People you bump into when your out punting

[Stevelondon]

I’m sure this has been done before. But I thought I might just bring it up cos I’m like that you see.

Now I am one of those blokes who quite enjoys an after punt beer, or maybe a G&T….. depends.
Actually it might even be a before punt drink….. just depends kind of thing.

So I’m off into the wilds of Guildford and think to myself. I’ve got plenty of time. I know I’m driving but just one little drink won’t do any harm.
Sigh…….. I do think like that, then sensibility enters the equation and the words
“Just an orange juice please” spouts out.

Why can’t bloody Abigail Spencer live nearer a station is the other thing that crosses my mind.
But anyways. I digress.

So I find this pub near Abi’s and am just about to take a sip. When I turn and see Gerry Francis standing next to me. He’s just walked in with his missus (I think)
I nod, he nods. I say hello to the lady with him and they get their drinks and sit down.

Got me thinking. Wonder if you lot have met anybody of that ilk when punting in particular.

I did tell Abi about this and her reaction was,
“Who” ?

Obviously not a QPR fan then.

[Simmo87]

I've had a booking cancelled from a girl I had seen before a few times who was 'not very well' about an hour before the booking, so I went  round the corner to the local pub to find a quite corner and see what I could rebook with a different SP, only to find the same the girl drinking
in that pub with a few girly mates.

10mins later after she spotted me, I got a snotty text about stalking her and blocked on AW from her.

On a positive note I had a great punt with a the a girl I had managed to book at last moment.

[Colston36]

I've had a booking cancelled from a girl I had seen before a few times who was 'not very well' about an hour before the booking, so I went  round the corner to the local pub to find a quite corner and see what I could rebook with a different SP, only to find the same the girl drinking
in that pub with a few girly mates.

10mins later after she spotted me, I got a snotty text about stalking her and blocked on AW from her.

On a positive note I had a great punt with a the a girl I had managed to book at last moment.

Whores not noted for veracity. But I guess they get tired.

[Kool Keef]

I’m sure this has been done before. But I thought I might just bring it up cos I’m like that you see.

Now I am one of those blokes who quite enjoys an after punt beer, or maybe a G&T….. depends.
Actually it might even be a before punt drink….. just depends kind of thing.

So I’m off into the wilds of Guildford and think to myself. I’ve got plenty of time. I know I’m driving but just one little drink won’t do any harm.
Sigh…….. I do think like that, then sensibility enters the equation and the words
“Just an orange juice please” spouts out.

Why can’t bloody Abigail Spencer live nearer a station is the other thing that crosses my mind.
But anyways. I digress.

So I find this pub near Abi’s and am just about to take a sip. When I turn and see Gerry Francis standing next to me. He’s just walked in with his missus (I think)
I nod, he nods. I say hello to the lady with him and they get their drinks and sit down.

Got me thinking. Wonder if you lot have met anybody of that ilk when punting in particular.

I did tell Abi about this and her reaction was,
“Who” ?

Obviously not a QPR fan then.

Is Gerry still sporting his famous mullet?

[Stevelondon]

Is Gerry still sporting his famous mullet?

Older (obviously) and easily recognisable. Sadly looks like he has trouble with his legs nowadays as he was hobbling a bit.

[Stevelondon]

I've had a booking cancelled from a girl I had seen before a few times who was 'not very well' about an hour before the booking, so I went  round the corner to the local pub to find a quite corner and see what I could rebook with a different SP, only to find the same the girl drinking
in that pub with a few girly mates.

10mins later after she spotted me, I got a snotty text about stalking her and blocked on AW from her.

On a positive note I had a great punt with a the a girl I had managed to book at last moment.

Similar thing happened to me. Only it was a case of the SP telling me one of her SP friends had just turned up and needed some company.
I ended up in the pub around the corner with both of them.

Her mate had been turned over by a couple of fuckwits. Laptop, mobiles, cash stolen etc.
She reported it to police and they dealt with it.

Sorry…… off topic

[petermisc]

I did tell Abi about this and her reaction was,
“Who” ?

My reaction too!

On my way to a meet, I popped into the Co-Op, and bumped into another SP I hadn't seen in a long time.  We exchanged a few pleasantries, and moved on.  Wish now I had abandoned my booking, and gone to see her instead!

[Bogof60]

Never see or can never recall seeing anyone famous or even notorious.

