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Yobs set fire to disabled woman’s special van
10:34am Tuesday 27th November 2007
Comments (90)A DISABLED grandmother has been made a prisoner in her own home after thieves tried to steal the van which was her lifeline to the outside world - then set fire to it.
While Christine Stockton slept, vandals were destroying the specially-adapted vehicle she used to visit her family and travel to vital hospital appointments.
With no way of affording a replacement, the 44-year-old says she is now "trapped" in her York home after the attack on her Ford Transit van at the weekend.
Christine, who has been confined to a wheelchair since she was a child, suffers from the severe tissue diseases dermatomyositis and calcinosis, which caused her own body to wreck her muscles as a youngster. She has twice needed emergency treatment to save her life in the last year.
Now any independence she had has been torn away from her after the van, which cost more than £20,000 and was presented to her by ex-Prime Minister John Major 14 years ago, was ravaged by flames.
"I was one of the first people in the country to get this van and it meant I could do the things everybody else does, like drive to the shops or go to the cinema and the seaside with my family, without having to rely on other people," said mother-of-three Christine, of Clifton.
"It was a godsend because it gave me as much independence as I could expect, but all that has gone now because of these people.
"I was in tears when my daughter, Pamela, came to visit me and saw what had happened.
The van has been totally gutted inside and I've been told it's a write-off. Even with insurance, I couldn't afford a new one, which would cost at least £36,000, then have it adapted.
"It's left me trapped in my own home.
"All I can do is stare at the walls and be dependent on other people, which I've never wanted to be. Because of my disability, I can't just travel in ordinary cars, and this means I've had to cancel important hospital appointments in Leeds because I've no way of getting there."
Christine has condemned the arsonists as "scum".
Anybody who saw the attack on or has any information about it should phone PC Julie Hitchcock at York Police on 0845 6040247.
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exiled_tyke, manchester says...
10:44am Tue 27 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
10:48am Tue 27 Nov 07
But she has the electric wheelchair and I have seen people getting on the bus in theese.
So she isn't really trapped in her home at the story suggests.
sarah, york says...
10:51am Tue 27 Nov 07
exiled_tyke wrote:Yes they do deserve a good kick in the head, I doubt that it they even realised it was adapted.
The only sitable punishment for these people apart from death is for them to end up in wheelchairs and then have their only means of mobility destroyed or stolen
Just waiting for the anti-clifton anti-travellers crew see this story
akuma, York says...
10:52am Tue 27 Nov 07
A DISABLED grandmother has been made a prisoner in her own home after thieves tried to steal the van
This is a horrible crime, made worse becuase its a person that needs her van to get about, and if they catch the culprits I hope they are punished accordingly.
However she is hardly a prisoner. There are many taxi firms ans specialists organisations that special in wheel chairs access vehicles.
It wont be long before the insurance company repairs or provides a new van.
sarah, york says...
10:59am Tue 27 Nov 07
akuma wrote:I wouldn't hold out too much hope, Have you ever tried claiming for a written off vehicle?
A DISABLED grandmother has been made a prisoner in her own home after thieves tried to steal the vanThis is a horrible crime, made worse becuase its a person that needs her van to get about, and if they catch the culprits I hope they are punished accordingly. However she is hardly a prisoner. There are many taxi firms ans specialists organisations that special in wheel chairs access vehicles. It wont be long before the insurance company repairs or provides a new van.
She will have a fight on her hands to get
anything near what she needs, whats the trade price of a 14yr old tranny £400 or therabouts.
I am no expert,on Insurance, But I know they will try every trick out there to avoid paying out for the adaptions.
akuma, York says...
11:06am Tue 27 Nov 07
I wouldn't hold out too much hope, Have you ever tried claiming for a written off vehicle?
I work for an insurance company, so yes I know how it works.
The company involved can get some cracking good PR if they pull there finger out and help out ASAP.
Free positive advertising for simply doing what they were paid to do in the first place, it an oppertunity made of gold.
They'd be fools to miss it.
sarah, york says...
11:13am Tue 27 Nov 07
akuma wrote:NU arn't too bad,
I wouldn't hold out too much hope, Have you ever tried claiming for a written off vehicle?I work for an insurance company, so yes I know how it works. The company involved can get some cracking good PR if they pull there finger out and help out ASAP. Free positive advertising for simply doing what they were paid to do in the first place, it an oppertunity made of gold. They'd be fools to miss it.
