Like most of us I get really brassed of with timeshare reps standing right in front of me when on holiday, flashing a badge and insisting they are 'working' for the Maltese Tourest Board.
I have found the perfect way of getting rid of them, simply stop them after they enquire if you speak English, with the magic words, "yes and I'm also a resident here"
Works 100% of the time and most even wish you a good day as they slink off looking for another victim. Try it, works perfectly.
Hi Dave,
Absolutely brilliant!
That's just about the best solution anyone has suggested so far!!
10/10
Trev
Absolutely brilliant!
That's just about the best solution anyone has suggested so far!!
10/10
Trev
Hi David, Dave, and Trev 
, when we were last there the other week they didn't bother us at all, they know us in Sliema now so don't waste there time on a deffinite no, however I have started approaching them and asking them "if they are english" and if they say yes I say "oh good can you tell me the time", it kind of turns it upside down a bit, they seem uneasy about being approached in the street by a stranger asking personal questions, try it sometime it's quite amusing.
Sliema2
, when we were last there the other week they didn't bother us at all, they know us in Sliema now so don't waste there time on a deffinite no, however I have started approaching them and asking them "if they are english" and if they say yes I say "oh good can you tell me the time", it kind of turns it upside down a bit, they seem uneasy about being approached in the street by a stranger asking personal questions, try it sometime it's quite amusing.Sliema2
Love that one too, Sliema 2, but we also found after a week they had recognised us as well, particually one 'pest' with a London accent who haunts The Strand, he wouldn't even risk eye contact with me, hehehehe. 
One of the reasons that they don't approach people are the colour of their legs. Brilliant white = definate, tanned = don't bother.
Ah but what if it's winter and you are wearing long pants ?, what then ?.
Well I'm afraid I can't help you there Sliema2 as both myself and the missus only wear frocks. OOPS!
So it was you two we saw walking up Xemxija hill looking like hinge and bracket was it ?.
I can only add to the last couple of posts, that the whole world, never mind just Malta, isn't ready to see my legs yet. I did consider buying a pair of Eric Morcambe shorts last April, but after a glass of water and a swift rest in a darkened room, the desire left me.
David
David
More threats.....
http://www.timesofmalta.com/core/article.php?id=259308
Why not follow it through and make us all happy
Tar & feather these louts and send them looking for 'hunters'
Fallan
http://www.timesofmalta.com/core/article.php?id=259308
Why not follow it through and make us all happy
Tar & feather these louts and send them looking for 'hunters'
Fallan
If found guilty dress the swines up in wild bird costumes and get em to run round the countryside, that'll teach the blagging blighters.
I always find the timeshare people who are in a regular place, eg the Square in Bugibba are ok, its the ones that wizz around in cars and stop you umpteen times in one day that are a pain.
Hello all, this one always brings the best out of us all, I would like to tell you all about the last time we were in Malta. The hotel Kennedy Nova the one we were staying in ran a time share for part of the hotel, most days we would see them bringing round some poor sole and show them round the pool area (by the way at the time was well past its best)
As said above they do get to know you after a bit so they don't ask you to much, but the reason for this post is on our last day there we were sat waiting to be picked up two suit cases, dressed for when we got home so you can guess when they had the nerve to ask if we would like to have a look round the hotel.Well I don't lose my rag very often, but it was a delight to see there faces when I told them to (begins with F and ends in F)
that did the trick they soon left me alone.
Dave
As said above they do get to know you after a bit so they don't ask you to much, but the reason for this post is on our last day there we were sat waiting to be picked up two suit cases, dressed for when we got home so you can guess when they had the nerve to ask if we would like to have a look round the hotel.Well I don't lose my rag very often, but it was a delight to see there faces when I told them to (begins with F and ends in F)
that did the trick they soon left me alone.
Dave
I found that printing this on a piece of card about the size of a calling card works for all the pavement pests. you simply hand it to them as soon as they stop you and then walk off whilst they read it. by the time they finish you are long gone.
i just hope the link now works!
i just hope the link now works!
I also found, when asked if i are english, to reply "I'm very sorry but I dont speak english and cant understand a word you say" or words to that effect, really confuses them.
Hello pete, I have got to say I like the card so much I am going to make one for myself.
Cheers,
Dave.
Cheers,
Dave.
Hi pete,
I agree with Dave I also like the card and am considering making some for myself. However, what are the 2 missing letters replaced by the stars?
Trev
I agree with Dave I also like the card and am considering making some for myself. However, what are the 2 missing letters replaced by the stars?
Trev
2 starred letters are O and R of course.
no, they are E and C - haven't you seen Father Ted ?
"Drink!", "Feck!", "Arse!" and "Girls!"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Jack_Hackett
"Drink!", "Feck!", "Arse!" and "Girls!"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Jack_Hackett
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