgin packet they have. Or about their latest phone contract...

Careful there you might go crosseyed looking down your nose like that

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine. "

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?

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By *arry monk40Man
over a year ago

Telford

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine.

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?"

Not true

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

Any yet, here we are. "

Yeah, and it fucks me off. The comments about phones, most jobs require you to fill in forms on the phone or some form of Internet coverage. I hardly think a phone is a luxury these days

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine.

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?"

Anybody can turn up at a food bank. No need for any form of proof. Most if the stuff is 'just' in date.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine.

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?"

I think it’s social services actually. A GP wouldn’t get involved in this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There was an MP in the news the other day. He only has a £115K salary so he's concerned about the rise in gas and electric bills. Hope someone gives him the number for his local food bank.

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

It's sad to see that yet again someone will talk about a tiny minority of people who may abuse the system to try to discredit the fact there are do many people who just can't manage. We should have empathy and do our bit for the most vulnerable in society not use extreme examples about a few to discredit the plight of so many.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

The planned rise in October is going to only add to this problem.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

Any yet, here we are.

Yeah, and it fucks me off. The comments about phones, most jobs require you to fill in forms on the phone or some form of Internet coverage. I hardly think a phone is a luxury these days

Attitudes haven't changed since 1822 I fear

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I think it’s social services actually. A GP wouldn’t get involved in this "

I just Googled. It's health visitors, social workers, Citizens Advice and GPs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do wonder about what sky/virgin packet they have. Or about their latest phone contract...

You need phone and internet to get a job these days. Comments like this are disgusting.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine.

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?

Anybody can turn up at a food bank. No need for any form of proof. Most if the stuff is 'just' in date."

Trussell Trust food banks require a referral in the form of a voucher from a health professional, school, college, social worker etc. You can't just turn up at one of theirs. Some independent ones are open to all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tory Britain that's what's going on here.

It would happen which ever party is in power"

42000 people used food banks in 2010. 1.2 million use them now. I wonder what changed

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine.

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?

I think it’s social services actually. A GP wouldn’t get involved in this "

Lots of different agencies can refer. A gp of nurse often sees people with problems indirectly connected with poverty and can refer.

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine.

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?

Anybody can turn up at a food bank. No need for any form of proof. Most if the stuff is 'just' in date."

There are many community larders which have sprung up lately which operate on that basis. A food bank is different and generally requires a referral.

Mrs TMN x

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine.

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?

Anybody can turn up at a food bank. No need for any form of proof. Most if the stuff is 'just' in date."

Food banks won't take just in date stuff. I think you're thinking of community larders

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

The food bank gives out a mixed box to last three days. A community larder is where a supermarket clears out what has expired that day and anyone can help themselves but it is pot luck what there will be

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine.

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?

Anybody can turn up at a food bank. No need for any form of proof. Most if the stuff is 'just' in date.

There are many community larders which have sprung up lately which operate on that basis. A food bank is different and generally requires a referral.

Mrs TMN x"

I'm going off a community based one in Edinburgh, that's open to all. I often get asked, as I walk past, if I'd like some bread. I leave it for people who can't afford such a basic staple. We're heading for Dickensian times.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine.

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?

Anybody can turn up at a food bank. No need for any form of proof. Most if the stuff is 'just' in date.

Food banks won't take just in date stuff. I think you're thinking of community larders "

Possibly x

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"The food bank gives out a mixed box to last three days. A community larder is where a supermarket clears out what has expired that day and anyone can help themselves but it is pot luck what there will be"

I think there's a lot of confusion around food banks, community larders, homeless projects etc.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I think there's a lot of confusion around food banks, community larders, homeless projects etc."

Yes, I think I'm getting the two crossed over. Regardless, it's fucking terrible that either exists in this country. That's what the welfare state was created to avoid.

Some people decry Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, but they lifted millions out of poverty. X

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"I do wonder about what sky/virgin packet they have. "

I remember during lockdown an MP drove past a McDonalds and she wondered why so many young people were standing outside when it was closed. She found out they were using the free wi-fi to do their school work as they didn't have the internet at home

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

"I do wonder about what sky/virgin packet they have. Or about their latest phone contract...

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine. So I always wonder what some of these people are spending their money on?

You need phone and internet to get a job these days. Comments like this are disgusting."

And try getting universal credit without a phone.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

My phone is so old now it is paid for, so my contract is £5 a month. Hardly extravagant

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"My phone is so old now it is paid for, so my contract is £5 a month. Hardly extravagant"

It's essential. Just hired some new staff. HR insisted they had to do it via Internet. No paper forms allowed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My phone is so old now it is paid for, so my contract is £5 a month. Hardly extravagant

It's essential. Just hired some new staff. HR insisted they had to do it via Internet. No paper forms allowed."