I used to have insurance with them, thae did good on a claim years ago.
Stayed with them for a few years,until the renewals were getting silly, About the time of that QUOTE ME HAPPY advertising campaign, How annoying was that?
akuma, York says...
11:15am Tue 27 Nov 07
NU arn't too bad,
I used to have insurance with them, thae did good on a claim years ago.
Dam it woman, did you have to mention where I work again, just about got people to stop talking about it.
Now the moaners will come out of the wood work! LOL
sarah, york says...
11:18am Tue 27 Nov 07
akuma wrote:I didn't say you worked there if you re read ,I was merely talking of one company.
NU arn't too bad, I used to have insurance with them, thae did good on a claim years ago.Dam it woman, did you have to mention where I work again, just about got people to stop talking about it. Now the moaners will come out of the wood work! LOL
And You did say you didn't work in the claims department previously, or was that just to get people off your back for slacking at work,lol
akuma, York says...
11:29am Tue 27 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
11:35am Tue 27 Nov 07
I have come to expect personal onslaught, I can't even put a valid point accross anymore,Its becoming tiring.To say the least.
akuma, York says...
11:40am Tue 27 Nov 07
I find now I have stopped referring to myself, even if its appropriate to the issue or conversation then people dont take it too far.
As for being in peoples good books, have you read the drink driving blitz story on the comments tab???
sarah, york says...
11:43am Tue 27 Nov 07
And for the record I don't really talk that much about myself ,do I?
People know very little about me,They just make silly presumptions.
sarah, york says...
11:56am Tue 27 Nov 07
akuma wrote:Just scanned over it,Yes you took a bit of greif that day,I missed all that, LOL at being called a Numpty,I would have been amused.
Everyone gets it now and again. I find now I have stopped referring to myself, even if its appropriate to the issue or conversation then people dont take it too far. As for being in peoples good books, have you read the drink driving blitz story on the comments tab???
pickle, york says...
12:05pm Tue 27 Nov 07
exiled_tyke wrote:I agree with you, the only way these vandals will learn is by a fitting punishment being applied to them.Someone must know who these scum are,do us all a favour and shop them! Regarding comments raised pointing out she can use public transport, yes this is an option but the hassle involved must make it extremely difficult. At least with the van she could be mobile and independant like the vast majority of us without having to depend on our pathetic bus service.
The only sitable punishment for these people apart from death is for them to end up in wheelchairs and then have their only means of mobility destroyed or stolen
sarah, york says...
12:15pm Tue 27 Nov 07
pickle wrote:I agree it is a serious inconvenience
exiled_tyke wrote: The only sitable punishment for these people apart from death is for them to end up in wheelchairs and then have their only means of mobility destroyed or stolenI agree with you, the only way these vandals will learn is by a fitting punishment being applied to them.Someone must know who these scum are,do us all a favour and shop them! Regarding comments raised pointing out she can use public transport, yes this is an option but the hassle involved must make it extremely difficult. At least with the van she could be mobile and independant like the vast majority of us without having to depend on our pathetic bus service.
using the bus ,But I am sure she could get about locally.
So isn't actually trapped indoors as the story suggests,
I do hope the coppers prioritise this incident.
I know it depends on the particular PC that is assigned to the case.
pickle, york says...
12:33pm Tue 27 Nov 07
sarah wrote:I suppose the press have to sensationalise the story as usual by claiming she's trapped indoors! I hope the insurance company show a bit of compassion due to her circumstances and sort out a new van soon. As mentioned previously this would be great pr for the insurance company involved.
pickle wrote:I agree it is a serious inconvenience using the bus ,But I am sure she could get about locally. So isn't actually trapped indoors as the story suggests, I do hope the coppers prioritise this incident. I know it depends on the particular PC that is assigned to the case.exiled_tyke wrote: The only sitable punishment for these people apart from death is for them to end up in wheelchairs and then have their only means of mobility destroyed or stolenI agree with you, the only way these vandals will learn is by a fitting punishment being applied to them.Someone must know who these scum are,do us all a favour and shop them! Regarding comments raised pointing out she can use public transport, yes this is an option but the hassle involved must make it extremely difficult. At least with the van she could be mobile and independant like the vast majority of us without having to depend on our pathetic bus service.
pickle, york says...
