Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 An update to my ticketing annoyance and a general rant: So after my four calls to BS finally enabling me to purchase 4 tickets having been unable to purchase online, I print the tickets off and note that I had been charged £4 extra because I didn't book on-line. Nobody mentioned this 'telephone' fee at point of purchase. Arrive in very good time only to have my printed tickets rejected by the scanner. Go to side gate only to discover that I have to join a large queue of other rejected printed tickets and a large number of guys whose smart phone tickets were also rejected. Man in a pink "Im here to help" top ( entrance S25) is manually writing each ticket number and id number into a book the size of the old testament and doing this methodically, carefully and very very slowly. It takes about 1 min per person. Miss kick off (just) despite having arrived early. Meanwhile there are what seemed like thousands ( probably hundreds) still queuing to get in. It is pathetic, unacceptable service and were it any other type of business- restaurant/cinema/supermarket then we wouldn't go again. FFS- it's a new stadium, it's exciting times at BCFC and the support is as strong if not stronger than ever so why is Bristol Sport seemingly surprised by a crowd? And why did the pies run out by half time? I am writing to Jon Lansdown for an explanation and a refund of my £4 booking fee charged because I couldn't book on-line because the systems had crashed. On a happier note, I thought that was the most exciting and entertaining match this season and the atmosphere was great. Loved the singing at the end of the match in the SS and even the Dolman- many of whom stayed behind to applaud the team off.Fans like this deserve better ticketing facilities however they chose to purchase and whenever they chose to purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 20 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: An update to my ticketing annoyance and a general rant: So after my four calls to BS finally enabling me to purchase 4 tickets having been unable to purchase online, I print the tickets off and note that I had been charged £4 extra because I didn't book on-line. Nobody mentioned this 'telephone' fee at point of purchase. Arrive in very good time only to have my printed tickets rejected by the scanner. Go to side gate only to discover that I have to join a large queue of other rejected printed tickets and a large number of guys whose smart phone tickets were also rejected. Man in a pink "Im here to help" top ( entrance S25) is manually writing each ticket number and id number into a book the size of the old testament and doing this methodically, carefully and very very slowly. It takes about 1 min per person. Miss kick off (just) despite having arrived early. Meanwhile there are what seemed like thousands ( probably hundreds) still queuing to get in. It is pathetic, unacceptable service and were it any other type of business- restaurant/cinema/supermarket then we wouldn't go again. FFS- it's a new stadium, it's exciting times at BCFC and the support is as strong if not stronger than ever so why is Bristol Sport seemingly surprised by a crowd? And why did the pies run out by half time? I am writing to Jon Lansdown for an explanation and a refund of my £4 booking fee charged because I couldn't book on-line because the systems had crashed. On a happier note, I thought that was the most exciting and entertaining match this season and the atmosphere was great. Loved the singing at the end of the match in the SS and even the Dolman- many of whom stayed behind to applaud the team off.Fans like this deserve better ticketing facilities however they chose to purchase and whenever they chose to purchase. When you try and get a licence for your elephant gun, can you post the summons on OTIB, for a laugh? No-one has got an elephant gun licence for over 15 years on OTIB. What makes you so special? Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Mods? Can I suggest this thread is taken down, as even the most mental City fans don't actually need to go to prison. Cheers. Uncle TFR JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Note to TFR An elephant in the room is not really an Elephant An elephant gun is similar. When I'm sick as a parrot , I'm not actually a parrot and when I'm over the moon- I'm not actually an astronaut. And whilst on the subject- is there really A taxi for Rennie? Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 51 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: An update to my ticketing annoyance and a general rant: So after my four calls to BS finally enabling me to purchase 4 tickets having been unable to purchase online, I print the tickets off and note that I had been charged £4 extra because I didn't book on-line. Nobody mentioned this 'telephone' fee at point of purchase. Arrive in very good time only to have my printed tickets rejected by the scanner. Go to side gate only to discover that I have to join a large queue of other rejected printed tickets and a large number of guys whose smart phone tickets were also rejected. Man in a pink "Im here to help" top ( entrance S25) is manually writing each ticket number and id number into a book the size of the old testament and doing this methodically, carefully and very very slowly. It takes about 1 min per person. Miss kick off (just) despite having arrived early. Meanwhile there are what seemed like thousands ( probably hundreds) still queuing to get in. It is pathetic, unacceptable service and were it any other type of business- restaurant/cinema/supermarket then we wouldn't go again. FFS- it's a new stadium, it's exciting times at BCFC and the support is as strong if not stronger than ever so why is Bristol Sport seemingly surprised by a crowd? And why did the pies run out by half time? I am writing to Jon Lansdown for an explanation and a refund of my £4 booking fee charged because I couldn't book on-line because the systems had crashed. On a happier note, I thought that was the most exciting and entertaining match this season and the atmosphere was great. Loved the singing at the end of the match in the SS and even the Dolman- many of whom stayed behind to applaud the team off.Fans like this deserve better ticketing facilities however they chose to purchase and whenever they chose to purchase. Unfortunately a licence for an elephant gun can only be done online. You have to print off the licence and take the paper copy to the elephant gun shop , where it has to be scanned successfully before you can then purchase said elephant gun. When I tried to purchase my elephant gun, there was queue of hundreds of other potential purchasers who had to have their elephant gun licence details written into a large ledger by the shop assistant. Of course , this could be a clever ploy by the elephant protection league to stop the merciless hunting down of endangered elephants by elephant gun totting hunters. On the other hand it might be because they use the same software as BCFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 The elephant