Without internet and phone you wouldn’t be able to submit meter reading and you’d end up with higher energy bills. Most job applications are online. A lot of jobs need you to work from home so you’d need a phone and internet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do wonder about what sky/virgin packet they have.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

How terrible to be poor right now.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"If people can't afford food why are the drug dealers so rich...strange"

Drug addicts aren't all poor people you know.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"My phone is so old now it is paid for, so my contract is £5 a month. Hardly extravagant

It's essential. Just hired some new staff. HR insisted they had to do it via Internet. No paper forms allowed.

Comments about phones really boil my piss. My eldest, being stubborn refuses to let me get her a new phone. It's battered, with a cracked screen, but she needs it to find her next job, from her employer, receive her pay slips, and get access to her bank. She's hardly sipping champagne from flute glasses

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"My phone is so old now it is paid for, so my contract is £5 a month. Hardly extravagant

It's essential. Just hired some new staff. HR insisted they had to do it via Internet. No paper forms allowed.

Jobcentre is all online now too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I think there's a lot of confusion around food banks, community larders, homeless projects etc.

Yes, I think I'm getting the two crossed over. Regardless, it's fucking terrible that either exists in this country. That's what the welfare state was created to avoid.

Some people decry Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, but they lifted millions out of poverty. X"

Without poverty the very rich would be a lot less rich. Nothing will ever change

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It always amazes me how people have the view that to need to use food banks, it means these people are spending their money on unessential items. The class system was created so every ignorant person has someone to look down on which makes them buy into the properganda the media is feeding them. As long as we are pointing the fingers at each other, no one is pointing them at the government which is exactly what they want.

I hate to break it to people but most people are in poverty due to no fault of their own. This government and country fails us all on a daily basis. We are expected to be grateful for wages that will never be in line with affordable living and because we need to work to survive, we accept this.

Don't be quick to judge the people who need help because next time it might be your hand reaching up for help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My phone is so old now it is paid for, so my contract is £5 a month. Hardly extravagant

It's essential. Just hired some new staff. HR insisted they had to do it via Internet. No paper forms allowed.

It’s another narrative made up to create more division.

People also don’t realise that phones, internet and tv packages are contracts. If you’ve just lost your job you can’t just cancel your subscriptions.

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By *uckslut and MCouple
over a year ago

Poole

"One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

Any yet, here we are.

Yeah, and it fucks me off. The comments about phones, most jobs require you to fill in forms on the phone or some form of Internet coverage. I hardly think a phone is a luxury these days

Internet is classed as an esentual service now. For those on universal credits all / most contact is done online. Therefore needing internet. Virgin offer a package for UC customers for £15 a month. You can go online from a laptop or ipad ect. So you dont need a phone. For those who think those using UC have exspensive phones and contracts ect, they don't.

All basic costs of living are going up. Gas, electric, council tax, water, and rent. Those who have cars are also seeing an increase in fuel, road tax and insurance. Before you say cars are a luxuary, some are running around in 20 year old cars, small 1 liters. Not top of the range or new. Some need cars to get to plave of work. Not forgetting that workers on UC lose 45pence (of bennifit) for every £1 they earn over their threashold. So working more hours to earn more dosnt work. It just geys taken away.

Bottom line is, food banks are a very real need for many in the uk. Lots of food bank users are very proud people and it takes a lot for them to use them. For haters saying stop having kids you can't afford. No one can predict, they may of been able to afford when they did. However a lost job or loss of a parent can change the course of life.

Any of us could be in the suitation at any time. Treat others as you'd like to be treated.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"My phone is so old now it is paid for, so my contract is £5 a month. Hardly extravagant

It's essential. Just hired some new staff. HR insisted they had to do it via Internet. No paper forms allowed.

It’s another narrative made up to create more division.

People also don’t realise that phones, internet and tv packages are contracts. If you’ve just lost your job you can’t just cancel your subscriptions."

I hear you bud

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My phone is so old now it is paid for, so my contract is £5 a month. Hardly extravagant

It's essential. Just hired some new staff. HR insisted they had to do it via Internet. No paper forms allowed.

Jobcentre is all online now too."

I didn’t know that but even more reason to need a phone and internet package.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

Any yet, here we are.

Yeah, and it fucks me off. The comments about phones, most jobs require you to fill in forms on the phone or some form of Internet coverage. I hardly think a phone is a luxury these days

Attitudes haven't changed since 1822 I fear"

What happened in 1822?