12:34pm Tue 27 Nov 07
sarah wrote:The press have sensationalised the story as usual by suggesting she is trapped indoors! I hope the insurance company show a bit of compassion and sort her out with a new van soon.
pickle wrote:I agree it is a serious inconvenience using the bus ,But I am sure she could get about locally. So isn't actually trapped indoors as the story suggests, I do hope the coppers prioritise this incident. I know it depends on the particular PC that is assigned to the case.exiled_tyke wrote: The only sitable punishment for these people apart from death is for them to end up in wheelchairs and then have their only means of mobility destroyed or stolenI agree with you, the only way these vandals will learn is by a fitting punishment being applied to them.Someone must know who these scum are,do us all a favour and shop them! Regarding comments raised pointing out she can use public transport, yes this is an option but the hassle involved must make it extremely difficult. At least with the van she could be mobile and independant like the vast majority of us without having to depend on our pathetic bus service.
pickle, york says...
12:36pm Tue 27 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
12:39pm Tue 27 Nov 07
akuma, York says...
1:00pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Not Jimbob, Not York says...
1:09pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Notjimbhobs_mate, York says...
1:23pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Not Jimbob wrote:No it's usually just the four or five of us talking balls at high speed lol
But this site IS rubbish. It should be able to cope. It's not like there are hundreds of commentators all trying to get a word in.
sarah, york says...
1:28pm Tue 27 Nov 07
akuma wrote:I was just joking,din't even expect a response,sorry
Akuma takes offence when users try and blame the servers for multiple posts, its USER error!
sarah, york says...
1:30pm Tue 27 Nov 07
sarah wrote:You have to admit though sometimes it realy does balls up,then you have no option to refresh the page, or maybe its just my crappy pc.
akuma wrote: Akuma takes offence when users try and blame the servers for multiple posts, its USER error!I was just joking,din't even expect a response,sorry
Notjimbhobs_mate, York says...
1:32pm Tue 27 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
1:38pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Going back to the drink drive blitz, Akuma,Me being a gadget loving consumerist that I am,I bought a breathalizer,total crap,do you want to use it on your customers? (I had no intention of using it to guage my fitness to drive)
Also can anyone recommend a cheap but good sat nav system,I need to get out of york more,and am totally sick of getting lost in leeds?
sarah, york says...
1:40pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Notjimbhobs_mate wrote:Tranny van engines can be worth a bit in certain communities.
So let me get this right, it's a 14 year old van, specially adapted for a disabled person and as such would be pretty useless to anyone who wasn't themselves disabled and able to drive the specially adapted controls etc....So how is this of value to any thief really? Even bored kid's must realise a pointless excercise when they see one, or perhaps not, maybe im giving them too much credit here?
Notjimbhobs_mate, York says...
1:56pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Tranny van engines can be worth a bit in certain communities.
So why burn it then? Doesn't make sense if the engie were to order, particularly a 14 year old engine, which would have minimal resale value anyway let alone salvage value, it would be less hassle to go to a scrappers.
akuma, York says...
2:01pm Tue 27 Nov 07
You have to admit though sometimes it realy does balls up,then you have no option to refresh the page, or maybe its just my crappy pc.
If the site messes up its best to close you browser and start again.
That ways the server does get 100 commands at once.
sarah, york says...
2:09pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Notjimbhobs_mate wrote:It was just a theory,trannys do get nicked for spare parts.
Tranny van engines can be worth a bit in certain communities.So why burn it then? Doesn't make sense if the engie were to order, particularly a 14 year old engine, which would have minimal resale value anyway let alone salvage value, it would be less hassle to go to a scrappers.
who knows ,I am surprised they bothered burning it because its highly unlikely you'd get a copper taking the prints theese days.
Notjimbhobs_mate, York says...
2:41pm Tue 27 Nov 07
"If you don't mind love, just sit there at this angle looking at your beloved chariot, which has been a lifeline for you these past 14 years, you know really maximise how devestated you are"....."and now from this angle..."
akuma, York says...
3:08pm Tue 27 Nov 07
I bet he asked her to look more miserable for the photo.
Notjimbhobs_mate, York says...
3:13pm Tue 27 Nov 07
e...well here take this one I've brought with me!"
hahaha
sarah, york says...
3:16pm Tue 27 Nov 07
akuma wrote:Don't be mean you two.
LOL! I bet he asked her to look more miserable for the photo.
sarah, york says...
