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Dearing family unhappy with Tesco after trolley damages car
9:37am Thursday 11th January 2007
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A FURIOUS couple today blasted supermarket bosses for refusing to pay for damage to their new car - caused by a runaway shopping trolley.
Julie Dearing, 46, of Stuart Road, Acomb, York, was driving her new Citroen C3 along the slip road beside the Tesco car park at Clifton Moor, when a trolley "came out of nowhere" and smashed into the side of it.
It is believed the trolley was flung into the vehicle by a sudden gust of wind as it was very blustery on New Year's Eve.
Mrs Dearing was unhurt and managed to stay on the road - but was left shocked and upset by the incident. The car, which was bought less than a year ago, suffered a dented front wing which will cost several hundreds of pounds to fix.
Mrs Dearing's husband, Keith, said they immediately contacted Tesco's customer services department to report the matter and claim for the damage. But they were left shocked and angry when the supermarket refused to pay up.
"I'm disgusted with Tesco," Mr Dearing said.
"It's not our fault this happened. If they know it's going to be windy they should have people securing the trolleys properly."
In a letter to the couple, Tesco customer services manager Grace Mildrum "sincerely apologised" for the incident.
She said trolley staff could not be present every time one was abandoned.
"When left in such a way, strong winds during adverse weather conditions may blow them over the car park and this can cause possible damage to any structures or vehicles they collide with. Therefore, we cannot accept liability for any damage or loss that may have occurred."
Mrs Dearing, who was on her way from Wickes, in Clifton Moor, when the incident occurred, said she could have been hurt by the trolley.
"I was terrified," she said.
"I tried to swerve away from the trolley. Tesco should make sure they are put away properly. A lot of people use these car parks and it could be dangerous."
A Tesco spokesperson said: "We do understand and sympathise with the couple but, sadly, we cannot accept responsibility in this case."
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Amazed48, says...
10:09am Thu 11 Jan 07
I disagree that it's no ones fault.
Whilst I understand your concern that the story is trivial, Tesco have a duty of care to control thoses trolleys. Clearly they are not following 'best practice' in having a system for the safe securement of trolleys(I'm referring to systems such as the £1 coin slot at Aldi)therefore it should be easy to prove their negligence and liability.
Go for it Mrs. Dearing!
J, says...
10:11am Thu 11 Jan 07
So they don't even know what happens and expect Tescos to pick up the bill. They are taking the pi**
I think they spend to much time watching adverts for no fee solicitors on TV
AD, says...
10:12am Thu 11 Jan 07
Tk, says...
10:13am Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:Ok then - next time I find an unexplained 'ding' on my motor, I'll join the queue at tesco with Mrs D and claim that a runaway trolley did it - I've got a description of it and everything..........
Tk. I disagree that it's no ones fault. Whilst I understand your concern that the story is trivial, Tesco have a duty of care to control thoses trolleys. Clearly they are not following 'best practice' in having a system for the safe securement of trolleys(I'm referring to systems such as the £1 coin slot at Aldi)therefore it should be easy to prove their negligence and liability. Go for it Mrs. Dearing!
Tree Hugger, says...
10:14am Thu 11 Jan 07
Tesco are a pile of sh*t but you really can't blame them for everything!! Do they think the evening press are going to put the pressure on and Tesco will lose loads of customers who will boycott them as a result?!?! Only thick people with no moral values shop there anyway!! What do they think insurance is for?? (mind you I def wouldn't pay out on this if they were with me).
What a pile of codswallop The trolley probably realised what a sh*t car they had and got angry.
richard, says...
10:16am Thu 11 Jan 07
Whats to say she isn't just a typical woman driver and drove into the trolley while applying make up in the rear view mirrow
PB, says...
10:16am Thu 11 Jan 07
rm, says...
10:22am Thu 11 Jan 07
"Every little helps"!!!!
Tree Hugger, says...
10:23am Thu 11 Jan 07
richard wrote:Richard, despite being a woman you do have a point. It really p*sses me off when you see people checking themselves out in their rear view mirror... LOOK AT THE ROAD!! I really hate to say it but I have never seen a bloke doing it.
Several hundreds of pounds to repair it? WHat she having it repaired with? Gold? Whats to say she isn't just a typical woman driver and drove into the trolley while applying make up in the rear view mirrow
Amazed48, says...
10:23am Thu 11 Jan 07
My point is simply this. It was easily avoidable if the Aldi type of system is employed.
Most European supermarkets already employ the "1 Euro release system" to avoid such incidents! Tesco is behind the times and their trolleys litter the car-park accordingly!
L H, says...
10:27am Thu 11 Jan 07
Clock watcher, says...
10:29am Thu 11 Jan 07
CM, says...
10:30am Thu 11 Jan 07
Does Tesco's duty of care end at the point that they provide trolley bays in the car park? I think so. It's the duty of care of the customers surely to put them in there. I don't care much for Tesco as a company, but I support their stance in this case. Accidents happen.
Amazed48, says...
10:32am Thu 11 Jan 07
a couple of years ago one of the headlamps of our car was smashed by a shopping trolley at tescos but we did not blame them its the customers what dont put the trolleys back in the proper place and just dump them
Yes, BUT it is Tescos who OWN the trolleys. It is Tesco's responsibility to employ modern securement methods.
TM, says...
10:32am Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:I totally agree with this...I DO NOT think tesco should be held responsible but they could put this type of system in places to stop it happening again! And why did this make the news...typically a woman trying to get what she wants by writing to the press..like we havn't seen this before!
Tk and others. My point is simply this. It was easily avoidable if the Aldi type of system is employed. Most European supermarkets already employ the "1 Euro release system" to avoid such incidents! Tesco is behind the times and their trolleys litter the car-park accordingly!
Amazed48, says...
10:35am Thu 11 Jan 07
Accidents happen.
It wasn't an accident. An accident has no cause and is not preventable. This had a cause (unsecured trolley) and was easily preventable (£1 coin securement system).
Einstein, says...
10:36am Thu 11 Jan 07
CM, says...
10:38am Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:But based on that, if a Tesco trolley (which a customer had removed) "came out of nowhere" and hit you in, say, Water Lane, are you saying it's their responsibility? Obviously unlikely to happen. Just looking at it from another angle.
LH wrote
a couple of years ago one of the headlamps of our car was smashed by a shopping trolley at tescos but we did not blame them its the customers what dont put the trolleys back in the proper place and just dump them
Yes, BUT it is Tescos who OWN the trolleys. It is Tesco's responsibility to employ modern securement methods.
Amazed48, says...
10:38am Thu 11 Jan 07
Einstein wrote;
Dont they realise stories like this just make em look stuuuuuuuuuuupid???
But you wouldn't say that if it was YOUR car which had been damaged.....
Phil, says...
10:45am Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48, says...
10:46am Thu 11 Jan 07
But based on that, if a Tesco trolley (which a customer had removed) "came out of nowhere" and hit you in, say, Water Lane, are you saying it's their responsibility? Obviously unlikely to happen. Just looking at it from another angle.
No, I'm saying that just within the car-park and the surrounding streets.
But I suppose if the imaginary trolley had been fitted with one of those securement devices you could say at least Tescos had done their best to prevent it ending up in Water Lane. They do nothing presently!
Andy, says...
10:50am Thu 11 Jan 07
In my opinion, either somebody pushed the trolley out into the road or the driver wasn't paying enough attention to their surroundings.
Either way, I can't see how tesco can be blamed.
AmazedToo!, says...
10:51am Thu 11 Jan 07
Malc, says...
10:51am Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48, says...
10:58am Thu 11 Jan 07
From Wikipedia...
Technically, "accidents" do not include incidents where someone is at fault (e.g. negligent); for example, if someone fails to take reasonable precautions in the circumstances.
Tescos failed to take reasonable precautions to stop the trolleys being blown about in the wind therefore they are negligent and liable.
knows things, says...
11:02am Thu 11 Jan 07
Mrs Dearing, ring your insurance company then fix yourself a cuppa...let the professionals handle this.
David, says...
11:16am Thu 11 Jan 07
AJM, says...
11:16am Thu 11 Jan 07
Surely that covers everything. How can tescos be accountable for an "act of God"?....
Kath, says...
11:19am Thu 11 Jan 07
Into perspective, says...
11:30am Thu 11 Jan 07
Just a thought Mrs Dearing
There's a big wide world out there you know. If only they had "shopping trolleys" to worry about. Pay up and shut up - its a little dent for god's sake.
Sir Alfred, says...
11:30am Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:Nonsense - why don't we go even further back up the trolley chain and blame the trolley manufacturer for putting wheels on them. If they weren's so stupid as to make trolleys mobile, none of this would have happened - let's sue them.
LH wrotea couple of years ago one of the headlamps of our car was smashed by a shopping trolley at tescos but we did not blame them its the customers what dont put the trolleys back in the proper place and just dump themYes, BUT it is Tescos who OWN the trolleys. It is Tesco's responsibility to employ modern securement methods.
It was an accident down to the weather - nobody is to blame so nobody can be sued. That's common sense. Let's see some applied here and not go down the bloody stupid route the Americans have where they can sue anyone for anything.
I'm glad the Press printed this story so we can lampoon those who seek to blame everyone around them for anything that goes wrong in their lives.
Amazed48, says...
11:35am Thu 11 Jan 07
It was an accident down to the weather - nobody is to blame so nobody can be sued.
It wasn't an accident ! It had a cause . Tescos failed to take reasonable precautions to stop the trolleys being blown about in the wind therefore they are negligent and liable. The precaution of putting a £1 coin mechanism on are simple and cheap to a multimillion co. like Tescos!!
Sir Alfred, says...
11:36am Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:That's incorrect. An accident is a situation which causes harm or the potential to cause harm brought about by a set of unforeseen circumstances. All accidents have a cause, it is the control measure you put in place to control that risk which is important.
