Why are we waiting? - Page 6

heth · 22-02-2011, 18:15

"A total of £1,100 was paid to performers on the night"

From the article in the LET??!!

gynn · 22-02-2011, 18:20

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

More questions will follow at the Full Council meeting on 9th March (moved from 8th March by The Leader because of personal reasons).

I think you'll find that Stanley are at home to Stockport County on the 8th.

What's that? Are you suggesting that the acceptance of the club's generous hospitality is more palatable than attending a meeting to finalise the "most difficult budget in 20 years"?

You might say that. I couldn't possibly comment.

garinda · 22-02-2011, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Perfectly. The Glee tribute act may have been paid to perform but didn't actually flick the switch, all very cleverly avoided in the answer.

Perhaps we need to involve the local community arts groups?

They could work with the councillors to produce something truly spectacular.

Something left-field.

Er...

Councillors could reenact scenes from classic movies.

Er...

Psycho!

Norman Bates redecorating the bathroom with Janet Leigh.

Towards the end of the art piece, the wet hand of the councillor taking Miss Leigh's part, comes out from behind the splattered curtain, and ceremoniously flicks the electricity switch.

Bang!

Light, cameras, action!

Whoo-hoo!

Cue fireworks.

It's Christmas...on a minimal budget.

That'd get the crowds out.

Bernard Dawson · 22-02-2011, 18:31

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Originally Posted by gynn

I think you'll find that Stanley are at home to Stockport County on the 8th.

What's that? Are you suggesting that the acceptance of the club's generous hospitality is more palatable than attending a meeting to finalise the "most difficult budget in 20 years"?

You might say that. I couldn't possibly comment.

I've not known him cancel a meeting because Stanley are playing. I've known him cancel for lots of other reasons mind you.

heth · 22-02-2011, 18:41

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

I've not known him cancel a meeting because Stanley are playing. I've known him cancel for lots of other reasons mind you.

He has been caught out with his new reason already!!!

jaysay · 22-02-2011, 18:44

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

The turnout in Rishton was superb despite absolutely bitter weather and all we had was an urn of tea and some hot mince pies donated by the local Co-op. The Mayor and Cllr Grayson did a good job of presenting the occasion and we rounded off the event with a sing song which everyone joined in for.

Proper community spirit and I'd rather have that than a tribute act anyday.

So there is no truth in the rumour that you did a morris dancing display then Ken

garinda · 22-02-2011, 18:48

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Originally Posted by jaysay

So there is no truth in the rumour that you did a morris dancing display then Ken

You need an inflated pig's bladder to do that properly, and the stall in the Market Hall that used to sell them as has it's terrain liberated, and you can't buy them for love nor money now, anywhere in Hyndburn.

Ken Moss · 22-02-2011, 18:56

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Originally Posted by jaysay

So there is no truth in the rumour that you did a morris dancing display then Ken

Regrettably, the jingling of bells and the clonk of wood on wood have passed me by thus far. Considering that May 1st has suddenly taken on extra significance thanks to your information, I have even less desire to dance around any sort of pole that the controlling group may proffer.

Rishton seemed quite happy with mince pies and tea, although I must admit to sneaking my hip flask of sherry along for the ride this year.

Ken Moss · 22-02-2011, 18:58

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Originally Posted by gynn

I think you'll find that Stanley are at home to Stockport County on the 8th.

What's that? Are you suggesting that the acceptance of the club's generous hospitality is more palatable than attending a meeting to finalise the "most difficult budget in 20 years"?

You might say that. I couldn't possibly comment.

Such rampant cynicism from a man of your standing.

Trotters in the trough? Not the Leader of this council, surely?

garinda · 22-02-2011, 19:04

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

I have even less desire to dance around any sort of pole that the controlling group may proffer.

There goes my tea.

Thanks.

Ken Moss · 22-02-2011, 21:12

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Originally Posted by garinda

There goes my tea.

Thanks.

I can claim for my tea, you regrettably cannot. I'll split the £40 with you?

Just don't let the public know or I'm finished.

Ken Moss · 22-02-2011, 21:13

Dammit. Mods, can you delete that please?

Come on, I have to live.....

garinda · 22-02-2011, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Dammit. Mods, can you delete that please?

Come on, I have to live.....

Too late.

I've just phoned Hearn's, to see how many butties I can get with my twenty quid share.

I must now decide if I want my butties from their 'value range', or the 'connoisseur councillor selection'.

Ken Moss · 22-02-2011, 21:22

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Originally Posted by garinda

Too late.

I've just phoned Hearn's, to see how many butties I can get with my twenty quid share.

I must now decide if I want my butties from their 'value range', or the 'connoisseur councillor selection'.

Value range? I don't really go for these symbolic gestures.

I'll have the connoisseur selection, but only if it's delivered on the moral high ground.

garinda · 22-02-2011, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

but only if it's delivered on the moral high ground.

Is that what Hearn's write on the bags, when delivering to TheLeadersOfficeHBC at Scaitcliffe House?