3:17pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Notjimbhobs_mate wrote:you are awful,you really are.
"Any chance there was a teddy bear that got caught in the blaze?....No?...Sham e...well here take this one I've brought with me!" hahaha
akuma, York says...
3:19pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Lucky I brought some onions!
Now watch them tears flow :)
Notjimbhobs_mate, York says...
3:20pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Notjimbhobs_mate, York says...
3:22pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Poor thing is clearly devestated as it is, think it's a bit harsh of them to be rubbing it in like that is all
akuma, York says...
3:30pm Tue 27 Nov 07
enough to make anyone cry!
what???, york says...
3:40pm Tue 27 Nov 07
a. disable people get a large chunk of cash each and every month called DLA that is meant to be used to pay for their transport etc.
b. she can get a specially adapted vehicle on motability, that she will be entitle to, for free and delivered in a matter of weeks..
Disable people are just part of society and the genuine ones just want to be treated the same as any ordinary person and not singled out for special treatment.
Notjimbhobs_mate, York says...
3:47pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Your absolutely right, surely there are options out there for this lady, support networks etc which can help her regain her independence without being too intrustive at the same time?
Again I wonder how much of this is sensationalised for the impact value, although to be fair how much more impact do you need when your subject is something as horrible as this?
akuma, York says...
3:48pm Tue 27 Nov 07
what???
I dont disagree with you, but what the PC brigade decend upon you now.
Sophia, says...
4:31pm Tue 27 Nov 07
akuma wrote:Akuma why not cancel your account, get a new one and be anonymous. Although it will be hard to disguise yourself with your particular type of me, me, me waffle, ask JK - sorry, Sarah!
NU arn't too bad, I used to have insurance with them, thae did good on a claim years ago.Dam it woman, did you have to mention where I work again, just about got people to stop talking about it. Now the moaners will come out of the wood work! LOL
pickle, york says...
4:33pm Tue 27 Nov 07
akuma wrote:Exactly. and when the press decide enoughs been said they'll decide to pull the comments. I think they want to cause controversy but then try to look as if they don't condone it!
what???I dont disagree with you, but what the PC brigade decend upon you now.
andy2007, york says...
4:51pm Tue 27 Nov 07
sarah wrote:but you miss the point, why should some chav from the local estate be allowed to get away with this. They need to be tied and whipped until they cry for their mummies... but perhaps if mummy has been a proper mum she would have grips on her stupid kid. find 'em, beast 'em and make an example of 'em.
NOT trying to be nasty, But she has the electric wheelchair and I have seen people getting on the bus in theese. So she isn't really trapped in her home at the story suggests.
Gardener, York says...
7:22pm Tue 27 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
8:44pm Tue 27 Nov 07
andy2007 wrote:you seem to be quoting on the wrong comment here!
sarah wrote: NOT trying to be nasty, But she has the electric wheelchair and I have seen people getting on the bus in theese. So she isn't really trapped in her home at the story suggests.but you miss the point, why should some chav from the local estate be allowed to get away with this. They need to be tied and whipped until they cry for their mummies... but perhaps if mummy has been a proper mum she would have grips on her stupid kid. find 'em, beast 'em and make an example of 'em.
I said before they deserved a good kick in the head.
Fly-by-night, Newcastle Upon Tyne says...
11:21pm Tue 27 Nov 07
sarah wrote:On reading your comments it is plain to see that you are a 50 faced slapper.By the way,the electric wheechair you see in the picture would now be 14 years old and well passed it's sell by date you stupid ignorant cow.You should think before you post!
NOT trying to be nasty, But she has the electric wheelchair and I have seen people getting on the bus in theese. So she isn't really trapped in her home at the story suggests.
onlooker, alaska says...
11:32pm Tue 27 Nov 07
And for the record I don't really talk that much about myself ,do I?
Errrrmm, yes you do!
people know very little about me,They just make silly presumptions.
Why not just keep it that way as you appear to be both silly and presumptious. And what's with the 'good kick in the head' comments. Have you ever worked in A&E and seen the results of what you espouse?
sarah, york says...
11:54pm Tue 27 Nov 07
Fly-by-night wrote:why are you aiming this at me,why not akuma or any of the others who said the same?
sarah wrote: NOT trying to be nasty, But she has the electric wheelchair and I have seen people getting on the bus in theese. So she isn't really trapped in her home at the story suggests.On reading your comments it is plain to see that you are a 50 faced slapper.By the way,the electric wheechair you see in the picture would now be 14 years old and well passed it's sell by date you stupid ignorant cow.You should think before you post!