LH wrote;Accidents happen.It wasn't an accident. An accident has no cause and is not preventable. This had a cause (unsecured trolley) and was easily preventable (£1 coin securement system).
Seeing as Tesco provide trolley sheds, they have done what is necessary in terms of risk assessment. If fault lies anywhere it is with the people who don't follow the trolley parking rules and Tesco can't take responsibility for their customers' actions.
If you take risk assessment to extremes, you would end up nailing everything down just in case something dangerous might have happened. I maintain that you should take the wheels of the blighters - that'll stop them running amock.
Amazed48, says...
11:39am Thu 11 Jan 07
2.5 million people in Ethiopia are are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance due to starvation
There's a big wide world out there you know. quote]
Good point , I'll stay silent now...
gt, says...
11:44am Thu 11 Jan 07
Into perspective wrote:If we could arrange all problems in a line and solve them one by one then that would be a valid point to make.
2.5 million people in Ethiopia are are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance due to starvation Just a thought Mrs Dearing There's a big wide world out there you know. If only they had "shopping trolleys" to worry about. Pay up and shut up - its a little dent for god's sake.
However, it's just an emotive comment made to **** the conscience of the person you are arguing against and has no relevance whatsoever to the point being argued.
Stop changing the subject and come up with a better argument than emotional blackmail.
pacman, says...
11:51am Thu 11 Jan 07
I was in said store on New Years Day ("we only need a few bits", and Tesco's were asking customers to ensure they returned trolleys to the storage bays due to the high winds. It was a fat chavs fault for not having the brains, or courtesy to return a trolley, not Tesco's.
Into perspective, says...
11:54am Thu 11 Jan 07
gt wrote:Ah emotional blackmail. Yes thats what I was doing. No doubt I was the "cause" of this and therefore will be sued
Into perspective wrote: 2.5 million people in Ethiopia are are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance due to starvation Just a thought Mrs Dearing There\\\'s a big wide world out there you know. If only they had \\\"shopping trolleys\\\" to worry about. Pay up and shut up - its a little dent for god\\\'s sake.If we could arrange all problems in a line and solve them one by one then that would be a valid point to make. However, it\\\'s just an emotive comment made to **** the conscience of the person you are arguing against and has no relevance whatsoever to the point being argued. Stop changing the subject and come up with a better argument than emotional blackmail.
****, your words were strong and made me "terrified" like Mrs Dearing was. Maybe I should sue you seen as you were the "cause" of this
Maybe we should sue each other and see who gets the most money and then go to the Press who can then share the important news with everyone else so we can all feel like justice has been done
Or maybe we should all realise that sometimes things happen that aren't anybodies fault, and sometimes we need to put things into perspective and just ask ourselves if what we are doing/saying is really that necessary
Irate Badger, says...
12:00pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Procrastinators. Whether you be at home or at work, why bother commenting on this? Yet here I am adding my two-penneth. Someone shuffle me off this mortal coil.
Mike Harrison, says...
12:00pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Rob, says...
12:10pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Mike Harrison wrote:Is this a tongue in cheek post? Maybe if the trolley was travelling at around 80mph it could kill a child.
There are some ridiculous comments on here. Tesco do have a responsibility for any equipment on their site,as regards the safety of visitors (shoppers, contractors etc). If a small child was to be hit, possibly killed by one of these trolleys - would those people who have suggested it still be saying - just claim on your insurance?
If Tesco coughed up in this case they would be inundated by spurious claims that are inevitable in the present culture.
An American, says...
12:12pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Sir Alfred wrote:The reason we sue 'anyone for anything' is that we have too many lawyers in America. They advertise on TV making us think we can get money for every little slip and fall, and an entire industry (personal injury law) was born. It happened to us because every year our law schools pump out more lawyers than we'll ever find a need for.
Amazed48 wrote: LH wroteNonsense - why don't we go even further back up the trolley chain and blame the trolley manufacturer for putting wheels on them. If they weren's so stupid as to make trolleys mobile, none of this would have happened - let's sue them. It was an accident down to the weather - nobody is to blame so nobody can be sued. That's common sense. Let's see some applied here and not go down the bloody stupid route the Americans have where they can sue anyone for anything. I'm glad the Press printed this story so we can lampoon those who seek to blame everyone around them for anything that goes wrong in their lives.a couple of years ago one of the headlamps of our car was smashed by a shopping trolley at tescos but we did not blame them its the customers what dont put the trolleys back in the proper place and just dump themYes, BUT it is Tescos who OWN the trolleys. It is Tesco's responsibility to employ modern securement methods.
What's the UK's excuse? You certainly don't have nearly the lawyer surplus that we do. It couldn't possibly be greed. British people are never greedy.
Get a Grip, says...
12:25pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Diane, says...
12:32pm Thu 11 Jan 07
White Rabbit, says...
12:35pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Life is Logic, says...
12:41pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Lets face it, the fault lies with the lazy a*ses who do not have the intelligence to put the trollies back where they got them from. Are you arguing that Tesco is are responsible for the actions of their dimwitted customers?!
Maybe you haven't been to Tescos. You don't put the trolleys back where you got them from (at the front of the store). You either dump them anywhere, or place them in widely distributed trolley-parks where they overflow and drift about colliding with cars on a windy day.
It's totally Tesco's fault for not fitting the simple £1 coin securing device!!
Why do you think Aldi, Morrisons fit it?
Remember, Every little (device) helps!
Rob Johnson, says...
12:44pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Blame the idiots who dont park the trolleys appropriately in the bays. This simply isnt newsworthy.
John M, says...
12:49pm Thu 11 Jan 07
yawn, says...
1:03pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Stiffler, says...
1:04pm Thu 11 Jan 07
These things are becoming a menace to society, lurking in bushes miles from a supermarket, waiting for there chance to wreak havoc on an innocent passer by. CANT YOU SEE they want revenge for there drearly life of being wheeled around the same old place day in, day out. These things have feelings you know. It is not surprising one cracks under the pressure and attacks a motorist. Mark my words the day of the trolley is coming. The signs are with us now, they never go in the direction you want, they will catch something in the wheel when the are fully loaded etc. Trolleys will unite and vengeance will be on us.
gt, says...
1:04pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Into perspective wrote:Making a bit of a jump there aren't you? I think suing Tesco is a rubbish idea and that she should pay for her own repairs.
gt wrote:Ah emotional blackmail. Yes thats what I was doing. No doubt I was the "cause" of this and therefore will be sued ****, your words were strong and made me "terrified" like Mrs Dearing was. Maybe I should sue you seen as you were the "cause" of this Maybe we should sue each other and see who gets the most money and then go to the Press who can then share the important news with everyone else so we can all feel like justice has been done Or maybe we should all realise that sometimes things happen that aren't anybodies fault, and sometimes we need to put things into perspective and just ask ourselves if what we are doing/saying is really that necessaryInto perspective wrote: 2.5 million people in Ethiopia are are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance due to starvation Just a thought Mrs Dearing There\\\'s a big wide world out there you know. If only they had \\\"shopping trolleys\\\" to worry about. Pay up and shut up - its a little dent for god\\\'s sake.If we could arrange all problems in a line and solve them one by one then that would be a valid point to make. However, it\\\'s just an emotive comment made to **** the conscience of the person you are arguing against and has no relevance whatsoever to the point being argued. Stop changing the subject and come up with a better argument than emotional blackmail.
I merely took offence at the tired Ethiopia argument - it's meaningless.
So, there's no need to sue anyone...
TescoTrolley, says...
1:09pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Sir Alfred, says...
1:11pm Thu 11 Jan 07
What's the UK's excuse? You certainly don't have nearly the lawyer surplus that we do. It couldn't possibly be greed. British people are never greedy.
Because we seem to copy everything you do at some point. The ambulance chasing adverts we see on daytime TV are probably the result of larger companies exploiting what they see as a money-making scheme.
Individuals are just plain greedy or misguided in equal measure.
Sad really.
Mr bukkake, says...
1:18pm Thu 11 Jan 07
R U Puddled, says...
1:19pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:Don't be Sooooooooo dramatic. It is only a car you are talking about..........you obviously haven't had anything really 'serious'happen in your life to get upset about.
Einstein wrote;Dont they realise stories like this just make em look stuuuuuuuuuuupid???But you wouldn\\\'t say that if it was YOUR car which had been damaged.....
Beryl, says...
1:23pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Injury Lawyers 4 U, says...
1:23pm Thu 11 Jan 07
jack, says...
1:24pm Thu 11 Jan 07
AmazedToo! wrote:Not everbody can afford a brand new car. It is possibly just new to that particular family.
How can The Press seriously report that the car is "NEW" when it so is NOT !!! More sensationalist story writing - is it just to fill the pages ????
An American, says...
1:24pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Sir Alfred wrote:What is this "you" nonsense? I don't approve of an overly litigious society. I haven't sued anyone. I don't know any American who has ever gotten up in the morning and said "Gee, I hope I find someone to sue today; I'd like to have a dirty weekend in Vegas." I do, however, know British people who have demanded thousands of pounds in compensation from the city council for tripping while walking in public. The Americans I've told about that have all laughed because even their lawsuit-addled brains know how ridiculous that is.
What\'s the UK\'s excuse? You certainly don\'t have nearly the lawyer surplus that we do. It couldn\'t possibly be greed. British people are never greedy.Because we seem to copy everything you do at some point. The ambulance chasing adverts we see on daytime TV are probably the result of larger companies exploiting what they see as a money-making scheme. Individuals are just plain greedy or misguided in equal measure. Sad really.
The reason that your society is becoming overly litigious is there is a surplus of greedy lawyers appealing to the basest instincts of the British. We didn't create it; it was simply awakened in you. It was already there.