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Don't be quick to judge the people who need help because next time it might be your hand reaching up for help."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

Any yet, here we are.

Yeah, and it fucks me off. The comments about phones, most jobs require you to fill in forms on the phone or some form of Internet coverage. I hardly think a phone is a luxury these days

Attitudes haven't changed since 1822 I fear

What happened in 1822?"

It was all over the news. I’m surprised you missed it.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

Any yet, here we are.

Yeah, and it fucks me off. The comments about phones, most jobs require you to fill in forms on the phone or some form of Internet coverage. I hardly think a phone is a luxury these days

Attitudes haven't changed since 1822 I fear

What happened in 1822?"

I was just using that date to show that attitudes haven't moved on in 200 years

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

What happened in 1822?"

Last public whipping in UK

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

What happened in 1822?

Last public whipping in UK"

Blimey and people are still advocating bringing it back

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

What happened in 1822?

Last public whipping in UK"

Charles Babbage published his plans for a "difference engine", the forerunner of computers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What happened in 1822?

Last public whipping in UK

Charles Babbage published his plans for a "difference engine", the forerunner of computers. "

A day later fab was created.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

What happened in 1822?

Charles Babbage published his plans for a "difference engine", the forerunner of computers. "

Did Babbage also invent internet contracts ?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

What happened in 1822?

Last public whipping in UK

Charles Babbage published his plans for a "difference engine", the forerunner of computers.

A day later fab was created."

Ye Olde Fabbe?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

What happened in 1822?

Charles Babbage published his plans for a "difference engine", the forerunner of computers.

Did Babbage also invent internet contracts ?"

Yes. Written on parchment with a quill and ink

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"Tory Britain that's what's going on here.

It would happen which ever party is in power"

It's like there weren't food banks under any previous government in power.

At which point someone will say there's more under this government.

And I say, it's not a competition.

That food banks exist at all is dreadful.

Winston

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What happened in 1822?

Last public whipping in UK

Charles Babbage published his plans for a "difference engine", the forerunner of computers.

A day later fab was created.

Ye Olde Fabbe?"

The first social was outside a haberdashery.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

What happened in 1822?

Last public whipping in UK

Charles Babbage published his plans for a "difference engine", the forerunner of computers.

A day later fab was created.

Ye Olde Fabbe?

The first social was outside a haberdashery."

What a stitch up!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tory Britain that's what's going on here.

It would happen which ever party is in power

It's like there weren't food banks under any previous government in power.

At which point someone will say there's more under this government.

And I say, it's not a competition.

That food banks exist at all is dreadful.

Winston"

As I said earlier…. 42000 food bank users in 2010 and 1.2m in 2022. What changed in 2010?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What happened in 1822?

Last public whipping in UK

Charles Babbage published his plans for a "difference engine", the forerunner of computers.

A day later fab was created.

Ye Olde Fabbe?

The first social was outside a haberdashery.

What a stitch up!"

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"It always amazes me how people have the view that to need to use food banks, it means these people are spending their money on unessential items. The class system was created so every ignorant person has someone to look down on which makes them buy into the properganda the media is feeding them. As long as we are pointing the fingers at each other, no one is pointing them at the government which is exactly what they want.

Don't be quick to judge the people who need help because next time it might be your hand reaching up for help."

Exactly. How many of on here can honestly say we have more than a month or two's rent or mortgage payment in the bank? You're only a few steps from the street yourself. Be grateful you're warm, dry and fed x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There was a Soup Hamper set up in Edinburgh in October 2020 for those struggling in the pandemic. I was one of the drivers who’d deliver soup items (selection of veg, loaf of bread & stock cubes) this helped many people. We had many people say thanks as the hadn’t eaten for a few days. These people were then offered a weeks worth of groceries to keep them going. As time went on I noticed people who were getting the initial soup hamper were people who lived in nice areas and who were working, asking if we’d bring it round when they’d finished working. One lady/couple came out and explained they’d just had their dinner but were grateful for some free food…. I explained that this was for people who couldn’t afford to eat… they said tough luck they’d asked for one and were taking it. Some people just don’t care!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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It is bad isn't it for some people. I worry more about what happens when the people who can donate to foodbanks at the moment, can't in the future. There will be less to go round altogether

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

Any yet, here we are.

Yeah, and it fucks me off. The comments about phones, most jobs require you to fill in forms on the phone or some form of Internet coverage. I hardly think a phone is a luxury these days

Any of us could be in the suitation at any time. Treat others as you'd like to be treated. "

Someone much wiser than me said most people are one wage packet away from being homeless. A sobering thought.....

