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Title: Thank You
Post by: Rat Catcher on May 14, 2020, 07:08:13 pm
Regardless of my own, however cowardly, involvement in our trade I'd like to sincerely thank all those drivers who continue to serve our clients. My father was transferred from Beaumont to the CRC today, a journey that on the insistence of BH had to be taken by taxi. Without you guys it wouldn't have been possible. Well done and keep up the good work.

You are a credit to our trade.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Shallowhal on May 14, 2020, 07:10:36 pm
Where was his taxi driving son?
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Post by: Bob Shillin on May 14, 2020, 07:12:50 pm
Dad's on the mend so? Good news.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Rat Catcher on May 14, 2020, 07:14:24 pm
They wouldn't allow a lift even from a licensed taxi driver using a private car... not even with the offer of bringing the accompanying staff back. Red tape....
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Rat Catcher on May 14, 2020, 07:19:40 pm
Dad's on the mend so? Good news.

Seems to be... in a lot better form now and whatever brought him in (vomiting & chest pains) got fed up waiting for a diagnosis and fixed itself - wasn't gallstones in the end and remains undiagnosed with bloods and whatever was bothering them returning to normal... his walking has further deteriorated but he's been laid up and hasn't had a pint for a couple of weeks now - it's kinda a family joke that his shuffle seems to turn to a sprint after a couple of pints. Anywaysanall they brought forward a previously scheduled brain scan which also came back clear so we're hoping the CRC rehab will help.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: silverbullet on May 14, 2020, 07:39:01 pm
Dad's on the mend so? Good news.

Seems to be... in a lot better form now and whatever brought him in (vomiting & chest pains) got fed up waiting for a diagnosis and fixed itself - wasn't gallstones in the end and remains undiagnosed with bloods and whatever was bothering them returning to normal... his walking has further deteriorated but he's been laid up and hasn't had a pint for a couple of weeks now - it's kinda a family joke that his shuffle seems to turn to a sprint after a couple of pints. Anywaysanall they brought forward a previously scheduled brain scan which also came back clear so we're hoping the CRC rehab will help.
We all wish John a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Taxi driver42 on May 14, 2020, 07:44:45 pm
They wouldn't allow a lift even from a licensed taxi driver using a private car... not even with the offer of bringing the accompanying staff back. Red tape....


Hope hes ok

Was the plate  ot in the boot
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: dalymount on May 14, 2020, 08:32:48 pm
Delighted to hear the good news,and may he have many many more years of good health
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Post by: stonethecrows on May 14, 2020, 09:07:21 pm
Cheers to your Dad , he be back up and running when the boozers open.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Octavia1 on May 14, 2020, 09:46:50 pm
They wouldn't allow a lift even from a licensed taxi driver using a private car... not even with the offer of bringing the accompanying staff back. Red tape....

So yur not allowed give your own father a lift in case you catch something or wat ? ...sounds bit weird rat ....but it's ok to let a stranger drive him ?

Best of luck to him anyways
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Punter on May 14, 2020, 09:58:58 pm
Great news of your Dad--they are lifelong asset !
As for the transport --Hospital handled the movement as he was their liability,that ended when he was handed over on arrival !
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Theoneandonly on May 14, 2020, 10:48:13 pm
Heroes one and all, risking life and soul to carry passengers to their destinations, every one an essential journey
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: john m on May 14, 2020, 10:49:06 pm
I would think Rodent was out the back on a sun lounger enjoying canopies and coffee with his pin up model missus struggling with outrage that he was corralled  in his seaside multi story .He never said they were offering discounts just expressed his gratitude .A nice gesture .
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Octavia1 on May 15, 2020, 12:44:08 am
I would think Rodent was out the back on a sun lounger enjoying canopies and coffee with his pin up model missus struggling with outrage that he was corralled  in his seaside multi story .He never said they were offering discounts just expressed his gratitude .A nice gesture .
rofl
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Shallowhal on May 15, 2020, 10:41:12 am
He cudda been enjoying his shed...if he had one!!
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: silverbullet on May 15, 2020, 11:19:17 am
He cudda been enjoying his shed...if he had one!!
And Sally O'Brien and the way she might look at ya!
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Post by: mercenary for hire on May 15, 2020, 12:02:51 pm
When the pandemic passes yis can all donate yer Freenow screens and he can make a greenhouse out of them.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: silverbullet on May 15, 2020, 12:15:48 pm
When the pandemic passes yis can all donate yer Freenow screens and he can make a greenhouse out of them.
Or temporary template windows for after break ins.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: john m on May 15, 2020, 12:43:23 pm
He cudda been enjoying his shed...if he had one!!