Getting back to the issue at hand, I don't think it's greedy of the car owner to expect Tesco to repair her car. An accident occurred where she was not at fault and her car was struck by an unsecured trolley belonging to Tesco. Open and shut as far as I'm concerned. If a private individual forgot to set the handbrake on his car and it rolled into another person's car, he'd be liable for the damage. Why not Tesco?
beryl, says...
1:25pm Thu 11 Jan 07
beryl, says...
1:27pm Thu 11 Jan 07
KillerTrolley, says...
1:30pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Aldi Trolley, says...
1:36pm Thu 11 Jan 07
News Man, says...
1:37pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Mrs Sproggins of Clifton Moor, York, was HORRIFIED, SCARED, and MORTALLY WOUNDED when a tesco carrier bag carried by the wind ATTACKED her in the FACE!!!
"It covered my face for a full 3 seconds. I could have DIED!!" she said.
"I totally wet my pants, and now I am sueing tesco for some ones."
Enuf already!, says...
1:40pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Sir Alfred, says...
1:42pm Thu 11 Jan 07
What is this "you" nonsense? I don't approve of an overly litigious society. I haven't sued anyone. I don't know any American who has ever gotten up in the morning and said "Gee, I hope I find someone to sue today;
Easy tiger - I didn't mean you personally. I meant the preoccupation with your lawyers in the USA trying to sue anything that moved. Don't be so quick to take offence.
However, you spoil your assertions by going on to say
I don't think it's greedy of the car owner to expect Tesco to repair her car. An accident occurred where she was not at fault and her car was struck by an unsecured trolley belonging to Tesco.
pants, says...
1:46pm Thu 11 Jan 07
News Man wrote:And in other news... Mr I Suthemall of York said he was mildly offended when an old lady f@rted near him within a mile of the Tesco superstore.
In a related story. Mrs Sproggins of Clifton Moor, York, was HORRIFIED, SCARED, and MORTALLY WOUNDED when a tesco carrier bag carried by the wind ATTACKED her in the FACE!!! "It covered my face for a full 3 seconds. I could have DIED!!" she said. "I totally wet my pants, and now I am sueing tesco for some ones."
Mr Suthemall said, "I was shocked and will be suing Tescos as the offender was carrying one of their plastic bags at the time..."
me, says...
1:58pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:Does this guy have shares in £1 coin slots for trolleys....he's obsessed!!!!
Sir Alfred wrote,It was an accident down to the weather - nobody is to blame so nobody can be sued.It wasn\'t an accident ! It had a cause . Tescos failed to take reasonable precautions to stop the trolleys being blown about in the wind therefore they are negligent and liable. The precaution of putting a £1 coin mechanism on are simple and cheap to a multimillion co. like Tescos!!
Bod, says...
2:01pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Perhaps an observant driver would have seen the stray trolley from a distance and driven accordingly. If the trolley had been a young child would she have paid more attention?
kev, says...
2:03pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Cynical, says...
2:08pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Bod wrote:No, but she would have sued the parents for damages to her car.
I wonder how much of my insurance premiums are going towards compensating people like this? Perhaps an observant driver would have seen the stray trolley from a distance and driven accordingly. If the trolley had been a young child would she have paid more attention?
Pants1, says...
2:08pm Thu 11 Jan 07
kev wrote:Kev,
handle on trolley pushbar operating small brake on one wheel.hold handle on ( as on lawnmower ) brake off; letgo brake on. no more accidents
You assume that the sort of people who can't (or won't) put trollies in the appropriate bays -which ARE provided - would be able to master this operation?
ali, says...
2:09pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Cost of looking like an utter FOOL in the press? Work it out, you silly woman!
Einstein, says...
2:12pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:Firstly I wouldnt be caught dead in that scuzzy 'shop', and secondly I don't need a car because I shop locally. HA!
Einstein wrote;Dont they realise stories like this just make em look stuuuuuuuuuuupid???But you wouldn\'t say that if it was YOUR car which had been damaged.....
Goat of Mendez, says...
2:13pm Thu 11 Jan 07
An American, says...
2:13pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Sir Alfred wrote:They're Tesco's trolleys and I think they're Tesco's responsibility. The other users are right when they point out that if Tesco shoppers had to pay £1 to get a trolley and return the trolley to get their £1 back, this would be much less of a problem...but Tesco hasn't done that. Tesco should bear some responsibility for what happened; I don't think it's frivolous at all to ask Tesco to pay for the repairs to her car. That is what tort law exists for.
An American said:What is this "you" nonsense? I don't approve of an overly litigious society. I haven't sued anyone. I don't know any American who has ever gotten up in the morning and said "Gee, I hope I find someone to sue today;Easy tiger - I didn't mean you personally. I meant the preoccupation with your lawyers in the USA trying to sue anything that moved. Don't be so quick to take offence. However, you spoil your assertions by going on to sayI don't think it's greedy of the car owner to expect Tesco to repair her car. An accident occurred where she was not at fault and her car was struck by an unsecured trolley belonging to Tesco.
Einstein, says...
2:18pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:P.S Wikipedia isn't peer reviewed. See below for Oxford English.
Hi Malc, Hi Phil, From Wikipedia...Technically, "accidents" do not include incidents where someone is at fault (e.g. negligent); for example, if someone fails to take reasonable precautions in the circumstances.Tescos failed to take reasonable precautions to stop the trolleys being blown about in the wind therefore they are negligent and liable.
accident
noun 1 an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally. 2 an incident that happens by chance or without apparent cause. 3 chance.
PHRASES accidents will happen in the best regulated families proverb however careful you try to be, it is inevitable that some unfortunate or unforeseen events will occur.
yorkie lass, says...
2:21pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Bob, says...
2:22pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Silly Sausage, says...
2:22pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Mike Harrison wrote:Yes well they weren't were they?!?!?!?!
There are some ridiculous comments on here. Tesco do have a responsibility for any equipment on their site,as regards the safety of visitors (shoppers, contractors etc). If a small child was to be hit, possibly killed by one of these trolleys - would those people who have suggested it still be saying - just claim on your insurance?
Barry Bethal, says...
2:23pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Mrs Dearing was unhurt and managed to stay on the road - but was left shocked and upset by the incident.
Whooooaaa! That was a close one! Good job you took evasive action or you could have been killed!!!
I'd leave to hear her version of events if she ever cut her finger on a piece of paper . . .
"The piece of paper came from nowhere and nearly chopped off my hand! Luckily due to my quick reflexes, heightened by my former navy seal training, I was able to avoid serious injury and possibly death!"
Gail Force, says...
2:24pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Tree Hugger, says...
2:28pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Into perspective wrote:As Eithopia is quite far away, maybe Tesco could think about doing something with their nearly out of date food items that they bin , such as giving them to peasholme or arclight.
2.5 million people in Ethiopia are are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance due to starvation Just a thought Mrs Dearing There\'s a big wide world out there you know. If only they had \"shopping trolleys\" to worry about. Pay up and shut up - its a little dent for god\'s sake.
Sir Alfred, says...
2:31pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Tesco should bear some responsibility for what happened; I don't think it's frivolous at all to ask Tesco to pay for the repairs to her car. That is what tort law exists for.
So, not all of the blame then?
Next you'll be telling me that vicarious liability is in force due to the trolley being an employee of Tesco, unless of course the trolley acted out of malice in its own time, in which case she can sue the trolley for being negligent.
For tort laws to be applied in this case, you have to prove negligence against Tesco. They are not negligent. The person who left the trolley in an undesignated area is negligent.
So, it is very unreasonable to ask Tesco to stump up for the repairs.
pants, says...
2:34pm Thu 11 Jan 07
yorkie lass wrote:Or how about the ladies who went to the Minster to see the light show and found it wasn't on until a full 45mins after they arrived?
Who's the press employing as 'Reporters' these days? Recently, we have been subjected to some 'Non News Stories' such as this one, the one with the guy who they said was gunna die at 60 because of his weight, those two about how the government had over / under paid benefits, and that one about the 'homeless' couple living in someones back garden! Come on Evening Press, lets get some real journalists out there reporting on News which effects / has an impact and is of Public Interest to us Yorkies! Please. Thanks
An American, says...
2:34pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Sir Alfred wrote:It's your opinion that they're not negligent. I disagree; I think it is negligent to not secure trolleys in a part of the country that experiences gale force winds on a regular basis, particularly when your store fronts a major road with a speed limit of 60mph.
Tesco should bear some responsibility for what happened; I don't think it's frivolous at all to ask Tesco to pay for the repairs to her car. That is what tort law exists for.So, not all of the blame then? Next you'll be telling me that vicarious liability is in force due to the trolley being an employee of Tesco, unless of course the trolley acted out of malice in its own time, in which case she can sue the trolley for being negligent. For tort laws to be applied in this case, you have to prove negligence against Tesco. They are not negligent. The person who left the trolley in an undesignated area is negligent. So, it is very unreasonable to ask Tesco to stump up for the repairs.
I don't think it's unreasonable to ask. I think punitive damages would be unreasonable, but asking Tesco to repair the car isn't. I feel relatively certain that her insurance company would pursue Tesco for damages if she claimed anyway, so it isn't like Tesco would save itself a lawsuit. It's pretty common practice at insurance companies.
Tesco Trolly, says...
2:37pm Thu 11 Jan 07
pants, says...
2:39pm Thu 11 Jan 07
An American wrote:Now play nicely people. It'd take more than a 60mph gust to get a Tesco trolley onto the York Ring Road.
