Why we arrive early at a punt

[tp69]

I was reading a few posts on the escorts forum the other day, and came across one in which a number of SP's were complaining about guys who arrive 10/15 mins early and text them. Their consensus seemingly that the guys are trying to get free time as the punters don't consider the punt as started until their allocated time. None of the replies suggested any of the reasons I arrive early so thought it worth a post to give a punters side of it.

1) Punting is a fairly expensive hourly activity to undertake. Arriving late would be a total waste of money, and would partly ruin the punt, especially if you structure your time to complete what you're aiming to. I've become very good at structuring my hour and being finished within 5 mins of my time (always early as I don't overstay, unless she starts chatting and isn't concerned about the time). So I aim to arrive a little early in case I get caught in traffic, or can't find parking.

2) Once I am nearby, I text the SP to let her know I am ready whenever she is. I don't expect to get an immediate answer back if she has another booking, but if it's 10 mins before the start time, it gives her some time to reply. I never lurk right outside the address as it could be awkward, so I'm often a few minutes walk away. Texting early means I have time to get there.

3) If I'm 15-20 mins early, which doesn't happen too often, I text the SP because if she's also ready, we can start and finish earlier than planned, and she has more time afterwards to get ready or have time to herself. If she asks me to stick to the original time, then I know I can use the time to go for a drink or a walk rather than standing around or sitting in the car.

4) I quite like getting to a punt a little early and having 5 mins to relax, plan the punt in my head, and get excited for the hour ahead. I'm still not going to wait until the exact start time before texting as it may take a few mins to get a reply.

I've been messed around time wise by a lot of SP's, having to start the punt 5 to 10 mins late. It doesn't bother me at all as I expect the previous punter over-ran and she needs a few mins to get ready. I don't assume that because she's late, she must be trying to steal my time, just that it'll start and end a few mins later than planned.

This became a little long, but the point being that I'm sure a lot of punters are not doing it in order to steal more time, but instead are trying to ensure we can start on time as agreed.

[Southernbloke]

Totally agree with this. I always try to arrive a little early so the SP knows I’m there. It’s especially important when you have never visited an incall place before and you might need a little time to get where you’re supposed to be.
When I send the arrived message I always put that I’m early and happy to wait until the agreed time.
If the punt starts earlier then I expect it to finish earlier than planned. As long as you get your agreed time and the SP is happy with the finish time no harm no foul.

[Adoniron]

On several occasions I have had a text from an SP 5 or even 10 minutes before the agreed time saying where are you/are you still coming?

[Atrueyorkie]

It’s a hard one every sp is different.

20 minutes is way too early, I wouldn’t advise turning up then.

15 minutes is early still.

10 minutes is okay, when I tend to arrive, when you’re going to a new place it’s always good to give yourself a small window to work with incase there is traffic of minor hiccups.

It’s really dependent of the organisation skills of the SP/WG you are seeing.

I’ve arrived 10 minutes before and because of whatever reason the appointment didn’t start till 15 minutes after the actual appointment.

I’ve arrived a little earlier than 10 minutes and received and earful as if I was on the doorstep, which I wasn’t, but in the neighbourhood and I had sent what I thought was a friendly messaging advising I was happy to wait and in the area early.

10 minutes personally is what I think is best, 5 minutes i feel you’ll have to hope they see your message quickly or you could run the risk of it being ignored by accident or late.

Ultimately there’s nothing wrong with arriving early, it’s respectful. Time is money. It’s better early than late.

[Stevelondon]

Once again so many variables it’s impossible to say what is early or late, right time/wrong time.

I’ve experienced a reply from a SP. Scolding me for letting her know I had arrived and could attend whenever she was ready. I thought it polite but she definitely saw it as if I was on the bloody doorstep pawing the ground wanting to be let in.

Also had the message from a SP asking me where I was and why had I not let her know if I was near……. Or not. I’m on the tube love…… it’s difficult. We can’t all travel by SP fairy godmother carriage can we. 