But every time and I mean every time I drive to a punt I see a Police Car.
Now maybe it's because it's something that I am doing that is on the fringes of the law but come on how often do you see a Police Car in your normal driving.

 

[rocket88]

I once saw the late Mark E. Smith in the Crown and Kettle pub in Manchester once when I went in for a post punt pint. He was his usual sunny smiling self.....

[TP84]

Bill Bailey in Hammersmith pub before a punt and Stephen Hendry in Novikov after a punt 

[alabama1]

Never see or can never recall seeing anyone famous or even notorious.

But every time and I mean every time I drive to a punt I see a Police Car.
Now maybe it's because it's something that I am doing that is on the fringes of the law but come on how often do you see a Police Car in your normal driving.

 

It's 100% legal. Stop being a wuss !

[petermisc]

I once saw the late Mark E. Smith .....

Again, who?

[Thecunninglinguist]

Again, who?

It would appear from Wikipedia the gentleman was a vocalist.

[akauya]

I never bumped into anyone famous but years ago (when I was a student) I did once bump into an old lecturer of mine.

It was at an walk-up in Soho. I was walking up and he was walking down. We both briefly looked horrified and swiftly ignored each other.

 

[FiveKnuckles]

I never bumped into anyone famous but years ago (when I was a student) I did once bump into an old lecturer of mine.

It was at an walk-up in Soho. I was walking up and he was walking down. We both briefly looked horrified and swiftly ignored each other.

 

Did he have the last laugh by awarding you (sloppy) 2nd in the next test? 

[Stevelondon]

Did he have the last laugh by awarding you (sloppy) 2nd in the next test? 

Or did he just give him a lecture.

[Webby581]

Not actually after a punt, but when I was out with a woman after an extramarital shag, we met Ray Winstone in a pub.
On another occasion with the same woman Natalie Cassidy (Sonia in Eastenders at the time) sat down at the next table. This was all about 20 years ago.
I really wanted to tell Mrs Webby about these encounters - but obviously couldn't- and have had to stop myself mentioning them on several occasions since.

[tesla]

........how often do you see a Police Car in your normal driving.

 

usually every day

[Bogof60]

usually every day

Bit different for us out here in the sticks 

Maybe above I should have said
Doing something a little bit naughty.

[Stevelondon]

Over the years I’ve met a few so called famous people……. Not all on the way too or from a punt by the way.
Had a drink with George Best in a pub in York Street. He was much the worse for wear sadly. Wendy Richards was there too but I don’t count that.
Chatted with David Suchet in a hotel bar in Guildford. Nice guy.
Sang a song to Labi Siffre just cos I was pissed.  He was very impressed …Not.
A very pissed and stoned Chris Penn in a hotel in Lancaster Gate. Wouldn’t let anyone buy a drink…… so as far as I am concerned bloody top bloke and should have won an Oscar in Beethoven….. I think.
I know there’s a dog in the film anyway.
Was staying somewhere and a lot of the Sky Sports pundits were in.  Ian Rush with a gorgeous bird on his arm.  Chris Kamara and that other bloke who played for Liverpool….. Mark Lawrence. Nice hairstyle I thought.

I’ll tell you what. Not one of these bloody blokes recognised me and I’m getting a bit fed with it to be honest. 

[luv2kiss54]

Saw Diane Abbot on the tube on the way to a punt, cant remember which station but Jeremy Corbyn no where to be seen.

Also in central London quite recently one day lost and looking for the escort's building and f..k me Martin Kemp walked past and disappeared into another building. Tall tanned and still very good looking... bet he doesnt have to pay for it lol

[bristolnick]

Saw Harry Redknapp in a newsagent down in Sandbanks a quite few years ago

[southcoastpunter]

Saw Harry Redknapp in a newsagent down in Sandbanks a quite few years ago

was this on the way to/from a punt?

BTW, as Harry lives in Sandbanks, he is often seen around Bournemouth and Poole.

[Thecunninglinguist]

Saw Harry Redknapp in a newsagent down in Sandbanks a quite few years ago

No perusing the postcards in the window I take it?

