Non-motoring > A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: VxFan	Replies: 32

Mon 22 Jul 13 13:23   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - VxFan

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-23403935 Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 13:29   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Dog

:-D Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 13:38   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Armel Coussine

Good story. Very crap of MacD's to refuse service to people on ponies - for what earthly reason? - and unbelievably wimpish of 'customers and staff' to be alarmed and distressed by the sight 'and smell' of the horse showing its feelings by taking a dump between the tables. If the report is true of course. It would have had me rolling in the aisles (but not that aisle obviously). It isn't people's stupidity that's so heartbreaking. They can't help that. It's their awful stiffness and rigidity. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 15:57   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Fenlander

Yes it's a laugh to a point AC but the core being of a horse is a flight animal and that can be provoked by unexpected and unusual circumstances. In a confined space damage or serious injury was a serious possibility. A kick in the chest can kill. One wrong noise from kitchen equipment and that pony would have exploded. Any experienced rider knows that and was a fool to risk all concerned. I've known so many folks get badly injured around horses it's a wonder we go anywhere near them. Last edited by: Fenlander on Mon 22 Jul 13 at 16:00 Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 16:09   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - madf

Horses are dangerous and some riders have as much sense as politicians. I support MCD 100%...I would NOT like a horse near me when eating. The insanitary end of a horse attracts flies and remember that lockjaw originated from horseshit. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 16:18   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Dog

My sister eats like a horse. Just saying :) Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 21:55   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Ted

>> My sister eats like a horse. >> >> Just saying :) Nosebag ? Ted Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 22:18   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Dog

>>Nosebag ? She's okay I suppose really, lost a lot of weight over the last few years due to cancer/chemo (Myeloma) But she's always out and about and doesn't let that stop her from leading a 'normal' life :) Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 22:22   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Ted

>> >>Nosebag ? >> >> She's okay I suppose really, lost a lot of weight over the last few years >> due to cancer/chemo (Myeloma) >> >> But she's always out and about and doesn't let that stop her from leading a >> 'normal' life :) Good for her, Bonz. Hope all goes well for the lass. Ted Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 21:40   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Harleyman

The main source of horseshit here is McDonalds' stupid policies with regards to its drive-throughs. It being a given that an HGV won't fit in the lane, I've tried in the past to get a cup of tea during the wee small hours by parking across the road and walking up to the window, only to have the spotty git behind the till refuse me service and quoting their poxy company policy at me. The woman was a bit silly to take the nag into the "restaurant" but McDonalds thoroughly deserved the resulting delivery. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 16:19   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Armel Coussine

Point taken I suppose Fenlander. I'm not that keen on horses myself. But I wd imagine this lady knew her pony well. After all it had stood in a queue of cars politely waiting its turn. Perhaps it was risky to take it inside. But she must have been quite annoyed as anyone would be. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 16:32   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Manatee

Possibly a bit daft for Macdonald's to refuse service in the drive through, though I could see why they might, for the risk of unwanted interaction with cars. Very daft of the horse rider to take the beast in there. Hardly worth paperwork but she should have been made to remove the dump in whatever she had available - her hat? Was the Macdonald's for the 'orse? Cannibalism's a bit off. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 16:39   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - BobbyG

Back in January after a wedding a crowd of us includingt he bride and groom were staying at the local Travel Lodge. Walking to there from the reception, at 1am in the morning, a crowd of us went through the drive thru. We were refused on the basis that none of us were actually in a vehicle...... however, they did open the doors and let us come inside and served us there! Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 16:48   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Zero

I like the fact that McDonalds have a pre defined policy about refusing horse riders in drive throughs! Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 16:52   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - CGNorwich

Don't turn up on your bike either. www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ukhome/whatmakesmcdonalds/questions/running-the-business/drive-thru/what-are-the-policies-for-service-in-the-drive-thru-lanes.html Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 21:04   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Bromptonaut

>> Don't turn up on your bike either. >> >> www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ukhome/whatmakesmcdonalds/questions/running-the-business/drive-thru/what-are-the-policies-for-service-in-the-drive-thru-lanes.html I can ride my bike all over Central London, been both ways along the Embankment and all the way round Parly Square twice over today - supervising move to new office. But it's too risky o sit on the bike in a near stationary queue? If people are going to asses risk they first need to understand risk. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 16:53   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - sooty123

I wonder if it's a UK only rule, I've seen someone ride a horse through a McDonalds drive through in the US. Last edited by: sooty123 on Mon 22 Jul 13 at 16:55 Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 16:56   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Manatee

>> I wonder if it's a UK only rule, I've seen someone ride a horse through >> a McDonalds drive through in the US. Perhaps the rider was sporting his six shooter. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 21:51   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Cliff Pope

>> I like the fact that McDonalds have a pre defined policy about refusing horse riders >> in drive throughs! >> I wonder what their policy is on driving through with a horse and carriage? That is real driving, the origin of the word we now apply to cars. Riders often stop at our local pub, appropriately called the Nag's Head, and tether their horses to the railings round the beer garden. No one seems to complain about distress caused to customers. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 22:03   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - No FM2R

"Our drive-thru lanes are custom built for motor cars, vans and trucks and in line with this policy we do not serve pedestrians, bicycle riders or vehicles that exceed the passable dimensions, for everyone’s safety". Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 17:57   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - corax

>> I've known so many folks get badly injured around horses it's a wonder we go >> anywhere near them. It's like any animal Fenlander. They all have the potential to injure. We try to get near bears even though they can decapitate you with one swipe. People, who'd have 'em. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 18:00   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Armel Coussine

>> People, who'd have 'em. Bears. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 19:48   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - CGNorwich

Looking after my grandchildren in a suburb of Vancouver there was a desperate knocking on the door and a lot of shouting. I opened the door and let my somewhat agitated daughter in. Ambling across their suburban lawn was a large Black Bear. Official guidance it to shout "Hey Bear - Away Bear" and make as much noise as possible. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 19:57   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - -

>> Official guidance it to shout "Hey Bear - Away Bear" and make as much noise >> as possible. Wouldn't have worked, it would never have understood your Norfolk drawl..;) Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 22:39   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - CGNorwich

Beer and Bear are pronounced the same in a Norfolk accent so "having a bear" can be confusing ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 22:45   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Zero

they taste similar too. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Jul 13 21:44   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Harleyman

In >> a confined space damage or serious injury was a serious possibility. A kick in the >> chest can kill. >> You can walk into any city centre McDonalds in the footie season and take that risk. Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Jul 13 07:09   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - L'escargot

During WWII when times were hard and poorer families couldn't afford to be too choosy about what they ate, our family ate horsemeat. It didn't do me any harm. Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Jul 13 08:13   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - corax

>> During WWII when times were hard and poorer families couldn't afford to be too choosy >> about what they ate, our family ate horsemeat. It didn't do me any harm. Twitches nervously. Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Jul 13 08:20   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Dog

Avez vous ever eaten L'escargot, L'es? :o) Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Jul 13 09:22   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - L'escargot

>> Avez vous ever eaten L'escargot, L'es? >> >> :o) >> No, but during the war I don't suppose my parents would have been averse to giving us Dog meat. Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Jul 13 09:37   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Dog

I can remember digging winkles out of their shells with a pin and eating them when I was just a pup. I wouldn't touch the fracking things today for luv nor money, well ... I'm always open to offers I spose. :} Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Jul 13 08:32   A new horsemeat scandal at McDonalds - Zero

>> During WWII when times were hard and poorer families couldn't afford to be too choosy >> about what they ate, our family ate horsemeat. It didn't do me any harm. Neigh lad. Reply to this message | Report message