Fred the shred Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 There have been the usual moans on social media about the ridiculously high prices charged at the fair some people have defended it as they say the high cost of electricity is partly to blame and it has made me wonder if they have their own generators or do they have some means of plugging into the mains and if so how is their usage calculated for payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lamb Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I believe the fair has proved a focus for anti-social behaviour by some of our young people. At least it will have distracted them from banging on restaurant windows and throwing eggs at elderly gentlemen, as they are normally wont to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfc84 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Amazes me that people moan about the price but allow their little darlings to go along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred the shred Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 A lady was saying she budgeted all year so she could take her children to the fair but the question I am asking is who foots the substantial electricity bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lamb Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 2 minutes ago, Fred the shred said: A lady was saying she budgeted all year so she could take her children to the fair but the question I am asking is who foots the substantial electricity bill. Carnies will have a bridge on the meter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Doesn't the government subsidise the fair? Seemed to me there were less rides this year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I dislike the fair, but I went with the boy because that's what you have to do. It is hard not to feel ripped off - the ghost train lasted two minutes and was crap and cost 50p less than the actual train which isn't crap. But it's the fair, you know that its shit and loud and busy and smelly and horrible and expensive, its ok. It is a good thing that it comes, it could be better. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 8 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: I dislike the fair, but I went with the boy because that's what you have to do. It is hard not to feel ripped off - the ghost train lasted two minutes and was crap and cost 50p less than the actual train which isn't crap. But it's the fair, you know that its shit and loud and busy and smelly and horrible and expensive, its ok. It is a good thing that it comes, it could be better. Agreed, it seems substantially smaller than previous years. My daughter reminded me how I used to divert from driving along the prom when my son was young, to avoid the pester power. He thought it was only over for one day. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringy Rose Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 (edited) They have their own generators don’t they? It’s expensive but with the way costs are going I’m not surprised. I don’t think it’s worth the money, even at the “discount prices” today, but each to their own. I don’t think £65 for a Peter Hickman hoody is good value either (especially not at £20 more than the TT merch hoody) but you couldn’t move for them this week. I can’t imagine the carnival accident at the Lambeth Country Fair in London this weekend will help with their insurance overheads. Edited June 9 by Ringy Rose 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 2 hours ago, TheTeapot said: I dislike the fair, but I went with the boy because that's what you have to do. It is hard not to feel ripped off - the ghost train lasted two minutes and was crap and cost 50p less than the actual train which isn't crap. But it's the fair, you know that its shit and loud and busy and smelly and horrible and expensive, its ok. It is a good thing that it comes, it could be better. Your usual positive outlook on life then.😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 2 hours ago, thommo2010 said: Doesn't the government subsidise the fair? Seemed to me there were less rides this year As far as I can remember, when there was all the fuss about it not coming, it pays it's own way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 18 minutes ago, Ringy Rose said: They have their own generators don’t they? It’s expensive but with the way costs are going I’m not surprised. I don’t think it’s worth the money, even at the “discount prices” today, but each to their own. I don’t think £65 for a Peter Hickman hoody is good value either (especially not at £20 more than the TT merch hoody) but you couldn’t move for them this week. I can’t imagine the carnival accident at the Lambeth Country Fair in London this weekend will help with their insurance overheads. Yes they're mounted on the tractor units and usually pissing oil everywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 (edited) Not sure why it’s bought over TT week. I don’t imagine many of the customers are TT visitors. God knows they are paying enough for other stuff already. It seems to me that the clientele are largely the children of locals ( how many visitors bring their children during TT?) and the locals themselves. Wouldn't it be better for it to come over at a different time when the boats are less full ( less expensive?) There may well be a good explanation for why it’s here at this time. From a personal perspective I’d be more than happy if it didn’t come over at all. You can get through £50 in a matter of minutes treating the grandchildren. Yes it’s nice to see their happy faces when they’ve been on a few rides but not the inevitable tantrums when you explain to them you are not John Paul Getty and thats their lot. Edited June 9 by The Voice of Reason 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 11 hours ago, The Voice of Reason said: Not sure why it’s bought over TT week. I don’t imagine many of the customers are TT visitors. God knows they are paying enough for other stuff already. It seems to me that the clientele are largely the children of locals ( how many visitors bring their children during TT?) and the locals themselves. Wouldn't it be better for it to come over at a different time when the boats are less full ( less expensive?) There may well be a good explanation for why it’s here at this time. From a personal perspective I’d be more than happy if it didn’t come over at all. You can get through £50 in a matter of minutes treating the grandchildren. Yes it’s nice to see their happy faces when they’ve been on a few rides but not the inevitable tantrums when you explain to them you are not John Paul Getty and thats their lot. I did wonder why it's here for TT week myself. Maybe because the kids are on hol here and not the UK. Is it brought over of do they choose to come that week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 It is all down to footfall, not enough people to make it pay at any other time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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