[contentguy]

Over the years I’ve met a few so called famous people……. Not all on the way too or from a punt by the way.
Had a drink with George Best in a pub in York Street. He was much the worse for wear sadly. Wendy Richards was there too but I don’t count that.
Chatted with David Suchet in a hotel bar in Guildford. Nice guy.
Sang a song to Labi Siffre just cos I was pissed.  He was very impressed …Not.
A very pissed and stoned Chris Penn in a hotel in Lancaster Gate. Wouldn’t let anyone buy a drink…… so as far as I am concerned bloody top bloke and should have won an Oscar in Beethoven….. I think.
I know there’s a dog in the film anyway.
Was staying somewhere and a lot of the Sky Sports pundits were in.  Ian Rush with a gorgeous bird on his arm.  Chris Kamara and that other bloke who played for Liverpool….. Mark Lawrence. Nice hairstyle I thought.

I’ll tell you what. Not one of these bloody blokes recognised me and I’m getting a bit fed with it to be honest. 

Not directly punting related but nearly 30 years ago I worked around the corner from ‘that pub’, and was a regular.  As were: Wendy Richard, Gordon Kaye and John Inman.

I’d seen the publican (was his name Michael?) refuse to serve gobby tourists and celebrity chasers.

My boss bought me a drink and introduced me to Wendy.  She stuck her hand out and said ‘hello Guy, I’m Wendy’.  No pretence at all. It was an absolute pleasure on that occasion and a few others, to drink a few pints in her company.

[Stevelondon]

Not directly punting related but nearly 30 years ago I worked around the corner from ‘that pub’, and was a regular.  As were: Wendy Richard, Gordon Kaye and John Inman.

I’d seen the publican (was his name Michael?) refuse to serve gobby tourists and celebrity chasers.

My boss bought me a drink and introduced me to Wendy.  She stuck her hand out and said ‘hello Guy, I’m Wendy’.  No pretence at all. It was an absolute pleasure on that occasion and a few others, to drink a few pints in her company.

I can’t say I was a regular there. A mate lives in that area and we would have a pub crawl every so often around there. Most times spent just up the road in the Harcourt Arms.
That reminds me. Must give him a call. 🍻

[rocket88]

It would appear from Wikipedia the gentleman was a vocalist.

Indeed,lead singer of The Fall and well known in Manchester as being a miserable git.

[myothernameis]

Last time I was in the Yee Olde Axe, summer 2021, there were 3 older guys in the pub.  And it had crossed my mind, wonder of there members of UKpunting, and some over the years visiting this pub

[Stevelondon]

Last time I was in the Yee Olde Axe, summer 2021, there were 3 older guys in the pub.  And it had crossed my mind, wonder of there members of UKpunting, and some over the years visiting this pub

I was early going to The London Retreat once and just went for a stroll. Then headed back to the street just as this bloke was coming up the stairs.
I checked my watch as bumping into anyone coming or going does'nt (did'nt) usually happen.
Anyways......... I was a few yards off and he did'nt look in my direction...or so I thought.
I went down to do the naughty business and afterwards as is my usual want (not driving you see)...headed off to the pub opposite the station.
Guess who is in there.
yes thats right. Same bloke who had been down the stairs just before me.

Me being me bought a beer amd casually raised the glass to him across the bar.

Jeez.....I never seen a bloke flush like he did and he turned and walked off.
So much for punter camaraderie. 

[LLPunting]

Couldn't avoid noticing the enhanced globes popping out of the expensive silk blouse wrapped about a slim, attractive, mature blonde.  Alas it was Crouchie's missus, he was towering over the black Range Rover she was stood by.

[Sir Robin]

No one famous but as a favour to a regular SP I used to see I agreed to watch one of her clients with her whilst sat in a corner - he wanted to be watched and then complimented afterwards. Turns out the guy was someone in my office at work, different department but we knew each other!

[bukowski]

I once saw a UK Olympian `pretending` to use the Gym in a well known Sauna/Massage place on Marylebone Rd in the late 80's/early 90's
while he was waiting for his massage booking.

he came regular according to my masseuse

I won't say the name as I suspect i'll get a blast from an admin.