I heard an idiot remark a while back that he was surprised to see a homeless man with a mobile phone. I was surprised he didn't realise a house cost a lot more than a mobile phone.

Winston

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"There was an MP in the news the other day. He only has a £115K salary so he's concerned about the rise in gas and electric bills. Hope someone gives him the number for his local food bank.

It won't matter, I heard they can claim fuel expenses anyway

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"Tory Britain that's what's going on here.

It would happen which ever party is in power

It's like there weren't food banks under any previous government in power.

At which point someone will say there's more under this government.

And I say, it's not a competition.

That food banks exist at all is dreadful.

Winston

As I said earlier…. 42000 food bank users in 2010 and 1.2m in 2022. What changed in 2010?"

It's like I have the gift of second sight.

Winston

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

Any yet, here we are.

Yeah, and it fucks me off. The comments about phones, most jobs require you to fill in forms on the phone or some form of Internet coverage. I hardly think a phone is a luxury these days

Attitudes haven't changed since 1822 I fear

What happened in 1822?

I was just using that date to show that attitudes haven't moved on in 200 years"

Sorry, I though you were claiming that's when they invented the mobile phone

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"There was a Soup Hamper set up in Edinburgh in October 2020 for those struggling in the pandemic. I was one of the drivers who’d deliver soup items (selection of veg, loaf of bread & stock cubes) this helped many people. We had many people say thanks as the hadn’t eaten for a few days. These people were then offered a weeks worth of groceries to keep them going. As time went on I noticed people who were getting the initial soup hamper were people who lived in nice areas and who were working, asking if we’d bring it round when they’d finished working. One lady/couple came out and explained they’d just had their dinner but were grateful for some free food…. I explained that this was for people who couldn’t afford to eat… they said tough luck they’d asked for one and were taking it. Some people just don’t care! "

Bastards

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power. "

Figures**

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so"

I would say bypass the bags that supermarkets make up and buy some food inside the shop to put into the forodbank trolley. It works out more items for the same money

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

Welcome to post brexit Tory Britain.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Don't be quick to judge the people who need help because next time it might be your hand reaching up for help."

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so

I would say bypass the bags that supermarkets make up and buy some food inside the shop to put into the forodbank trolley. It works out more items for the same money"

Yeah, and don't make it fancy stuff. Essential items, although some chocolate is good, especially for kids. What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

Figures**"

"Heartwarming" - Jacob Rees Mogg.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

" What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?"

Mum ?

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power. "

Here's a new drum, I reckon you've beaten the old one to death.

As I said, it's not a competion, and it's dreadful they exist at all. But if you want to see it that way, maybe take a look at who were in power when food banks were started.

Winston

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power. "

Gordon Brown lives about a mile from me. Regularly contributes to food banks, helps out at shelters etc. Doesn't get recognition, because he's not in it for that. Yeah, he's got a nice house, but it's no mansion, but he uses the NHS and thinks nothing of popping in the cooperative fir his food. Can't imagine Johnson and his cronies doing that.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

" What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

Mum ?"

Jack.....can't remember her last name x

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

" What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

Mum ?"

I was about to say, ME!

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By *cidcassual88Man
over a year ago

Glasshoughton

Its Leeds

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

" What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

Mum ?

I was about to say, ME! "

We're all coming for our tea x

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly

" What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

Mum ?

Jack.....can't remember her last name x"

Jack Monroe x

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By *aliceWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

That would be Jack Monroe. They were recently instrumental in making the supermarkets u-turn on limiting the availability of their low cost lines from many stores

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"Tory Britain that's what's going on here."

Most of the time through out history, te Tories have been in charge, then spent a lot of that time blaming Labour!

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

" What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

Mum ?

Jack.....can't remember her last name x

Jack Monroe x"

That's the lady! Thanks. She's very good x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

Here's a new drum, I reckon you've beaten the old one to death.

As I said, it's not a competion, and it's dreadful they exist at all. But if you want to see it that way, maybe take a look at who were in power when food banks were started.

Winston "

What a ridiculous argument. They were created because a very small number were in severe poverty.

Now a very large percentage of our population are in poverty and it’s the governments responsibility to solve that. This government has done the opposite.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have nothing against food banks for those who need it, but some are professional people with higher wages than me and mine.

People can't just turn up at a food bank. They need to be referred by a professional like a doctor who has assessed their situation. What proof do you have of well off people turning up ?

