Misfits, Dad's Army Types et al...
Discussion
Bobupndown said:
kowalski655 said:
Oi! I used to be a Special!!!
(I realise that doesn't necessarily disprove your contention!)
Often wondered what the attraction of being a special actually is? Is it the uniform the power? It's bad enough getting paid to do the job never mind volunteering to do it for free.(I realise that doesn't necessarily disprove your contention!)
Left because I didn't have time alongside my day job, plus the special "management" wanted specials to stop working on general response duties (i.e. flying around on blues having adventures) and instead work basic neighbourhood foot patrol. Giving up a day off to walk around the town just didn't appeal.
Not sure if I would ever re-join. I think public opinion of the police is at an all time low, plus I have a lot more to lose now if I made a mistake on duty.
I saw at the weekend that Asda are running a 10% off event for Blue Light Card holders. Then I noticed the "who is eligible" list.
I can just imagine the conversation that got the 4x4 Walt Brigade onto this list. No doubt the administrators of the scheme lost the will to live and finally agreed that owning a knackered Disco covered in reflective tat and superfluous lightbars really does set you apart from the "normal" public and you do indeed deserve to save 5p a tin on your beans (to be eaten cold, straight from a tin opened with a bowie knife whilst keeping one eye on the mobile phone).
I can just imagine the conversation that got the 4x4 Walt Brigade onto this list. No doubt the administrators of the scheme lost the will to live and finally agreed that owning a knackered Disco covered in reflective tat and superfluous lightbars really does set you apart from the "normal" public and you do indeed deserve to save 5p a tin on your beans (to be eaten cold, straight from a tin opened with a bowie knife whilst keeping one eye on the mobile phone).
Mallard126 said:
I saw at the weekend that Asda are running a 10% off event for Blue Light Card holders. Then I noticed the "who is eligible" list.
I can just imagine the conversation that got the 4x4 Walt Brigade onto this list. No doubt the administrators of the scheme lost the will to live and finally agreed that owning a knackered Disco covered in reflective tat and superfluous lightbars really does set you apart from the "normal" public and you do indeed deserve to save 5p a tin on your beans (to be eaten cold, straight from a tin opened with a bowie knife whilst keeping one eye on the mobile phone).
How do the walts prove that they are a member of 4X4 response? I can just imagine the conversation that got the 4x4 Walt Brigade onto this list. No doubt the administrators of the scheme lost the will to live and finally agreed that owning a knackered Disco covered in reflective tat and superfluous lightbars really does set you apart from the "normal" public and you do indeed deserve to save 5p a tin on your beans (to be eaten cold, straight from a tin opened with a bowie knife whilst keeping one eye on the mobile phone).
I presume they have to deploy to the local Asda and undertake a tactical parking manoeuvre involving lights, sirens and cones followed by a demonstration of winching an abandoned trolley across the car park against a slight uphill gradient.
Mallard126 said:
I saw at the weekend that Asda are running a 10% off event for Blue Light Card holders. Then I noticed the "who is eligible" list.
I can just imagine the conversation that got the 4x4 Walt Brigade onto this list. No doubt the administrators of the scheme lost the will to live and finally agreed that owning a knackered Disco covered in reflective tat and superfluous lightbars really does set you apart from the "normal" public and you do indeed deserve to save 5p a tin on your beans (to be eaten cold, straight from a tin opened with a bowie knife whilst keeping one eye on the mobile phone).
Since when is UK Visas and Immigration a blue light service?I can just imagine the conversation that got the 4x4 Walt Brigade onto this list. No doubt the administrators of the scheme lost the will to live and finally agreed that owning a knackered Disco covered in reflective tat and superfluous lightbars really does set you apart from the "normal" public and you do indeed deserve to save 5p a tin on your beans (to be eaten cold, straight from a tin opened with a bowie knife whilst keeping one eye on the mobile phone).
Scabutz said:
Since when is UK Visas and Immigration a blue light service?
