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 grinderman
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| posted on August 31st, 2012 at 05:40 PM |
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How to be polite.....
I received a call from my wife today about a man who came to the door and asked if the cars in our backyard were for sale. That is o.k. but when my
wife said to him 'not interested' his reply was " I'll just go down and have a look" which she thought was a bit rude and when she said no he
said he would just go and take some pictures and basically wouldn't back down. My wife understandably was concerned by his attitude and called me
(I'm working out of town at the moment). I, like most people are curious about possible abandoned or unwanted cars to buy, that will one day be put
back on the road, but if there was a firm NO! I would walk away (maybe try again in a couple of years). Does anyone else think that he was invading
our privacy a bit much? I have nothing to hide in my back yard but why would I let some random roam around taking photos without knowing his story? Do
you think my wife over reacted?
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| posted on August 31st, 2012 at 05:44 PM |
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The guy has no right to waltz into your back yard and take photos on your property without your permission. Its illegal, trespassing for a start. If
they are that stubborn, for all security reasons threaten to call the police. Usually enough to motivate them to go away. If he is interested and
knows you dont' want to sell but still keen to check it out KNOWING he can't purchase it off you, then possibly with his stubbornness there could be
a risk and possibly the chance he'd go for a 5 finger discount.
Start out polite and pull out the stern if need be.
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| posted on August 31st, 2012 at 05:52 PM |
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Mate i would of got your wife to call the police ecspeically if your not home! your wife has every right to refuse entry to your yard and once she has
told this person No and they still reject her decision then there is no other choice but to ring the boys in blue.
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| posted on August 31st, 2012 at 05:57 PM |
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set the dogs on him!!!!!
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| posted on August 31st, 2012 at 06:01 PM |
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Hi
I hope he wasn't from the council and some neighbour has dobbed you in for having old cars hanging around.
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grinderman
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| posted on August 31st, 2012 at 06:01 PM |
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My wife didn't let him go in our back yard but he was very persistent thats all. When he realised that she wasn't going to let him down the back, he
just changed the subject and talked about the floods but by this stage my wife was pretty pissed off. Time to build a front fence I think, with a sign
saying 'VWs not for sale'.
Steve we are talking about Grantham here lol. I live here because I can collect cars ( we are on half an acre) and light bonfires and start a grinder
on a sunday morning........
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| posted on August 31st, 2012 at 06:09 PM |
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If he was from the council he has to show you ID and explain his purpose to enter your property ( i work for the local water utility), and if you say
no then he cannot enter! Did your wife get he's rego or anything like that?
"Obey your Dreams"!
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grinderman
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| posted on August 31st, 2012 at 08:16 PM |
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Yeah its a bit sus, he should have left some contact details if he was a big vw fan and wanted me to show him the cars when I get back. If it was
someone from aussieveedubbers they have certainly seen the wrong side of my wife (even I avoid the 'dark side') and should contact me here first.
Trust me, my cars are all projects in various stages of restoration and are nothing special but I still think an invite is in order.
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| posted on August 31st, 2012 at 08:55 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by grinderman
My wife didn't let him go in our back yard but he was very persistent thats all. When he realised that she wasn't going to let him down the back, he
just changed the subject and talked about the floods but by this stage my wife was pretty pissed off. Time to build a front fence I think, with a sign
saying 'VWs not for sale'.
A sign "beware dog on premises" is pretty effective in my experience!
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| posted on September 1st, 2012 at 07:07 AM |
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We will have to wait and see who posts the pics!! 
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| posted on September 1st, 2012 at 07:31 AM |
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i have had the same thing happen. i have 2 datsun 1600s as well as the beetle and have even caught them at the cars without even coming to the door
first. Those ones get some very colourful language and a threat to call the police.
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| posted on September 1st, 2012 at 07:36 AM |
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release the hounds!
no means no!
I drove thru your neck of the woods yesterday (it wasn't me re above) on my way to my old mans property at mt berryman n I spotted some rides on a
place
r you near mt silva or is that another local dubber?
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| posted on September 1st, 2012 at 10:11 AM |
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your wife should have taken some pics of this guy. then told him they will be sent to the police, and the local bikie club!!
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| posted on September 1st, 2012 at 10:16 AM |
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Agreed call the police - give a description and get it on record!
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| posted on September 1st, 2012 at 10:41 AM |
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why would you even be polite??
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| posted on September 1st, 2012 at 03:01 PM |
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That is more than a little bit rude !!!!! Some people just have no idea !!!!! As said above, If he was keen for a tour than ask for you to show him
around when your home......
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| posted on September 1st, 2012 at 03:03 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by grinderman
I received a call from my wife today about a man who came to the door and asked if the cars in our backyard were for sale. That is o.k. but when my
wife said to him 'not interested' his reply was " I'll just go down and have a look" which she thought was a bit rude and when she said no he
said he would just go and take some pictures and basically wouldn't back down. My wife understandably was concerned by his attitude and called me
(I'm working out of town at the moment). I, like most people are curious about possible abandoned or unwanted cars to buy, that will one day be put
back on the road, but if there was a firm NO! I would walk away (maybe try again in a couple of years). Does anyone else think that he was invading
our privacy a bit much? I have nothing to hide in my back yard but why would I let some random roam around taking photos without knowing his story? Do
you think my wife over reacted?
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NO means NO...
He was trespassing...
should have called the Cops..
Lee
PS: He may have been harmless... [hopefully]
but still was trespassing
Can't be too careful these days.. Lee
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