The school run car show
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bluezedd said:
this post reminds me of the 2 occasions where someone wanted to land a helicopter on the football pitch to take their child to the school dance at a local primary school. Once was in 2001, and another time in 2010 that was in the news.
Even when I was a kid at the school, I knew they were an absolute bellend to want to do this. Vulgarity to the max.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10329253
Agreed, but the comments in the article speak volumes: Even when I was a kid at the school, I knew they were an absolute bellend to want to do this. Vulgarity to the max.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10329253
A spokeswoman for the charity One Parent Families Scotland said:
She added: "Schools need to be sensitive to the financial circumstances of all parents.
"It's about having inclusive policies and the mechanisms for helping those who are in limited incomes so their children don't miss out.
i.e. You're not allowed to look wealthy for fear that it may put pressure on those who aren't .... "It's about having inclusive policies and the mechanisms for helping those who are in limited incomes so their children don't miss out.
ntiz said:
Quite a few of the old money types in my area can’t afford the fees but there kids get bursaries because you can trace there family back to the school 300 years ago.
I know a family I went to school with live in one corner of there hall with there name on it because they can’t afford to heat the rest of it. Unfortunately some of the old money lot haven’t moved with the times by investing there wealth so now it’s gone.
Some drive sheds because despite the name and large house don’t actually have that much money. They cover it up with posh accent and ya ya!!
A cup of coffee for you whilst you ponder the evils of old money and the inequalities in society and educational opportunities and achievement...I know a family I went to school with live in one corner of there hall with there name on it because they can’t afford to heat the rest of it. Unfortunately some of the old money lot haven’t moved with the times by investing there wealth so now it’s gone.
Some drive sheds because despite the name and large house don’t actually have that much money. They cover it up with posh accent and ya ya!!
Milk and sugar?
ntiz said:
Quite a few of the old money types in my area can’t afford the fees but there kids get bursaries because you can trace there family back to the school 300 years ago.
I know a family I went to school with live in one corner of there hall with there name on it because they can’t afford to heat the rest of it. Unfortunately some of the old money lot haven’t moved with the times by investing there wealth so now it’s gone.
Some drive sheds because despite the name and large house don’t actually have that much money. They cover it up with posh accent and ya ya!!
If you paid for private education you should consider requesting a partial refund for the English lessons I know a family I went to school with live in one corner of there hall with there name on it because they can’t afford to heat the rest of it. Unfortunately some of the old money lot haven’t moved with the times by investing there wealth so now it’s gone.
Some drive sheds because despite the name and large house don’t actually have that much money. They cover it up with posh accent and ya ya!!
Lord Marylebone said:
That is certainly very true for some.
The old joke about selling the family silver to fix the leaking roof is not without merit.
I am an oik bit I have accrued some significantly more polished friends than I over the years.The old joke about selling the family silver to fix the leaking roof is not without merit.
As a result I’m now lucky enough to shoot occasionally with a genuine Scottish Laird, member of the HOL and all round archetypal toff at his estate.
Each time I go there is always a saucepan collecting water from the leaking roof which merrily fills up between courses during dinner under the watchful of numerous no doubt rather valuable works of art.
Jaguar steve said:
ntiz said:
Quite a few of the old money types in my area can’t afford the fees but there kids get bursaries because you can trace there family back to the school 300 years ago.
I know a family I went to school with live in one corner of there hall with there name on it because they can’t afford to heat the rest of it. Unfortunately some of the old money lot haven’t moved with the times by investing there wealth so now it’s gone.
Some drive sheds because despite the name and large house don’t actually have that much money. They cover it up with posh accent and ya ya!!
A cup of coffee for you whilst you ponder the evils of old money and the inequalities in society and educational opportunities and achievement...I know a family I went to school with live in one corner of there hall with there name on it because they can’t afford to heat the rest of it. Unfortunately some of the old money lot haven’t moved with the times by investing there wealth so now it’s gone.
Some drive sheds because despite the name and large house don’t actually have that much money. They cover it up with posh accent and ya ya!!
Milk and sugar?
Hopefully one day my grand children will still be doing okay off the back of what my farther started 40 years ago.
I didn’t mean my post to come off as bitter, although reading back it does a bit. Just trying to make the point that it takes all kinds of people. Some are old money and being a bit thread bear is just there style, some are genuinely struggling. Others are flash but up to there balls in credit and a few might be entrepreneurs who like nice things. Lots in between as well.
The whole wealth whispers can be true can also be totally rubbish.
JuniorD said:
ntiz said:
Quite a few of the old money types in my area can’t afford the fees but there kids get bursaries because you can trace there family back to the school 300 years ago.
I know a family I went to school with live in one corner of there hall with there name on it because they can’t afford to heat the rest of it. Unfortunately some of the old money lot haven’t moved with the times by investing there wealth so now it’s gone.
Some drive sheds because despite the name and large house don’t actually have that much money. They cover it up with posh accent and ya ya!!
If you paid for private education you should consider requesting a partial refund for the English lessons I know a family I went to school with live in one corner of there hall with there name on it because they can’t afford to heat the rest of it. Unfortunately some of the old money lot haven’t moved with the times by investing there wealth so now it’s gone.
Some drive sheds because despite the name and large house don’t actually have that much money. They cover it up with posh accent and ya ya!!