Ya Bastard you  had to bring that up diddint ya .Its not bad enough that he is avoiding Mr Wous and there is no darts on telly and you have to put the Boot in .
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Shallowhal on May 15, 2020, 12:45:53 pm
He cudda been enjoying his shed...if he had one!!

Ya Bastard you  had to bring that up diddint ya .Its not bad enough that he is avoiding Mr Wous and there is no darts on telly and you have to put the Boot in .

Screwfix are keeping him in material by all accounts.....and his supermodel hairdresser war office has him under the kosh!!
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Rat Catcher on May 15, 2020, 07:50:44 pm
They wouldn't allow a lift even from a licensed taxi driver using a private car... not even with the offer of bringing the accompanying staff back. Red tape....

So yur not allowed give your own father a lift in case you catch something or wat ? ...sounds bit weird rat ....but it's ok to let a stranger drive him ?

Best of luck to him anyways

I suspect it's in case he or the staff catch something. Both he and the accompanying staff had to pass COVID '19 tests within a few hours of departing for CRC. In any event I guess BH are responsible for their staff so are probably obliged to provide a "professional" driver. When I worked for Blue Cabs we used to get the return jobs to drop nutcases to the asylum in Portrane... great job at any time of the day... I'm not sure about their responsibility to patients (I guess they're satisfying any duty of care by providing the transport) but I did have one escape in Donabate and the accompanying nurse wasn't bothered... sure they're not "under arrest or anything like that" says she... put in the full fare anyway...
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Rat Catcher on May 15, 2020, 07:54:09 pm
Thank for all the good wishes. I did pass on yours SB - as he knows you - and he was delighted.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Rat Catcher on May 15, 2020, 07:57:16 pm
I would think Rodent was out the back on a sun lounger enjoying canopies and coffee with his pin up model missus struggling with outrage that he was corralled  in his seaside multi story .He never said they were offering discounts just expressed his gratitude .A nice gesture .

Outraged me bollix... I rediscovered the fact that I'm not cut out for work... I'll be idling as long as Leo coughs up the 3 and a half a week.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: silverbullet on May 16, 2020, 04:03:26 pm
Thank for all the good wishes. I did pass on yours SB - as he knows you - and he was delighted.
I'm sure he's planning his next Costa del sol break as we speak.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Octavia1 on May 17, 2020, 05:24:30 am
I would think Rodent was out the back on a sun lounger enjoying canopies and coffee with his pin up model missus struggling with outrage that he was corralled  in his seaside multi story .He never said they were offering discounts just expressed his gratitude .A nice gesture .

Outraged me bollix... I rediscovered the fact that I'm not cut out for work... I'll be idling as long as Leo coughs up the 3 and a half a week.

Plus1 ....I'm retirin ...I've discover social distancin is extremely therapeutic to a relaxed lifestyle
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Cool Boola on May 17, 2020, 11:35:14 am
Maith on Far....(Irish jibberish stuff)... yay
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Post by: Cool Boola on May 17, 2020, 11:38:14 am
Fir too....sin..e as geilge....Good luck with the full time professional painting thing,,,,,Will ya still talk 2 us?
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Octavia1 on May 17, 2020, 03:00:11 pm
Fir too....sin..e as geilge....Good luck with the full time professional painting thing,,,,,Will ya still talk 2 us?

Nope ..... rofl  fuk off ....
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: dalymount on May 17, 2020, 03:13:50 pm
Quite right to octi
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Belker on May 18, 2020, 08:29:48 am
Regardless of my own, however cowardly, involvement in our trade I'd like to sincerely thank all those drivers who continue to serve our clients. My father was transferred from Beaumont to the CRC today, a journey that on the insistence of BH had to be taken by taxi. Without you guys it wouldn't have been possible. Well done and keep up the good work.

You are a credit to our trade.
Thank you Stephen, I take your words as genuine and the praise is appreciated;
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And my best wishes to your Father.
Title: Re: Thank You
Post by: Octavia1 on May 18, 2020, 08:46:43 am
They wouldn't allow a lift even from a licensed taxi driver using a private car... not even with the offer of bringing the accompanying staff back. Red tape....

So yur not allowed give your own father a lift in case you catch something or wat ? ...sounds bit weird rat ....but it's ok to let a stranger drive him ?

Best of luck to him anyways

I suspect it's in case he or the staff catch something. Both he and the accompanying staff had to pass COVID '19 tests within a few hours of departing for CRC. In any event I guess BH are responsible for their staff so are probably obliged to provide a "professional" driver. When I worked for Blue Cabs we used to get the return jobs to drop nutcases to the asylum in Portrane... great job at any time of the day... I'm not sure about their responsibility to patients (I guess they're satisfying any duty of care by providing the transport) but I did have one escape in Donabate and the accompanying nurse wasn't bothered... sure they're not "under arrest or anything like that" says she... put in the full fare anyway...
Was that you ? ???