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Public Statement Counters

During the year a number of things are said to the team by members of the public. Although most people are amicable a number of common phrases are used during these conversations, and below is this year's count of how many times we have experienced these familiar sayings.

Saying Count so far this year
Is it that time already 57
See you on the way back 47
No Thanks 42
That time already 38
Xmas Lights already 37
Not today thank you 33
We never win 32
I can't believe you're all volunteers 29
I just been to the bank, any change? 29
Too early 26
I haven't any change 23
I haven't got much money 23
Bought some already 21
What do you mean you're not paid? 21
You do a great job 18
13, no one chooses that 17
I think they're brilliant 17
Why doesn't the council do it 17
Your earlier this year aren't you 17
I want the same bulb as last year 16
Not today thanks 16
You do a wonderful job 16
I don't know you chose 15
Where's your hat 15
You do a very good job 15
It gets earlier every year 13
Are you putting them up earlier 7
I want a red/blue one 7
I want to see my name in lights 7
I've just done that! 7
Nice to see the lights up 7
1 a week is enough 6
I only do it occasionally 6
I used to volunteer 6
I want save the lights 6
Anywhere 5
Why doesn't the council pay 5
Xmas is coming 4
1 of the better displays 3
A light bulb? 3
Does the council give you anything? 3
I want number 13 3
Not every week 3
What's this about 3
Xmas lights must be September 3
Council workers working on a Sunday - double time 2
Especially not 2 each week 2
I recognise that hat 2
If I give you a cuddle do I get a free bulb? 2
Xmas already 2
Book of stamps please 1
Get us a curry while you're up there! 1
Haven't you finished then yet? 1
I hope there better this year 1
Where's your favourite spot…I'm not telling you that! 1