So she hasnt got a wheelchair ,how do you think she gets to her van?
Think before you type,idiotic moron
sarah, york says...
12:05am Wed 28 Nov 07
onlooker wrote:So what exactly do you know about me ,errrrrr nothing
And for the record I don't really talk that much about myself ,do I?Errrrmm, yes you do!people know very little about me,They just make silly presumptions.Why not just keep it that way as you appear to be both silly and presumptious. And what's with the 'good kick in the head' comments. Have you ever worked in A&E and seen the results of what you espouse?
I will tell you a bit if you like,
No I havn't worked in A&E but I have kicked someone in the head, it was well worth the £25 fine, got loads of freebies from probation services far exceeding the compo,lol
what about the comment at 10.44 from exiled_tyke manchester you may want to throw abuse his way,
Anyway you have said too much tonight,you gave the game away,
Revert to your sloppy daytime ID save yourself the trouble, Dummi
Fly-by-night, Newcastle Upon Tyne says...
12:10am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah wrote:Cause it was you who stated slating the old woman.
Fly-by-night wrote:why are you aiming this at me,why not akuma or any of the others who said the same? So she hasnt got a wheelchair ,how do you think she gets to her van? Think before you type,idiotic moronsarah wrote: NOT trying to be nasty, But she has the electric wheelchair and I have seen people getting on the bus in theese. So she isn't really trapped in her home at the story suggests.On reading your comments it is plain to see that you are a 50 faced slapper.By the way,the electric wheechair you see in the picture would now be 14 years old and well passed it's sell by date you stupid ignorant cow.You should think before you post!
(3rd comment)
No one else mentioned the electric wheelchair?You're just a stirrer,little Miss Important.You're ready to call me a moron and an idiot.You need to take a look in the mirror,that way you'll see your all your problems.Truth be known,your comments are so,so contradictary of each other.Like I said you should think before you post.
sarah, york says...
12:17am Wed 28 Nov 07
Fly-by-night wrote:I never slated her,I am glad you have read the comments shame you dont understand them though,
sarah wrote:Cause it was you who stated slating the old woman. (3rd comment) No one else mentioned the electric wheelchair?You're just a stirrer,little Miss Important.You're ready to call me a moron and an idiot.You need to take a look in the mirror,that way you'll see your all your problems.Truth be known,your comments are so,so contradictary of each other.Like I said you should think before you post.Fly-by-night wrote:why are you aiming this at me,why not akuma or any of the others who said the same? So she hasnt got a wheelchair ,how do you think she gets to her van? Think before you type,idiotic moronsarah wrote: NOT trying to be nasty, But she has the electric wheelchair and I have seen people getting on the bus in theese. So she isn't really trapped in her home at the story suggests.On reading your comments it is plain to see that you are a 50 faced slapper.By the way,the electric wheechair you see in the picture would now be 14 years old and well passed it's sell by date you stupid ignorant cow.You should think before you post!
I said it wasn't like she was literally trapped indoors,as the press made out,
how do you think she got about when she had parked her van up,
of course she has a wheel chair and the york wheel chair center would provide a basic one for free if she didn't own one,
sarah, york says...
12:19am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
12:23am Wed 28 Nov 07
For your info I changed my nick because I didn't want to appear as so anonymous.
sarah, york says...
12:26am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah wrote:I am going to have a long wait for a reply for this one.
give me some examples of how I have contradicted myself on this story,
sarah, york says...
12:29am Wed 28 Nov 07
Fly-by-night wrote:I never slated her,I said she wasn't trapped indoors,look at the picture of her sat outside.
sarah wrote: give me some examples of how I have contradicted myself on this story,What,just in this story?You're having a laugh aren't you?One minute you slate her as not being stuck at home,then in the next breath you support her plight.You're a nasty horrible vindictive lonely little cow looking for attention,well you got it.Enjoy it!
I wouldn't be nasty and slate a person like this.end.
sarah, york says...
12:31am Wed 28 Nov 07
What gives you the impression I am lonely,lol just another wild presumption?
Fly-by-night, Newcastle Upon Tyne says...
12:38am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah wrote:Yes,end!
