DJ's book 'unflattering' about Accy. - Page 6

lancsdave · 17-06-2011, 18:19

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Na Gift Print is great where it is Dave

Bitch

jaysay · 17-06-2011, 18:21

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Originally Posted by garinda

One thing Burnley has, that Accy doesn't, is a thriving nightlife.

To be quite honest G Burnley has always had a pretty good nightlife, have to say don't really know what its like now but it was first class in the late 60s early 70s

garinda · 17-06-2011, 18:58

Looking to see if there was a clip of the Granada Reports item, came across this...

Sort of sums things up.

We should have a sparkling jewel.

Sadly it's been hocked, and is in Cash Converter's window.

walkinman221 · 17-06-2011, 19:28

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Originally Posted by SamF

As said it's a fair representation really.

I was in Sutton Coldfield on Monday. Quite a boring town, nothing to distinguish it from Accrington/Blackburn shops wise however at 11am on a Monday morning I was the only person under 60 who wasn't a mother in her mid 20's-30's pushing a pram, the people of working age were all at work, surely that is the target, if that happens the town will improve dramatically. Until then let's enjoy the cheap houses

Dont be daft "eleven am"all the ner do wells would still be in bed that
early in the morning making more babies, for the twenty to thirty year old grannies to push round

Gobbiner17 · 17-06-2011, 19:29

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Originally Posted by garinda

Sadly it's been hocked, and is in Cash Converter's window.

Sorry, please could you explain what you mean.

Gobbiner17 · 17-06-2011, 19:52

Sorry, I think I get you. It's not been sold to Cash Convertors.

Yes, it should be a sparking jewel and a no. 1 priority, imho.

garinda · 17-06-2011, 20:03

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Originally Posted by Gobbiner17

Sorry, I think I get you. It's not been sold to Cash Convertors.

Yes, it should be a sparking jewel and a no. 1 priority, imho.

Yes, hocked meaning pawned.

hocked - Idioms - by the Free Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

Little play on words. Since Marconie mentioned this particular pawn shop.

As we both seem to agree, this arcade should be a civic jewel.

Sadly, it's not.

Gobbiner17 · 17-06-2011, 20:21

I must have led a sheltered existence, never had to hock anything, and always thought it meant 'sold'. The arcade and Church St would make a great connecting route to Warner St, where effort has been made. A tasteful renovation would make the whole town seem bigger and a much better shopping experience. It would put the focus back on the local shops instead of the arndale chains. I hope the council can do something about this. Is it not in their power?

lancsdave · 17-06-2011, 21:01

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Originally Posted by Gobbiner17

I must have led a sheltered existence, never had to hock anything, and always thought it meant 'sold'. The arcade and Church St would make a great connecting route to Warner St, where effort has been made. A tasteful renovation would make the whole town seem bigger and a much better shopping experience. It would put the focus back on the local shops instead of the arndale chains. I hope the council can do something about this. Is it not in their power?

Not sure what they could do about private companies charging extortionate rents for empty units

garinda · 17-06-2011, 21:06

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Originally Posted by Gobbiner17

I must have led a sheltered existence, never had to hock anything, and always thought it meant 'sold'.

No neither have I, but it's a word in common usage, and in every dictionary.

Nothing to do with a sheltered life.

I've never been to the moon, but know quite a bit about it.

Now must get on.

I have to stew this ham hock, before I can sit down and enjoy a glass of hock, whilst wondering what I should hock tomorrow.

garinda · 17-06-2011, 21:09

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Not sure what they could do about private companies charging extortionate rents for empty units

As you say, it's privately owned.

Not really a lot the council can do.

Wasn't it mooted in the press some wide-boy wanted to turn into a Victorian themed pub?

lancsdave · 17-06-2011, 21:11

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Originally Posted by garinda

As you say, it's privately owned.

Not really a lot the council can do.

Wasn't it mooted in the press some wide-boy wanted to turn into a Victorian themed pub?

It was mentioned. I did speak to one of them and he said it was very much in the ideas stage. Not heard owt since.

garinda · 17-06-2011, 21:15

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Originally Posted by garinda

As you say, it's privately owned.

Not really a lot the council can do.

Wasn't it mooted in the press some wide-boy wanted to turn into a Victorian themed pub?

Here it is...

Accrington bar owner reveals major plans for town (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Though have heard of no further developments.

garinda · 17-06-2011, 21:19

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

It was mentioned. I did speak to one of them and he said it was very much in the ideas stage. Not heard owt since.

Much like the 'business man' who was about to turn the Con club into a £15 million development. Apartments, shops, and an arboretum, if I remember correctly.

Easy to talk big.

Reality's sometimes different.

lancsdave · 17-06-2011, 21:24

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Originally Posted by garinda

Easy to talk big.

Reality's sometimes different.

We need a bit more room but have to wait until Tesco & then B&Q vacate our new shop