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 Nov 24 2012, 08:02 PM
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Every year there are the same complaints about Christmas lights in many towns, not just Newbury. Given what I've just seen here (see link), I guess Newbury folk should be thankful for what they have got! Tee hee.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-20471162 |
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Nov 24 2012, 08:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
Every year I have thought our display was crap and at least this year they haven't let us down. I haven't seen Hungerfords this year but I know the previous years they've put up a good display. They've done their town proud. Maybe we have a different philosophy; let us see if we can be the crappiest and I think we've out achieved ourselves
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Nov 25 2012, 11:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,056 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Bouvetøya Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (GMR @ Nov 24 2012, 08:26 PM)  Every year I have thought our display was crap and at least this year they haven't let us down. I haven't seen Hungerfords this year but I know the previous years they've put up a good display. They've done their town proud. Maybe we have a different philosophy; let us see if we can be the crappiest and I think we've out achieved ourselves A good display ~ a simple tree above every shop & string of lights in each one. |
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Nov 26 2012, 06:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (dannyboy @ Nov 25 2012, 11:42 AM) A good display ~ a simple tree above every shop & string of lights in each one. I haven't seen Hungerford's display this year (as I pointed out); however, the previous years I was impressed with what they did. Besides, even if it was crap it was better than Newbury's. Which wouldn't be that hard. |
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Nov 26 2012, 06:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,056 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Bouvetøya Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (GMR @ Nov 26 2012, 06:01 PM) I haven't seen Hungerford's display this year (as I pointed out); however, the previous years I was impressed with what they did. Besides, even if it was crap it was better than Newbury's. Which wouldn't be that hard. Err, they do the same thing each year..... |
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Nov 26 2012, 06:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (dannyboy @ Nov 26 2012, 06:17 PM) Err, they do the same thing each year..... Well, I didn't know that. I don't often go to Hungerford. |
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Nov 26 2012, 06:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,056 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Bouvetøya Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (GMR @ Nov 26 2012, 06:18 PM) Well, I didn't know that. I don't often go to Hungerford. Good for furniture & object d'art. |
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Nov 26 2012, 06:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (dannyboy @ Nov 26 2012, 06:20 PM) Good for furniture & object d'art. Yes, it is well known for it. I believe you can get some good bargains in Hungerford. |
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Nov 26 2012, 07:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 7,847 Joined: 23-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 98 |
QUOTE (GMR @ Nov 26 2012, 06:27 PM) Yes, it is well known for it. I believe you can get some good bargains in Hungerford. Perhaps they might make a bid for Newbury's old ones then; simply to unload for profit onto some other unsuspecting Authority! -------------------- Know your place!
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Nov 26 2012, 08:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (On the edge @ Nov 26 2012, 07:34 PM) Perhaps they might make a bid for Newbury's old ones then; simply to unload for profit onto some other unsuspecting Authority! I don't think they will sink that low 
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Nov 26 2012, 08:51 PM
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QUOTE (CBW137Y @ Nov 24 2012, 08:02 PM) Every year there are the same complaints about Christmas lights in many towns, not just Newbury. Given what I've just seen here (see link), I guess Newbury folk should be thankful for what they have got! Tee hee. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-20471162 And if we had the most elaborate, brightly lit display in the country, there would be those that complained about the cost to public finances. I would imagine if a survey were done on a national scale, the vast majority of people would slag off their own town. -------------------- There their, loose loser!
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Nov 26 2012, 09:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
Ours are pretty poor though.
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Nov 26 2012, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ Nov 26 2012, 09:17 PM) Ours are pretty poor though. I have a bah humbug hat, and I have already stated on here a few times, religion has no part in my life. -------------------- There their, loose loser!
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Nov 26 2012, 10:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
I would have thought you would have loved Christmas!
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Nov 26 2012, 11:04 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ Nov 26 2012, 10:02 PM) I would have thought you would have loved Christmas! LOL, what criteria do you base that on? Edit:- Cos I have an excuse to wear the hat? -------------------- There their, loose loser!
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Nov 26 2012, 11:22 PM
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QUOTE (x2lls @ Nov 26 2012, 11:04 PM) LOL, what criteria do you base that on? Edit:- Cos I have an excuse to wear the hat? Christmas is great. I get like 3 days off work and in addition I will hopefully get some presents I actually like. I don't have to cook for one day and it's a reason to get together with the family and have them make comments here and there about whatever they feel is gossip in my personal life. On second thoughts.... Christmas is crap. Still an excuse to go to London at night init. -------------------- :p
Grammar: the difference between knowing your poop and knowing you're poop. |
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Nov 27 2012, 12:06 AM
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QUOTE (x2lls @ Nov 26 2012, 09:31 PM) I have a bah humbug hat, and I have already stated on here a few times, religion has no part in my life. What's religion got to do with it, other than Christians 'high-jacking' a traditional pagan festival!
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Nov 27 2012, 09:58 AM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Nov 26 2012, 08:28 PM) I don't think they will sink that low Or indeed, aim that high! |
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Nov 27 2012, 10:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 15-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 60 |
I loathe Christmas. People get themselves in debt. Eat things they don't want. And pretend to like people they despise.
Give me the Summer. |
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Nov 27 2012, 10:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,056 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Bouvetøya Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Nov 27 2012, 10:40 AM) Give me the Summer. Where people go on holidays they can't afford, sit round pools with people they normally wouldn't give the time of day too & eat & drink to excess....... |
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