Fly-by-night wrote:I never slated her,I said she wasn't trapped indoors,look at the picture of her sat outside. I wouldn't be nasty and slate a person like this.end.sarah wrote: give me some examples of how I have contradicted myself on this story,What,just in this story?You're having a laugh aren't you?One minute you slate her as not being stuck at home,then in the next breath you support her plight.You're a nasty horrible vindictive lonely little cow looking for attention,well you got it.Enjoy it!
More like beaten into submission.Your type really makes people sick to their stomach!Rambling on about nothing to do with the story to get yourself a bit of a name.Well you have certainly acquired one on this site!I summise you're loving this little bit of attention because that's just what 'gets you off'.Never mind,you'll bounce back.Incidentally,I do not need a dual account.Nor does anyone else to see through your little charades.
A loud mouth,no brains and a very short memory and attention span.
Goodnight gobby.
sarah, york says...
12:41am Wed 28 Nov 07
sweet dreams
Fly-by-night, Newcastle Upon Tyne says...
12:48am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
12:50am Wed 28 Nov 07
get to bed ,I have heard tramps talk more sense
Fly-by-night, Newcastle Upon Tyne says...
12:51am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah wrote:I BET you have!That's about your stamp,tramps.
who said I was a single mother or even a mother, get to bed ,I have heard tramps talk more sense
Fly-by-night, Newcastle Upon Tyne says...
12:53am Wed 28 Nov 07
Fly-by-night, Newcastle Upon Tyne says...
12:56am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
12:56am Wed 28 Nov 07
I do work so,if you want to come back tommorrow and try again your most welcome.
Fly-by-night, Newcastle Upon Tyne says...
12:57am Wed 28 Nov 07
Little miss lost.Full of nothing but rubbish.
Fly-by-night, Newcastle Upon Tyne says...
12:58am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
12:58am Wed 28 Nov 07
Fly-by-night wrote:I have been trying to break up this little party for the last half hour,
You're just a mouthy little dog that's got nothing but chatrooms to play in and not a true friend on the planet.
get some sleep you obviously need it.
I am going to bed NOW.
Fly-by-night, Newcastle Upon Tyne says...
1:04am Wed 28 Nov 07
Baffled, London (Ex-Pat) says...
8:16am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
8:45am Wed 28 Nov 07
I took a look in last night ,don't ask me why?
I am bored of all this but there are a couple of other idiots that have nothing better to do than to post crap about me,thinking they will offend.
Its a shame they have removed some,people would then see what I am up against.
bjc, York says...
9:09am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah wrote:Getting around locally is not the issue here.
pickle wrote:I agree it is a serious inconvenience using the bus ,But I am sure she could get about locally. So isn't actually trapped indoors as the story suggests, I do hope the coppers prioritise this incident. I know it depends on the particular PC that is assigned to the case.exiled_tyke wrote: The only sitable punishment for these people apart from death is for them to end up in wheelchairs and then have their only means of mobility destroyed or stolenI agree with you, the only way these vandals will learn is by a fitting punishment being applied to them.Someone must know who these scum are,do us all a favour and shop them! Regarding comments raised pointing out she can use public transport, yes this is an option but the hassle involved must make it extremely difficult. At least with the van she could be mobile and independant like the vast majority of us without having to depend on our pathetic bus service.
I feel incredibly sorry for this woman. She's been confined to a wheelchair for most of her life and her independence has been halted. Added to which she's been the victim of a crime which is upsetting in itself.
This vehicle was 14 years old and, although it's an old banger to most, it was hers and what it stood for is the point here.
Public transport is a nonsense for able bodied people. Presuming a bus even turns up and her wheelchair can cope, I can fully understand why she feels so trapped.
Baffled, London (Ex-Pat) says...
9:25am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah wrote:Well I think you make some very valid points anyway...
I noticed they have removed some of the more offensive comments,(not posted by myself) I took a look in last night ,don't ask me why? I am bored of all this but there are a couple of other idiots that have nothing better to do than to post crap about me,thinking they will offend. Its a shame they have removed some,people would then see what I am up against.
Oh god, we will be accused of being the same person now...
bored, venus says...
10:40am Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah wrote:Sarah/jk - i have to say you bring it on yourself. You say you took a look in last night, thats what you do every night! Maybe some people have just got bored listening to what you have to say, maybe you should give other people a chance and not always dispute other peoples opinion.