[mr.bluesky]

On my way to a punt in Birmingham once when I was behind an Aston Martin with the registration number Kam1 , pretty sure it belonged to ex footballer and Sky Pundit Chris Kamara tried to pull up alongside it to have a look but I couldn't keep up with an Aston Martin , I think he was on his way to Villa Park to cover a game for Sky. Once when I was walking in my town centre spotted 80's page 3 and glamour model Debbie Ashby, her boobs came into view 5 minutes before she did  ( she was originally from my home city )

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[PatrickCarnes]

Used to punt the walk ups in Soho regularly so more likely to see famous people around there. Stood behind Jonathan Ross in a coffee shop before a punt. He looked like he was looking around seeing who was noticing him. Another time Jamie Redknapp and Robbie Keane were walking down the main drag in Soho towards me. As I passed I wished them well for the forthcoming season ( both at Spurs at the time ), Redknapp thanked me.

[bristolnick]

was this on the way to/from a punt?

BTW, as Harry lives in Sandbanks, he is often seen around Bournemouth and Poole.

It was a post punt thank God, Might have jizzed otherwise!

[bristolnick]

No perusing the postcards in the window I take it?

I'd have asked if for recommendations if that happened! And also money to pay for it.

[Stevelondon]

No one famous but as a favour to a regular SP I used to see I agreed to watch one of her clients with her whilst sat in a corner - he wanted to be watched and then complimented afterwards. Turns out the guy was someone in my office at work, different department but we knew each other!

Your now living happily ever after 

Seriously though. I was asked by a SP I used to see regularly if one of her other regs could fuck her while I just watched. Seemingly it’s not all that uncommon then. 

It wasn’t something I would ask for myself. But as I was getting to have an hours booking at half price. I thought why not.
All kinds of kinks out there.
God knows what she charged this bloke. Probably the half hour she had given free to me 😂

[Sir Robin]

Exactly SteveLondon, loads of different fantasies and kinks out there - if it’s a win for all parties why not!!

[IAmNotFamous]

Dear OP…I’m offended. Gerry Francis became a household name for the club he managed after QPR - the almighty Spurs 😜

Although I walk to punts, I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting famous faces to/fro
. Probably why IAmNotFamous 😜

I have brush shoulders with other punters leaving punts. Next time that happens I’m going to offer a fist bump and say go on son lol

[jamesdean1964]

Was hungry after a punt. Went into the chippie and there was Elvis.

[Punterperson1971]

When I went for a booking the other day I’m sure lord lucan pushed past me down the stairs(must have been the previous client hoped she showered)and then he jumped on shegar and galloped off(it was late at night and quiet and no one else saw this)

[signy]

Was hungry after a punt. Went into the chippie and there was Elvis.

Was Kirstie in there at the time?

[midspunter]

No one famous but as a favour to a regular SP I used to see I agreed to watch one of her clients with her whilst sat in a corner - he wanted to be watched and then complimented afterwards. Turns out the guy was someone in my office at work, different department but we knew each other!

Did you fill out a performance appraisal?

[Sir Robin]

  I like that one!!

[rubric]

No one famous but as a favour to a regular SP I used to see I agreed to watch one of her clients with her whilst sat in a corner - he wanted to be watched and then complimented afterwards. Turns out the guy was someone in my office at work, different department but we knew each other!

Had a regular who asked me the same thing, also another one who asked me if her partner could watch me shagging her, in both cases I declined politely as it wasn't my thing, and there seemed to be limited upside.

[Punterperson1971]

Had a regular who asked me the same thing, also another one who asked me if her partner could watch me shagging her, in both cases I declined politely as it wasn't my thing, and there seemed to be limited upside.

Same I’ve mentioned it before shagging my regular and her husband comes to her work apartment and he wanted to watch and wank and even suck my cock  it wasn’t just one time he turned up a few times,I will say though she did ask first if he could watch it wasn’t just spring on me

[Crockers]

My barber(s) as they walked out. They gave me a wink. Found a new barber.

It was a brothel (now shut) where I had (still have) a reg.

[bristolnick]

My barber(s) as they walked out. They gave me a wink. Found a new barber.

It was a brothel (now shut) where I had (still have) a reg.

I was in barbershop in the centre of Bristol once and the two barbers were openly talking about using a local touring hooker who drove round in one of those huge camper vans and was the best fuck ever. I was too shy to ask for her name at the time!

[Punterperson1971]

I was in barbershop in the centre of Bristol once and the two barbers were openly talking about using a local touring hooker who drove round in one of those huge camper vans and was the best fuck ever. I was too shy to ask for her name at the time!

It’s probably the known BB who can’t be named

[Stevelondon]

It’s probably the known BB who can’t be named

Her names not Macbeth by any chance.

Oh bollocks !!!