Issues hiring a limo for the school Prom
Argh! I just have to get this off my chest. Has anyone ever gone through the process of hiring a limo for the school prom, or any occasion for that matter, only to have people pull out at the last minute? I spent ages sorting this out for the very special occasion of my daughter's School Prom, which is this Friday (only two days away).
Last night, knowing the limo was booked I had one lad say he was going with someone else, because they were cheaper! The other lad said he knew of a cheaper limo hire company. This has happened THREE DAYS before the School Prom and of course the deposit would be lost if we cancelled, so it was pointless trying to re-book last minute with another company.
I spoke to one of the lads and his mother at the weekend and neither of them told me at the time they weren't happy with the booking I'd made.
Thinking I could speak to the mother and reason with her I pointed out that the deposit for the limousine had been paid, but my pleas fell on deaf ears. How could they not understand how stupid, selfish and downright unreasonable they are being?
In short, they promised to discuss further and call me back last night, but of course they didn't. They just wanted out and hadn't the decency to tell me the truth and I'm the one left stressing and trying to find the balance, to cover their share of the limo hire. I haven't had chance to tell them exactly what I think of them but I am absolutely livid and going crazy!
This was all kicking off when my daughter is in the middle of her GCSEs and was trying to revise last night. She was so upset that these boys let her down, she could barely concentrate. Why are there such stupid, selfish, thoughtless, ignorant people on this planet? They may have saved themselves a few bob, but they've alienated a lot of people and lost friends, as the other boys and the girls who are still going in the limo are angry too.
Maybe this seems a ridiculous rant, but I cannot believe that there are parents out there who act like this. Your support appreciated! Many thanks.
By: Miss Angry
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Sixteen year olds reserve the right to be rude and do things like this - their classed and treated as children so act like them. When dealing with them in a financial capacity take heed. I imagine the mothers didn't come back to you because it's too much hassle for them to be bothered with. I can't speak from experience, but sixteen year old boys can't be easy to manage.
Lastly, haven't limos gone out of fashion yet?
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Since when do British schools have a prom? Why do you people insist on adopting the worst habits of the Americans?
Some wonderful things came from the USA; open-heart surgery, brain surgery, organ transplants, anti-psychotic medication, birth-control pills, etc.
But school proms, gangster culture, cable TV, talk shows, iPods, MTV, and hip-hop are some things my country could've done without.
No wonder so many Brits are emigrating to the USA. While crime has gone down in the USA and India's living standard has skyrocketed, Britain has gone to pot.
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The covered compartment physically resembles the cloak hood worn by the shepherds in the region of Limousin in France, and we all know what shepherds get up to.
A limousine is somewhat up-market from a charabanc, the latter more resembling the premises for a gangbang.
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And Smiling Jack, we all know that 'someone having a bit of fun' these days is a byword for 'someone acting like it's their god-given right to do exactly as they please without any respect or consideration for anyone or anything else, usually resulting a load of misery for all'.
So I wouldn't necessarily advocate your rather relaxed attitude to the 'fun' side of life - it's people who share your outlook who are responsible for the gradual erosion of any respect, dignity, sense of proportion and distinction this country may once have had, not so very long ago.
The reason I'm so bloody miserable is because this country has forgotten how to be British, choosing instead to embrace celebrity, materialism, tawdriness, greed, selfishness, immaturity and other' qualities' so easily recognisable as American unbiquity.
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Boycott US Imports - 24-Sep-08 14:46
They need to be less spoilt so that when they do grow up they are responsible adults who realise that you can't have anything you want without working for it.
It is people like YOU bringing up spoilt brats who are the reason the country is in a state!
AND if you think people like me should not have access to a PC you must be very insecure in your opinions as you can't stand them being challenged. What would be the point of sites like this if everybody had the same opinions?
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grumpyoldwoman - 11-Sep-08 13:52
You people are the reason the country is in the miserable state it is in.
What's more frustrating is that you have uncontrolled access to a PC and the WWW. Someone should be made accountable.
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Smiling Jack - 11-Sep-08 11:40
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grumpyoldwoman - 11-Sep-08 08:50
If kids have stretch limos, posh frocks and prom nights when they are in primary or in their teens, what the H*ll do they get for say, a 21st birthday or when they actully achieve something like a University graduation?
Seems to me way too many parents want to spoil their little precious for no apparent reason. All of the perks of adulthood. None of the responsibilities. No wonder so many teens have such huge expectations and think we all owe them something, with hugely over-estimted ideas about their own importance in the world.
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Hey, come sit with us rude and ignorant people!
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Boycott US imports - 5-Jun-08 17:46
They will always let you down. I have my immediate family and I couldn't give a toss about anyone else.
PS - Prom night may not be a big thing to ignorant, rude people in the UK but it does mean quite a lot to some American citizens.
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I agree with Realist and Tom - it's a school disco, plain and simple, and frankly does it really warrant a stretch limo? Isn't it just a bit redneck Britney Spears-style trailer-trashy?
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