It's not actually a requirement to have the authorisation to use blue lights...Mum of one of my kid's mates is a GP surgery receptionist, who's made the 'helpful' offer of picking up stuff for people using her discount.
As always with these things, there's a whole heap of people who'll be eligible/included for f
k all logical reason.Indeed, even those most "persons on the Clapham omnibus" would consider reasonably entitled under this scheme are likely on a fair chunk greater than median wage alongside a pension scheme that couldn't be achieved at all in the private sector.
Mallard126 said:
I saw at the weekend that Asda are running a 10% off event for Blue Light Card holders. Then I noticed the "who is eligible" list.
I can just imagine the conversation that got the 4x4 Walt Brigade onto this list. No doubt the administrators of the scheme lost the will to live and finally agreed that owning a knackered Disco covered in reflective tat and superfluous lightbars really does set you apart from the "normal" public and you do indeed deserve to save 5p a tin on your beans (to be eaten cold, straight from a tin opened with a bowie knife whilst keeping one eye on the mobile phone).
The usual 'key worker' suspects are getting the hump on Faceache over this 10% off, plenty of 'does this include teaching assistants' type comments. I can just imagine the conversation that got the 4x4 Walt Brigade onto this list. No doubt the administrators of the scheme lost the will to live and finally agreed that owning a knackered Disco covered in reflective tat and superfluous lightbars really does set you apart from the "normal" public and you do indeed deserve to save 5p a tin on your beans (to be eaten cold, straight from a tin opened with a bowie knife whilst keeping one eye on the mobile phone).
I have just paid my £4.99 to get a Blue Light card which means I am going to have to spend some money in Asda to recoup my investment, or a £20 shop at Ann Summers who offer a very generous 20% discount.
OnTheBreadline said:
Krupp88 said:
Mallard126 said:
Can you buy a police uniform in Ann Summers to close the loop?
Maybe AS are missing a gap in their range of role play outfits.... 4x4 hero, in hi-viz.“Yes Jeff”
“Can you wear the high-viz for me tonight together with the lanyard, and can you slot the Blue Light card in as well?”
“f
k off and find yourself a flood somewhere”Mallard126 said:
I saw at the weekend that Asda are running a 10% off event for Blue Light Card holders. Then I noticed the "who is eligible" list.
I can just imagine the conversation that got the 4x4 Walt Brigade onto this list. No doubt the administrators of the scheme lost the will to live and finally agreed that owning a knackered Disco covered in reflective tat and superfluous lightbars really does set you apart from the "normal" public and you do indeed deserve to save 5p a tin on your beans (to be eaten cold, straight from a tin opened with a bowie knife whilst keeping one eye on the mobile phone).
I qualify on four of that list.I can just imagine the conversation that got the 4x4 Walt Brigade onto this list. No doubt the administrators of the scheme lost the will to live and finally agreed that owning a knackered Disco covered in reflective tat and superfluous lightbars really does set you apart from the "normal" public and you do indeed deserve to save 5p a tin on your beans (to be eaten cold, straight from a tin opened with a bowie knife whilst keeping one eye on the mobile phone).
Red9zero said:
So do you need an actual blue light card or do you just turn up in your 4x4 with beacons flashing away, clad in your hi viz with your Mum's shopping list ?
You need to prove your credentials and buy membership. It's 5 for 5 years. (All identifying details removed. 
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Edited by BossHogg on Monday 23 May 17:06
BossHogg said:
Red9zero said:
So do you need an actual blue light card or do you just turn up in your 4x4 with beacons flashing away, clad in your hi viz with your Mum's shopping list ?
You need to prove your credentials and buy membership. It's 5 for 5 years. Bought a load of tiles from Topps and I think I got 20% off.
BossHogg said:
Red9zero said:
So do you need an actual blue light card or do you just turn up in your 4x4 with beacons flashing away, clad in your hi viz with your Mum's shopping list ?
You need to prove your credentials and buy membership. It's 5 for 5 years. (All identifying details removed. )Edited by BossHogg on Monday 23 May 17:06
Edited by Red9zero on Monday 23 May 17:45
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