It’s a lot easier when it’s someone you have seen before. You can only decide what you think is best when it comes to seeing someone new.

[signy]

Nothing to do with punting, I arrive stupidly early for everything. Any appointment, I end up having to waste time beforehand.

This is why I research local pubs/coffee shops in advance to know if I am going to have somewhere to loiter (and appreciate that information in reviews). It is difficult in residential areas. I then get myself close to the location, and text the SP 5 minutes before time to let her know I am there. That's my routine and routine is the story of my life.

I have only been late for a punt once (massive M25 delays). That was a disaster as I was totally stressed out and couldn't relax; I would have been better off just giving the SP her money and going home.

[scutty brown]

There's a difference between arriving early and letting the girl know you're there.
Unless you know the location well, always arrive early so you can work out safe parking and exit routes in case the meeting goes wrong and you need to leave in a hurry. But the girl doesn't need to know this

[Strawberry]

There's a difference between arriving early and letting the girl know you're there.
Unless you know the location well, always arrive early so you can work out safe parking and exit routes in case the meeting goes wrong and you need to leave in a hurry. But the girl doesn't need to know this

The problem lies with those who can come across as pressuring, start a back and forth conversation which may interrupt getting ready, are indiscrete for example shouting into their phone on the street announcing the SPs working name (I'm early I'm outside (even worse announcing the door number or a roleplay or BDSM term of address))and or knock on the door 10, 15, 25 minutes early.

[Cheltclient]

Nothing to do with punting, I arrive stupidly early for everything. Any appointment, I end up having to waste time beforehand.

This is why I research local pubs/coffee shops in advance to know if I am going to have somewhere to loiter (and appreciate that information in reviews). It is difficult in residential areas. I then get myself close to the location, and text the SP 5 minutes before time to let her know I am there. That's my routine and routine is the story of my life.

I have only been late for a punt once (massive M25 delays). That was a disaster as I was totally stressed out and couldn't relax; I would have been better off just giving the SP her money and going home.

Me too. I always arrive early for absolutely everything. I’ve seen some of these SP discussions about this topic and being honest, I think they are a bit unfair. Personal view of course. Of course, if you text and say ‘I’m 20 mins early - can I come up now’ - that is different. But I’m always early and if it’s just say 15 mins or so, I will tend to text and say I’ve arrived. I tend to put something like ‘looking forward to 10am’ or ‘going to grab a drink’ but I see it as a courtesy. In contrast, the SP’s moan like shit about gents not being punctual and I’d say for a lot of my punts, the SP is often running late. They also moan - rightly - about no shows. So again, feels like a courtesy. And of course, I do also avoid the texting at one minute to the booking, the SP taking a little while to reply but the booking still seeming to start at the original time.

But then I don’t recall having been scolded by my approach (at least to my face). Most SP seems fine with it.

[Blackpool Rock]

The problem lies with those who can come across as pressuring, start a back and forth conversation which may interrupt getting ready, are indiscrete for example shouting into their phone on the street announcing the SPs working name (I'm early I'm outside (even worse announcing the door number or a roleplay or BDSM term of address))and or knock on the door 10, 15, 25 minutes early.

Always 2 sides to a story I guess and my immediate thoughts on the scenario you describe is who on earth would do that but i'm sure it does happen, this sort of punter looks to be an arsehole IMO and no doubt once in the punt they are the sort of customer where a girl wishes she'd not seen him 

On the flip side I agree with what others have said, i'm always early as I like to plan and get stressed out if i'm running late, I like to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early but depending on how far i've had to travel I can be more like 30 minutes early.
I tend to sit and wait for a while until 10-15 minutes before the start time and then send a polite text saying i'm parked up 2 minutes walk away, let me know when you are ready so i'm being courteous and non pressurising 

Whenever i've had a negative response in my experience the girl also tends to have a bad attitude once in the room 

