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New hobby club CAMCART

CAMCART  We are looking for like minded folk to join this newly established anorak club. Throw away your trainspotting anorak and your eye spy book of buses and join us.We have two major hobbies at the moment (but are always open to new ideas – as long as we agree with them). Firstly we stand on corners by banned left and right turns photographing vehicles breaking the ban then write long and repetitive emails to anyone who will listen. However, when they don’t listen we like to post our over long representations on our local forum so that everyone knows how we spend our day.Secondly we meet outside local schools photographing vehicles with their engines running we log their number plate and post the pictures on the forum for all to see. For this exercise please be sure to wear your CAMCART anorak at all times so as not to be mistaken for suspicious old men hanging around school gates with a camera phone in hand. Also remember to note what school you are outside so as not to foolishly report the wrong one.Once a week we meet in a local hostelry to agree with everything our founders ever say on matters such as Brexit or Wpcc , climate change etc. we do not encourage members to have a different view and those that do must be prepared to prove their case following extensive interrogation.Coming soon we are planning to hold a cut and paste day to enable members to hammer home their points and carefully select those articles that agree with the founders views.We will also be discussing the merits of re posting 7 years and older emails to remind folk how wonderful it is in our club.Finally, we would ask members not to photograph cyclists that break the law by riding on pavements, the wrong way down one way streets or jumping pedestrian lights. These folk are heroes and only break the law in the interests of saving the planet.Come on down and join us next meeting at the Spencer benches !John and Richard 

Andy Pike ● 2674d27 Comments

This genuinely made me laugh out loud :)Stop Brexit.

Matt Palmer ● 2674d

Yes, it made me laugh too. The only downer was the suggestion that I support cyclists breaking the law: I do not, as I've endlessly posted here. Otherwise, a great change from some of the sneering posts on this forum.

Richard Carter ● 2674d

Ha ha. I think one thing was missed: CAMCART members must monitor the local Forum 24x7 just in case another Forum member need an immediate clarification or response to a posting. Members must  seek permission if they need a life outside of the Forum and a break from posting  🙂 

Michael Ixer ● 2674d

Amendment accepted 😁😁😁

Andy Pike ● 2674d

Members must  seek permission if they need a life outside of the Forum and a break from posting  ?? Seconded - who do you propose monitors members seeking permission to a life outside the forum (ie flouncing off?) ;-)

Lucille Grant ● 2674d

What a brilliant posting, from everyone actually, proving we all do have a sense of humour if somewhat disguised at times. Made my day.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2674d

Andy, when is the next Cut'N'Paste Day ? I so love the idea, and I'd like to get it in my diary.

Robin N. Bishop ● 2674d

Haha Fantastic post and replies and fair play to Richard too :-)

Paul Game ● 2674d

every day is cut&paste day on the forum :)

Adam Tripp ● 2674d

I propose 'Cut & Dried Day'. When someone posts a comment and everyone agrees wholeheartedly. One can dream.

Freddie Francis ● 2674d

@Freddie. That sounds like an "oink, flap" moment to me 😁

Michael Ixer ● 2674d

Undoubtedly!

Freddie Francis ● 2674d

Very funny, Andy, but you left out the Guardian.  Surely it’s compulsory reading for club leaders and members.

Martine Guy ● 2674d

A great post Andy, however without wishing to sound too pompous, I think you are conflating two very different people.John Cameron ran for election, and was elected as a Conservator because people respected his willingness to conserve a precious green space.  Whilst those who now spout endlessly about the environment did nothing to prevent to sale of the Elliott playing fields, John (and Nick) gave a great deal of time and support.John has a great sense of humour, and may enjoy your post, but we should not forget that there are those on this forum who talk a great deal, and those who actually practice what they preach.Just saying...

Chantal Blake-Milton ● 2674d

Lucille, I don’t think there will ever be such an epic flounce off Forum again, so I wouldn’t worry yourself about it.

Martine Guy ● 2674d

Ha most excellent indeed Andy! 🤣🤣I do agree with Martine’s suggestion regarding an extra rule- maybe all members should provide monthly receipts showing their donations to support the Guardian’s columnists of diverse backgrounds but identical views in their never ending quest to talk the country down?

Mike Warman ● 2674d

Excellent on the agenda for the next founders meeting.

Andy Pike ● 2674d

Could it be made mandatory for all club members to read the Daily Mail online at least once a week, enabling them to obtain an informed view of the values that motivate its devotees on the Forum?

Alexander MacLeod ● 2674d

@AndyI've only just read this and I have to say it's the funniest thread I have ever seen on this forum. I literally did lol! Bravo Andy! 👏🏻xx

Sue Hammond ● 2674d

And a summary of everything said on Twitter along with a synopsis of all YouTube sources of real as opposed to fake news. It’s so hard to know who to believe nowadays, unless of course you already know you’re going to agree with them ...

Jonathan Callaway ● 2674d

Have just read Richard’s new thread on errr train spotting.Looks like your timing with this thread is spot on Andy.  Let’s hope for Richard that his 8.15 in the morning is as timely! ;-)

Mike Warman ● 2674d

Thanks Andy.  Haven't had so many laughs on one thread ever. with Boris' final speech tonight, no doubt it will be all gloom and doom by our resident remainers tomorrow.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2674d

Chantal, it is fair to say that if you are referring to Richard then I should point out that the Putney Society’s long running air quality campaign has been very ably led for some time now by Richard. Our campaign is now focusing on particulate levels having conducted three surveys since 2011 of CO2 levels in and around central Putney. The Society recently acquired some portable PMs monitors and some of our volunteers will be seen wandering about Putney building up a picture of our exposure to tiny particulates. Richard sourced the kit which comes with an App allowing smart phone users to record levels real time and by location. The results will be reported in future PutSoc Bulletins and should underpin our campaign. He is definitely practicing what he preaches, as do our volunteers!

Jonathan Callaway ● 2674d

You just spoiled the camaradie of the thread, Barbara.

Lucille Grant ● 2674d

Just a fragile truce.

David Ainsworth ● 2674d

Johnathan, does not excuse the fact he put a picture on the forum.

Barbara Stevens ● 2673d

That was a brilliant post Andy, just wish I'd penned it :)

Simon Knight ● 2673d