Sir Alfred wrote:It\\\\\\\'s your opinion that they\\\\\\\'re not negligent. I disagree; I think it is negligent to not secure trolleys in a part of the country that experiences gale force winds on a regular basis, particularly when your store fronts a major road with a speed limit of 60mph. I don\\\\\\\'t think it\\\\\\\'s unreasonable to ask. I think punitive damages would be unreasonable, but asking Tesco to repair the car isn\\\\\\\'t. I feel relatively certain that her insurance company would pursue Tesco for damages if she claimed anyway, so it isn\\\\\\\'t like Tesco would save itself a lawsuit. It\\\\\\\'s pretty common practice at insurance companies.Tesco should bear some responsibility for what happened; I don\\\\\\\'t think it\\\\\\\'s frivolous at all to ask Tesco to pay for the repairs to her car. That is what tort law exists for.So, not all of the blame then? Next you\\\\\\\'ll be telling me that vicarious liability is in force due to the trolley being an employee of Tesco, unless of course the trolley acted out of malice in its own time, in which case she can sue the trolley for being negligent. For tort laws to be applied in this case, you have to prove negligence against Tesco. They are not negligent. The person who left the trolley in an undesignated area is negligent. So, it is very unreasonable to ask Tesco to stump up for the repairs.
Marvin, says...
2:40pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Get off my land, says...
2:41pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Chief (Fat) Controller of All Trolleys, says...
2:42pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Nice one Lads!
Terry the Tesco Trolley, says...
2:50pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Randy, says...
2:56pm Thu 11 Jan 07
(93 now)
Park at wickes, says...
3:06pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Rob, says...
3:08pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Sir Alfred, says...
3:12pm Thu 11 Jan 07
It's your opinion that they're not negligent. I disagree; I think it is negligent to not secure trolleys in a part of the country that experiences gale force winds on a regular basis, particularly when your store fronts a major road with a speed limit of 60mph.
Indeed it is my opinion - one based on common sense and supported by the majority I reckon.
Gerraway - York experiences gale force winds on a regular basis? Which York are you living in? It's not Chicago you know.
As for the store fronting a 60mph road, it would have to be one **** of a trolley to get from the car park, over the slip road around Tesco, over the shrubbery and onto the ring road. Now, that's a trolley I would like to see!
Seriously Brilliant Article, says...
3:12pm Thu 11 Jan 07
The fact that this article generated over 90 comments PROVES that it was a fantastic journalistic idea.
It had local content, had many facets, was interesting, had humour, irony, controversy and pathos.
Well done Matthew Woodcock!!hope you get a pay rise mate! and ner ner ner ner ner to those who put this article down!!
P.S. I'm not a Journalist!
zomg, says...
3:12pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Please get in touch if you'd like to run this story.
kthx
Prat, says...
3:15pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Seriously Brilliant Article wrote:Nor are you funny, or entertaining.
To those small minded Yorkies that moan about the journalists of The Press, think again. The fact that this article generated over 90 comments PROVES that it was a fantastic journalistic idea. It had local content, had many facets, was interesting, had humour, irony, controversy and pathos. Well done Matthew Woodcock!!hope you get a pay rise mate! and ner ner ner ner ner to those who put this article down!! P.S. I'm not a Journalist!
blah, says...
3:16pm Thu 11 Jan 07
no name, says...
3:16pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Seriously Brilliant Article wrote:It's not the article that is fantastic, it all the comments. Get it right.
To those small minded Yorkies that moan about the journalists of The Press, think again. The fact that this article generated over 90 comments PROVES that it was a fantastic journalistic idea. It had local content, had many facets, was interesting, had humour, irony, controversy and pathos. Well done Matthew Woodcock!!hope you get a pay rise mate! and ner ner ner ner ner to those who put this article down!! P.S. I\'m not a Journalist!
C, says...
3:21pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Seriously Brilliant Article, says...
3:22pm Thu 11 Jan 07
No name wrote;
It's not the article that is fantastic, it all the comments. Get it right.
You are wrong. The comments would never have existed without the prior brilliance of the journalist.
also
Prat managed to feebly scribble;
Nor are you funny, or entertaining.
(In true Panto form)Oh yes I am!
An American, says...
3:25pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Sir Alfred wrote:Shows what you know. Chicago's nickname comes from the hot air issuing from its corrupt politicians' mouths. It's pretty far down the list of windiest US cities.
An American saidIt's your opinion that they're not negligent. I disagree; I think it is negligent to not secure trolleys in a part of the country that experiences gale force winds on a regular basis, particularly when your store fronts a major road with a speed limit of 60mph.Indeed it is my opinion - one based on common sense and supported by the majority I reckon. Gerraway - York experiences gale force winds on a regular basis? Which York are you living in? It's not Chicago you know. As for the store fronting a 60mph road, it would have to be one **** of a trolley to get from the car park, over the slip road around Tesco, over the shrubbery and onto the ring road. Now, that's a trolley I would like to see!
You're just assuming that the majority will agree with you. Fine; maybe they will. However, that doesn't mean a **** thing when it comes to determining liability. Where I come from, Tesco would probably be found liable.
Time will tell, I suppose, whether Mrs. Dearing decides to sue Tesco or whether her insurance company does. Either way I doubt we'll hear about it in the Press if there's anything more newsworthy, like an ill kitten or a grumpy-looking fellow complaining about crime.
Ange & Linda, says...
3:28pm Thu 11 Jan 07
The driver in question may have been terrified but spare a thought for us 2 distraught trolleys having our name sullied by that nasty terry!!
Gail Force, says...
3:29pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Terry the Tesco Trolley wrote:Terry you must not be distressed... I was creeping up behind you but you did not hear me... I know you were trying to get away from Evil Ange and Loose Linda (shes a hussy!) but I pushed you with my flatulence. Dont dispair!
IT WAS ME...I CANNOT LIVE WITH THE DISTRESS I HAVE CAUSED THIS LADY...BUT TWO FEOLLOW TROLLEYS - ANGE & LINDA MADE ME DO IT...THEY WERE WHISPERING EVIL THINGS INTO MY BARS...**** THOSE LADY TROLLEYS!
Andy, says...
3:32pm Thu 11 Jan 07
I calculate that it would only take a relatively small flock of approximately 20 of these airborne pests to accelarate a Tesco trolley up to speads in ecess of 30 miles per hour!!!
Be vigilant people...
FR, says...
3:39pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Terry the Tesco Trolley, says...
3:40pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Ever since i was a young hand basket Ange (Jeremy Kyle can't help you now) and Linda (Yes, she's a hussy) have been taunting me. If there are any other trolleys out there in the same situation please contact me...we'll overcome them together, Gail Force, Thank You again.
Rich, says...
3:43pm Thu 11 Jan 07
maybe it wasn't the wind at all - hasn't anybody heard the recent report on pigeon related anti-social behaviour?
I calculate that it would only take a relatively small flock of approximately 20 of these airborne pests to accelarate a Tesco trolley up to speads in ecess of 30 miles per hour!!!
Be vigilant people...
It's true. I was ambling home from the pub late the other night when from seemingly nowhere I head the flapping of wings. A flock of approximately 9 pigeons descended from above and I was swept from by my feet by the terrble gale - I can assure you that if just this few pigeons can tumble me mid-step, then a simple trolley will be no problem at all.
I now make sure that I wear iron divers boots before leaving the house if even one of these winged beasts is visible.
Percy, says...
3:45pm Thu 11 Jan 07
lawl wrote:What?
trolleys are gay y2k + 3 lawl
Gail Force, says...
3:46pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Rich wrote:WHO YOU CALLING TERRIBLE?!?!?!
maybe it wasn't the wind at all - hasn't anybody heard the recent report on pigeon related anti-social behaviour? I calculate that it would only take a relatively small flock of approximately 20 of these airborne pests to accelarate a Tesco trolley up to speads in ecess of 30 miles per hour!!! Be vigilant people...It's true. I was ambling home from the pub late the other night when from seemingly nowhere I head the flapping of wings. A flock of approximately 9 pigeons descended from above and I was swept from by my feet by the terrble gale - I can assure you that if just this few pigeons can tumble me mid-step, then a simple trolley will be no problem at all. I now make sure that I wear iron divers boots before leaving the house if even one of these winged beasts is visible.
Austin Powers, says...
3:46pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Gail Force, says...
3:48pm Thu 11 Jan 07
lawl wrote:EH!?!?!?
trolleys are gay y2k + 3 lawl
Please translate into non-chav?
Feeding Frenzy, says...
3:48pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Lonely Gastric Band, says...
3:49pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Terry the Tesco Trolley, says...
3:51pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Lonely Gastric Band wrote:Must be nice to be wanted...Waaaaaaaaaa...
Actually she is saving up for me which is why she wrote to Tesco. I know because she said she wanted me!!
Mr Dearing, says...
3:52pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Barry Bethal, says...
3:54pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Think they write it on purpose to stir up a few comments! I have to say this website has improved 100% since they introduced the comments function!
Mrs Dearing, says...
3:54pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Mr Dearing wrote:NO!!! Get your gimp suit back on and scrub the dishes... NOW!!!!
Can we try and make it two hundred?
Rich, says...
3:55pm Thu 11 Jan 07
WHO YOU CALLING TERRIBLE?!?!?!
I think it was a differnt gale. Or maybe it was you. Do you have wind problems?!
Little Dave Dearing, says...
3:57pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Rack up the comments!!, says...
3:59pm Thu 11 Jan 07
The car, which was bought less than a year ago, suffered a dented front wing which will cost several hundreds of pounds to fix.
That must be most expensive sh*troen on the planet. Judging by the tales given in the story I bet she claims it cost £250,000 does 100,000 MPH and 7,000,000 MPG!
Bond, James Bond, says...
4:02pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Jack, says...
4:07pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Just because Tesco are (rightly) percieved as a no-good organisation, does not mean that people can take the ****.
Rich, says...
4:08pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Rack up the comments!! wrote:I bet poor Terry is coerced into travelling at at least 100,000MPH by those evil shoppers in the Xmas sales, nevermind the rush back to the car to beat the gridlock on the way home.
The car, which was bought less than a year ago, suffered a dented front wing which will cost several hundreds of pounds to fix.
That must be most expensive sh*troen on the planet. Judging by the tales given in the story I bet she claims it cost £250,000 does 100,000 MPH and 7,000,000 MPG!