Also really annoying to get bombarded with texts from the girl while i'm on my way, I get why a girl may text between 10 minutes and 30 minutes before the start time to check you are still coming but it's a real pain when you're driving as you can't legally reply.
I then lose time finding somewhere to pull over and reply to say i'm driving so it's hard to reply but yes i'm still going to be there by XYZ time, set off again and get more fucking texts that require answers 

[Strawberry]

Always 2 sides to a story I guess and my immediate thoughts on the scenario you describe is who on earth would do that but i'm sure it does happen, this sort of punter looks to be an arsehole IMO and no doubt once in the punt they are the sort of customer where a girl wishes she'd not seen him 

On the flip side I agree with what others have said, i'm always early as I like to plan and get stressed out if i'm running late, I like to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early but depending on how far i've had to travel I can be more like 30 minutes early.
I tend to sit and wait for a while until 10-15 minutes before the start time and then send a polite text saying i'm parked up 2 minutes walk away, let me know when you are ready so i'm being courteous and non pressurising 

Whenever i've had a negative response in my experience the girl also tends to have a bad attitude once in the room 

Also really annoying to get bombarded with texts from the girl while i'm on my way, I get why a girl may text between 10 minutes and 30 minutes before the start time to check you are still coming but it's a real pain when you're driving as you can't legally reply.
I then lose time finding somewhere to pull over and reply to say i'm driving so it's hard to reply but yes i'm still going to be there by XYZ time, set off again and get more fucking texts that require answers 

I have had the same when driving to outcall client is getting excited, sometimes when accepting a booking I will advise 'I cannot text once I start driving, but I can accept a phone call and I can read any texts sent once I arrive or stop along the way".

[Cheltclient]

Always 2 sides to a story I guess and my immediate thoughts on the scenario you describe is who on earth would do that but i'm sure it does happen, this sort of punter looks to be an arsehole IMO and no doubt once in the punt they are the sort of customer where a girl wishes she'd not seen him 

On the flip side I agree with what others have said, i'm always early as I like to plan and get stressed out if i'm running late, I like to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early but depending on how far i've had to travel I can be more like 30 minutes early.
I tend to sit and wait for a while until 10-15 minutes before the start time and then send a polite text saying i'm parked up 2 minutes walk away, let me know when you are ready so i'm being courteous and non pressurising 

Whenever i've had a negative response in my experience the girl also tends to have a bad attitude once in the room 

Also really annoying to get bombarded with texts from the girl while i'm on my way, I get why a girl may text between 10 minutes and 30 minutes before the start time to check you are still coming but it's a real pain when you're driving as you can't legally reply.
I then lose time finding somewhere to pull over and reply to say i'm driving so it's hard to reply but yes i'm still going to be there by XYZ time, set off again and get more fucking texts that require answers 

And it’s funny as a lot of SP’s do send that text making sure you are still coming. If that is fine, not sure why a courtesy text saying you’ve parked seems to piss some off.

As Strawberry said a mo ago, it depends on how you approach it. If you are pushy etc, that’s not on and you can totally see why that would annoy

[Southernbloke]

I’ve had a few problems in the past with SPs constantly texting me whilst trying to drive. I have texted them to confirm the appointment and then driven to them and on arrival I find 20 more and more angry texts threatening all sorts if I don’t reply straight away.

[Milfman1112]

I always try to get to the area a bit early to find parking and will text to say "I am near whenever you are ready",

Never had an issue in fact most times I get asked to go to the address,  if not it has always been "I'll text when ready"

[FLYING BLUE]

I always arrive 10-15 mins early.

At this stage, if I don't already know the address, I message to say I'm at the given postcode & request the full address "when you have time please" - out of politeness & punctuality.

