I am sorry people - Page 2

Eric · 26-06-2007, 00:22

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Sometimes it can be amusing

What can? The weather in Willows Lane?

eggstoocool · 26-06-2007, 04:25

What can I say... I dont mind what anyone wants to talk about here... everyone is different and has their own opinions on what is important.. whether it be A levels or the flowers in the town square.. what is important to one isnt to someone else, what is boring to one isnt boring to others and thats the way it should be.. otherwise the world would be a very boring place.... debating issues and speaking your mind on a subject doesnt mean one has to personally attack people with a different view... we should all be prepared to listen to and respect each others opinions whether we personally agree with them or not. As for me, I guess Im pretty much the newbie, I have been a member for a while, but havent been very active... mainly just reading the different threads.. and to be honest, I have never set foot in Accrington in my life.. but was invited to join by my good buddy lancYorkYankee. I enjoy most of the threads, debates etc, I find anything about Accrington interesting, because im learning about a new place, even if i cant often join in the conversations due to my lack of local knowledge.. so i say come on... write about whatever you want to... be strong in your opinions, but respect what others have to say and make your arguments without it turning into a slanging match.

garinda · 26-06-2007, 08:01

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Some of us happen to like chatting about things like the planters and when they have been moved, relocated, watered, vandalised etc. It's part of being part of a community.

Much more of local interest is when our spouse has gone overdrawn, and is facing being charged for the privilege...or am I just hogging a thread by posting that, or even scoring a political brownie point?

katex · 26-06-2007, 08:03

You don't have to apologise for your remarks Roy .. and for criticism levied.

Must admit feel sometimes I am becoming a little of an anorak on here when I comment about the flowers/paving, etc., HOWEVER, this forum has made me extremely aware of my surroundings and the people of my district and most of us do not hold back on what we have to say. Many of us do complain direct to the council so that point is invalid.

Can't agree that subjects have not been varied, just anything and everything, local and world wide have been discussed, some in an extremely heated way.

How can you say that certain people 'hog' the threads ? As far as I know the room for posts on a thread is unlimited and anyone can comment at any time.

Well, Brightspark, let's see you put your money where yer mouth is and enter your first controversial thread today, so that we can all see what we have been missing and put a bit of excitement back into in our lives.

Royboy39 · 26-06-2007, 08:10

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Originally Posted by garinda

Much more of local interest is when our spouse has gone overdrawn, and is facing being charged for the privilege...or am I just hogging a thread by posting that, or even scoring a political brownie point?

Good morning all!!!
It worked.
Garinda.....I think Wilkpedia has the answer to your question.
Have you watered your flowers this morning?

garinda · 26-06-2007, 08:13

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Originally Posted by Royboy39

Good morning all!!!
It worked.
Garinda.....I think Wilkpedia has the answer to your question.
Have you watered your flowers this morning?

No the council employ people to do the watering on our behalf.

See thread on plants the council didn't water here.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ney-18481.html

Royboy39 · 26-06-2007, 08:30

I have lived and worked in the Accy area for more years that I care to remember. Probably longer than most of you.
I started this thread to see who would defend Accy sincerely, who would be grumpy, who would be a smart arse and who would kick off.
It worked, now I'm not bored!!

MargaretR · 26-06-2007, 08:50

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Originally Posted by Royboy39

I have lived and worked in the Accy area for more years that I care to remember. Probably longer than most of you.
I started this thread to see who would defend Accy sincerely, who would be grumpy, who would be a smart arse and who would kick off.
It worked, now I'm not bored!!

Hope I am in the 'sincerely' section

Royboy39 · 26-06-2007, 09:03

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Hope I am in the 'sincerely' section

Could'nt put you anywhere else Margaret.

katex · 26-06-2007, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Royboy39

Could'nt put you anywhere else Margaret.

Hmph .. now who's sucking up .!

Ianto.W. · 26-06-2007, 10:09

By the way Royboy 39 there is already one 'grumpy' on this forum, just because I have been inactive lately does not mean I have gone away

WillowTheWhisp · 26-06-2007, 12:03

There is one thing which never ceases to amaze me and it is this:

Why can people not understand that we the dwellers within the boundaries of the "and district" area care not only about the town of Accy but about the rest of the "and district" too. The very fact that we do not like to see things which create a negative impression of our borough shows how much we care about it. If we didn't give a tuppenny fig then we would ignore vandalism, litter, graffiti etc.

But then when we post grumbles about these things there are people who see this as us being negative about the place where we live.

If we were negative about the borough we would ignore the bad things. It's because we love (dare I say it?) Hyndburn that we want it to create a good impression for visitors so they will like coming here and not go home making more sarcastic jokes about it being a dump/chav city/poundland paradise/charity shop mecca etc etc etc.

Ber999T · 26-06-2007, 12:36

Must just say that Royboy you did get this thread going and having read the posts must say that I think Willow has hit the nail on the head.

Standing up for the area has to be good but no complaints about grime etc could be seen as a negative attitude to the area, but by voicing concerns it seems that the area is dirty and the people don't care but I think it's the complete opposite and the only way to get things done/changed is to complain and petition the council

garinda · 26-06-2007, 14:17

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Originally Posted by Royboy39

I have lived and worked in the Accy area for more years that I care to remember. Probably longer than most of you.
I started this thread to see who would defend Accy sincerely, who would be grumpy, who would be a smart arse and who would kick off.
It worked, now I'm not bored!!

Since you made no mention of Accrington in your opening post, I find this a little confusing.

I thought you were just having a general moan, rather than opening up a discussion as to why people, who obviously care and have an opinion, post about Accrington.

Royboy39 · 26-06-2007, 14:33

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Originally Posted by garinda

Since you made no mention of Accrington in your opening post, I find this a little confusing.

I thought you were just having a general moan, rather than opening up a discussion as to why people, who obviously care and have an opinion, post about Accrington.

I thought you would find it confusing.
This thread was created to raise a little bit of light hearted banter, which for the most part it did.
General moaning seems to be pastimes that many indulge in, snide comments also.
I lived in Church and that has been destroyed......I worked in Accrington for many years and that environment has been destroyed....I worked at the Coop in Ossy and that has been destroyed.
Get real Garinda.