Post by Rabbit on Aug 28, 2013 6:50:54 GMT
Not only did the gig in Tenerife, but came straight home Dave!
You're not aware of recent events but I'd had enough.
The bloke who stopped me in Tenerife was some kind of nutcase. He knew I was English but only would speak Spanish. I thought it best not to answer in Spanish since I could easily get myself into trouble and regret something I said if I spoke back in another language.
He asked about two dolls and why a grown man was carrying them. I told him for my daughter. He asked where? My wife and Lucy had gone through. I was stuffed.
He told me he was taking me into a room for questions to which I said something rude. He threatened to arrest me and took out a bloody truncheon so I went and found after being frisked that I could get onto the internet for just 15 minutes. Sent some flying emails to arrange a slot to fly home immediately and got on here.
Then questions about dolls again, while they looked for my Wife. Then the sat nav. He couldn't understand that I had two. One for the car and a handheld device which takes me to venues on foot. (Especially when I don't know exactly where I'm, going)
Eventually, they found my Wife and got her back with Lucy, asking here what was in my bag. She answered correctly (and Lucy) and then they let me go. Then they spoke in English!!!
Did the job and decided I was off. Recent events made me have to leave a recording job early and I couldn't face going back to Spain again with that nonsense for any more. So, I flew overnight back to the UK. I have had enough with idiots in airports, and idiots on the internet purposely trying to misguide me, or have a sick joke that really did knock me for six.
It impacts on what I do and I didn't want to go on, so came home quick. Going to sleep today off.
Anyway, the break did me good and just some nonsense at the end.
I hope the joker feels bad (which I doubt). It wasn't funny and it needs to end there. Especially for the poor devils that I contacted as a result and upset as well.
I won't go into details but hope that a message goes back to the joker, that this is where it stops dead. No more. A very stupid thing to do and I want to hear no more in any way from the joker who needs to ask himself, whether he is actually fit for purpose? Time to go perhaps?
In any case, this is the last time. Two phone calls to the UK. Flying emails. Incorrect info going out. Me not being unable to continue for the last couple of days. I am appalled and I really do hope you feel bad yourself now.
Final text message - 'It was a joke'. Sure. No more messages or emails. It needs to stop. Absolutely. Stay away. I cannot afford to have that kind of thing associated with me. I am surprised at the unconditional loyalty that goes on and wonder when things will actually go too far for that individual.
It has also been a part of my health problems (along with my Mum) and I don't need it. So, communications will need to stop dead or action will now be taken for sure. To the people that I contacted - I am sorry. I acted on what I saw and was deeply upset by it. I am truly AMAZED that you continue putting up with it.
Anyway, Back in the UK and pleased to be home. (As well as relieved)Last time I got stopped was two years ago in Guernsey. Goes with the job..... everyone knows that musos like dolls. (Actually, many assume that musos are drug addicts but I'm too respectable for stupidities like that!!)
You're not aware of recent events but I'd had enough.
The bloke who stopped me in Tenerife was some kind of nutcase. He knew I was English but only would speak Spanish. I thought it best not to answer in Spanish since I could easily get myself into trouble and regret something I said if I spoke back in another language.
He asked about two dolls and why a grown man was carrying them. I told him for my daughter. He asked where? My wife and Lucy had gone through. I was stuffed.
He told me he was taking me into a room for questions to which I said something rude. He threatened to arrest me and took out a bloody truncheon so I went and found after being frisked that I could get onto the internet for just 15 minutes. Sent some flying emails to arrange a slot to fly home immediately and got on here.
Then questions about dolls again, while they looked for my Wife. Then the sat nav. He couldn't understand that I had two. One for the car and a handheld device which takes me to venues on foot. (Especially when I don't know exactly where I'm, going)
Eventually, they found my Wife and got her back with Lucy, asking here what was in my bag. She answered correctly (and Lucy) and then they let me go. Then they spoke in English!!!
Did the job and decided I was off. Recent events made me have to leave a recording job early and I couldn't face going back to Spain again with that nonsense for any more. So, I flew overnight back to the UK. I have had enough with idiots in airports, and idiots on the internet purposely trying to misguide me, or have a sick joke that really did knock me for six.
It impacts on what I do and I didn't want to go on, so came home quick. Going to sleep today off.
Anyway, the break did me good and just some nonsense at the end.
I hope the joker feels bad (which I doubt). It wasn't funny and it needs to end there. Especially for the poor devils that I contacted as a result and upset as well.
I won't go into details but hope that a message goes back to the joker, that this is where it stops dead. No more. A very stupid thing to do and I want to hear no more in any way from the joker who needs to ask himself, whether he is actually fit for purpose? Time to go perhaps?
In any case, this is the last time. Two phone calls to the UK. Flying emails. Incorrect info going out. Me not being unable to continue for the last couple of days. I am appalled and I really do hope you feel bad yourself now.
Final text message - 'It was a joke'. Sure. No more messages or emails. It needs to stop. Absolutely. Stay away. I cannot afford to have that kind of thing associated with me. I am surprised at the unconditional loyalty that goes on and wonder when things will actually go too far for that individual.
It has also been a part of my health problems (along with my Mum) and I don't need it. So, communications will need to stop dead or action will now be taken for sure. To the people that I contacted - I am sorry. I acted on what I saw and was deeply upset by it. I am truly AMAZED that you continue putting up with it.
Anyway, Back in the UK and pleased to be home. (As well as relieved)Last time I got stopped was two years ago in Guernsey. Goes with the job..... everyone knows that musos like dolls. (Actually, many assume that musos are drug addicts but I'm too respectable for stupidities like that!!)