It often takes 5 mins or more to receive a response & it might take 5 mins or more to arrive at the correct address, then gain entry, go up 20 floors in the elevator, find the right door, knock & wait, knock again & wait etc, etc

I've always done this out of habit but also out of respect, however it also strikes me now, that at a rate of £100 per 30 mins, just a 5-6 minute delay will cost me approx £17.00 if my time has not been extended at the end of the booking (which in my experience it very rarely is)

The delay has not been caused by me but, it's me who ends up paying - I realise that might sound somewhat mean spirited but in my case, it's factual.
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[berksboy]

As i have a close to zero tolerance to a SP not being ready on time i always arrive early but wait until 10 mins before start time then drop them a text to let them know i am parked up.I do not expect the punt to start early but i do expect it to start on time , 10 mins after start time if i am not with the SP i turn the phone off and go home.

[TomTank]

I wonder if there is a correlation between the girls that are complaining it's an attempt to steal time, and those that short time on a punt ....

[southcoastpunter]

so thought it worth a post to give a punters side of it.

but you are giving a punters side of it - to punters! we know, as you can see many of us do the same as you. most of us wouldn't dream of doing some of the rude crappy things that some punters seem to.

it not too difficult - ensure you arrive in plenty of time to park up etc, let them know you are parked and a few minutes walk away at an appropriate time and word your message so that they know you are not trying to start early or get "extra time".

Its just being polite, respectful and common sense!

[Punterperson1971]

I saw a well reviewed lady yesterday afternoon she couldn’t do time I asked for so compromised and I even asked her if she’s there any earlier let me know and she politely said no problem,I’ve had wg’s actually text me after booking confirmed that they can do earlier but in the opposite side I’ve arrived early and texted them to say I’m here they replied wait till actual time,so it’s dependent on the wg in question if she’s super organised and switched on then you will get an answer given with common sense and thought not some abrupt answer saying you shouldn’t be here or wait an extra 5/10 mins ,it works both ways,I’ve even had them text me an hour or more before booking if you fancy coming now theres no problem and they will wait for me to turn up providing she’s local that is

[tp69]

but you are giving a punters side of it - to punters! we know, as you can see many of us do the same as you. most of us wouldn't dream of doing some of the rude crappy things that some punters seem to.

it not too difficult - ensure you arrive in plenty of time to park up etc, let them know you are parked and a few minutes walk away at an appropriate time and word your message so that they know you are not trying to start early or get "extra time".

Its just being polite, respectful and common sense!

Agreed. Thought it worth at least sharing our thoughts on the matter as none of this was even mentioned in their thread, assuming that we're all trying to steal additional time. I'm sure there are those that do, but equally, I expect a lot of us are just confirming we've arrived, and are happy to receive our full paid time.

[TomTank]

I get a mix of responses.

Sometimes it's "great, I'm ready, come straight up"
Recently I got one saying "We're not starting till xpm" - your post has kind of explained why she probably texted that ....

[MrBamboo]

Why would a business charging on average 150 to 200 an hour moan about customers wanting to
use their services ??? 

[Maak]

I always try to arrive early incase of traffic & finding parking.

I'm guilty of arriving early so I could possibly get some extra free time, some WGs don't mind if they are free too.

[hairdownthere]

I message an SP an hour before I travel just to confirm the meet is still on, and let them know I'll message when I'm parked as I have a 45 min (even if  round the corner!)

I tend to message around 10 min before the meet for the actual door number which give me a chance to scope out better parking if need be

[alabama1]

I message an SP an hour before I travel just to confirm the meet is still on, and let them know I'll message when I'm parked as I have a 45 min (even if  round the corner!)

I tend to message around 10 min before the meet for the actual door number which give me a chance to scope out better parking if need be

You have a 45 min what ?

[myothernameis]

Arriving early for a punt, there a good chance, you might bump into another punter, so either him coming out, or your heading in

[Charliehutton]

Arriving early for a punt, there a good chance, you might bump into another punter, so either him coming out, or your heading in

You'd think so, wouldn't you? Especially since most of us come and go - as it were - on the hour or half hour mark.

Yet I've found it hardly ever happens. Strange, really.

[Blackpool Rock]

You'd think so, wouldn't you? Especially since most of us come and go - as it were - on the hour or half hour mark.

Yet I've found it hardly ever happens. Strange, really.

