Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I nearly bought a t shirt once that had the caption " cheer up goths" on it............. Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' Chain male goth Dani Graves and Tasha Maltby, Picture Ross Parry Tasha Maltby A goth who leads his girlfriend around with a dog lead and collar was stopped from getting on a bus amid fears for passenger safety, a bus firm confirmed. Dani Graves, 25, and his fiancee Tasha Maltby, 19, of Dewsbury, West Yorks, claim they have been discriminated against by bus firm Arriva Yorkshire. The black-clad couple said they had been told to leave one bus and prevented from boarding another. The bus firm said safety came first, but it was investigating the complaint. Mr Graves told BBC Look North: "We're used to strange looks, we're used to comments. "But we didn't expect it from someone like that. They're providing a public service. We had our bus passes, we did everything that you are supposed to do to get on a bus." Miss Maltby said she came up with the idea to wear a dog lead, and said previous boyfriends had called her a "weirdo" when she suggested it. She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner Dani Graves The couple said they "loved each other to pieces" and the use of the lead was a "sign of trust". Mr Graves said: "She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner." He said he "does everything" for his girlfriend, including laying out clothes for her, feeding her and cleaning their house. He said: "You wouldn't expect your cat or dog to do the washing up or cleaning round the house." Firm apology Bus operator Arriva claimed other passengers could be put at risk if the bus braked sharply. Operations director for Arriva Yorkshire, Paul Adcock, said: "Arriva takes any allegation of discrimination very seriously and have interviewed the driver regarding Mr Graves' claims. "Our primary concern is passenger safety and while the couple are very welcome to travel on our buses, we are asking that Miss Maltby remove her dog lead before boarding the bus. "It could be dangerous for the couple and other passengers if a driver had to brake sharply while Miss Maltby was wearing the lead." The company said it was writing to Mr Graves "to apologise for any distress caused by the way this matter was handled". Peter H Sent from - a smarter inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Most Goths I know/ have chatted with are happy people. I don't know anyone who gets taken around on a lead though, but, it's up to herif that's what she likes. Jo , Peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > I nearly bought a t shirt once that had the caption " cheer up goths " on it............. > Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' > > Chain male goth Dani Graves and Tasha Maltby, Picture Ross Parry > > > Tasha Maltby > A goth who leads his girlfriend around with a dog lead and collar was stopped from getting on a bus amid fears for passenger safety, a bus firm confirmed. > Dani Graves, 25, and his fiancee Tasha Maltby, 19, of Dewsbury, West Yorks, claim they have been discriminated against by bus firm Arriva Yorkshire. > The black-clad couple said they had been told to leave one bus and prevented from boarding another. > The bus firm said safety came first, but it was investigating the complaint. > Mr Graves told BBC Look North: " We're used to strange looks, we're used to comments. > " But we didn't expect it from someone like that. They're providing a public service. We had our bus passes, we did everything that you are supposed to do to get on a bus. " > Miss Maltby said she came up with the idea to wear a dog lead, and said previous boyfriends had called her a " weirdo " when she suggested it. > She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner > > Dani Graves > The couple said they " loved each other to pieces " and the use of the lead was a " sign of trust " . > Mr Graves said: " She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner. " > He said he " does everything " for his girlfriend, including laying out clothes for her, feeding her and cleaning their house. > He said: " You wouldn't expect your cat or dog to do the washing up or cleaning round the house. " > Firm apology > Bus operator Arriva claimed other passengers could be put at risk if the bus braked sharply. > Operations director for Arriva Yorkshire, Paul Adcock, said: " Arriva takes any allegation of discrimination very seriously and have interviewed the driver regarding Mr Graves' claims. > " Our primary concern is passenger safety and while the couple are very welcome to travel on our buses, we are asking that Miss Maltby remove her dog lead before boarding the bus. > " It could be dangerous for the couple and other passengers if a driver had to brake sharply while Miss Maltby was wearing the lead. " > The company said it was writing to Mr Graves " to apologise for any distress caused by the way this matter was handled " . > > > Peter H > > > ________ > Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 me no gothy...but used to be lead around a bunch hahahahahahahha heartwerk Jan 24, 2008 11:36 PM Re: Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' Most Goths I know/ have chatted with are happy people. I don't know anyone who gets taken around on a lead though, but, it's up to herif that's what she likes.Jo , Peter VV <swpgh01 wrote:>> I nearly bought a t shirt once that had the caption " cheer up goths" on it.............> Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' > > Chain male goth Dani Graves and Tasha Maltby, Picture Ross Parry > > > Tasha Maltby > A goth who leads his girlfriend around with a dog lead and collar was stopped from getting on a bus amid fears for passenger safety, a bus firm confirmed. > Dani Graves, 25, and his fiancee Tasha Maltby, 19, of Dewsbury, West Yorks, claim they have been discriminated against by bus firm Arriva Yorkshire. > The black-clad couple said they had been told to leave one bus and prevented from boarding another. > The bus firm said safety came first, but it was investigating the complaint. > Mr Graves told BBC Look North: "We're used to strange looks, we're used to comments. > "But we didn't expect it from someone like that. They're providing a public service. We had our bus passes, we did everything that you are supposed to do to get on a bus." > Miss Maltby said she came up with the idea to wear a dog lead, and said previous boyfriends had called her a "weirdo" when she suggested it. > She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner > > Dani Graves> The couple said they "loved each other to pieces" and the use of the lead was a "sign of trust". > Mr Graves said: "She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner." > He said he "does everything" for his girlfriend, including laying out clothes for her, feeding her and cleaning their house. > He said: "You wouldn't expect your cat or dog to do the washing up or cleaning round the house." > Firm apology > Bus operator Arriva claimed other passengers could be put at risk if the bus braked sharply. > Operations director for Arriva Yorkshire, Paul Adcock, said: "Arriva takes any allegation of discrimination very seriously and have interviewed the driver regarding Mr Graves' claims. > "Our primary concern is passenger safety and while the couple are very welcome to travel on our buses, we are asking that Miss Maltby remove her dog lead before boarding the bus. > "It could be dangerous for the couple and other passengers if a driver had to brake sharply while Miss Maltby was wearing the lead." > The company said it was writing to Mr Graves "to apologise for any distress caused by the way this matter was handled". > > > Peter H> > > ________> Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail.> Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 LOL............ Peter H fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Friday, 25 January, 2008 4:32:24 PMRe: Re: Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' me no gothy...but used to be lead around a bunch hahahahahahahha heartwerk Jan 24, 2008 11:36 PM @gro ups.com Re: Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' Most Goths I know/ have chatted with are happy people. I don't know anyone who gets taken around on a lead though, but, it's up to herif that's what she likes.Jo@gro ups.com, Peter VV <swpgh01 > wrote:>> I nearly bought a t shirt once that had the caption " cheer up goths" on it.......... ...> Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' > > Chain male goth Dani Graves and Tasha Maltby, Picture Ross Parry > > > Tasha Maltby > A goth who leads his girlfriend around with a dog lead and collar was stopped from getting on a bus amid fears for passenger safety, a bus firm confirmed. > Dani Graves, 25, and his fiancee Tasha Maltby, 19, of Dewsbury, West Yorks, claim they have been discriminated against by bus firm Arriva Yorkshire. > The black-clad couple said they had been told to leave one bus and prevented from boarding another. > The bus firm said safety came first, but it was investigating the complaint. > Mr Graves told BBC Look North: "We're used to strange looks, we're used to comments. > "But we didn't expect it from someone like that. They're providing a public service. We had our bus passes, we did everything that you are supposed to do to get on a bus." > Miss Maltby said she came up with the idea to wear a dog lead, and said previous boyfriends had called her a "weirdo" when she suggested it. > She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner > > Dani Graves> The couple said they "loved each other to pieces" and the use of the lead was a "sign of trust". > Mr Graves said: "She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner." > He said he "does everything" for his girlfriend, including laying out clothes for her, feeding her and cleaning their house. > He said: "You wouldn't expect your cat or dog to do the washing up or cleaning round the house." > Firm apology > Bus operator Arriva claimed other passengers could be put at risk if the bus braked sharply. > Operations