Tess Coe-Baskett, says...
4:09pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Stampy, says...
4:16pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Totally Trollied, says...
4:22pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Corney, says...
4:26pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Randy, says...
4:37pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Terry the Tesco Trolley, says...
4:40pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Little Dave Dearing wrote:Wondered where that odeur de merde came from! Lucky I spent New Years Day in the Trolley Wash!
My mummy left me in the trolley!
off my trolley, says...
4:40pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Barry Bethal, says...
4:42pm Thu 11 Jan 07
"People being bombed and all you can do is weep like teased vaginas over something so twatty. Get a grip."
Great line or what!!
...Nodding Off, says...
4:46pm Thu 11 Jan 07
She said trolley staff could not be present every time one was abandoned.
Thats really not good enough staff management is it Gracie?!?! Bet you sent them a standard letter that goes out to other moaners and you really have more to do in your life than give a sh*t over this b*ll*cks. I bet the Dearings didn't moan when they bought their Battery reared xmas turkey, sweat shop jumpers and GM veg for a couple of quid!
Randy, says...
4:47pm Thu 11 Jan 07
A guy wrote this in the article about flats . . .
"People being bombed and all you can do is weep like teased vaginas over something so twatty. Get a grip."
Great line or what!!
albeit ripped-off from Chris Morris (as was mine)
James Torr, says...
4:50pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Pooky, says...
4:54pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Tom Russ, says...
4:55pm Thu 11 Jan 07
You gotta be kiddin, says...
4:57pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Tom Russ wrote:I wasn't aware Tom was a birds name?!
My permed hair once got caught in a Tesco Trolley
Windy, says...
5:01pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Rich wrote:You're lucky these pigeons only had wind.
maybe it wasn't the wind at all - hasn't anybody heard the recent report on pigeon related anti-social behaviour? I calculate that it would only take a relatively small flock of approximately 20 of these airborne pests to accelarate a Tesco trolley up to speads in ecess of 30 miles per hour!!! Be vigilant people...It's true. I was ambling home from the pub late the other night when from seemingly nowhere I head the flapping of wings. A flock of approximately 9 pigeons descended from above and I was swept from by my feet by the terrble gale - I can assure you that if just this few pigeons can tumble me mid-step, then a simple trolley will be no problem at all. I now make sure that I wear iron divers boots before leaving the house if even one of these winged beasts is visible.
Judging by what they do to (on?) my car, anyway. Hey, maybe I can sue next door because their cas scares the c**p out of them!
Badly Packed Kebab, says...
5:03pm Thu 11 Jan 07
"When left in such a way, strong anal leakage during adverse shopping conditions may blow winnits all over the car park and this can cause possible splatter damage to any structures or vehicles they collide with. Therefore, we cannot accept liability for any damage or loss that may have occurred due to the non wipage of the dingle berry breeding ground."
Well I think Freshco have punched the granny firmly on her hairy chin with that one! Personally I think the owner of the "car" will benefit from it being off the road as it may make her trips to Mrs Miggins Pie Emporium less frequent! Get your fat **** on a bike or is the tracksuit just for show, tossflange!
racquel, says...
5:04pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Of all Tesco trolleys she was fearing,
It came from the side,
and with her Citroen did collide,
and since being in the YEP has now recieved 150 derogatory comments. Bet she wants to top herself after reading all this.
Well Packed, says...
5:05pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Ken, says...
5:05pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Tree Hugger, says...
5:16pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Think of your carbon footprint lady.. Serves you right!!
Sir Alfred, says...
5:19pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Shows what you know. Chicago's nickname comes from the hot air issuing from its corrupt politicians' mouths. It's pretty far down the list of windiest US cities.
True, but I can still find America on a map. Show's I am as ignorant about Chicago as you are about the high winds which constantly plague York.
Where I come from, Tesco would probably be found liable.
Hold on - you told me Americans weren't overly litigious in a previous comment. Are you going back on that now?
You're just assuming that the majority will agree with you.
It's a pretty safe assumption I reckon.
Either way I doubt we'll hear about it in the Press if there's anything more newsworthy, like an ill kitten or a grumpy-looking fellow complaining about crime.
I hope the kitten wasn't hit by a Tesco trolley...
Sir Alf, says...
5:27pm Thu 11 Jan 07
FR wrote:Years ago, before any of this trolley madness gripped the good citizens of York.
I think Sir Alfred has just completed his NEBOSH health and Safety course!!!
I was once pushed in a trolley by Buster Bloodvessel of Bad Manners - do I win a prize? Can I sue?
The Gibbon Factor, says...
5:28pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Might sue Mrs O'Dearing (snigger) because of this.
The Gibbon Factor has said his peice. The love is felt.
Mikeachim, says...
5:37pm Thu 11 Jan 07
I'm crying as I read.
This is what online journalism is all about.
Power to the people.
Jan, says...
5:59pm Thu 11 Jan 07
The Gibbon Factor, says...
6:03pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Mikeachim wrote:I love you!
You're crying as you write? I'm crying as I read. This is what online journalism is all about. Power to the people.
Judge Judy, says...
6:19pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Life is Logic, says...
6:28pm Thu 11 Jan 07
I was told by Morrisons management, that the coin mechanism was to be fitted to their trolleys to stop people pinching them. Nothing to do with safety.
Come on Jan, Yes, stops them getting stolen which infers....people have to return them which infers....they dont blow round the Car Park.... (head in hands)
Wonder if we'll make 200 posts?
Dave, says...
6:42pm Thu 11 Jan 07
AD, says...
6:51pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Problem? Let me give you a solution!, says...
6:52pm Thu 11 Jan 07
http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a140.asp
brizo, says...
8:17pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Idle Housewife, says...
8:44pm Thu 11 Jan 07
If not why not?
Malc, says...
8:47pm Thu 11 Jan 07
nige, says...
8:59pm Thu 11 Jan 07
As for the trolley hurting you,what was it doing? did it threaten you with a sharpened wheel,did it try to get in through the window and steal your purse,or worse still your jumbo pack of donuts?
Get a life you saddo,or better still a 'no win no fee' solicitor.
Dave, says...
9:07pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Perhaps if people put their trolleys back in the trolley bays provided these sort of incidents wouldn't happen?
There will be people hurt injured and possibly killed by the strong winds that we are expereincing and this person gets upset that a bit of metal is dented and a supermarket refuse to (rightfully) give her a wad of money for an accident caused by act of God.
rr, says...
9:07pm Thu 11 Jan 07
targetdriven.com, says...
9:44pm Thu 11 Jan 07
targetdriven.com, says...
9:45pm Thu 11 Jan 07
targetdriven.com, says...
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targetdriven.com, says...
9:46pm Thu 11 Jan 07
targetdriven.com, says...
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targetdriven.com, says...
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targetdriven.com, says...
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targetdriven.com, says...
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targetdriven.com, says...
9:49pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Number One Fan, says...
9:53pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Sir Alfred, says...
10:07pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Idle Housewife wrote:I blame the owners...hold on, no I don't. Sorry, getting confused in the desperate push for 200 comments.
Perhaps we need a Dangerous Trolleys Act? Was the trolley on a lead and muzzled? If not why not?
I'm a lady, says...
10:10pm Thu 11 Jan 07
rr wrote:Are you saying that the trolley was stationary and she deliberately drove into it. How rude!
bet she did it herself. god! have you seen women try and park?
If true, however, I'm sure the trolley has a case against her.
Idle Housewife, says...
10:10pm Thu 11 Jan 07
THE TROLLEY, says...
10:16pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Hope your all happy.
Sir Ken Morrison, says...
10:35pm Thu 11 Jan 07
THE TROLLEY wrote:Whoa there, big fella! You might have heard that I'm coming to York to build one of my corner shops.
hello,I am the trolley in question,on that day I was merely running after a fiver I had dropped when that woman swerved into me.It was me who suffered injuries,humiliation and shame.Where can I turn?I got the sack from Tesco,and now I've having to work at Netto.That woman has ruined my life,my wife has left me and taken both our little trollies.I'm a broken trolly,I'm going to go and throw myself in the Foss. Hope your all happy.
Get your shiny little wheels over to mine when it's open and you can work for me. You'll have to have a pound coin operated leash I'm afraid, but that's because of the dangerous trollies act which came into force after this woman called Tony Blair to moan about her car being attacked by you.
In the meantime, enjoy trolling around cases of white lightning at Netto.
Love to Mrs Trolley and the Trolettes.
Idle Husband, says...
10:39pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Idle Housewife wrote:Get yer coat love and a couple of sleeping bags with a flask of tea. We'll see the 200th in together.
What time will you be there? Want to be first in the queue. Do I need a trolley to join?
No trolley required. Do you want some brandy in that - there's a nip in the air tonight.
Ranulph Fiennes (Sir), says...
10:45pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Dave wrote:I heard the trolley in question had strung some carrier bags together to fashion an impromptu sail in order to join myself and my good friend Ray Mears on our latest crazy stunt to walk to some pole or other with all our gear in a shopping trolley.
Personally, I am sceptical about her saying that she was on the slip road. From memory I would say there is a slight upslope from the store to the slip road. Some wind!
Damned good show - shows initiative on the trolley's part I say. Shame on you for accusing it of such reckless car-breaking behaviour.
I hear one of its cousins has waterproofed itself with said carrier bags and is now ferrying Ben Fogle and some other bloke on a round the world sailing trip or something.
Fine fellows, these trollies.
Absolutely Hysterical!!, says...
10:50pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Rich, says...
10:56pm Thu 11 Jan 07
The Gibbon Factor wrote:Don't you go gettin' funky!
Mikeachim wrote:I love you!
You\'re crying as you write? I\'m crying as I read. This is what online journalism is all about. Power to the people.
Jed, says...