The last punt I had was in a well known apartment block in Preston which has 2 entrances at each end of the building via key pad, I walked down the side path and round the corner only to see a middle aged bloke loitering outside and messing around with his phone.

I chuckled to myself as he was obviously a punter trying to get in the building, anyway i'd normally walk right past and through the car park but discretion made me walk down the pavement to the 2nd far entrance which is the one I wanted anyway

I enter the number on the key pad and without speaking the door unlocks and I go straight in and turn right, this apartment is a well trodden path and who do I see half way down the corridor 
Yep it's the same bloke looking around like a lost dog with an air of rabbit in the headlights, it couldn't have been more obvious if he'd had a big neon light over his head saying "Punter"

I often have a little game of spot the punter while i'm going in / out or sat waiting in my car for the come over text, I think if you are a punter it can be fairly obvious as other punters do the same things as you do 

[lewisjones23]

The last punt I had was in a well known apartment block in Preston which has 2 entrances at each end of the building via key pad, I walked down the side path and round the corner only to see a middle aged bloke loitering outside and messing around with his phone.

I chuckled to myself as he was obviously a punter trying to get in the building, anyway i'd normally walk right past and through the car park but discretion made me walk down the pavement to the 2nd far entrance which is the one I wanted anyway

I enter the number on the key pad and without speaking the door unlocks and I go straight in and turn right, this apartment is a well trodden path and who do I see half way down the corridor 
Yep it's the same bloke looking around like a lost dog with an air of rabbit in the headlights, it couldn't have been more obvious if he'd had a big neon light over his head saying "Punter"

I often have a little game of spot the punter while i'm going in / out or sat waiting in my car for the come over text, I think if you are a punter it can be fairly obvious as other punters do the same things as you do 

I used to play that game outside Sandys

One that sticks in the memory is a big guy in a pink shirt gave it 3 or 4 big over the top looks before ducking past the cash machine and in to that little alleyway/door entrance

[tp69]

I often have a little game of spot the punter while i'm going in / out or sat waiting in my car for the come over text, I think if you are a punter it can be fairly obvious as other punters do the same things as you do 

I've only ever seen one punter who was entering as I was leaving. We both then discovered each other on UKP as he mentioned in his review that the punter before had broken her shower (which was me), and I read the review. We had a chuckle about it and have ended up seeing loads of the same girls.

The funny thing is that when we're waiting for a punt, you tend to think everyone will think you're up to no good, but that's only because we're feeling guilty at that moment. Generally, if you were standing waiting for an Uber, or for a mate, or waiting outside a mate's house for him to get home, you wouldn't be feeling guilty at all, or worried about what others might think. The reality is nobody else gives a shit or even notices you, unless you really do look guilty.

[MissWolf]

I have absolutely no issues with clients arriving 5 or ten mins early and letting me know as I'm normally ready early anyway, and tbh I've no issues with them arriving 20 m8ns early into the postcode area or general location and letting me know, as long as they understand that I may be 5 or 10 mins before I'm ready.

My issues are around discretion,  15 to 20 mins early is ok if you park a distance from the property or sit in your car, its when they get out and walk up and down my residential street or call stood in the street talking loudly.

I've had people arrive 35 mins early and expect to be given a house number and let in.

My normal routine is to acknowledge their arrival and if I'm ready it's, Hi, great I'm ready it's number ☆☆ come knock

If I'm not ready it's Hi give me 2 or 5 mins and I will send the house number,  I then finished getting sorted and send the house number,  the reason I don't send it immediately if I'm not quite ready is because I used to do that and a few guys came to the door as soon as I sent it even though I'd said give me 2 mins.

Everyone including my regs are expected to call, or message on arrival so I can be ready at the door and they are not stood on my doorstep, for  oth our sakes

[Markc]

Like most of you have said l normally arrive around 20-30 minutes early just in case there is roadworks
( which their seems a lot at the moment popping up where l live ) and make sure l can park the car safely.