did eat all the pies mind ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Let's not forget the main point here. It is nearly November and the club can't organise easy purchase of tickets and easy access to the ground. Oh, come on. This is simply embarrassing. Surely someone at City can visit a few grounds to find out how others do this properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 IIRC MK Dons seemed to have no problem in their large shop area, where you can buy merchandise and/or tickets with cash or card. Two seasons ago we took a big following and loads were pay on the day without massive queues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 21 hours ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Note to TFR An elephant in the room is not really an Elephant An elephant gun is similar. When I'm sick as a parrot , I'm not actually a parrot and when I'm over the moon- I'm not actually an astronaut. And whilst on the subject- is there really A taxi for Rennie? Hope this helps. A cab for Carle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 21 hours ago, downendcity said: Unfortunately a licence for an elephant gun can only be done online. You have to print off the licence and take the paper copy to the elephant gun shop , where it has to be scanned successfully before you can then purchase said elephant gun. When I tried to purchase my elephant gun, there was queue of hundreds of other potential purchasers who had to have their elephant gun licence details written into a large ledger by the shop assistant. Of course , this could be a clever ploy by the elephant protection league to stop the merciless hunting down of endangered elephants by elephant gun totting hunters. On the other hand it might be because they use the same software as BCFC! The Downendcity story has to be true as we have some paper at home made of elephant dung. It also depends on which species of elephant, ie Indian or African, is being killed by the gun. So, why have African elephants got big ears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 4 minutes ago, Norn Iron said: So, why have African elephants got big ears? Because they are descendants of the British Royal Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky monkey Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Name that film ? " Son go get the elephant gun" clue.....big worms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 2 hours ago, funky monkey said: Name that film ? " Son go get the elephant gun" clue.....big worms Pretty Woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Norn Iron said: The Downendcity story has to be true as we have some paper at home made of elephant dung. It also depends on which species of elephant, ie Indian or African, is being killed by the gun. So, why have African elephants got big ears? because Noddy won't pay the ransom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 On 26/10/2016 at 10:56, downendcity said: Unfortunately a licence for an elephant gun can only be done online. You have to print off the licence and take the paper copy to the elephant gun shop , where it has to be scanned successfully before you can then purchase said elephant gun. When I tried to purchase my elephant gun, there was queue of hundreds of other potential purchasers who had to have their elephant gun licence details written into a large ledger by the shop assistant. Of course , this could be a clever ploy by the elephant protection league to stop the merciless hunting down of endangered elephants by elephant gun totting hunters. On the other hand it might be because they use the same software as BCFC! Question-can one use an elephant gun on a rhino??............. Also,i wonder does the elephant gun shop supply hardware/ammo for other large species?? Will post 'article 50' trade negotiations have an effect on this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 3 hours ago, Norn Iron said: The Downendcity story has to be true as we have some paper at home made of elephant dung. It also depends on which species of elephant, ie Indian or African, is being killed by the gun. So, why have African elephants got big ears? Because Noddy won't pay the ransom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted October 27, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Aizoon said: Because Noddy won't pay the ransom. Oh do keep up..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 4 hours ago, reddoh said: because Noddy won't pay the ransom. I'm glad Reddoh you completed the classic joke! I'll hook 'em and you fry 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 5 hours ago, Robert the bruce said: Question-can one use an elephant gun on a rhino??............. Only if there is an R in the month and you fire it left handed. Also,i wonder does the elephant gun shop supply hardware/ammo for other large species?? I think we can take it as read that ammo that will bring down an elephant will be sufficient for any other large species. Well, perhaps not a blue whale, but that's only because an elephant gun won't work under water. Will post 'article 50' trade negotiations have an effect on this?? Ah, Brexit - the real elephant in the room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 How does an elephant use this gun of yours . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Well, if the elephant was driving an American car, he could use any gun as he would keep it in his trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 59 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: How does an elephant use this gun of yours . At close range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Why did the elephant paint it's balls red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 58 minutes ago, Judda said: Why did the elephant paint it's balls red? So they can hide in cherry trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 49 minutes ago, reddoh said: So they can hide in cherry trees Boom boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Edit, loads got there before me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 8 hours ago, Maesknoll Red said: Oh do keep up..... Yeh but it's equally annoying when someone expects you to have read every post in the thread before replying just to make sure you aren't committing the cardinal sin of repeating something that someone else has already posted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Never mind an Elephant Gun. PayPal me £20 and I'll send you some Elephant Repellent. I've been wearing it for ten years and have yet to see an Elephant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Olé said: Never mind an Elephant Gun. PayPal me £20 and I'll send you some Elephant Repellent. I've been wearing it for ten years and have yet to see an Elephant. Do you want to see my elephant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Judda said: Boom boom! Hey, hold your fire! ....nobody gave the order to shoot. (sorry for having to take you to tusk over this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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