11:24pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Trolleys don't move that fast do they? I mean I'm sure you should be able to react in time and brake if the driver was
a) not speeding (I believe there is a very restrictive limit in the car park)
b) paying attention to risks on the side of the road.
I mean it's only going to have rolled off the incline so the speed isn't going to be stellar!
People like this shouldn't drive - it could have easily been a child stepping out - after all it is a car park - not a public road - and drivers should realise that it will contain much more hazzards.
Plus, it's only a cheapo Citroen - just use a copy of the YEP to patch up the damage.
Jed, says...
11:25pm Thu 11 Jan 07
It's not a new car - 55 plates are nearly 1.5 years old!
Steve, says...
11:33pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Tesco should claim off her insurance for a new trolley!
confucius, says...
11:35pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Fancy coming to my place tomorrow for warm cookies and proverbs?
I'll take off my trolleys for you....
Nearly 200 comments!
And BOY am I gonna be number 200...then I'm going to sell my story to the press!
John Cook, says...
11:36pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:OMFG, you are kidding. They could have 'done their best' by employing 1 member of staff per trolley to follow it around and make sure women didn't drive into it. Would that make sense? No it was an accident cause primarily by a driver not aware of her surroundings
Hi CM, you wrote;
But based on that, if a Tesco trolley (which a customer had removed) \"came out of nowhere\" and hit you in, say, Water Lane, are you saying it\'s their responsibility? Obviously unlikely to happen. Just looking at it from another angle.
No, I\'m saying that just within the car-park and the surrounding streets.
But I suppose if the imaginary trolley had been fitted with one of those securement devices you could say at least Tescos had done their best to prevent it ending up in Water Lane. They do nothing presently!
Amazed48, says...
11:42pm Thu 11 Jan 07
OMFG, you are kidding. They could have 'done their best' by employing 1 member of staff per trolley to follow it around and make sure women didn't drive into it. Would that make sense? No it was an accident cause primarily by a driver not aware of her surroundings
Don't be crazy John. They should have taken reasonable countermeasures which means a simple cheap securement system not a member of staff for each trolley ! Doh!
Mabel, says...
11:43pm Thu 11 Jan 07
I got her with a frozen chicken though, so that's alright.
Donkey Puncher, says...
11:45pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Aranging them in a "menacing" fashion facing the front door.
John Cook, says...
11:46pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:Simple...Cheap... Do you have any idea how much those securement systems cost? I am sure Tesco could employ either dole scroungers, or illegal imigrants to do the job for half the cost
John Cook wrote;
OMFG, you are kidding. They could have 'done their best' by employing 1 member of staff per trolley to follow it around and make sure women didn't drive into it. Would that make sense? No it was an accident cause primarily by a driver not aware of her surroundings
Don't be crazy John. They should have taken reasonable countermeasures which means a simple cheap securement system not a member of staff for each trolley ! Doh!
Donkey Puncher, says...
11:48pm Thu 11 Jan 07
John Cook wrote:Spot on John; dole Scoungers, such like the "victim" - she could pay for her repairs by earning minimum wage trolley spotting.
Amazed48 wrote: John Cook wrote;Simple...Cheap... Do you have any idea how much those securement systems cost? I am sure Tesco could employ either dole scroungers, or illegal imigrants to do the job for half the costOMFG, you are kidding. They could have 'done their best' by employing 1 member of staff per trolley to follow it around and make sure women didn't drive into it. Would that make sense? No it was an accident cause primarily by a driver not aware of her surroundingsDon't be crazy John. They should have taken reasonable countermeasures which means a simple cheap securement system not a member of staff for each trolley ! Doh!
They could arm her with a taser, in case the trolleys get out of hand.
Amazed48, says...
11:51pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Simple...Cheap... Do you have any idea how much those securement systems cost? I am sure Tesco could employ either dole scroungers, or illegal imigrants to do the job for half the cost
Such racist comments John!! Dear dear, I thought inciting racial hatred was a crime these days?
The securement systems are relatively cheap to a company that makes ££ millions everyday...
John Reid, says...
11:52pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Don't be crazy John. They should have taken reasonable countermeasures which means a simple cheap securement system not a member of staff for each trolley ! Doh!
Tag them then flog them is what I say. They should be held in detention without trial and then have their thumbprints taken to ensure they are no longer a threat to national security. Well, the Citroen driving minority of the population anyway.
John Cook, says...
11:53pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:I didn't realise that calling imigrants with no legal standing to be in this country as 'illegal imigrants' was racist... hmmm. I would try a dictionary next time you think about posting
John (Captain)Cook wrote;
Simple...Cheap... Do you have any idea how much those securement systems cost? I am sure Tesco could employ either dole scroungers, or illegal imigrants to do the job for half the cost
Such racist comments John!! Dear dear, I thought inciting racial hatred was a crime these days?
The securement systems are relatively cheap to a company that makes ££ millions everyday...
Idle Husband, says...
11:54pm Thu 11 Jan 07
confucius wrote:Oi, Confucius, keep your fortune cookie mitts off Idle Housewife unless you want a biff on the hooter.
To Idle Housewife. Fancy coming to my place tomorrow for warm cookies and proverbs? I'll take off my trolleys for you.... Nearly 200 comments! And BOY am I gonna be number 200...then I'm going to sell my story to the press!
You're welcome to join us in the sleeping bags while we camp out for number 200 though, but keep yer trolliew on.
Confucius, says...
11:55pm Thu 11 Jan 07
I will be posting Number 200 for sure!
(Press please contact me for story)
Angry Pirate, says...
11:56pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:How is using the term "illegal imigrants" racist?
John (Captain)Cook wrote;Simple...Cheap... Do you have any idea how much those securement systems cost? I am sure Tesco could employ either dole scroungers, or illegal imigrants to do the job for half the costSuch racist comments John!! Dear dear, I thought inciting racial hatred was a crime these days? The securement systems are relatively cheap to a company that makes ££ millions everyday...
It's a known fact that illegals will work for less than min-wage....
Petty minded ignorami such as yourself are what ruin this country.
You obviously have no concept of basic business. A company only spends money on systems such as you mention to save money. As they don't have a problem with your family stealing their trolleys (you seem to prefer Nettos) then they can live without it.
Companies are not kind and fluffy, they only think in terms of margins.
What is it with the world today? Can nobody accept that this pikey of a woman (who looks at least a couple of chromosones short of a full set) could have avoided this, had she any car control and road awareness?
Confucius, says...
11:56pm Thu 11 Jan 07
I will be posting Number 200 for sure!
(Press please contact me for story)
Cleveland Steamer, says...
11:56pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Wal Mart, says...
11:57pm Thu 11 Jan 07
The securement systems are relatively cheap to a company that makes ££ millions everyday...
Have you got shares in the damned things? You've been on about them all day!
Idle Husband, says...
11:58pm Thu 11 Jan 07
Confucius wrote:Close, but no cigar, and no Idle Housewife either, you cheeky blighter.
Confucius say; I will be posting Number 200 for sure! (Press please contact me for story)
Confucius, says...
11:58pm Thu 11 Jan 07
I lose 200...me die.
You no more have chips with number 37!
John Cook, says...
12:02am Fri 12 Jan 07
Idle Husband, says...
12:03am Fri 12 Jan 07
Alabama Hot Pocket wrote:Oh, go on then - we have to do something special to celebrate a 200 posting on trolley rage in York.
Confucius wrote:Make it a four-some :OClose, but no cigar, and no Idle Housewife either, you cheeky blighter.You want threesome? ;-)
Amazed48, says...
12:03am Fri 12 Jan 07
Wal Mart wrote:Er...yes
Amazed48 saidThe securement systems are relatively cheap to a company that makes ££ millions everyday...Have you got shares in the damned things? You\'ve been on about them all day!
Not really you bono.
Goodnight!
Geord, says...
12:05am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:Obviously a closet "securement" fetishest....
Wal Mart wrote: Amazed48 saidEr...yes Not really you bono. Goodnight!The securement systems are relatively cheap to a company that makes ££ millions everyday...Have you got shares in the damned things? You\'ve been on about them all day!
Get's his missus to tie him up and he needs to put a £1 in to release him self.
Fast food man, says...
12:06am Fri 12 Jan 07
Confucius wrote:No.3 - isn't that spicy pork balls...?
Close, but no cigar, and no Idle Housewife either, you cheeky blighter.You want threesome? ;-)
Wal Mart, says...
12:09am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:I've never been called a bono before. I feel quite humbled.
Wal Mart wrote: Amazed48 saidEr...yes Not really you bono. Goodnight!The securement systems are relatively cheap to a company that makes ££ millions everyday...Have you got shares in the damned things? You\'ve been on about them all day!
If you put a pound in my slot I might release myself for you.
Go on, unleash the tiger - you know you want to ;o)
Newsflash, says...
12:10am Fri 12 Jan 07
Tonight an OUTSIDER from the North-East, Mz Cleveland Steamer pounded the indiginous Confucius into second place for the "York Press 200th Posting on Trolley Madness Award"
Despite Confucius's attempts at cheating by pressing the 'post comment' button several times, Cleveland Steamer used 'Middleborogh Pickpocket Tactics' to boot Confucius into second place.
Confucius said "Me beaten, me die"
Cleveland Steamer commented " Ha-way then...where's the Monkey? I wanna hang it!"
ROLF MAYO-XXX, says...
12:12am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48, says...
12:13am Fri 12 Jan 07
I didn't post the last 2 comments attributed to me...
Amazed 48, says...
12:14am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48 wrote:Ignore me - I'm in two minds tonight
Hoi! Quit impersonating me. I didn't post the last 2 comments attributed to me...
Amazed 48, says...
12:15am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48, says...
12:15am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48, says...
12:15am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48 wrote:Yes I did...
I didn't post this one either.
Morrisey the Consumer Monkey, says...
12:17am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48, says...
12:17am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48 wrote:Well shove a pound up my ar*e and call me Mary!