I never phone or text the SP until 5 minutes before the appointment time so it doesn’t look like l am trying
to get free time. But if have arrived at a location where l never been before and only have been given the postcode
or street name l get out of the car when l arrive and look around and try and guess where the escort is working from.
So if they say when l phone them they give me a house or flat number or says the apartment with the green door l know
roughly where l am going. Before travelling it a new area l also check out the street, car parks and local pubs and cafes
on Google street view to see what the area is like.

If l have booked a session days in advance l normally text about an hour before to say l am on my way just so they know
I am going to turn up. I don’t expect a reply as they maybe they are with a client already but most of the time l do and they normally thank me for doing it.

[Bonker]

...indiscrete for example shouting into their phone on the street announcing the SPs working name (I'm early I'm outside (even worse announcing the door number or a roleplay or BDSM term of address))

I fess up.

Hey CUMSLUT BARBIE it's Bonker, I'm here.
What? The naughty nursey. Yeah NURSEY   nurses whatever.
Hogtied and spanking.
All included right?

Hold on there's someone looking at me.
Whatcha want you sad WANKER?

She's on the 3rd floor flat 17.
Bit out of your price range, though but.

[GreyDave]

 :hi:I ve arrived on time (mostly to Brit girls) who then ask for more time 10 mins then another 15 mins last one that messed me about asked for me to come back as she had decided to to go shopping (Brit bird) I really like flats that operate a 2 girl and waiting system the most recent one I use is more like a walk up and the attudie is... customer at door answer it... while i respect that working from their own home or hotel is diffrent  10mins eariler and a call is what id expect

[simon07]

I agree with arriving early to plan possible hazards like roadworks etc.
my issue is when we arrive on time and WG says just going to shower on exact start time or delay for toilet.
Despite promising we to make this me up, rarely get my full time.

Of course with brothels and parlours - not unusual for WG to have trot in 5 minutes late.

[Mr Garmin]

for example shouting into their phone on the street announcing the SPs working name (I'm early I'm outside (even worse announcing the door number or a roleplay or BDSM term of address))

I have on more than one occasion come across door entry systems that loudly announce the flat number entered

There's one in MK next to a busy bar and I imagine that somebody sat there for the evening will have seen a succession of men pressing the same buttons on the hour / half hour intervals 

I often wonder why the interval between pressing the button and being buzzed in is often so inordinately long.

[tp69]

There's one in MK next to a busy bar and I imagine that somebody sat there for the evening will have seen a succession of men pressing the same buttons on the hour / half hour intervals 

Just you feeling guilty. How often when you're sat in a restaurant are you paying attention to someone entering a flat next door? 'Succession' of men into a block of flats to a normal observer would just seem like tenants going into their flats.

[PilotMan]

I’ve had a few problems in the past with SPs constantly texting me whilst trying to drive. I have texted them to confirm the appointment and then driven to them and on arrival I find 20 more and more angry texts threatening all sorts if I don’t reply straight away.

I drive to most of my punts and occasionally enroute get a text asking what time I will be there?

e.g. yesterday I arranged a punt and told the SP (maid) that I would make my way there and would arrive in around 30 minutes. When I arrived I parked nearby and checked my phone only to see I had been sent a text asking what time I would be there, followed a few minutes later by a ???.

In the converse, if an SP immediately agrees to a booking and we agree a time without any further communication, I frequently arrive at the agreed time, to find that she is busy, and or doesn't respond to calls or texts. The attitude is that whoever turns up and gets priority.

I personally think it's a courtesy to the SP, to inform them that you are on your way and what your ETA is, followed by a text upon arrival to let them know you are there.

I wouldn't send this text more than 10 minutes ahead of the booking, but I think a simple message that is polite actually helps the SP.

"hi, just letting you know I'm here", no rush. Just let me know when you're ready"

[PilotMan]

The reality is nobody else gives a shit or even notices you, unless you really do look guilty.

Exactly this.

