Comments for gowen.org http://gowen.org hello! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:02:04 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Staffie to France? Non! by morad http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/comment-page-1/#comment-20978 morad Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:18:00 +0000 http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-20978 @Debbie The law here might make it difficult for you to travel with your dog. The law states that if the dog has no pedigree, and corresponds in looks & size to a categorized dog, then it's automatically assimilated to category 1 ("attack dogs") @Debbie

The law here might make it difficult for you to travel with your dog.
The law states that if the dog has no pedigree, and corresponds in looks & size to a categorized dog, then it’s automatically assimilated to category 1 (”attack dogs”)

]]> Comment on Staffie to France? Non! by Debbie http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/comment-page-1/#comment-20045 Debbie Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:33:11 +0000 http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-20045 I have a black and white English bull terrier x border collie. He looks like the EBT of old i.e. 100yrs ago. His passport says bull terrier (English). Does anyone think I will have problems getting him into France? I have a black and white English bull terrier x border collie. He looks like the EBT of old i.e. 100yrs ago. His passport says bull terrier (English). Does anyone think I will have problems getting him into France?

]]> Comment on Staffie to France? Non! by morad http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/comment-page-1/#comment-19827 morad Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:17:18 +0000 http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-19827 I would like to correct Paul Jay's incorrect statement by saying no, staffies are NOT category 2, and certainly not 1 here in France. They WERE considered category 2 when the first law passed in 1999 but this was corrected not long after. On the other hand, staffie cross, and staffies with no pedigree papers ARE category 1 dogs. there is confusion as staffies are not a well known breed here ; and you might have to show your dog's papers to the police every now and then. they're obviously not aware of the subtilities between breeds and easily associate staffies with american staffs or pit bulls. But they would have no right to trouble you past that point. The law is clear and clearly mentions staffies as NOT cat 1 or 2. The first draft of the law back in '99 did include staffies w/ pedigree in the 2nd category, but i insist, it has been CORRECTED. People might bother you though, especially in big cities like Paris, where people still mistake them for amstaffs (god knows bad owners have given the poor fellers a bad rep), and you'll just have to either ignore or correct them (the first option would be the one i'd choose). on that note, have a nice day everyone. I would like to correct Paul Jay’s incorrect statement by saying no, staffies are NOT category 2, and certainly not 1 here in France.

They WERE considered category 2 when the first law passed in 1999 but this was corrected not long after.
On the other hand, staffie cross, and staffies with no pedigree papers ARE category 1 dogs.

there is confusion as staffies are not a well known breed here ; and you might have to show your dog’s papers to the police every now and then.
they’re obviously not aware of the subtilities between breeds and easily associate staffies with american staffs or pit bulls.
But they would have no right to trouble you past that point.
The law is clear and clearly mentions staffies as NOT cat 1 or 2.

The first draft of the law back in ‘99 did include staffies w/ pedigree in the 2nd category, but i insist, it has been CORRECTED.

People might bother you though, especially in big cities like Paris, where people still mistake them for amstaffs (god knows bad owners have given the poor fellers a bad rep), and you’ll just have to either ignore or correct them (the first option would be the one i’d choose).

on that note, have a nice day everyone.

]]> Comment on Vodafone scam by Mario http://gowen.org/vodafone-scam/comment-page-1/#comment-19136 Mario Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:51:06 +0000 http://gowen.org/vodafone-scam/#comment-19136 This scam is going on even now on December 2009. I bought a new phone £10 traffic plus £10 top-up, a single 30 seconds metropolitan call cost me £4 ... what the f@$%& The customer service told me I sent a text at £0.40 (my plan says £0.20 btw) This scam is going on even now on December 2009.

I bought a new phone £10 traffic plus £10 top-up, a single 30 seconds metropolitan call cost me £4 … what the f@$%&

The customer service told me I sent a text at £0.40 (my plan says £0.20 btw)

]]> Comment on French Hurricane 1999 by Siani http://gowen.org/french-hurricane-1999/comment-page-1/#comment-19029 Siani Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:16:45 +0000 http://gowen.org/?p=164#comment-19029 Wow. Sounds like you both had a narrow escape there. And I thought I had it rough when seeing the new millennium in. Two friends and I decided to drive up on to Pantycelyn Road, Townhill, to watch all the fireworks going off around the bay. But we chose to stand at a spot where we were almost knocked over by a fleeing burglar and a couple of policemen in hot pursuit. Glad you and Dave made it home safe and sound! Wow. Sounds like you both had a narrow escape there. And I thought I had it rough when seeing the new millennium in. Two friends and I decided to drive up on to Pantycelyn Road, Townhill, to watch all the fireworks going off around the bay. But we chose to stand at a spot where we were almost knocked over by a fleeing burglar and a couple of policemen in hot pursuit. Glad you and Dave made it home safe and sound!

]]> Comment on What is H.D? by Lesley http://gowen.org/what-is-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-19026 Lesley Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:00:21 +0000 http://gowen.org/?p=131#comment-19026 We heard a programme on the radio last week in which it was explained that HD has changed its broadcasting frequencies and that the quality of pictures is less good that had been expected. We also had a visit from friends who told us thet they do have HD and that they can see absolutely no difference! What a complete con! We heard a programme on the radio last week in which it was explained that HD has changed its broadcasting frequencies and that the quality of pictures is less good that had been expected.

We also had a visit from friends who told us thet they do have HD and that they can see absolutely no difference! What a complete con!

