I was threatened by an Irish Traveller there >:

RiseToTheTop · 2012-03-01 20:34:26

I was outside Centra after doing my groceries, waiting for the bus. I didn't get much sleep last night so was a bit drowsy and had my head down a bit. This person gets out of a car, I dunno the exact model but one of those "work cars", they are 2 seated with space at the back. He approached me and said "give me 50 cents".…

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I was outside Centra after doing my groceries, waiting for the bus. I didn't get much sleep last night so was a bit drowsy and had my head down a bit.

This person gets out of a car, I dunno the exact model but one of those "work cars", they are 2 seated with space at the back. He approached me and said "give me 50 cents". I said no and he then shouted at me "I'LL BREAK YOUR FACE". He then passed me into the shop. It was a verbal threat, plus he got real close up to me and shouted.

I know he was a traveller because of his very thick traveller accent and his attire. (Paddy cap, etc.) What can I do?

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#2 01-03-2012 09:36PM

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There's nothing you can do, and nothing you need to do.

At least it wasn't a foreign traveller.

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#3 01-03-2012 09:36PM

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Could of just been from mulingar to be fair.

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#4 01-03-2012 09:38PM

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And the moral of the story is ????

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#5 01-03-2012 09:38PM

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Was it a big red hiace van?

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#6 01-03-2012 09:40PM

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RiseToTheTop wrote: »

I was outside Centra after doing my groceries, waiting for the bus. I didn't get much sleep last night so was a bit drowsy and had my head down a bit.

This person gets out of a car, I dunno the exact model but one of those "work cars", they are 2 seated with space at the back. He approached me and said "give me 50 cents". I said no and he then shouted at me "I'LL BREAK YOUR FACE". He then passed me into the shop. It was a verbal threat, plus he got real close up to me and shouted.

I know he was a traveller because of his very thick traveller accent and his attire. (Paddy cap, etc.) What can I do?

Have a Cup of Harden-the-Fúck-up?

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#7 01-03-2012 09:40PM

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TeddyTedson wrote: »

Was it a big red hiace van?

http://images-2.drive.com.au/2010/03/11/1213954/vwCaddyM_m-420x0.jpg

It was like the above car, but red and no windows.

A bit smaller, the doors at back open up.

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#8 01-03-2012 09:41PM

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RiseToTheTop wrote: »

What can I do?

Man up?

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#9 01-03-2012 09:41PM

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Its easier spot them in the summer with their vests.
Did the van have alloy wheels?

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#10 01-03-2012 09:42PM

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RiseToTheTop wrote: »

I was outside Centra after doing my groceries, waiting for the bus. I didn't get much sleep last night so was a bit drowsy and had my head down a bit.

This person gets out of a car, I dunno the exact model but one of those "work cars", they are 2 seated with space at the back. He approached me and said "give me 50 cents". I said no and he then shouted at me "I'LL BREAK YOUR FACE". He then passed me into the shop. It was a verbal threat, plus he got real close up to me and shouted.

I know he was a traveller because of his very thick traveller accent and his attire. (Paddy cap, etc.) What can I do?

I'm shocked and appalled that you would commit such an anti traveller act in a public place.

Pavee point will have a field day.

Dont you know that travellers are a distinct and unique cultural entity and your refusal to hand over 50cent is an affront to their heritage and traditions.

Post reported, I hope boards report you to the guards.

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#11 01-03-2012 09:42PM

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Go to his halting site and burn down his caravan I suppose. You could report him to police, you could grow a deap hatred towards travellers and be a bit of a racist based on your one experience . Or you could just pretty much forget it happened.
Id hire a bigger traveller to break his face for about 100 quid. But I know some travellers desparate for a 100 quid. You probably dont based on the fact you were shocked he was Irish.

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#12 01-03-2012 09:42PM

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This incident didn't happen in New Ross did it?

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#13 01-03-2012 09:42PM

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RiseToTheTop wrote: »

http://images-2.drive.com.au/2010/03/11/1213954/vwCaddyM_m-420x0.jpg

It was like the above car, but red and no windows.

A bit smaller, the doors at back open up.

Are you sure it wasn't Postman Pat ?

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#14 01-03-2012 09:42PM

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Do ye guys think I was crying or something afterwards? I showed no fear to him. I said I didn't get much sleep, had my head down and wasn't aware of my surroundings. I was only aware of him in full till he was close.