I think it’s social services actually. A GP wouldn’t get involved in this "

Where I am GP's can refer people to food banks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"One of the richest countries on the planet shouldn't need food banks, or have people homeless

Any yet, here we are.

Yeah, and it fucks me off. The comments about phones, most jobs require you to fill in forms on the phone or some form of Internet coverage. I hardly think a phone is a luxury these days

Attitudes haven't changed since 1822 I fear

What happened in 1822?

I was just using that date to show that attitudes haven't moved on in 200 years

Sorry, I though you were claiming that's when they invented the mobile phone"

Did you Tom?

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so

I would say bypass the bags that supermarkets make up and buy some food inside the shop to put into the forodbank trolley. It works out more items for the same money

Yeah, and don't make it fancy stuff. Essential items, although some chocolate is good, especially for kids. What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

I know who you mean. I always throw some luxuries in too though , no harm in having a treat when you are down on your luck.

I know some people think if you lose your job you should get rid of anything you have bought while working and live in an empty shell so they probably think you should get rid of your dog but don't forget dog / cat food and womens products to go in the trolly

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright."

I think all the rises this month may finally wake them up.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so

I would say bypass the bags that supermarkets make up and buy some food inside the shop to put into the forodbank trolley. It works out more items for the same money

Yeah, and don't make it fancy stuff. Essential items, although some chocolate is good, especially for kids. What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

I know who you mean. I always throw some luxuries in too though , no harm in having a treat when you are down on your luck.

Wait for the comments about they shouldn't own a pet. Might be the only company they have

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright."

It's a testament to the power of the Tory media machine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright.

I think all the rises this month may finally wake them up."

I don’t think they will. It’s basically tribalism now. Backing a party like they would a football team. Rather than admit they backed the wrong horse they’d rather bury their heads in the sand because they’re doing alright.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so

I would say bypass the bags that supermarkets make up and buy some food inside the shop to put into the forodbank trolley. It works out more items for the same money

Yeah, and don't make it fancy stuff. Essential items, although some chocolate is good, especially for kids. What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

I know who you mean. I always throw some luxuries in too though , no harm in having a treat when you are down on your luck.

I think my first line sounded shit so will change it to

I always throw some luxuries in too though, just because some people are down on their luck doesn't mean they have to have all saver brands if people can afford to buy it to donate.

Obviously you will help more people if you buy saver stuff, so swings and roundabouts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so

I would say bypass the bags that supermarkets make up and buy some food inside the shop to put into the forodbank trolley. It works out more items for the same money

Yeah, and don't make it fancy stuff. Essential items, although some chocolate is good, especially for kids. What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?"

That would be Jack Monroe

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright.

I think all the rises this month may finally wake them up.

Try living up here with the nationalist nut jobs

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright.

I think all the rises this month may finally wake them up.

The evidence over the past 12 years would support this. Doesn't matter what the government does. They can count on enough votes to get reelected.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so

I would say bypass the bags that supermarkets make up and buy some food inside the shop to put into the forodbank trolley. It works out more items for the same money

Yeah, and don't make it fancy stuff. Essential items, although some chocolate is good, especially for kids. What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

I know who you mean. I always throw some luxuries in too though , no harm in having a treat when you are down on your luck.

I think my first line sounded shit so will change it to

I always throw some luxuries in too though, just because some people are down on their luck doesn't mean they have to have all saver brands if people can afford to buy it to donate.

Obviously you will help more people if you buy saver stuff, so swings and roundabouts."

I get ya! Life shouldn't be a complete shit fest

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

"Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so

I would say bypass the bags that supermarkets make up and buy some food inside the shop to put into the forodbank trolley. It works out more items for the same money

Yeah, and don't make it fancy stuff. Essential items, although some chocolate is good, especially for kids. What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

I know who you mean. I always throw some luxuries in too though , no harm in having a treat when you are down on your luck.

I think my first line sounded shit so will change it to

I always throw some luxuries in too though, just because some people are down on their luck doesn't mean they have to have all saver brands if people can afford to buy it to donate.

Obviously you will help more people if you buy saver stuff, so swings and roundabouts."

This is important too. A small luxury item can bring real happiness to a family.

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By *aulj69Man
over a year ago

dunstable

Guys I've been reading this thread and there's a lot of confusion here, I worked with the homeless and people with addictions. There's a massive increase in people using food banks but donations to them e.g. When you're shopping and leave something in the trolleys by the exits has decreased, my local food bank is applying for gov grants so they can go shopping for the food????

The really desperate as I was at the time when they were hungry were too embarrassed to approach food banks and wanted to avoid public contact, the addicted would beg money to score or shoplift.

I ate from the Bins!!!

