Conversions - How Many?

[IAteAllThePies]

I reached the magic 10 of those I know are certain to vote Yes after being undecided.

1) My best mate - after numerous drunken arguements a year ago, one in the middle of Tesco, he switched to Yes and is now a big converter himself.

2) My Mother - Pointed out that while some in my family were being melodramtic about not peaking to them, that she has 6 kids that can vote and they are all voting yes, she now sees it as she'll not be here to see the consequencesso she'll vote yes for her kids.

The next 3 are all doormen alongside myself

3) Doorman 1 - Didn't really need that great a push, just wanted assurances that education would still be free and social work would be more of a priority (his chosen area of study) - pointed out to eradicate child poverty we'd need social workers. Been yes for 2 years now and his wife and him voted yes by post.

4) Doorman 2 - Polish guy, when the referendum was announced he was all for it. He promised me then that he'd vote yes for "my childrens future" as he'd unlikely be here long term. Was going to switch to no due to concerns about being expelled from country as his wife is a non-EEA citizen, pointed out the immigration policy in the white paper. Still a concern but he assures me that he gave me his word so he'll vote yes.

5) Doorman 3 - up until a week ago he was a No. In a last ditch effort copied and pasted the links Flure put up and tagged him in it on facebook. This week he said himself, his daughter, his mother and his brother would all vote yes.

6) Colleage 1 - Not really a hard sell, she just needed the right terminology. She also didn't know which way her husband was voting so found out and he was a yes. Discussed it more with it, she went away, though about it and was undecided. Told her it wan't guaranteed anything but it was aspirational. That appealed to her.

7) One of my Scotland game buddies - Was a No right up until the other day. When he aked me aboout Asda, B+Q etc. Advised him that we'd still need shops, the networks were there, and if imports from England go up, then local choice would surely have to go down since it's not a sharing of overheads UK wide. Unlikely to happen, as per other commnications. This was a Eureka moment for him and his words to me were "I didn't realise the full extent of what you said, the British Political machine is coming down on us. makes me wonder why they are trying to keep us". He knew then that we were worth our weight in (Black) Gold.

8) My wife, - sat down with her when the SNP got into power and explained my reasoning for independence. Gladly, she has been there throughout and is just as passionate as I am.

9) Taxi Driver - Seen someone on here posting that they used the analogy to a taxi driver about their job being the epitome of unsecure. The Taxi Drivers main concern was the price of oil. Told him it was like himself. Some days he could have 10 hires amounting to £3.60 each which would total £36. Some days he could have those, plus 20 hires at £7. Which would total £140. He agreed that over a course of time it would even out and that he did put the good money days by to help with the bad days. It was a Eureka moment for him. I now see him with Yes stuff.

10) Random punter at Door of Nightclub - Had a debate with him after telling him to be quiet that it wasn't appropriate to talk about the referendum in the pub due to it's divisive nature. He said something, and I replied, On and on this went, him becoming aggressive and me remaining calm, until a few of his friends said they'd be voting yes too and telling him to shut up. After he had made his way back in a male approached me and asked me some questions. Said he liked the fact that I could give answers and remain calm. That I was being positive about the eradication of child poverty whereas my opponent had just been screaming about Alex Salmond, Terrorists and the Spondooly (Scottish Currency).I see him out and about and he wears a little red yes badge now. His main concern was that his labour principles wouldn't be served

Should also note that my mother in law and father in law are choosing to abstain from the vote as they can't bring themselves to Vote yes but after pointing out that it was for their Grandkids future, they have left the decision for their future in the hands of their children, both of whom are voting Yes.

My philosphy is Anstentions are better than No bt yes trumps all.

Everyone has a Eureka moment and hopefully some of these can provide some inspiration for any hard to sway undecideds.

There are others that have said they'd vote yes but I either haven't believed them or seen them since so can't be sure.

[Dave78]

Loved reading that. I nominate you for Bouncer of the Year 2014.