2008/8/24 bloovee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> Years ago I had a bloke at church (in Warrington) who was "stranded"
> and wanted the train fare to get to Coventry. Never give money, but
> offer to buy the ticket.   So we went to Bank Quay, I got him a Saver
> Return to Coventry (£15 in those days from the Vicar's
> discretionary/slush fund) and left him to get the train.  But I
> waited, the train went, and he came down the steps from the platform,
> no doubt to try and get a refund, but found me in the subway.
>
> He told another little story about "nerves" but insisted he did want
> to go to Coventry. The next train wasn't too far behind so I made sure
> he caught it.  So he certainly got as far as Crewe whether he wanted
> to or not.
>
> And I'd kept the return half of the ticket...


LOL! Nice one, Steve. Tough love, eh? Or maybe you're just tough.

Steve


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