It's a deep and very searching question and those with weak minds often failed and without help often died from OD's as they spiralled out of control. The really desperate in our society are often hidden from plain sight, army vets etc, there's a lot out there, I talk to many of them weekly.

PS I've decided to pen a book on my experiences hopefully towards the end of the year. I've a lot to tell. ( guess you all knew that anyway) My comments are generally on the large and rambling side and I do wonder if anyone reaches the end? If you do then thank you. Love you all. Paul Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright.

I think all the rises this month may finally wake them up.

The evidence over the past 12 years would support this. Doesn't matter what the government does. They can count on enough votes to get reelected.

They’re laughing at all of us but will walk the next election. All you ever hear is the alternative would be so much worse but there’s never any evidence or facts to back this up.

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

"Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so

I would say bypass the bags that supermarkets make up and buy some food inside the shop to put into the forodbank trolley. It works out more items for the same money

Yeah, and don't make it fancy stuff. Essential items, although some chocolate is good, especially for kids. What's that lady called who can make meals from supermarket essentials?

I know who you mean. I always throw some luxuries in too though , no harm in having a treat when you are down on your luck.

In all honesty the collection point at my local Tesco seems to get more dog/cat food donated than human food. Some people have more sympathy for animals than people. I try to put in both when I can but I’m newly employed and we’re still getting back on our feet.

To put people in the picture - as I’ve met many with the misconception that those living on benefits are well off - I received £558 per month for myself and my teenage daughter plus the child benefit. I kept my car going as imagined (correctly) that I’d need it to attend interviews and to get to/from my next employment.

If it wasn’t for the maintenance from my ex I’ve no idea how we’d have survived.

Thanks to the child maintenance I didn’t need to rely on food banks and community food groups. Many thousands aren’t so lucky.

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

Just a thought - but it might be nice to do a food bank (money - not food) collection at the next MLS? X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright.

I think all the rises this month may finally wake them up.

Try living up here with the nationalist nut jobs

Try the English flag shaggers. Everything was great before the world wars apparently

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I'm currently a "have" I have been a "have not". It's not great.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright.

I think all the rises this month may finally wake them up.

Try living up here with the nationalist nut jobs

Try the English flag shaggers. Everything was great before the world wars apparently

The Scottish ones are worse. You ought to see the queues for soup kitchens here. Makes Dickens Christmas Carol look like a fluffy comedy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright.

I think all the rises this month may finally wake them up.

Try living up here with the nationalist nut jobs

Try the English flag shaggers. Everything was great before the world wars apparently

The Scottish ones are worse. You ought to see the queues for soup kitchens here. Makes Dickens Christmas Carol look like a fluffy comedy.

It’s crazy they can’t see what’s right in front of them.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Check the futures since the Tories came into power. Food bank usage doubled year on year for the first 4/5 years they were in power.

No but some would have you believe the Tories are doing alright.

I think all the rises this month may finally wake them up.

Try living up here with the nationalist nut jobs

Try the English flag shaggers. Everything was great before the world wars apparently

The Scottish ones are worse. You ought to see the queues for soup kitchens here. Makes Dickens Christmas Carol look like a fluffy comedy.

It’s crazy they can’t see what’s right in front of them."

Symbolism and flags. They daren't scrat h the surface. It might make them sick

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

Wow no wonderful no one interested I'm my thread I was going to post another light hearted one .but then saw this thread

Very interesting debate

I still maintain that essential services water and power should be owned by the country and a fair charge set for all .but on the topic of food banks if every body on fab donate whatever they can be that food or money that would help.

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By *uffsandCropsCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Unless you're already on a contract when you lose your job. You can't just stop paying unfortunately

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some supermarkets have bags of necessities at the front door, if you can please buy one or two with your weekly shop so those who struggle can get one.

I’m on benefits but I also have savings, I imagine I will struggle at some point too but I can stretch to a bag or so"

Morrisons do those bags. Can't see what's inside, just a cost. Always a round number. £2, £3. Never £1.75.

I assume Morrisons pocket the difference.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There was an MP in the news the other day. He only has a £115K salary so he's concerned about the rise in gas and electric bills. Hope someone gives him the number for his local food bank.

It won't matter, I heard they can claim fuel expenses anyway"

Thank goodness! Suits and chauffeurs are expensive.

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"I'm currently a "have" I have been a "have not". It's not great."

I was recently a "have not" and for several months relied heavily on food banks.

At that time I made a self pledge to make a foodbank donation every month when I did my first shop after pay day.

I am now thankfully a "have" and am more than happy to honour the pledge I made.

