Author Topic: Little Eye On The Provinces  (Read 378392 times)

Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #150 on: 21 February, 2013, 09:30:38 am »

rogerzilla

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #151 on: 21 February, 2013, 11:03:04 am »
Often they burn them instead.
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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #152 on: 25 February, 2013, 02:23:06 pm »
Quote from: clarion
I completely agree with Reg.

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #153 on: 25 February, 2013, 02:28:55 pm »
Shame they're not actually putting it on the roof. :(
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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #154 on: 25 February, 2013, 11:39:59 pm »
When does the Chimney Fire Season end  ???
It is simpler than it looks.

Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #155 on: 25 February, 2013, 11:53:42 pm »
And how does one use breathing apparatus to extinguish a fire?

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #156 on: 25 February, 2013, 11:58:08 pm »
Carefully.

rogerzilla

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #157 on: 26 February, 2013, 06:38:15 am »
This just in from one of the further-flung provinces.

Obviously, in Didcot or Swindon you can see this any Saturday in summer.
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rogerzilla

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #158 on: 27 February, 2013, 09:36:37 pm »
Hard work sometimes pays off in the end, but laziness ALWAYS pays off NOW.

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #159 on: 27 February, 2013, 10:29:02 pm »
This just in from one of the further-flung provinces.

Obviously, in Didcot or Swindon you can see this any Saturday in summer.
Marriage... it's all about providing a stable environment for kids to grow up in.
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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #160 on: 28 February, 2013, 11:00:17 pm »
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/10256214.Police_use_robber_s_mobile_phone_to_call_his_mother__court_told/?ref=mr

"Unsophisticated"= Your honour, I wish to point out that my client is not likely to be considering  membership of  MENSA in the near future.

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #161 on: 01 March, 2013, 10:31:11 pm »
http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/10255720.Cyclists_refute_claim_website_encourages_speeding/

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And in Bayworth Down in Boars Hill, a cyclist was logged at 46mph along a 40mph road, approaching speeds Tour de France and Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins regularly clocks during sprints.

I'll letbou read the taxi driver's comments for yourself....

Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #162 on: 01 March, 2013, 10:32:22 pm »
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/10256214.Police_use_robber_s_mobile_phone_to_call_his_mother__court_told/?ref=mr

"Unsophisticated"= Your honour, I wish to point out that my client is not likely to be considering  membership of  MENSA in the near future.

Judge Spittle. One for the nominative determinism thread, that.

rogerzilla

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #163 on: 04 March, 2013, 06:12:44 pm »
Oh dear...I hope this isn't the fault of a certain YACFer  :o

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10265441.Bomb_scare_in_West_Swindon/

/compulsory Swindon joke

It was a bomb scare because they were scared it might not go off, then they'd have to keep living and working in West Swindon.
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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #164 on: 04 March, 2013, 06:58:50 pm »
Lib Dem councillor in Ratners moment shows not-so-Blyth spirit.

I've never been to Blyth, but unbelievably he says he prefers to shop in Cramlington.. Blyth can't be that bad!

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #165 on: 04 March, 2013, 07:24:21 pm »
Admission.  I'm actually not that fussed about cake.

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #166 on: 04 March, 2013, 08:19:55 pm »
Since the Police have released such a full description: 'black', I guess everyone is now looking out for it.
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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #167 on: 04 March, 2013, 08:30:42 pm »
Since the Police have released such a full description: 'black', I guess everyone is now looking out for it.

I've just realised my phone is black. I must have stolen it!
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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #168 on: 04 March, 2013, 08:32:17 pm »
I like the appeal for witnesses.

Were you in the room when they picked it up?
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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #169 on: 05 March, 2013, 06:13:20 pm »

rogerzilla

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #170 on: 05 March, 2013, 07:55:06 pm »
Pure class from Swindon.

Tramps leave graffiti tribute to fellow tramp.  Great photos.

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10266084.Pals_leave_tribute_as_Swindon_s____Codger____is_laid_to_rest/
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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #171 on: 05 March, 2013, 08:05:21 pm »
Oh dear...I hope this isn't the fault of a certain YACFer  :o

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10265441.Bomb_scare_in_West_Swindon/

/compulsory Swindon joke

It was a bomb scare because they were scared it might not go off, then they'd have to keep living and working in West Swindon.

Not guilty, m'lud... Although I think I'll have my Wiggle orders delivered to home rather than the office from now on!

rogerzilla

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #172 on: 05 March, 2013, 08:24:38 pm »
Sing Hosanna!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-21667164

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clarion

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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #173 on: 05 March, 2013, 10:04:11 pm »
That is a relief.
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Re: Little Eye On The Provinces
« Reply #174 on: 11 March, 2013, 11:17:53 am »