I'm just saying should I report him for doing it?

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#15 01-03-2012 09:44PM

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not a lot you can do now since he's long gone

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#16 01-03-2012 09:44PM

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EGAR wrote: »

RiseToTheTop wrote: »

What can I do?

Man up?

Irish Traveler is there any other kind here
I didn't know we had foreign travelers as well and I don't mean tourists.

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#17 01-03-2012 09:44PM

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RiseToTheTop wrote: »

I was outside Centra after doing my groceries, waiting for the bus. I didn't get much sleep last night so was a bit drowsy and had my head down a bit.

This person gets out of a car, I dunno the exact model but one of those "work cars", they are 2 seated with space at the back. He approached me and said "give me 50 cents". I said no and he then shouted at me "I'LL BREAK YOUR FACE". He then passed me into the shop. It was a verbal threat, plus he got real close up to me and shouted.

I know he was a traveller because of his very thick traveller accent and his attire. (Paddy cap, etc.) What can I do?

doing your groceries?

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#18 01-03-2012 09:45PM

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RiseToTheTop wrote: »

I know he was a traveller because of his very thick traveller accent and his attire. (Paddy cap, etc.) What can I do?

Should have followed him home and burned his house to the axels.

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#19 01-03-2012 09:45PM

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travellers wouldnt do that there lovely people , salt of the earth , theres even programs on Tele showing how nice they are so I dont believe u ,

aw crap , I just broke my sarc-o-meter

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#20 01-03-2012 09:47PM

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Bide your time.

Wait, and be patient.

You might be tempted to take some action in a fit of rage, but resist the temptation.

No, wait.

Do nothing.

Wait until his daughter has her first communion, and then point and laugh at her ridiculous outfit, and gesture to other people to look at her and laugh too.

Her tears will only add savour to your revenge.

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#21 01-03-2012 09:48PM

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You should've said:

"You're no good! There's no point sending for me cause I'm no good too, but no Joyce will ever beat me for 50c. I put my hands in the petrol to make them as hard as stone.."

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#22 01-03-2012 09:48PM

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senorwipesalot wrote: »

Should have followed him home and given him all of your money, clothes, even your pants.

Fixed for the bleeding heart liberals.

:pac:

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#23 01-03-2012 09:52PM

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I wonder did you say no in a snooty little I dont get shopping I get groceries sort of way.
That upsets people . Makes them wanna break your little snooty face.

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#24 01-03-2012 09:54PM

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It's fun the way some travellers acts as though they're so poor and deprived. Like hell they are. Loads of them go on the nixers making a fortune and hid it all from the taxman. Then they calm thousands in social welfare. Some travellers probably earn more than the average settled person in Ireland.

<in before the PC brigade and probably ban>

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#25 01-03-2012 09:58PM

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Pacifist Pigeon wrote: »

It's fun the way some travellers acts as though they're so poor and deprived. Like hell they are. Loads of them go on the nixers making a fortune and hid it all from the taxman. Then they calm thousands in social welfare. Some travellers probably earn more than the average settled person in Ireland.

<in before the PC brigade and probably ban>

If they can calm the social welfare I say they deserve every penny they get . Its probably the angriest welfare of them all. Its not very social.

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#26 01-03-2012 09:58PM

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Temptamperu wrote: »

Could of just been from mulingar to be fair.

Says the man from Tallaght

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#27 01-03-2012 09:58PM

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I think you misheard him, he was merely telling you of his fondness for supermarkets... "I LIKE MACE!!"...

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#28 01-03-2012 10:01PM

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what do you be at,seriously.....
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77105906

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#29 01-03-2012 10:02PM

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puzzle factory wrote: »

what do you be at,seriously.....
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77105906

Maybe he just has one of those faces that gets people angry.

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#30 01-03-2012 10:06PM

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puzzle factory wrote: »

what do you be at,seriously.....

Probably walks around noticing things. Totally deserves all the sh!t he gets.

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#31 01-03-2012 10:09PM

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RiseToTheTop wrote: »

I know he was a traveller because of his very thick traveller accent and his attire. (Paddy cap, etc.) What can I do?

What would Trent have done?

try living up to your username for starters!

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