]]> Comment on Vodafone scam by Paul http://gowen.org/vodafone-scam/comment-page-1/#comment-18467 Paul Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:28:26 +0000 http://gowen.org/vodafone-scam/#comment-18467 Vodafone overcharging scam! Has anybody else had this experience? ************************************************** BEWARE WHEN YOUR VODAFONE PAPER BILL SUDDENLY STOPS. YOU MAY HAVE BEEN SCAMMED! ************************************************** You get a call from Vodaphone to renew your contract. You ask for the existing contract to be continued. Next month you don't get the paper bill in the post. You check your bank statement. You been grossly overcharged. You ring Vodaphone. They acknowlege it's a mistake and it will be sorted out, and a refund at the next billing point. The following month the same thing happens again! You check your bank statement. You been grossly overcharged. You ring Vodaphone. They acknowlege it's a mistake and it will be sorted out, and a refund at the next billing point. ... a few months later you notice you are still being grossly overcharged. You phone Vodaphone ... this time they read back some inflated price package. They say there is nothing they can do about it! You need to write to them. You write to them. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. You write to them again. No action. How many stamps is that? ... etc ... etc ... etc ... Vodafone overcharging scam!
Has anybody else had this experience?
**************************************************
BEWARE WHEN YOUR VODAFONE PAPER BILL SUDDENLY STOPS.
YOU MAY HAVE BEEN SCAMMED!
**************************************************
You get a call from Vodaphone to renew your contract.
You ask for the existing contract to be continued.
Next month you don’t get the paper bill in the post.
You check your bank statement. You been grossly overcharged.
You ring Vodaphone. They acknowlege it’s a mistake and it will be sorted out, and
a refund at the next billing point.
The following month the same thing happens again!
You check your bank statement. You been grossly overcharged.
You ring Vodaphone. They acknowlege it’s a mistake and it will be sorted out, and
a refund at the next billing point.
… a few months later you notice you are still being grossly overcharged.
You phone Vodaphone … this time they read back some inflated price package. They
say there is nothing they can do about it! You need to write to them.
You write to them. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
You write to them again. No action.
How many stamps is that?
… etc … etc … etc …

]]> Comment on Staffie to France? Non! by thomas hobbs http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/comment-page-1/#comment-18188 thomas hobbs Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:35:20 +0000 http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-18188 Hi Alan mentioned he had used a vet in Bourges, does Alan or anybody else have a phone number or email for this vet as "cross terrier" staffie mix is going to Spain shortly and we want to book a vet early for our return. I am not concerned about my dog and as the passport states cross terrier then I consider that as gospel. There is no mention of Staffie , so he should be fine. As he is always on a lead when out and about abroad, I will not be worried. TAM H Hi
Alan mentioned he had used a vet in Bourges, does Alan or anybody else have a phone number or email for this vet as “cross terrier” staffie mix is going to Spain shortly and we want to book a vet early for our return.
I am not concerned about my dog and as the passport states cross terrier then I consider that as gospel. There is no mention of Staffie , so he should be fine. As he is always on a lead when out and about abroad, I will not be worried.
TAM H

]]> Comment on Injured greyhounds on the run by Lesley http://gowen.org/injured-greyhounds-on-the-run/comment-page-1/#comment-17742 Lesley Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:37:38 +0000 http://gowen.org/?p=159#comment-17742 The dog which was found last week was fine after being patched up by the vet, and is now enjoying lots of TLC from a fosterer... the other one was sighted earlier this week in Blaenymaes... so let us hope some kind person has been feeding her?.... but it would be good to catch her and get her to a safe pace of the streets! The dog which was found last week was fine after being patched up by the vet, and is now enjoying lots of TLC from a fosterer… the other one was sighted earlier this week in Blaenymaes… so let us hope some kind person has been feeding her?…. but it would be good to catch her and get her to a safe pace of the streets!

]]> Comment on Barclays Bank Customer Services by Krishna http://gowen.org/barclays-bank-customer-services/comment-page-1/#comment-17736 Krishna Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:59:08 +0000 http://gowen.org/barclays-bank-customer-services/#comment-17736 Dear sir, I rececive the mail from Mr. Terry (claimsdept@terrybledsoe.co.cc) and he told me that i have won the MICROSOFT lottory Prizr GBP 500,000.00 and he has given me this Bank Add : Direct On-line Wire Transfer. Name of Account Officer:MR. MICHAEL SMITH (Account Officer) Name of Bank: Barclay's Bank UK Bank Email:intertransferdept@barclaysgroupintl.co.cc Tel:+44-7035993439,+447011183163 International funds transfer department and told me Mr. Smith will be transfer that amount in you Account. Is this Correct or leagle transaction ? Please suggest me . Thanks Krishna Dear sir,

I rececive the mail from Mr. Terry (claimsdept@terrybledsoe.co.cc) and he told me that i have won the MICROSOFT lottory Prizr GBP 500,000.00 and he has given me this Bank Add :

Direct On-line Wire Transfer.
Name of Account Officer:MR. MICHAEL SMITH (Account Officer)
Name of Bank: Barclay’s Bank UK
Bank Email:intertransferdept@barclaysgroupintl.co.cc
Tel:+44-7035993439,+447011183163
International funds transfer department

and told me Mr. Smith will be transfer that amount in you Account.

Is this Correct or leagle transaction ? Please suggest me .

Thanks
Krishna

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