towncentre light switch on - Page 2

SPUGGIE J · 24-11-2005, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Gayle

Whatever happens I bet there'll be a picture in the paper of our 'celebrity' next to our Leader.

Better book the celeb in for therepy afterwards.

lettie · 24-11-2005, 16:32

I've been dreading tonight all week.... They tend to launch the fireworks off the top of the Arndale, which means that they explode almost over the top of my house. The dog will be going mad.
I actually went last year, in order to escape the house and the madly barking dog. It was freezing, heaving and almost impossible to walk down Broadway without getting assaulted by people's elbows as they tried to get past.
I will be giving it a miss, I don't see how this borough, with all of our debts, can afford to spend thousands on fireworks or fake Robbie look alikes....

Tealeaf · 24-11-2005, 16:40

Why did they not get all (or even some) of the Stanley team to switch on the lights? It would have been a bit of extra publicity for them and a reminder that the town has a team that is on the verge of returning to it's historic place in the football league proper. And it would have cost nowt.

SPUGGIE J · 24-11-2005, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Why did they not get all (or even some) of the Stanley team to switch on the lights? It would have been a bit of extra publicity for them and a reminder that the town has a team that is on the verge of returning to it's historic place in the football league proper. And it would have cost nowt.

Good point T. Have the council got something against our beloved team????

Wynonie Harris · 24-11-2005, 17:05

What do you expect when the Council Leader is a Rovers fan?

garinda · 24-11-2005, 17:14

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

What do you expect when the Council Leader is a Rovers fan?

Give him his dues, he did big up Stanley in his column last week, and encouraged people to go to support them.

He even said he was going himself last Friday, but because the Ultras didn't sing their song about him I don't know if he was there or not.

Neil · 24-11-2005, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Sorry girls. You've been misinformed. I won't be in Accy till next weekend.

At least that means there will be some beer left at the Stag for the rest of us.

chav1 · 24-11-2005, 18:43

i cant see how finding a robbie williams look alike will be expensive..

it cant be too hard to find a fat tallentless drug addict to flick a switch for a few quid

as for the fireworks

alas not even my super soaker water gun will reach the arndale from here, dont get me wrong i love fireworks but only when ime the one playing with them

garinda · 24-11-2005, 18:49

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Originally Posted by chav1

i cant see how finding a robbie williams look alike will be expensive..
it cant be too hard to find a fat tallentless drug addict to flick a switch for a few quid

You're not that porky, and I think your humour is a talent, of sorts.

Gayle · 24-11-2005, 19:32

Just got back from the event. Robbie lookalike did look a little bit like him and for the eight year old girls in the crowd who thought it was the real thing it was obviously a treat. I on the other hand was not impressed. Plus, the cold was biting. We left after a short while and went to McDonald's where we saw the fireworks in all their glory whilst in the warmth - that's the way to do it!

wellbeing · 24-11-2005, 20:14

just got back from the light switch on!robbie luki like wasnt bad he didnt sound like him tho!it was very cold my fingers are still numb!!!

Debbie J · 24-11-2005, 22:19

Just got warm from going to the switch on. It wasn't too bad my little 'un enjoyed it until he needed a pee due to the cold. We went to Arndale the loos were shut, could understand that with the fireworks. But whose bright idea was it to shut the main loos on Accys busiest night of the year? I think our 'esteemed' leader should be sent with mop bucket and strong bleach to the wall down the side of the loos. As its ok if your a bloke!

Doug · 24-11-2005, 22:39

Nobody get any pictures?

Gayle · 24-11-2005, 23:27

Not of people peeing against a wall, NO!!!

SPUGGIE J · 24-11-2005, 23:58

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Originally Posted by Debbie J

Just got warm from going to the switch on. It wasn't too bad my little 'un enjoyed it until he needed a pee due to the cold. We went to Arndale the loos were shut, could understand that with the fireworks. But whose bright idea was it to shut the main loos on Accys busiest night of the year? I think our 'esteemed' leader should be sent with mop bucket and strong bleach to the wall down the side of the loos. As its ok if your a bloke!

Not when its cold it aint, frost bite down there would be a bit of an inconvenience in more ways than one and would take a lot of expalaining.