I noticed they have removed some of the more offensive comments,(not posted by myself) I took a look in last night ,don't ask me why? I am bored of all this but there are a couple of other idiots that have nothing better to do than to post crap about me,thinking they will offend. Its a shame they have removed some,people would then see what I am up against.
Mr-Niceguy, Nottellinyer! says...
12:35pm Wed 28 Nov 07
NOT trying to be nasty,
But she has the electric wheelchair and I have seen people getting on the bus in theese.
So she isn't really trapped in her home at the story suggests.
Sarah, it seems you have been a little too strong on this one.
'Fly-by-night' was as well though.
Mr_Grinch, York says...
12:53pm Wed 28 Nov 07
http://www.ebuyer.co
m/product/131342
£76 for a decent one that even plays MP3s but if you MUST have a TomTom which everyone insists on:
"This price is available at PC World stores via Pricematching either Dixons or Amazon who have it for £129.98. PC World will also give an additional £2 off due to their Pricematch terms "If you find it cheaper at any well known retailer or website we will refund the difference plus 10%". Final price is £127.98."
http://www.pcworld.c
o.uk
(Both deals shamelessly pinched from www.hotukdeals.com)
To get back on topic, I know myself how annoying it is to even have your car broken in to, to have your main mode of transportation (and that includes walking) to be taken away must be devastating.
sarah, york says...
12:53pm Wed 28 Nov 07
Niceguy I didn't get a little to strong as you put it on the story itself,I am disgusted that the idiot/s have wrecked her van.
But the comments I received last night. Re,being a slapper ,having smelly rancid underwear though not insulting (or correct for that matter,lol),I felt were totally unecessary, and I am bored with it.
I don't take offence easily, and NEVER from any anonymous Idiot.
sarah, york says...
12:57pm Wed 28 Nov 07
bored wrote:Did I actually dispute anyones opinions on this story?
sarah wrote: I noticed they have removed some of the more offensive comments,(not posted by myself) I took a look in last night ,don't ask me why? I am bored of all this but there are a couple of other idiots that have nothing better to do than to post crap about me,thinking they will offend. Its a shame they have removed some,people would then see what I am up against.Sarah/jk - i have to say you bring it on yourself. You say you took a look in last night, thats what you do every night! Maybe some people have just got bored listening to what you have to say, maybe you should give other people a chance and not always dispute other peoples opinion.
Feel free to comment I am not stopping you.
Yes I do often check in on a night,whats the problem with that?
sarah, york says...
12:59pm Wed 28 Nov 07
Mr_Grinch wrote:thanks for the reply,
Sarah, not that this is the place but for Sat Nav: http://www.ebuyer.co m/product/131342 £76 for a decent one that even plays MP3s but if you MUST have a TomTom which everyone insists on: "This price is available at PC World stores via Pricematching either Dixons or Amazon who have it for £129.98. PC World will also give an additional £2 off due to their Pricematch terms "If you find it cheaper at any well known retailer or website we will refund the difference plus 10%". Final price is £127.98." http://www.pcworld.c o.uk (Both deals shamelessly pinched from www.hotukdeals.com) To get back on topic, I know myself how annoying it is to even have your car broken in to, to have your main mode of transportation (and that includes walking) to be taken away must be devastating.
hope the gang don't attack you for talking off subject and more importantly,me,lol
bored, venus says...
1:31pm Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah wrote:You often dispute opinions on other stories. As I said, I think a lot of people are bored with your ramblings! You say you're bored of all this, then stop annoying people!
bored wrote:Did I actually dispute anyones opinions on this story? Feel free to comment I am not stopping you. Yes I do often check in on a night,whats the problem with that?sarah wrote: I noticed they have removed some of the more offensive comments,(not posted by myself) I took a look in last night ,don't ask me why? I am bored of all this but there are a couple of other idiots that have nothing better to do than to post crap about me,thinking they will offend. Its a shame they have removed some,people would then see what I am up against.Sarah/jk - i have to say you bring it on yourself. You say you took a look in last night, thats what you do every night! Maybe some people have just got bored listening to what you have to say, maybe you should give other people a chance and not always dispute other peoples opinion.
sarah, york says...
