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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 10:26:34 GMT
Why does everyone stop and say "how much did that cost you then?" ? Or "how much would one of them be".
Its rude. I don't walk down a street spot a person outside their house and ask how much their house was (admittedly I can look it up).
I wish these people would fuck off really I just want to do things on the outside of the boat without all this rudeness.
Does anyone else experience this issue.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 10:32:27 GMT
Why does everyone stop and say "how much did that cost you then?" ? Or "how much would one of them be". Its rude. I don't walk down a street spot a person outside their house and ask how much their house was (admittedly I can look it up). I wish these people would fuck off really I just want to do things on the outside of the boat without all this rudeness. Does anyone else experience this issue. Only once or twice. I'm guessing a lot of passer by's on the tow path in and near London would ask that question. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 10:35:13 GMT
Yes it is a London thing - its got to virtually everyone'd ears that there is some magic "no rent" thing going on but a lot of people are not that clued up. I probably look like a knowledgeable boater who is worth tapping for information.
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Post by Telemachus on Jul 10, 2017 10:36:54 GMT
Why does everyone stop and say "how much did that cost you then?" ? Or "how much would one of them be". Its rude. I don't walk down a street spot a person outside their house and ask how much their house was (admittedly I can look it up). I wish these people would fuck off really I just want to do things on the outside of the boat without all this rudeness. Does anyone else experience this issue. Yes, quite often. Not just a London thing but perhaps a city thing. It can be annoying and awkward. Also the ones who ask if you've hired it (when it's obviously not a hire boat), or if they can hire it.
Quite often it seems to be yoofs with nothing to do who are clearly envious of anyone with anything nice (the types who would key a fancy car just because it was nice).
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 10:46:16 GMT
I have had various outcomes. One yoof shouted the question and I ignored him so he threw a stone at me. No harm. Another one asked and I said £25 he said no to own it I said I've forgotten. Those were when going along. Its more awkward to deal with it when moored. In future I might just say "sorry can't talk I've got to go inside because a naked woman is waiting for me".
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Post by lollygagger on Jul 10, 2017 10:54:21 GMT
I get the same every time I'm getting out/in/working on my camper. It's a fad thing that attracts dreamers. It usually starts with "These are worth a fortune aren't they" - A statement posed as a question. My stock answer is "if you think so, offer a bit less than a fortune and it could be yours". I was offered an acceptable amount a few days ago but of course the tack then changed to "just asking, my dad had one, he sold it for scrap - £20". TBH I quite enjoy it and maybe one day someone will make a genuine crazy offer and I'll be laughing all the way to the bank.  |
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Post by Telemachus on Jul 10, 2017 10:54:31 GMT
One time it was some kids from a children's home with their loco parentis, they were interested in the boat and perfectly pleasant. One kid asked how much it was worth and so I said "it's not worth as much as you are" to which he replied "oh, about a million pounds then!" Which I thought was quite good!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 10:56:24 GMT
Thats a good answer .
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Post by naughtyfox on Jul 10, 2017 11:32:14 GMT
I just say we paid £273,000 for ours. And that it's 15th Century, Grade II listed.
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Post by bettina on Jul 10, 2017 19:49:50 GMT
I spend a lot of time outside on the front of the boat, doing my yarn work, reading, sudoku etc. during the warmer months. On average I would say I get asked at the very least once a week. And on a couple of occassions have been asked if they could hire it...LOL None of that really bothers me too much; what really winds me up is teenagers walking by and stopping to stick their head in my side hatch to have a look around!! Two girls did it today; I asked them if I could have their address so I could go to their homes and peer in through their windows - they soon took off. |
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Post by bodger on Jul 11, 2017 7:25:11 GMT
I just say we paid £273,000 for ours. And that it's 15th Century, Grade II listed. cheapskate. |
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Post by naughtyfox on Jul 11, 2017 8:32:20 GMT
I also tell them we have badgers nesting in the cratch.
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Post by phil70 on Jul 11, 2017 10:15:44 GMT
I spend a lot of time outside on the front of the boat, doing my yarn work, reading, sudoku etc. during the warmer months. On average I would say I get asked at the very least once a week. And on a couple of occassions have been asked if they could hire it...LOL None of that really bothers me too much; what really winds me up is teenagers walking by and stopping to stick their head in my side hatch to have a look around!! Two girls did it today; I asked them if I could have their address so I could go to their homes and peer in through their windows - they soon took off. I had this scenario at the weekend despite the electric gates and signs stating berth holders only, we get randoms crossing the weir bridge to wander round and peer into boats, when I voiced my objection one chap said "oh it's not the same as living in a house, it's different living on a river" he couldn't grasp the fact that it may be a boat but it's as much a home as any house.. . ......and it's mine. Phil |
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