director for Arriva Yorkshire, Paul Adcock, said: "Arriva takes any allegation of discrimination very seriously and have interviewed the driver regarding Mr Graves' claims. > "Our primary concern is passenger safety and while the couple are very welcome to travel on our buses, we are asking that Miss Maltby remove her dog lead before boarding the bus. > "It could be dangerous for the couple and other passengers if a driver had to brake sharply while Miss Maltby was wearing the lead." > The company said it was writing to Mr Graves "to apologise for any distress caused by the way this matter was handled". > > > Peter H> > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Sent from - a smarter inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Goths can talk?.....wow. I thought they just scowled,sighed, and looked with scorn at the rest of the world.......... Peter H heartwerk <jo.heartwork Sent: Friday, 25 January, 2008 7:36:33 AM Re: Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' Most Goths I know/ have chatted with are happy people. I don't know anyone who gets taken around on a lead though, but, it's up to herif that's what she likes.Jo@gro ups.com, Peter VV <swpgh01 > wrote:>> I nearly bought a t shirt once that had the caption " cheer up goths" on it.......... ...> Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' > > Chain male goth Dani Graves and Tasha Maltby, Picture Ross Parry > > > Tasha Maltby > A goth who leads his girlfriend around with a dog lead and collar was stopped from getting on a bus amid fears for passenger safety, a bus firm confirmed. > Dani Graves, 25, and his fiancee Tasha Maltby, 19, of Dewsbury, West Yorks, claim they have been discriminated against by bus firm Arriva Yorkshire. > The black-clad couple said they had been told to leave one bus and prevented from boarding another. > The bus firm said safety came first, but it was investigating the complaint. > Mr Graves told BBC Look North: "We're used to strange looks, we're used to comments. > "But we didn't expect it from someone like that. They're providing a public service. We had our bus passes, we did everything that you are supposed to do to get on a bus." > Miss Maltby said she came up with the idea to wear a dog lead, and said previous boyfriends had called her a "weirdo" when she suggested it. > She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner > > Dani Graves> The couple said they "loved each other to pieces" and the use of the lead was a "sign of trust". > Mr Graves said: "She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner." > He said he "does everything" for his girlfriend, including laying out clothes for her, feeding her and cleaning their house. > He said: "You wouldn't expect your cat or dog to do the washing up or cleaning round the house." > Firm apology > Bus operator Arriva claimed other passengers could be put at risk if the bus braked sharply. > Operations director for Arriva Yorkshire, Paul Adcock, said: "Arriva takes any allegation of discrimination very seriously and have interviewed the driver regarding Mr Graves' claims. > "Our primary concern is passenger safety and while the couple are very welcome to travel on our buses, we are asking that Miss Maltby remove her dog lead before boarding the bus. > "It could be dangerous for the couple and other passengers if a driver had to brake sharply while Miss Maltby was wearing the lead." > The company said it was writing to Mr Graves "to apologise for any distress caused by the way this matter was handled". > > > Peter H> > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > Sent from - a smarter inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008  What made you think that? Jo - Peter VV Friday, January 25, 2008 8:49 PM Re: Re: Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' Goths can talk?.....wow. I thought they just scowled,sighed, and looked with scorn at the rest of the world.......... Peter H heartwerk <jo.heartwork Sent: Friday, 25 January, 2008 7:36:33 AM Re: Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' Most Goths I know/ have chatted with are happy people. I don't know anyone who gets taken around on a lead though, but, it's up to herif that's what she likes.Jo@gro ups.com, Peter VV <swpgh01 > wrote:>> I nearly bought a t shirt once that had the caption " cheer up goths" on it.......... ...> Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' > > Chain male goth Dani Graves and Tasha Maltby, Picture Ross Parry > > > Tasha Maltby > A goth who leads his girlfriend around with a dog lead and collar was stopped from getting on a bus amid fears for passenger safety, a bus firm confirmed. > Dani Graves, 25, and his fiancee Tasha Maltby, 19, of Dewsbury, West Yorks, claim they have been discriminated against by bus firm Arriva Yorkshire. > The black-clad couple said they had been told to leave one bus and prevented from boarding another. > The bus firm said safety came first, but it was investigating the complaint. > Mr Graves told BBC Look North: "We're used to strange looks, we're used to comments. > "But we didn't expect it from someone like that. They're providing a public service. We had our bus passes, we did everything that you are supposed to do to get on a bus." > Miss Maltby said she came up with the idea to wear a dog lead, and said previous boyfriends had called her a "weirdo" when she suggested it. > She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner > > Dani Graves> The couple said they "loved each other to pieces" and the use of the lead was a "sign of trust". > Mr Graves said: "She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner." > He said he "does everything" for his girlfriend, including laying out clothes for her, feeding her and cleaning their house. > He said: "You wouldn't expect your cat or dog to do the washing up or cleaning round the house." > Firm apology > Bus operator Arriva claimed other passengers could be put at risk if the bus braked sharply. > Operations director for Arriva Yorkshire, Paul Adcock, said: "Arriva takes any allegation of discrimination very seriously and have interviewed the driver regarding Mr Graves' claims. > "Our primary concern is passenger safety and while the couple are very welcome to travel on our buses, we are asking that Miss Maltby remove her dog lead before boarding the bus. > "It could be dangerous for the couple and other passengers if a driver had to brake sharply while Miss Maltby was wearing the lead." > The company said it was writing to Mr Graves "to apologise for any distress caused by the way this matter was handled". > > > Peter H> > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > Sent from - a smarter inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 It was a joke , Jo. As indicated by the smilie.... Peter H jo <jo.heartwork Sent: Friday, 25 January, 2008 10:52:48 PMRe: Re: Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus'  What made you think that? Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Friday, January 25, 2008 8:49 PM Re: Re: Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' Goths can talk?.....wow. I thought they just scowled,sighed, and looked with scorn at the rest of the world....... ... Peter H heartwerk <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com>@gro ups.comFriday, 25 January, 2008 7:36:33 AM Re: Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' Most Goths I know/ have chatted with are happy people. I don't know anyone who gets taken around on a lead though, but, it's up to herif that's what she likes.Jo@gro ups.com, Peter VV <swpgh01 > wrote:>> I nearly bought a t shirt once that had the caption " cheer up goths" on it.......... ...> Dog-lead goths 'hounded off bus' > > Chain male goth Dani Graves and Tasha Maltby, Picture Ross Parry > > > Tasha Maltby > A goth who leads his girlfriend around with a dog lead and collar was stopped from getting on a bus amid fears for passenger safety, a bus firm confirmed. > Dani Graves, 25, and his fiancee Tasha Maltby, 19, of Dewsbury, West Yorks, claim they have been discriminated against by bus firm Arriva Yorkshire. > The black-clad couple said they had been told to leave one bus and prevented from boarding another. > The bus firm said safety came first, but it was investigating the complaint. > Mr Graves told BBC Look North: "We're used to strange looks, we're used to comments. > "But we didn't expect it from someone like that. They're providing a public service. We had our bus passes, we did everything that you are supposed to do to get on a bus." > Miss Maltby said she came up with the idea to wear a dog lead, and said previous boyfriends had called her a "weirdo" when she suggested it. > She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner > > Dani Graves> The couple said they "loved each other to pieces" and the use of the lead was a "sign of trust". > Mr Graves said: "She's very animal like, she's kind of like a pet, as well as a partner." > He said he "does everything" for his girlfriend, including laying out clothes for her, feeding her and cleaning their house. > He said: "You wouldn't expect your cat or dog to do the washing up or cleaning round the house." > Firm apology > Bus operator Arriva claimed other passengers could be put at risk if the bus braked sharply. > Operations director for Arriva Yorkshire, Paul Adcock, said: "Arriva takes any allegation of discrimination very seriously and have interviewed the driver regarding Mr Graves' claims. > "Our primary concern is passenger safety and while the couple are very welcome to travel on our buses, we are asking that Miss Maltby remove her dog lead before boarding the bus. > "It could be dangerous for the couple and other passengers if a driver had to brake sharply while Miss Maltby was wearing the lead." > The company said it was writing to Mr Graves "to apologise for any distress caused by the way this matter was handled". > > > Peter H> > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > Sent from - a smarter inbox. Sent from - a smarter inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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