Non punters do not think, he must be a punter because he's sitting in his car. They will have a million other permutations going through their head, but you being a punter is probably not going to be one of them.

e.g. You sitting in your car outside a residential address

Council Inspector
Debt Collector
Social Services
Home improvement Salesman
Husband checking on his cheating wife
Visiting Therapist
Criminal

[tp69]

Exactly this.

Non punters do not think, he must be a punter because he's sitting in his car. They will have a million other permutations going through their head, but you being a punter is probably not going to be one of them.

e.g. You sitting in your car outside a residential address

Council Inspector
Debt Collector
Social Services
Home improvement Salesman
Husband checking on his cheating wife
Visiting Therapist
Criminal

Waiting for a friend to get home
Waiting for a child to finish a music/etc lesson
Early for a meeting to price up a building job

It's so silly that we even feel out of place. Never once have I looked at a guy on the street and wondered if they were a punter - the only time it would ever cross your mind is while you're waiting for a punt yourself.

[Mr Garmin]

Just you feeling guilty. How often when you're sat in a restaurant are you paying attention to someone entering a flat next door? 'Succession' of men into a block of flats to a normal observer would just seem like tenants going into their flats.

I think that you may be missing my point.  Tenants don't need to push the buttons, only visitors.  The entry system shouts out the flat number so loud that somebody sitting having a drink in the adjacent bar/restaurant could easily hear.

Now if they're sat there all evening they may well hear that number announced multiple times and they might start to observe a pattern.

I would

[Mr Garmin]

I was once sat with my wife at a café bar in Norwich not far from the station.  I went to the loo and when I returned she said "watch this" and motioned to a building over the road.  There was a fairly constant stream of men turning up every 10/20 minutes or so.  At least enough of them and often enough for her to notice.

Even though she knew nothing about punting she had worked out what was going on.

[alabama1]

I was once sat with my wife at a café bar in Norwich not far from the station.  I went to the loo and when I returned she said "watch this" and motioned to a building over the road.  There was a fairly constant stream of men turning up every 10/20 minutes or so.  At least enough of them and often enough for her to notice.

Even though she knew nothing about punting she had worked out what was going on.

She must've known something. A constant stream over 10 minutes ? That is some stream over such a short time period !

[Mr Garmin]

She must've known something. A constant stream over 10 minutes ? That is some stream over such a short time period !

I said one punter every 10 to 20 minutes.  Her suspicion will also have been aroused by the young Asian girl that answered the door.

[alabama1]

I said one punter every 10 to 20 minutes.  Her suspicion will also have been aroused by the young Asian girl that answered the door.

No you didn't , you said a constant stream. How can one punter every 20 minutes be a constant stream  Anyway, 10 or 20 minutes whilst you were in the loo is hardly enough time for your other half to pick up on a pattern , surely 

[PilotMan]

I was once sat with my wife at a café bar in Norwich not far from the station.  I went to the loo and when I returned she said "watch this" and motioned to a building over the road.  There was a fairly constant stream of men turning up every 10/20 minutes or so.  At least enough of them and often enough for her to notice.

Even though she knew nothing about punting she had worked out what was going on.

Are you sure she doesn't know anything about punting 

[Mr Garmin]

No you didn't , you said a constant stream. How can one punter every 20 minutes be a constant stream 

I said

"There was a fairly constant stream of men turning up every 10/20 minutes or so"

I'll cut you some slack as English may not be your first language

[Mr Garmin]

Are you sure she doesn't know anything about punting 

If she did she hid it well just like I did.

It's not a problem as she's in a better place now.

[alabama1]

I said

"There was a fairly constant stream of men turning up every 10/20 minutes or so"

I'll cut you some slack as English may not be your first language

Not constant ? Even more of an unbelievable scenario that she picked up on anything then Even if they were all going in for 15 minute quickies, that would still mean only one going in every 20 minutes. So she couldn't possibly have seen a 'stream of men' going in there

[Mr Garmin]

Not constant ? Even more of an unbelievable scenario that she picked up on anything then

Don't judge everybody by your own observational ability.

Some people literally walk around in a daze.