Schizophrenia is such a terrible burden to me
Amazed48, says...
12:17am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48, says...
12:18am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed48, says...
12:18am Fri 12 Jan 07
So stfu
Amazed 48, says...
12:19am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48 wrote:No I'm Amazed 48
I\\\'m Amazed 48 and so\\\'s my wife.
Amazed 48, says...
12:19am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48 wrote:No I'm Amazed 48!
Amazed 48 wrote: I\\\'m Amazed 48 and so\\\'s my wife.No I'm Amazed 48
Mastic, says...
12:20am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48, says...
12:20am Fri 12 Jan 07
er...
Amazed 48
King Oswy, says...
12:21am Fri 12 Jan 07
Newsflash wrote:See you down the King Oswy - you deserve a pint for that!
North Eastern Parka Wearer beats Yorkie into Pole Position Tonight an OUTSIDER from the North-East, Mz Cleveland Steamer pounded the indiginous Confucius into second place for the "York Press 200th Posting on Trolley Madness Award" Despite Confucius's attempts at cheating by pressing the 'post comment' button several times, Cleveland Steamer used 'Middleborogh Pickpocket Tactics' to boot Confucius into second place. Confucius said "Me beaten, me die" Cleveland Steamer commented " Ha-way then...where's the Monkey? I wanna hang it!"
The Genuine Amazed48, says...
12:23am Fri 12 Jan 07
I will of course have them traced and banned but there you are....it's another case for moderated forums.
Goodnight. I won't write any more..sorry.
My genuine comments were made much earlier today...
Cruella, says...
12:24am Fri 12 Jan 07
Mastic wrote:I was hoping it would be full of Dalmatians...
just be grateful it wasn't a trolley full of little fluffy kittens.
Wee, says...
12:28am Fri 12 Jan 07
1) Proxy Server
2) Anonym.To
3) Who the f**k would spend their time reading through server logs because some girl was crying that 'he used my name' on an UNMODERATED comments page. Grow up and stick to the topic please
Amazed48, says...
12:29am Fri 12 Jan 07
Do you know how intensive computer forensics are?
Do you know what an IP address or a proxy server is?
I'm sure everyone will jump to your case and "trace" the offender...really...
I love half wits like you who know one or two key anocryms and call themselves IT experts.
Go home and stick a pound up your ar*e.
Go to bed you witless drunken moron!
Amazed48's mum, says...
12:35am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed48 wrote:'Witless drunken moron', hmmm... I have always found him quite entertaining
Poo had his head on his desk as he barely scribbled..
Do you know how intensive computer forensics are?
Do you know what an IP address or a proxy server is?
I'm sure everyone will jump to your case and "trace" the offender...really...
I love half wits like you who know one or two key anocryms and call themselves IT experts.
Go home and stick a pound up your ar*e.
Go to bed you witless drunken moron!
Confucius, says...
12:39am Fri 12 Jan 07
He who copies another man's identity is dumb and shall have smaller portion of boiled rice EVERY time! (especially in prison)
KL lass, says...
1:22am Fri 12 Jan 07
TG, says...
2:05am Fri 12 Jan 07
Jack, says...
3:04am Fri 12 Jan 07
Lock her up and get her Pikey kids into a home, where they can be cared for by a human being who desreves to breath the same air as me
Why the **** would anyone want a care worker to choke on petrol fumes?
GGNORE, says...
3:10am Fri 12 Jan 07
Clare B, says...
7:18am Fri 12 Jan 07
richard wrote:Yeah, gold extracted from the teeth of the male who abandoned the shopping trolley instead of parking it in its bay
Several hundreds of pounds to repair it? WHat she having it repaired with? Gold? Whats to say she isn\'t just a typical woman driver and drove into the trolley while applying make up in the rear view mirrow
An American, says...
8:50am Fri 12 Jan 07
Amazed 48 wrote:I get impersonated too, there's nothing you can do about it.
Hoi! Quit impersonating me. I didn't post the last 2 comments attributed to me...
I won't contribute again.., says...
9:47am Fri 12 Jan 07
I am the real guy behind the original Amazed48 identity.
My identity has been stolen many times on this forum.
The one line insults are really not my style. (e.g to An American)
Sadly I won't contribute again - I guess the moderated version is the only way.
So readers, any further use of my name is not me !
Idle Housewife, says...
9:52am Fri 12 Jan 07
The Dodger, says...
9:56am Fri 12 Jan 07
Idle Husband, says...
11:33am Fri 12 Jan 07
Idle Housewife wrote:**sniff** I'm gutted. She's taken the sleeping bags and my best flask too.
Morning everyone and a special one for you Confucius ! I've moved on to lorry drivers driving past their own homes ! Sorry I couldn't make it boys but the trolley broke down!
Thanks for the good times Idle Housewife. I'm off to see if one of the cheeky girls is still single.
daz, says...
2:05pm Fri 12 Jan 07
April 1st, says...
3:11pm Fri 12 Jan 07
zomg, says...
3:16pm Fri 12 Jan 07
Posted by: I won't contribute again.. on 9:47am today
I write with sadness.
You'll get over it.
Don't worry, so will we.
SEN, says...
3:39pm Fri 12 Jan 07
brizo, says...
3:47pm Fri 12 Jan 07
are we going for a record here?
Posh, says...
7:14pm Fri 12 Jan 07
YK, says...
11:55pm Fri 12 Jan 07
I won't contribute again.., says...
3:40am Sat 13 Jan 07
So readers, any further use of my name is not me
Disregard that. I suck ****!
MarkW, says...
9:33pm Sat 13 Jan 07
MarkW, says...
9:38pm Sat 13 Jan 07
I was so upset thinking of my own seven year old daughter bouncing off a recklessly driven car, that I forgot to check my comment before posting. My mistake - but then at least no-one died as a result of this - whereas dangerous driving CAN kill!
julie, says...
6:45pm Mon 15 Jan 07
The Dodger wrote:id like to know why most people on here have to get so nasty and personal, a lot of the comments have gone off the point and have started to slag her off for bein ova weight and driving fast. How do you know she was speeding for gods sake MARK W and what has her weight got to do with anything THEDODGER Yes there are a lot more important issues in this world than her car but there is no need to be so personal and nasty. It would be interestin 2c if you would say these comments to her face, but i doubt u wud, its nice n safe on ur computer aint it....whimps xxx
I used to work with her, she stole lots of sweets and tried to sue tesco for making her look like a big flabby growler, didnt work, so shes trying to get them some over way, splitarse.
The Dodger, says...
7:33pm Wed 17 Jan 07
julie wrote:Its spelt wimps darling, get it right.
The Dodger wrote: I used to work with her, she stole lots of sweets and tried to sue tesco for making her look like a big flabby growler, didnt work, so shes trying to get them some over way, splitarse.id like to know why most people on here have to get so nasty and personal, a lot of the comments have gone off the point and have started to slag her off for bein ova weight and driving fast. How do you know she was speeding for gods sake MARK W and what has her weight got to do with anything THEDODGER Yes there are a lot more important issues in this world than her car but there is no need to be so personal and nasty. It would be interestin 2c if you would say these comments to her face, but i doubt u wud, its nice n safe on ur computer aint it....whimps xxx
Ed. Note, says...
10:48pm Fri 19 Jan 07
Fat Man's Lunch, says...
8:22am Sun 21 Jan 07
Oh, and her sister has no chin!
300 comments, says...
7:27pm Sun 21 Jan 07
The Dodger, says...
7:43pm Sun 21 Jan 07
300 comments wrote:Yes
Does anyone think this will make 300 comments?
The Dodger, says...
7:46pm Sun 21 Jan 07
T Rolley, says...
9:47am Mon 22 Jan 07
Norman Lee Sensible, says...
10:14am Mon 22 Jan 07
T Rolley, says...
10:16am Mon 22 Jan 07
Dave Lee Travis, says...
10:21am Mon 22 Jan 07
Sloth Fratelli, says...
10:31am Mon 22 Jan 07
Gordon Brown, says...
10:38am Mon 22 Jan 07
Gary Goatse, says...
10:40am Mon 22 Jan 07
Terry "chained to a radiator" Waite, says...
10:56am Mon 22 Jan 07
B.Ladder, says...
11:02am Mon 22 Jan 07
Joker, says...
11:16am Mon 22 Jan 07
A supermarket trolley has a mind of its own.
Trolley Dolly, says...
11:59am Mon 22 Jan 07
till you get sore !!
Smack that !!
BOOOOOOM
haha
Well what i can say hey Trolley Wolley Dolley =]
:D:D:D:D
Trevor Richard Olley, says...
12:09pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Trolley Dolly, says...
12:28pm Mon 22 Jan 07
But this is just so much more important it wasnt just any car you know it was a Citroen C3 a BLUE one now hold that bus :D:D
Trolley Dolly, says...
12:36pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Possesed Trolly, says...
1:02pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Insert funny comment here, says...
1:16pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Mini Ha Ha, says...
2:19pm Mon 22 Jan 07
JohnReid, says...
3:24pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Andrew Michael Bulancechaser, says...
3:31pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Trolley Dolly, says...
3:35pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Watch out crashing trolleys about !!
totally irrelevant but maybe helpful, says...
3:37pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Many people report that their veruccas clear up after a beach holiday, where the combined effects of salt water and sand are of great benefit. Other home treatments occasionally recommended by chiropodists include bathing the feet nightly in a saturated solution of vinegar and salt; or applying garlic paste every few days, then rubbing the area with a pumice stone and reapplying the garlic paste. Unfortunately, veruccas have a habit of apparently clearing up completely and then, when you think its safe to go back in the water, reappearing having lain dormant for some time. So be vigilant.
Trolley Dolly, says...
4:01pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Tony Onion, says...
4:26pm Mon 22 Jan 07
totally irrelevant but may be helpful, says...
