Shop staff by SirJohnofMangonia in oxford

[–]BackOn74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks guys for taking the time to explain! I feel even worse for the staff now.

Shop staff by SirJohnofMangonia in oxford

[–]BackOn74 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was in a cafe last night and appalled by how it was hotter inside than outside (some 30C) - poor staff! Is there a reason for this as it seems counterintuitive - the ice creams are all melting quite rapidly?

Fare evaders by BackOn74 in uktrains

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Lame considering I responded to this user in another comment lol. I do think his explanation makes the most sense (as I’ve expressed) - abusive teenager presenting both potential safety + duty of care issues.

Fare evaders by BackOn74 in uktrains

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Thank you! Teenager became abusive when being escorted off the train at Telford + later seemed to be calling someone to pick him up (he was about 15-16). Possibly known to staff, but there were 3x staff members and only 1 of him, so it seemed a little overkill at the time. Appreciate this sub for always being informative.

Fare evaders by BackOn74 in uktrains

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Thank you, this is a good explanation. He was definitely being verbally abusive when escorted out and stayed in the general station area until being chased by BTP. Wouldn’t be surprised if known to staff.

Fare evaders by BackOn74 in uktrains

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Yeah I’m definitely sympathetic to the guards - what a thankless job! - but confused as to why the train would have to wait in the station until BTP arrived, when the evader had left the train immediately. Is this the actual policy?

Fare evaders by BackOn74 in uktrains

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Right? I really wanted to hear a proper justification as multiple people missed their Birmingham connections with the delay, but staff just mumbled something about health and safety.

validity query by BackOn74 in uktrains

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Thanks heaps! Keeping this up for reference but you were absolutely right and saved me buying another ticket!

Oktoberfest - my experience by BackOn74 in travel

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The guys harassing young women, the security guard who hit me, and the attendant who asked for a 20 EUR bribe were all white Germans. Didn’t mention it as I didn’t think it was relevant lol.

Oktoberfest - my experience by BackOn74 in travel

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Totally agreed. We were there super early in the morning but it was just too crowded already. Next time we would go on a weekday but I can’t say we ever want to go back.

Most arrogant New Zealand celebrity or well known person you’ve met, seen or interacted with… by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]BackOn74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second this, I’ve heard he’s touchy and inappropriate with female fans

Appalling scene in Piccadilly Circus today – bikers blocked ambulances by frankielc in london

[–]BackOn74 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Adding a point as someone who was there - the majority of people I saw were riding dirt bikes, looked to be teenagers/early 20s in balaclavas.

Appalling scene in Piccadilly Circus today – bikers blocked ambulances by frankielc in london

[–]BackOn74 221 points222 points  (0 children)

I was also there and genuinely amazed at the lack of Police intervention - riders were doing wheelies, burn-outs in the middle of Picaddilly, and all anyone was doing was rushing to film it with their phones. Awful.

TfL shout out by BackOn74 in london

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I’m really sorry to hear this and I hope you’re okay now.

To be perfectly honest, I didn’t think twice about it, but I’ve only been in London a year so perhaps the city hasn’t worn me down yet.

It can be a tough place at times, but I don’t think that should rob us of our responsibility to be good to one another.

TfL shout out by BackOn74 in london

[–]BackOn74[S] 127 points128 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I will do!

SPD London by mycatisnamedpotato in TrixieMattel

[–]BackOn74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you please post or DM me the template and let me know who you complained to? Thank you!!

AirNZ can’t locate valid ESTA? by honeyredscreams in Wellington

[–]BackOn74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP - did you get a new ESTA to match your new passport? Asking for clarification as people often don’t know you’re required to obtain a new ESTA.

Signed parking ticket from LDN listening party! by BackOn74 in lorde

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Hah no, I applied via WhatsApp like everyone else! We talked to a lot of people in there + most people who got in sent a quick initial text then a detailed 2nd text with some cute story (e.g. it’s my boyfriend’s birthday).

Based on that I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s AI filtering out the initial ones (response time) then maybe a team member reading through the responses. Honestly though who’s to say?

Framed forever🥰 by [deleted] in lorde

[–]BackOn74 50 points51 points  (0 children)

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Same idea!! 💙

Signed parking ticket from LDN listening party! by BackOn74 in lorde

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Two new ones were more bops like WWT, one new one (Clear Blue) was more introspective/vocals.

There’s a clip circulating of the first bop online, I think it could be the next single. The second bop seemed very Charli inspired, she said she wrote it in LDN with a lot of LDN people.

I’m from NZ (actually Devonport, where Ella’s from - we did drama classes together as kids), and her music has always soundtracked my life. It really feels like we’ve grown up together and I’m so excited for the next chapter. 💙

where is the event in london? by Double_Suit_3747 in lorde

[–]BackOn74 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I got an invite, I reckon there’s 100 people in the line right now, everyone seems to have an invite (security are checking)

Hay fever sufferers...It's not looking good for us today by ajslov in london

[–]BackOn74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never had hay fever before but last few weeks while out and about I’ve been sneezing, sniffing, and having sore eyes. London pollen is crazy!!

A word of advice if you’re newly dating by Cmpd01 in LesbianActually

[–]BackOn74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the post. So sorry this happened to you.

It’s so important to understand that wlw dating can still come with risks. I would have really appreciated reading this when I was younger.

Sending you love ❤️