There but for the grace of God.....

Winston

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

"I'm currently a "have" I have been a "have not". It's not great.

I was recently a "have not" and for several months relied heavily on food banks.

At that time I made a self pledge to make a foodbank donation every month when I did my first shop after pay day.

I am now thankfully a "have" and am more than happy to honour the pledge I made.

There but for the grace of God.....

Winston

Absolutely

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over a year ago

I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

"I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer "

The first part sounds like the Tory vision for Britain.

Smoke from fires doesn't impact the ozone layer though. Unless you burn something that releases CFCs.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I'm currently a "have" I have been a "have not". It's not great.

I was recently a "have not" and for several months relied heavily on food banks.

At that time I made a self pledge to make a foodbank donation every month when I did my first shop after pay day.

I am now thankfully a "have" and am more than happy to honour the pledge I made.

There but for the grace of God.....

Winston

Yep

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

"I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer "

I think the ducks may disappear from local parks and nature reserves too!

However - I’m not sure how people who were never really taught to cook properly (a lot of young people/families seem to have no clue how to cook food from scratch - though hopefully that will be changing now out of necessity) are going to manage to skin/pluck a duck or rabbit and deal with the innards etc. I’m not sure I’d have a clue myself tbh.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer

I think the ducks may disappear from local parks and nature reserves too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer

The first part sounds like the Tory vision for Britain.

Smoke from fires doesn't impact the ozone layer though. Unless you burn something that releases CFCs.

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it likely is there vision

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

"I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer

I think the ducks may disappear from local parks and nature reserves too!

Ok - but I’m hoping it never comes to that. Xx

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer

I think the ducks may disappear from local parks and nature reserves too!

I don't know how many could cope with seeing bunny hanging bin the larder with blood dripping from his nose either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer

I think the ducks may disappear from local parks and nature reserves too!

I don't know how many could cope with seeing bunny hanging bin the larder with blood dripping from his nose either.

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heres hoping things get put right before that happens

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer

I think the ducks may disappear from local parks and nature reserves too!

I don't know how many could cope with seeing bunny hanging bin the larder with blood dripping from his nose either.

heres hoping things get put right before that happens"

It was a common sight in my childhood kitchen, rabbit one week, chicken the next. However my parents were brought up in the war and it was normal for them and by default me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer

I think the ducks may disappear from local parks and nature reserves too!

I don't know how many could cope with seeing bunny hanging bin the larder with blood dripping from his nose either.

heres hoping things get put right before that happens

It was a common sight in my childhood kitchen, rabbit one week, chicken the next. However my parents were brought up in the war and it was normal for them and by default me"
oh god thats just hit me i hope we dont have to go back to boiling everything like the days of the black n white flicker shows

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I see a future where people are raiding local parks for fire wood cooking caught rabbits over a fire bin in the garden until the government ban garden fires to protect the ozone layer

I think the ducks may disappear from local parks and nature reserves too!

I don't know how many could cope with seeing bunny hanging bin the larder with blood dripping from his nose either.

heres hoping things get put right before that happens

It was a common sight in my childhood kitchen, rabbit one week, chicken the next. However my parents were brought up in the war and it was normal for them and by default meoh god thats just hit me i hope we dont have to go back to boiling everything like the days of the black n white flicker shows

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By *stbury DavenportMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

"There is Beeston Leeds and Beeston Nottingham. Not sure if there are others. "

There's also a Beeston in Cheshire, chiefly known for its impressive ruined castle.

I highly doubt there's a food bank there, though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My anger towards the people who have allowed this country to think a food bank is the normal knows no bounds. Energy companies raking in obscene profits, big buisness not paying their fair share in tax and we are told its benefit scroungers and migrants fuelling the problems. I shake my head at the apathy in this country.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

How many of these people have pets ?

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

"How many of these people have pets ? "

How many of these people voted Tory?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How many of these people have pets ? "
less n less num num num

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How many of these people have pets ? "
bet they have pelts tho

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"How many of these people have pets ? less n less num num num

. You're bad!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How many of these people have pets ? less n less num num num

. You're bad! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How many of these people have pets ? "

Are you not allowed a pet if you’ve lost your job?

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"How many of these people have pets ? less n less num num num

I "may" have laughed a little too much at that.......

Winston

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By *aliceWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

I've been homeless on a number of occasions, and for the last 3 years I've been on a very low income and had to use food banks several times.

I have a cat, who has been the only company I've had during this period and as silly as it sounds that little furry bundle of company and love has been a considerable reserve of strength during an otherwise really shitty and challenging time.

