Meaks Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Why do people throw stuff into any old fountain anyways? Because they are morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 It's probably breaking no law - the money has, in effect, been abandoned, so it's free to be picked up by anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ousetunes Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 when I lived in Calver I used to know the guy that emptied Monpessons well at Eyam. He emptied it only bi monthly and usually got between £100 and £200 a time. Guess where that money went ?? Down his neck at the local pub.. Not one penny went to charity.. Where did you say this well was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alko27 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Theres plenty of CCTV there so why not report it? Next time I need some change for the bandit in Lloyds I'll know where to go. hi hi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alko27 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafydd Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Aw come on folks, the people that were taking the money out of the fountains probably needed it for booze or drugs. At least while they are depriving the council workers from pocketing the money they are not mugging people.. FGS its pennies not the great train robbery.. Whilst we are at it, when I lived in Calver I used to know the guy that emptied Monpessons well at Eyam. He emptied it only bi monthly and usually got between £100 and £200 a time. Guess where that money went ?? Down his neck at the local pub.. Not one penny went to charity.. A Plague upon your discarded pennies. Sounds like the geezer had the right idea - it's a rather neat form of recycling. Of course, you never actually buy beer, you just rent it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasilRathbon Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Of course, you never actually buy beer, you just rent it!!!!! Very true. I drink real ale and when I urinate the barman at my local collects it and resells it under the name "Stella". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamfff Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 The money from the Winter Gardens and Peace Gardens certainly goes to charity. My organisation was the beneficiary a couple of years ago. We were pleased to have the money, obviously, but cleaning it and counting it was a big job! Not as far as I'm aware. Why do people throw stuff into any old fountain anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfc4ever Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 instead of putting into founting put it into a box for charity so no one can steel it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Idler Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I think people throw money in fountains for luck. Not because they think it's a good way of giving to charity. Sad to see someone in such a sorry state they're prepared to drench themselves in cold water to grab what can only amount to a couple of quid. Couldn't we spread a rumour that giving money to tramps makes you lucky. Then everyone's happy (and dry). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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