Is it the end?

[Jemisa]

Can we hope we've come to the end of 'The Census' questions now. It became a pain in the neck. It seemed all straight forward to me I couldn't see why there was so much hoo-hah.
Even the forms had phone no/s so anyone could ring and have their worries sorted.

Goodbye Census forms, they should be all gone by tomorrow, 27th (Census Day)

Jem

[DEN53]

Evening Jem - hows you ?

[Mamyalynne]

Jem it will never end until you tell Gina32 how old you are. You minx.

[dotty.]

It's been ridiculous, the internet has alot ot answer for lol

[Jemisa]

Hello Den, you've been quiet, I've been in hot water more than once lately but things have settled. You ok? Hows your mum?

jem

[NOX]

Yes but like anything else it is up to the individual to decide whether to fill it in or not. I'm not filling it in, some of you are, the only difference is that I might have to pay a fine, and that is my choice. I too can't understand what all the fuss is about- why the pro census folk seem so hell bent on trying to force the anti census folk to fill it is. Just everyone do whatever the hell you like and leave it at that, no?

[gina32]

actually jem i did phone them and they couldnt answer my question, so "will get someone to call you back" still waiting

[Mick-Talbot]

•157 area managers working since August 2010
•2,200 census co-ordinators, managing the operation locally, typically managing a team of 12–15 staff
•1,700 Special Enumerators to target gypsies and rough sleepers
•4,388 early collectors, who start this week
•25,304 census collectors who start work after the deadline has passed
•50 telephone helplines in different languages
•40 community advisors who are working with specific groups, in particular locations, such as Pakistani groups in Bradford and Leeds, and Somali groups in Brent and Camden
•400 helpline staff
•1,300 staff scanning in 600 million pages of census forms in Trafford, Manchester

[Ratty2E]

I do hope so. For a simple straight forward thing it has been on someones agenda everyday. Why people get so het up about it is beyond me. It's all the info that's being gathered about you that you've not volunteered yourself you want to worry about.

[EcclesCake]

I completely agree.

I really cannot see why people are making such a song and dance about a few very simple non-intrusive questions either.

Having said that I really should get around to filling our out.......

[gina32]

and not one to return my call

[Jemisa]

Gia, - Have you done your sums yet? Then you should have your answer

Evening mamya, I expect you'll be off to your 'pie in the sky' soon. Enjoy.

jem

[Jemisa]

Sorry - Gina. (an S M)

[Mamyalynne]

Yes soon fun and games time Jem.

[thedodge]

Sorry to bring bad news to this thread but on April 6th the thugs will start knocking on doors of those who have not filled the Census form in so expect some more threads on this subject.

[DEN53]

Not Great Jem - she doesn't recognise me now and they have had to start feeding her. I still cry buckets everytime I come out of the home.

Why you been in hot water, Mrs. ?

Been to Pitsea Market today - I think its going down the pan, its so quiet - last time I went was last September and it was very quiet then. Seems like the old buzz has gone out of it.

[gina32]

jem only that you have to be 16 to fill in the census and you have done at least 6 so that makes you 76 or more, or am i missing something?

[gina32]

so is that right?

[Jemisa]

Mmmm! nearly, I was 25 when I filled my first in, in 1961 '71 '81 '91 '01 '11....

So thats how old I am. My Daughter is 52 my son is 49. & my baby daughter is 42.
So now you know all about me, I think there are some on AB that are a tad older but hey-ho your as young as you feel.
:o) Gina.

jem

[boxtops]

I agree with that sentiment jem - age is but a bit of paper....

[gina32]

thanks jem, only just seen your reply but im sorry to disappoint you but you havent got a daughter older than me