My written English really is terrible and I apologise if trying to read it makes anyone’s head hurt.
ntiz said:
My Dad was thrilled with my English results I got an A and B. Which considering how utterly terrible at English I am he was thrilled with. He is till convinced some one else took the exams for me.
My written English really is terrible and I apologise if trying to read it makes anyone’s head hurt.
Our CEO went a household name public school and he uses "there" whether it's for there, their or they're. He often starts emails with 'Hope your well'.My written English really is terrible and I apologise if trying to read it makes anyone’s head hurt.
He knows he's doing it and he can do it correctly - he just doesn't think it matters. We often communicate with people in other countries, and their English spelling and grammar is usually spot-on. His emails must either confuse them or drive them nuts.
mhurley said:
LuS1fer said:
Our local school bans cars within a good 500m radius which is how it should be.
Obviously parents there can't afford flash cars as they don't sell drugs...
Some parents near our school must drive no more than 0.3 of a mile then return homeObviously parents there can't afford flash cars as they don't sell drugs...
Sheepshanks said:
ntiz said:
My Dad was thrilled with my English results I got an A and B. Which considering how utterly terrible at English I am he was thrilled with. He is till convinced some one else took the exams for me.
My written English really is terrible and I apologise if trying to read it makes anyone’s head hurt.
Our CEO went a household name public school and he uses "there" whether it's for there, their or they're. He often starts emails with 'Hope your well'.My written English really is terrible and I apologise if trying to read it makes anyone’s head hurt.
He knows he's doing it and he can do it correctly - he just doesn't think it matters. We often communicate with people in other countries, and their English spelling and grammar is usually spot-on. His emails must either confuse them or drive them nuts.
There's a strong consensus among most people who know me that it wasn't particularly good value for money.
I went to well a well known boarding school back in the 80's and there were very few opulent shows of wealth. Most of us were boarders though, so there was no daily procession of cars dropping off.
I take my children to school in this occasionally, both they, the other kids and parents love it and I get nothing but positive comments. It's a 5.0 V8 with custom exhaust, so they can hear me coming :-)
I take my children to school in this occasionally, both they, the other kids and parents love it and I get nothing but positive comments. It's a 5.0 V8 with custom exhaust, so they can hear me coming :-)
Edited by The Dictator on Thursday 27th February 12:05
The Dictator said:
I went to well a well known boarding school back in the 80's and there were very few opulent shows of wealth. Most of us were boarders though, so there was no daily procession of cars dropping off.
I take my children to school in this occasionally, both they, the other kids and parents love it and I get nothing but positive comments. It's a 5.0 V8 with custom exhaust, so they can hear me coming :-)
That's an acceptable way to do it I take my children to school in this occasionally, both they, the other kids and parents love it and I get nothing but positive comments. It's a 5.0 V8 with custom exhaust, so they can hear me coming :-)
But rather than union flags, these would be particularly ace
Went to a prep school in Norfolk many, many moons ago and vividly remember playing in a school rugby match against another Norfolk prep school - in the side playing against us was Willie Carson's son. He turned out to be a good lad and he invited a few of us to come and have a ride in his Dad's car as he was there watching the match. Little Willie (sorry, had to do it) had a top of the range Jag or Daimler (don't remember which) but the highlight of the experience was being able to use the in-car telephone - years before mobile phone tech had made it anywhere...it was bling extraordinaire as far as we were concerned.
Going to school in Norfolk, albeit to private schools, didn't really elicit much in the way of cars - plenty of sturdy Range Rovers and Land Rovers...my Dad always drove Volvo's or Saab's. Think my mates Dad was probably the blingiest of them - a self-made Irish builder who had his own Rolls...Said mate was later famous for leaving his Dad's top of the range Merc on it's roof in a field in Norfolk...had to go back to the factory for a rebuild apparently...
Going to school in Norfolk, albeit to private schools, didn't really elicit much in the way of cars - plenty of sturdy Range Rovers and Land Rovers...my Dad always drove Volvo's or Saab's. Think my mates Dad was probably the blingiest of them - a self-made Irish builder who had his own Rolls...Said mate was later famous for leaving his Dad's top of the range Merc on it's roof in a field in Norfolk...had to go back to the factory for a rebuild apparently...
GoodCompany said:
Woody John said:
I also prefer to remain in the shadows and keep them guessing.
Certainly is some satisfaction to be had in seeing the yummy mummy's wondering why this person is not fawning over them...
Certainly is some satisfaction to be had in seeing the yummy mummy's wondering why this person is not fawning over them...
Perhaps, Batman, they're wondering why there's a weirdo stood in the corner staring while all the other parents are talking about their kids. Cringetastic!My boy did say not to wear it...
I seem to remember a definite fondness for MK2 Golf 16 Valves when I was young, a Tornado Red G-plate small-bumper and some very spirited drives out past Yorkshire Sculpture Park with Zadok the Priest on the radio, and a J-plate Oak Green big-bumper which was probably my favourite. Even when they were new-ish they seemed to transcend class as a good piece of design and engineering. The Granada Scorpio Cosworth (H and K plate) in black and "Hello Esso" on the front plate, "Bye-Bye GTI" on the rear just didn't seem to cut it, always preferred the MK2s.
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