5:52pm Wed 28 Nov 07
bored wrote:My opinions only,agree/disagree,
sarah wrote:You often dispute opinions on other stories. As I said, I think a lot of people are bored with your ramblings! You say you're bored of all this, then stop annoying people!bored wrote:Did I actually dispute anyones opinions on this story? Feel free to comment I am not stopping you. Yes I do often check in on a night,whats the problem with that?sarah wrote: I noticed they have removed some of the more offensive comments,(not posted by myself) I took a look in last night ,don't ask me why? I am bored of all this but there are a couple of other idiots that have nothing better to do than to post crap about me,thinking they will offend. Its a shame they have removed some,people would then see what I am up against.Sarah/jk - i have to say you bring it on yourself. You say you took a look in last night, thats what you do every night! Maybe some people have just got bored listening to what you have to say, maybe you should give other people a chance and not always dispute other peoples opinion.
orignore it,it really is that simple.
You know who started all this,and dragged me down to there level,
Its not always easy to ignore people doing there upmost to P!ss you off,
I am doing my best to ignore them,But If I see anymore unecessary remarks about my personal life ,I will report them as I said its boring.
I don't give a toss if the comments facility is pulled alltogether, because it has become silly.
I used to come here to read the stories rather than wasting 40p buying the press,
But when you get posters calling disabled people mongies etc, You kind off get drawn into it,by disgust.
goodbye
Mr-Niceguy, Nottellinyer! says...
6:08pm Wed 28 Nov 07
But when you get posters calling disabled people mongies etc, You kind off get drawn into it,by disgust.
Sarah, where's the posting you refer to above?
Mr-Niceguy, Nottellinyer! says...
6:15pm Wed 28 Nov 07
bored, venus says...
6:56pm Wed 28 Nov 07
sarah wrote:You only get drawn into it if you decide to! If you're that sure of your own opinions other people shouldn't bother you. They don't know you so ignore it! End of! Goodbye.
bored wrote:My opinions only,agree/disagree, orignore it,it really is that simple. You know who started all this,and dragged me down to there level, Its not always easy to ignore people doing there upmost to P!ss you off, I am doing my best to ignore them,But If I see anymore unecessary remarks about my personal life ,I will report them as I said its boring. I don't give a toss if the comments facility is pulled alltogether, because it has become silly. I used to come here to read the stories rather than wasting 40p buying the press, But when you get posters calling disabled people mongies etc, You kind off get drawn into it,by disgust. goodbyesarah wrote:You often dispute opinions on other stories. As I said, I think a lot of people are bored with your ramblings! You say you're bored of all this, then stop annoying people!bored wrote:Did I actually dispute anyones opinions on this story? Feel free to comment I am not stopping you. Yes I do often check in on a night,whats the problem with that?sarah wrote: I noticed they have removed some of the more offensive comments,(not posted by myself) I took a look in last night ,don't ask me why? I am bored of all this but there are a couple of other idiots that have nothing better to do than to post crap about me,thinking they will offend. Its a shame they have removed some,people would then see what I am up against.Sarah/jk - i have to say you bring it on yourself. You say you took a look in last night, thats what you do every night! Maybe some people have just got bored listening to what you have to say, maybe you should give other people a chance and not always dispute other peoples opinion.
sarah, york says...
7:27pm Wed 28 Nov 07
Mr-Niceguy wrote:I reported it and it was removed
But when you get posters calling disabled people mongies etc, You kind off get drawn into it,by disgust.Sarah, where's the posting you refer to above?
sarah, york says...
7:33pm Wed 28 Nov 07
Mr-Niceguy wrote:yes I think so too, still the sunk to a new level last night,
Sarah, it's blatantly obvious that the above posts, due to the absence of certain individuals.Were posted by the 'obvious',
onlooker, alaska says...
1:12am Sat 1 Dec 07
So what exactly do you know about me. I will tell you a bit if you like.
Please don't. It will only annoy people even more. And you haven't had anything interesting to say so far.
I have kicked someone in the head, it was well worth the £25 fine, got loads of freebies from probation services far exceeding the compo
Are you for real? I trust you're proud of yourself?
you have said too much tonight,you gave the game away.
Revert to your sloppy daytime ID save yourself the trouble,
What game? WTF are you talking about? I don't have any other ID, unlike some I suspect. This seems an obsession with you. As I said before, try to get a proper life and stop pontificating and parading your nasty, bigotted, & uneducated views here. There are a host of chat-rooms for people like you - dummi!
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sarah, york says...
10:37am Tue 27 Nov 07