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trying to speak to someone about the
against the Bounty's Lieutenant Bligh.
London's Silicon
problem, but finding the right person to
However, I doubt that either Fletcher
Valley?
organise a remote control device allow-
Christian or William Bligh ever attended
ing the security officer to push a button
a DaC AGM but I'm sure I've seen Louie
Dear Alan
from where he is to open the exit, is
Christian there. And while I understand
Over the last 18 months, a lot has been
more difficult than you would imagine.
your point David, I am certainly not
talked about the London silicon roundabout
Hopefully Allan will have sorted it out
afraid either of him or to mention the
(Old Street). All the whiz-kid firms are mov-
by the next issue ...Ed
name of John Griffin. Believe me, fear
ing in and the area is becoming another
won't make him go away only the suc-
Silicon Valley, yet none of the Board or our
cess of being better than his Addison Lee
Being a computer illit-
Editor has commented on this or think, like
and we most certainly are. Keeping in
me, that winged collars and quill pens will
front is the biggest problem... Ed
erate!
make a comeback. Your views please Alan.
And by the way, has our East Road building
Dear Alan
Using the Mint...
doubled in value?
Just seen the latest Call Sign online maga-
Ian Mossey (A31)
zine which I have just finished reading. The
Dear Sir
Thanks Ian. All I can say is that when I
article on Page 20 by your Network
Please see the letter (below) from the Mint
visited San Francisco's Bay area, it wasn't
Administrator, Jon Winterburn, was of spe-
Hotel at the Tower of London regarding cab
to visit the plethora of hi-tech companies
cial interest to me being a Sunday computer
drivers using the washroom. After an alter-
situated there! I'm not sure what you
illiterate and I plan on exploring some of
cation with the porter, I put them into my
expect me to say but if companies move
those tips to make my computer use easier
bad books but they have now redeemed
in, it means more work for us. Old Street
and more enjoyable. It can truly be said that
themselves and it may be noteworthy for
has already become one of if not the
there is something for everybody in your
Dial-a-Cab drivers who work in the area.
buzziest areas in London and having our
publication, even a non-cabby like me!
Joseph Batty (W90)
Lloyd Powell
office situated close-by has probably tre-
Thanks for passing the letter on, Joe,
Palm Beach, Florida
bled its value, let alone double it. Mind
and well done for just not moaning
Pleased we could help ...Ed
you, getting someone to actually pay tre-
about it but taking action ...Ed
ble might be a problem because the
Dear Mr Batty,
building has run out of quill pens!
Should the radio
Thank you for your letter dated 30th August
However, it seems that the next major
circuits merge?
following a recent visit to the hotel. I apolo-
resident in the Old Street area will be
gise for the delay in our correspondence
Google and I have it on good authority
Re Louie Christian (A48) article in the
reaching you and any subsequent inconve-
that they don't use quills although I
October Call Sign - should the radio circuits
nience caused. Regretfully at the hotel we are
haven't been told about the winged col-
merge?
unable to allow for taxi drivers to use our
lars. But I bet their cab account will be
"How dare you, Sir! How double dare
ground floor guest restroom facilities, due to
worth a few pounds of silicon ...Ed
you!"
having only one Ladies and one Gentleman's
Firstly, you will struggle to find any
Wrong info for Bernie!
rest room in this area to cater to 600 or more
Mountview driver who still believes that
guests we may be accommodating on any
demutualisation is a good idea. Secondly
Alan
particular day. This is a policy carried by
you `dare' to mention in glowing terms the
The article on Bernie Silver (It will only
other London hotels, I am told.
name of a man whose name I will not
pass if it fails October Call Sign) was cer-
We are however very happy for taxi drivers
repeat. Your assertions are infantile and
tainly very interesting and I am sorry if he
to use our staff facilities. I sincerely apologise
uninformed! To gain information, try going
has been given the incorrect advice. I hope
if the staff member you had spoken with did
to our AGM and ask questions. By the way
this will provide him and others with some
not come to mention this to you and for any
Mr Christian, do you know where the
clarification.
undue confusion that may have been
Pitcairn Islands are?
The 15-year age limit, which commences
caused. We would not wish for you to feel
David Hughes (A73)
in January 2012, will be applied to the date
unwelcome in any way and your correspon-
Thanks for the letter David. If I am not
of first registration of the vehicle with the
dence has been brought to our
mistaken, Lou Christian has an Honours
DVLA, verified at the time that the vehicle is
Management's attention for any necessary
Degree so I'm pretty sure that he knows
presented for inspection. Vehicles may only
follow up with our staff.
all about the Mutiny on the Bounty! For
be presented for inspection after or within
Mr Batty, I hope this will not deter you
those that don't quite understand the
28 days of the expiry of the existing vehicle
from recommending Mint Hotel Tower of
meaning of David's last sentence,
licence.
London to your clientele, as we do truly
Pitcairn Island was best known as home
We are actively trying to assist vehicle
appreciate your custom and support.
of the descendants of the mutineers and
owners to ensure their vehicles pass at the
If you have any further questions or
the islands now have some degree of
first time of inspection and would certainly
queries that you would like to discuss, please
fame due to descendants of the original
not recommend any action that deliberate-
do not hesitate to contact me. I would be
inhabitants seemingly having just four
ly prevents a vehicle from passing the
names between them the most popular
delighted to be of any assistance.
inspection.
being Christian as in Fletcher Christian,
Yours sincerely,
John Mason
the man said to have led the Mutiny
Amy Tregidgo (PA to General Manager)
Director, London Taxi & Private Hire