5:27pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Trolley Dolly wrote:Thanks!
Thats beautiful information :D
You like it? Want more?
This time; "Preparing a rabbit for table"
Skinning
As this part of the operation can be messy, you can elect to do it outside (weather permitting), and it should be carried out on an impervious surface such as polythene or a worktop. Do not use newspaper as the print is very difficult to remove from the meat. A plastic 'builders rubble' type bag can be used.
Lay the rabbit on its back, head towards you and on the left side of the opening that it was gutted through, start to separate the skin from the meat - it's not that dissimilar from opening a book. Work round to the other side until you have separated the meat from the skin right round.
Put your left hand under the skin and grip the rabbit. It should be quite easy using the other hand to peel off the rest of the skin.
Jurassic2, says...
5:28pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Vera Duckworth, says...
7:01pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Allsorts of different things !!
But well Trolleys hae the god **** things You never guess what well i was walking to tesco one and and his trolley just blew right into me It nearly killed me i just could'nt believe It !!
Ahh well i got over it but the thing i didnt get over was i was wearing Versace boots and the trolley got the dirty *sob sob*
beeeeeeep, says...
7:08pm Mon 22 Jan 07
yoyoyoyo, says...
7:10pm Mon 22 Jan 07
totally irrelevant but may be helpful wrote:Beautiful JUST Beautiful
Trolley Dolly wrote: Thats beautiful information :DThanks! You like it? Want more? This time; \"Preparing a rabbit for table\" Skinning As this part of the operation can be messy, you can elect to do it outside (weather permitting), and it should be carried out on an impervious surface such as polythene or a worktop. Do not use newspaper as the print is very difficult to remove from the meat. A plastic \'builders rubble\' type bag can be used. Lay the rabbit on its back, head towards you and on the left side of the opening that it was gutted through, start to separate the skin from the meat - it\'s not that dissimilar from opening a book. Work round to the other side until you have separated the meat from the skin right round. Put your left hand under the skin and grip the rabbit. It should be quite easy using the other hand to peel off the rest of the skin.
totally irrelevant but may be helpful, says...
9:58pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Beautiful JUST Beautiful!
THANKS!
You like it? you want more?
This time;
Head Lice
About half of the children affected will notice itching of their scalps which draws attention to the problem. The lice themselves are small, about the length of a match head, and may be difficult to see, as their colour is often close to the hair colour.
Newly laid eggs are usually close to the scalp (about 1.5cm or about 0.5in) and as the hair grows this, and subsequently the empty sac, once it is hatched, will move further from the scalp.
When the egg is still in the sac it is small and rather dull in colour, and difficult to see. Once the egg has hatched, (7-10 days) the sac is white, and easier to see.
Head louse (Pediculus capitis) only affects humans, and cannot be passed on to, or caught from animals.
The best way to check on the presence of lice, if you are not sure, is to use the following lice detection regime:
Wash the hair as normal.
Apply conditioner liberally, including the full length of long hair.
Lay out white tissues over which you will comb the hair.
Comb the hair through with a normal comb first, to get rid of any knots.
With a fine tooth comb ("nit comb"), starting from the roots of the hairs, comb out along the complete length of the hair. After each stroke check the comb for lice and wipe it clean. Work systematically around the whole head of hair.
Rinse the hair as normal.
Gary Goatse, says...
10:44pm Mon 22 Jan 07
Andy Capp, says...
12:05am Tue 23 Jan 07
Ian Comprehensible, says...
1:59am Tue 23 Jan 07
Trolley Dolly, says...
8:57am Tue 23 Jan 07
totally irrelevant but may be helpful wrote:Your just such a wonderul person with information thats just beautiful !!
yoyoyoyo wrote;Beautiful JUST Beautiful!THANKS! You like it? you want more? This time; Head Lice About half of the children affected will notice itching of their scalps which draws attention to the problem. The lice themselves are small, about the length of a match head, and may be difficult to see, as their colour is often close to the hair colour. Newly laid eggs are usually close to the scalp (about 1.5cm or about 0.5in) and as the hair grows this, and subsequently the empty sac, once it is hatched, will move further from the scalp. When the egg is still in the sac it is small and rather dull in colour, and difficult to see. Once the egg has hatched, (7-10 days) the sac is white, and easier to see. Head louse (Pediculus capitis) only affects humans, and cannot be passed on to, or caught from animals. The best way to check on the presence of lice, if you are not sure, is to use the following lice detection regime: Wash the hair as normal. Apply conditioner liberally, including the full length of long hair. Lay out white tissues over which you will comb the hair. Comb the hair through with a normal comb first, to get rid of any knots. With a fine tooth comb (\"nit comb\"), starting from the roots of the hairs, comb out along the complete length of the hair. After each stroke check the comb for lice and wipe it clean. Work systematically around the whole head of hair. Rinse the hair as normal.
Theatrical Talent Scout, says...
9:01am Tue 23 Jan 07
The Musical
By Andrew Lloyd Webber
Auditions will be held on Saturday afternoons in Tesco's Clifton Moor Car Park.
You've all seen how it was done for Connie with "How do you solve a problem like Maria?" Well now we are chosing the lead role in "Trolley"
Contestants must be able to dance and sing both unaccompanied and whilst swinging a trolley towards cars.
Please contact me for an entry form.
Trolley Dolly, says...
9:03am Tue 23 Jan 07
They tryed to make me go to rehab but i said No No No !!
Trolleys are bad but i am glad !!
I dont ever want to drink again !!
Tescooooooo is for peopleeee !!
No No NO !!
I aint got the time for her being so lameeee !!
Mrs dearing is too Blameeee !!
Waterstones Insider, says...
9:09am Tue 23 Jan 07
will be published on 2nd February.
They are a collection of hilarious trolley capers from across the world.
For example, the trolley-pushing moth of Chile, the trolley yielding maniac of Montana and the Citroen automobile-bashed victim of York.
ISBN 345-5678-8475-756
Price £16.99 Hardback
totally irrelevant but may be helpful, says...
9:16am Tue 23 Jan 07
Your just such a wonderul person with information thats just beautiful !!
Thank you for inspiring me. You have made my day!
I have lots of interesting information on ear wax removal which I was going to post but I really want to give others a chance. Thanks once again for your kind words.
Geoffrey Scuttlebottom X
bedster, says...
9:17am Tue 23 Jan 07
Andy Capp wrote:I too can feel Julies pain, as i was once beaten to within an inch of my life by rouge trollys in Jacksons in Bridlington.
Getting back to the real purpose of this post which is being the issue of 'rogue trollys' can i just add that I have not been able to feel my legs for 34 years now. Its not a funny thing to joke about, when our lass want's a 'leg over' it knocks my confidence to s***. If anyone wants to roger my wife and not mind her rimming them in the process then please feel free to e-mail her. Mind you, shes is only 2'3" tall and stinks of p*** and s***. She also pushes a trolly around in Tesco's on a saturday afternoon. And eats dogs eggs for supper.
I was mearley walking through the car park when set upon by two family sized trollys and a wire basket, after i fended them off i was struck from behind by a wooden pallet and i was left for dead.
I asked Jacksons for compo and what did i get? P*ss All thats what i got.
Just scars, bruises and post traumatic stress, believe me punters... when trollys attack they really do take a deep bite and if you see an angry pallet coming for you, keep out of its way cos they hurt too.
totally irrelevant but may be helpful, says...
9:18am Tue 23 Jan 07
Trolley Dolly wrote:Lovely song! Well done!
*sing this song in rehab style* They tryed to make me go to rehab but i said No No No !! Trolleys are bad but i am glad !! I dont ever want to drink again !! Tescooooooo is for peopleeee !! No No NO !! I aint got the time for her being so lameeee !! Mrs dearing is too Blameeee !!
Confucius, says...
9:19am Tue 23 Jan 07
I am 300! Yippee!
Trolley Dolly, says...
4:35pm Tue 23 Jan 07
totally irrelevant but may be helpful wrote:Thanks you know your like a inspiration !!
Trolley Dolly wrote: *sing this song in rehab style* They tryed to make me go to rehab but i said No No No !! Trolleys are bad but i am glad !! I dont ever want to drink again !! Tescooooooo is for peopleeee !! No No NO !! I aint got the time for her being so lameeee !! Mrs dearing is too Blameeee !!Lovely song! Well done!
With all your facts !!
totally irrelevant but may be helpful, says...
5:16pm Tue 23 Jan 07
Thanks you know your like a inspiration !!
With all your facts !!
Why, Thank you!
I have lots of very interesting facts on diverse subjects. You can see more on my website
www.Iamtotallybonkersandimsendingyoutoatotallyficticiouswebsite.com
chris, says...
12:21am Wed 24 Jan 07
B&Q have just told me it is parked at my own risk.
My argument is that these trolleys are supposed to be marshalled and should be secure like they are at supermarkets where they are chained together and you need £1 to use one.
That apparently is not their problem but I asked the question if I or a member of the public i.e a child had been hit what then? That went unanswered
Surely this could be a health and safety issue due to sheer negligence?
If they where secure this would not have happened but it could also happen to someone else in the future.
Chris
Ping, says...
7:13am Wed 24 Jan 07
The Trolley, says...
11:15pm Wed 24 Jan 07
I'm going to sue her, there I was going out for a quiet roll, when out of nowhere, she crashes into me!
Knocked me for six she did.
Burst Bag, says...
12:13pm Sun 28 Jan 07
inteligent person here, says...
9:00am Tue 30 Jan 07
becky, lancaster says...
1:00pm Thu 1 Feb 07
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/newsgazette/display.var.1151898.0.0.php
for an equally daft story...
Spike, London says...
1:09pm Fri 2 Feb 07
Nick, says...
3:44pm Fri 2 Feb 07
J Wheel, Bearsden says...
7:22pm Thu 8 Feb 07
Tk, says...
9:57am Thu 11 Jan 07