lannaman Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 From the Bristol Evening Post: Outside Bristol Zoo is the car park, with spaces for 150 cars and 8 coaches. It has been manned 6 days a week for 23 years by the same charming and very polite car park attendant with the ticket machine. The charges are £1. per car and £5. per coach. On Monday 1 June, he did not turn up for work. Bristol Zoo management phoned Bristol City Council to ask them to send a replacement parking attendant. The Council said "That car park is your responsibility." The Zoo said "The attendant was employed by the City Council... wasn't he?" The Council said "What attendant?" Gone missing from his home is a man who has been taking daily the car park fees amounting to about £400. per day for the last 23 years...! total sum just short £2.9 mill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Mostly like hiding out somewhere in South East Asia>Thailand would be my guess>Interpol are you on Alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carib Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 If it is true that he has been ffing the system for 23 years, I congratulate him. No animals got hurt ..Hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Now that's a story that warms my heart and puts a smile on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prighas Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Puts a BIG smile on my face as well I wonder why he suddenly decided to quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmanjack Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Now that's a story that warms my heart and puts a smile on my face. it made me laugh. the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGH Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Puts a BIG smile on my face as well I wonder why he suddenly decided to quit. after 23 years with the same job , he might wants to retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Made me smile ,too. Wish I had thought of it ! Wiley Coyote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndofDays Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Puts a BIG smile on my face as well I wonder why he suddenly decided to quit. Yeah, but does he get a pension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InSiSongkram Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Great story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungian Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 If the government won't give you a job create a government job for yourself that's what the MP's and the American congress do for their friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorro1 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Well obviously was doing such a good job they now want a replacement! Not a scam in my books ,sounds like he provided a service and got paid, tax free lol but then again b/g"s tax free to. Leave him alone Edited June 23, 2009 by zorro1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannaman Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Read the following, as it seems that this is an urban myth, originally circulated around April Fools Day. Anyway I'm glad it gave us all a bit of a laugh. http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Urban-...il/article.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goski Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hmmm, I guess my cover is blown as the guy collecting fees at the Wang Come parking lot. Well, I´m off to the Caribbeans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 tax free money too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 tax free money too Well he may have been honest and paid tax on it. The tax department are supposed to be confidential. Anyway they may respect an even better thief than them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Wonder if he was claiming unemployment at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texpat Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 He's a criminal. I hope they hunt him like an animal and put him in a nice cage for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 He's a criminal. I hope they hunt him like an animal and put him in a nice cage for a very long time. No, he's an entrepreneur who worked daily, consistently over many years and provided a service. The fact that the government (local or central) didn't manage his activities and their own revenue collection process (aka taxes) reflects more poorly on them than on this chap. Bravo I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texpat Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 He's a thief. Do you applaud others who embezzle, commit fraud and steal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Can anyone here read? Urban myth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 He's a thief. Do you applaud others who embezzle, commit fraud and steal? Not normally, but this guy (if real) had style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) He's a thief. Do you applaud others who embezzle, commit fraud and steal? The only difference between those who commit fraud and steal and everyone else is that only people in the former category have actually been caught! On that basis, if I admired someone who was successful before they were caught I see no need to change my opinion of them afterwards. Six months ago I would probably have said that I admired Maddoff for running a successful investment company and ten years ago I actually admired Bernie Ebbers at Worldcom. Most folks also admire Robin Hood (he may be fictional, just like the chap in the article but he did steal). Edited June 25, 2009 by chiang mai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbo Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) He's a criminal. I hope they hunt him like an animal and put him in a nice cage for a very long time. Sometimes people need help, but they are too ashamed to ask. Don't hesitate, I will take you seriously! Limbo Reason for editing: I forgot some letters. Edited June 27, 2009 by Limbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred2007 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I am lost, what does that story has to do with Chiang Rai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbo Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I am lost, what does that story has to do with Chiang Rai? Dear Fred2007, It's a great question you put on our table and I am sure that we will all think about the answer. Some of us will say: "this question we will take home and answer tomorrow, as there doesn't seem to be an urgency". The easiest answer might be that Lannaman wondered if somebody has seen the parking genius in Chiang Rai. Maybe to blackmail him into buying a beer and having a great laugh together enjoying it. Dear Fred, I have not the slightest idea who you are and many with me. How long have you been living in Chiang Rai? Do you like the food in Chiang Rai, do you like the people of Chiang Rai? What brought you to Chiang Rai? It would be very nice to know you as you seem to be very much engaged in the Chiang Rai situation. If you are new in Chiang Rai I am sure that I talk for many of us when I say : Welcome in Chiang Rai Fred 2007! Share your thoughts with us, as you seem to be a very interesting man who asks himself and us serious questions and more than that: you even wish to shareyour contemplations with us. Thank you Fred2007! I look forward to your future unburdenings. Limbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannaman Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 I am lost, what does that story has to do with Chiang Rai? To do with Chiang Rai? Well, not a lot! Just an interesting tale, maybe true, maybe not, but with 26 posts it's created a bit of interest and amusement it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meelousee Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 From the Bristol Evening Post:Outside Bristol Zoo is the car park, with spaces for 150 cars and 8 coaches. It has been manned 6 days a week for 23 years by the same charming and very polite car park attendant with the ticket machine. The charges are £1. per car and £5. per coach. On Monday 1 June, he did not turn up for work. Bristol Zoo management phoned Bristol City Council to ask them to send a replacement parking attendant. The Council said "That car park is your responsibility." The Zoo said "The attendant was employed by the City Council... wasn't he?" The Council said "What attendant?" Gone missing from his home is a man who has been taking daily the car park fees amounting to about £400. per day for the last 23 years...! total sum just short £2.9 mill WOW way to go too cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meelousee Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 He's a criminal. I hope they hunt him like an animal and put him in a nice cage for a very long time. Hey he worked without pay, insurance, retirement, and so on for 28 years in the same place. Where did you work for 28 years? Without pay...... I say he earned every last penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred2007 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I am lost, what does that story has to do with Chiang Rai? Dear Fred2007, It's a great question you put on our table and I am sure that we will all think about the answer. Some of us will say: "this question we will take home and answer tomorrow, as there doesn't seem to be an urgency". The easiest answer might be that Lannaman wondered if somebody has seen the parking genius in Chiang Rai. Maybe to blackmail him into buying a beer and having a great laugh together enjoying it. Dear Fred, I have not the slightest idea who you are and many with me. How long have you been living in Chiang Rai? Do you like the food in Chiang Rai, do you like the people of Chiang Rai? What brought you to Chiang Rai? It would be very nice to know you as you seem to be very much engaged in the Chiang Rai situation. If you are new in Chiang Rai I am sure that I talk for many of us when I say : Welcome in Chiang Rai Fred 2007! Share your thoughts with us, as you seem to be a very interesting man who asks himself and us serious questions and more than that: you even wish to shareyour contemplations with us. Thank you Fred2007! I look forward to your future unburdenings. Limbo Hi LimboNo I am not complaining about that story actually it is quiet funny the reason I ask that quetion is many posters put up stories which are not related to Thailand and every body ask " What's that got to do with Thailand?" So I just did the same thing Unfortunately I do not live in Chiang Rai but come up for holidays quiet often I love it up there. it seems to be a relaxed area and the people are friendly I hope that will clear up your questions Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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