Theres also a really charming recent documentary called "Year of the Dog" following the work of a charity supporting homeless people and their pets.

There's something utterly despicable about the resentment people have got people living in miserable circumstances having anything that brings them some joy or comfort.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in..."
im much more annoyed by the fake homeless ones at traffic lights that seem to have popped up all over the place in scruffy clothes and brand new air max shoes

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in..."

Do you have some statistics to back up this pooch related claim?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Yes I do..

Do you have some statistics to back up this pooch related claim?"

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Yes I do..

Do you have some statistics to back up this pooch related claim?"

Fancy sharing, and not hiding in the quoted text?

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

I believe that the majority of people that use food banks are genuinely in need of help but sadly I have come across idiots who say I have come for my bag of groceries and I need you to do a referral letter for me.They then come back saying the food bank won’t let then have any food as I believe it is only 3-4 referrals a year that can be done.It could be different in other parts of the UK but not in my part of North London

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Yes I do..

Do you have some statistics to back up this pooch related claim?

Fancy sharing, and not hiding in the quoted text?"

I know some of the beggers on the streets of Colchester ..

I used to buy them a coffee or food and chat away..

It's anecdotal evidence..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in..."

Tom, I love how you just randomly make absolute nonsense up.

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Yes I do..

Do you have some statistics to back up this pooch related claim?

Fancy sharing, and not hiding in the quoted text?

I know some of the beggers on the streets of Colchester ..

I used to buy them a coffee or food and chat away..

It's anecdotal evidence.."

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By *AURA6969TV/TS
over a year ago

RUGBY

"Tory Britain that's what's going on here.

It would happen which ever party is in power

No it wouldn't. Labour would have kept the fuel cap."
So they say.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Tom, I love how you just randomly make absolute nonsense up."

Make nonsense up ?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I used to buy a guy a coffee regular outside McDonalds in Colchester High Street.

I asked him how much he made in a day. About his dog and wether it was worth going down to London.

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan
over a year ago

golden fields

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Tom, I love how you just randomly make absolute nonsense up."

In fairness. Tom didn't make up this nonsense. Someone else did and told Tom, who believe it, and then told us.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Tom, I love how you just randomly make absolute nonsense up.

Make nonsense up ?"

I knew a homeless guy who had a horse.

I used to buy him a bottle of Jim beam every Tuesday after my dolphin training class at the blue water aquarium.

He told me that if you have a horse then you absolutely rake it in.

He did say guys with Shetland ponies tend to make more though.

Shire horses made the least, their size was intimidating.

Anecdotal fact.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is the passenger phone ban all over again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Tom, I love how you just randomly make absolute nonsense up.

Make nonsense up ?

I knew a homeless guy who had a horse.

I used to buy him a bottle of Jim beam every Tuesday after my dolphin training class at the blue water aquarium.

He told me that if you have a horse then you absolutely rake it in.

He did say guys with Shetland ponies tend to make more though.

Shire horses made the least, their size was intimidating.

Anecdotal fact. "

But was he hung like a horse?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Tom, I love how you just randomly make absolute nonsense up.

Make nonsense up ?

I knew a homeless guy who had a horse.

I used to buy him a bottle of Jim beam every Tuesday after my dolphin training class at the blue water aquarium.

He told me that if you have a horse then you absolutely rake it in.

He did say guys with Shetland ponies tend to make more though.

Shire horses made the least, their size was intimidating.

Anecdotal fact.

But was he hung like a horse?"

More like a pony.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Tom, I love how you just randomly make absolute nonsense up.

Make nonsense up ?

I knew a homeless guy who had a horse.

I used to buy him a bottle of Jim beam every Tuesday after my dolphin training class at the blue water aquarium.

He told me that if you have a horse then you absolutely rake it in.

He did say guys with Shetland ponies tend to make more though.

Shire horses made the least, their size was intimidating.

Anecdotal fact.

But was he hung like a horse?

More like a pony.

That other thread didn’t cover being hung like a pony and I can’t be arsed to do the maths. I’ll assume it was small.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is the passenger phone ban all over again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Those begging on the streets always earn more money if they have a dog with them and especially a thin dog like a whilpet. Mind you, to be fair, they have to put the hours in...

Tom, I love how you just randomly make absolute nonsense up.

Make nonsense up ?

I knew a homeless guy who had a horse.

I used to buy him a bottle of Jim beam every Tuesday after my dolphin training class at the blue water aquarium.

He told me that if you have a horse then you absolutely rake it in.

He did say guys with Shetland ponies tend to make more though.

Shire horses made the least, their size was intimidating.

Anecdotal fact. "

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