Robbie's been abused by a sign!

[Shamrockez]

Got back to him this morning and a sign had blown on his nose >:( scratching the bonnet >:( >:( :'(

[Grahamini]

That`s not good :'(

It is a bit windy though :o

[Doodlebug]

What sort of sign was it Luc?

[Shamrockez]

One of those road signs which are collapsable. there's a shipping container randomly parked on the pavement then a load of barriers bunched up next to it and some of those workman type signs next to the barriers. I parked behind it cos that's where I can see Robbie from work. Parked there twice a week for about 5 weeks now and they've never moved. Wasn't too windy when i parked there at 6:50am.

[Shamrockez]

http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/roads/images/roadworks.jpg

This sort of thing

[Doodlebug]

Aw Luc that sucks. Is there much damage?

[Blue_Smoothie]

fk :'(

[Shamrockez]

Aw Luc that sucks. Is there much damage?

It was absolutely tipping it down when i came out of work so i didn't have a good look. It's stopped now so i'll go take some pics.

[Grahamini]

Hope the damage isn`t too bad Luce :(

We`ve got garden tables blowing past our window in Weston - it`s blowing a gale out there ! :o

[Ali]

oh bloody hell Luce....that sucks. Hope Robbie is ok.

Its really windy here too - theres big branches falling off the tree that my bug is parked near.....eek!! i should go and move her really but theres no where else to park!!!

[Shamrockez]

argh, it's worse than I thought :'(

I saw a group of 5 of 6 little lines but I found about 3 or 4 more groups of scratches but they didn't come out on camera..... but this one is the worst:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Shamrockez7/Robbie/a4e6b481.jpg

[Ali]

Oh sh*t Juce - thats not good......cant you get onto the council and tell them whats happened? they might have insurance for this sort of thing?

[Grahamini]

That doesn`t look good :(

I`d be looking for the owner of the sign if I were you - think what damage it could have done if it had hit a person !

[Shamrockez]

I don't know who the owner of the signs are - I'll have to look to see if there's an address on the back of them or something.

They've been there for weeks and so far I haven't found out what the hell they're there for and what the container is for.

The signs haven't been weighted down by sand bags or anything.

[Nico]

if they have not been properly weighted down i would think you have a much stronger case.

sorry to hear about your bad news

[Ali]

yeah i would say you have a case Luce - if they are like the ones you showed us then i would think its the highways agency or the council. Start with the council i would......

[billybug]

Oh sh*te Luce! :'(

Yep take pics of the signs, container, where Robbie was parked, the actual sign and the damage. *Find out who the owner of the equipment is and contact them, threaten to sue if you have to.

I'd also contact the police and the council as its a public health hazard, that might help backup your case also.

[Shamrockez]

Does this mean I have to yell at someone? :-/ I don't do yelling.... :-/

[billybug]

Does this mean I have to yell at someone? *:-/ I don't do yelling.... *:-/

I think so, unfortunately.

I enjoy yelling at people! ;D

[Grahamini]

Does this mean I have to yell at someone? *:-/ I don't do yelling.... *:-/

Do it by letter if you want - probably better to have a record of everything as well.

Definately worth a go though - I successfully claimed against a company that was cutting the grass at work after they showered the side of my old Mini with stones and chipped the paint quite badly.

[Shamrockez]

Hmmm letters aren't too scary.

I don't wanna be one of these people who claims for anything tho. They'll probably blame me for parking near it, or cos I had 2 wheels on the pavement or something.

[Grahamini]

If there were no signs or restrictions saying you couldn`t park there then why wouldn`t you ?

Just mention how dangerous it could have been it had hit a small child.

[Vickie]

OMG luc I would be fuming! Poor Robbie! Make sure you get out there now and take plenty of pics and write a letter. It's their job to make sure stuff like this is done properly. I know what you mean about not wanting to claim for everything but if it wasn't your fault why should you have to pay to get him fixed?! *>:(

[Shamrockez]

Just gone out and taken more pics. Sorry about the quality - I've been waiting in for a parcel to turn up so I didn't get time to go when it was light.

When I got back there the sign had already fallen down again:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Shamrockez7/Robbie/76469947.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Shamrockez7/Robbie/886fea68-1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Shamrockez7/Robbie/76469947-1.jpg

It was like this this morning:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Shamrockez7/Robbie/886fea68-2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Shamrockez7/Robbie/886fea68-3.jpg

It's also 'parked' on double yellows:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Shamrockez7/Robbie/16a04aef.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Shamrockez7/Robbie/16a04aef-1.jpg

[Grahamini]

Looks perfect Luce, you could call Morrison Construcion and if no joy go to Wales and West Utilities - doubt you`d get far with the emergency number, it`s probably just a helpdesk somewhere.

[Grahamini]

Looks like this lot - http://www.morrisonplc.com/

and http://www.wwutilities.co.uk/

Go get `em Luce !!

[Shamrockez]

Looks like this lot - http://www.morrisonplc.com/

and http://www.wwutilities.co.uk/

Go get `em Luce !!


Detective Graham! :D ;D

[Grahamini]

I`m watching Inspector Morse, it must be rubbing off on me ;D

[Ali]

it must be rubbing off on me ;D


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[Grahamini]

it must be rubbing off on me *;D


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So ? :P ;D

[PaulD]

oooo eck! *:(

best of luck sorting it out.

talk about windy, i was in Liverpool for a meeting in the Cunard Building this morning....jaysus it was blowing. The wind was so strong that i had to turn the Festa round to face into the wind so i could get out without having the door ripped off its hinges. :o

the Thelwell Viaduct was "interesting" too

[amethystbelle]

aaawwww poor Robbie :( I hope you get it all sorted soon!

[Shamrockez]

People on Volkzone seem to think I have a case: http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=329738&page=1&pp=10

[billybug]

I just replied on there ;)

[silverthang]

They look like gas board contractors. That number is the gas board emergency number I think?
I have heard of Morrison's and you are right the signs should be sand bagged. The only arguement might be why were you parked near to them, it doesn't look clear from the photo's?
None the less they shouldn't have hit your car go get 'em gal. ;)

Might also be a good idea to go straight to the horses mouth and speak to a manager at transco, they will ulitimately be responsible for their contractors.
If you want me to shout at them for you shouting at people is my speciality *;D

[Shamrockez]

In the pics I wasn't close cos when I got there the sign was on the floor and I didn't want to run over it, so i parked half across the access road while I took them. Before I parked close to it because there's the access road a car spaced gap, then the container - so it's ideal for parking normally cos people can't park close to him.

[nefarious]

All those contrator types have insurance against stuff like this... I doubt they will even contest it, just send you a cheque for the damage.

[Shamrockez]

Do you think i should get a quote for repair first?

[Jono]

they will most probably ask for a couple of quotes once they have received you letter and contacted you to discuss the details of your claim

J

[Grahamini]

Luce, I can recommend the local Chips Away chap - he came out today to fix a kerbed wheel on the cab and did a top job.
PM me for his number if you want.

[bug78]

i was at asda other day wind was bad and this women lost control of her trolly it rolled away from her then the wind caught it i picked up speed so fast lol came to a suden stop though in the side of a 5 serise bmw haha normal i wouldent find that funny but it was a bmw ;D