Over the past few days I have been thinking to myself about Wycombe and all the good things about living here. I would like to share with you four reasons why I think Wycombe is the best town around.
1. Transport. Wycombe is at the centre of an excellent transport network. Thanks to the M40 the cities of London, Oxford and Birmingham are within easy reach. The upgrading of the railway in the early part of the 20th Century provided us with excellent rail access to the rest of the country. Wherever we want to go we can get there in a jiffy and Heathrow airport is just a few minutes away giving us access to the whole world.
2. Services. Thanks to Didcot power station we'll never be short of electricity. Located just a few miles away it's far enough to be out of sight so we get the benfit of the electricity it produces without having to see the cooling towers or experience the pollution. Apart from a few minutes today when did Wycombe last have major power problems? Water is in abundance thanks to the underground aquifers replenished by rainfall on the lovely Chiltern Hills. When did Wycombe last have a water shortage? Not in my lifetime. Due to our height above sea level we will never be flooded and our houses are safe from rivers bursting their banks. With our own fire, police and ambulance stations the emergency services are only a few minutes away if you need help. Everything a town needs to support life is nearby.
3. History. We are so lucky to have so many historic houses and buildings close by. Whether it be West Wycombe Park, Hughenden Manor or the lovely buildings in our High Street you will be hard pressed to find so much history in a single town. Just look at the Parish Church. What finer piece of architecture could you want in the centre of a town? Magnificent!
4. Shops Wycombe has some excellent shopping facilities in the High Street, Chilterns Centre and Desbourgh Road. The department store in Cressex can provide us with luxury goods and anything else we may require and it’s got free parking too! If we do need anything else London is about thirty minutes away by train.
To sump up you could not find a better location for a town and we are very lucky to live somewhere that is so perfect. If only the little niggles of daily life (most of which are created by the dabbling of the powers that be) were sorted out it would be heaven on earth.
Can you think of any other reasons why Wycombe is good?
Posted by: Ron Schreck at 12:02am on Wed 28 May 08
Reasons why Wycombe is NOT the best town around
Well, I will probably be crucified for this but I am going to respond with your own comments you made in previous blogs:
1. The incessant scream of small two-stroke engines. A neighbour nearby had decided to cut his entire lawn using just his petrol strimmer. Has he never heard of a lawnmower? It would not have been so bad but he kept revving the engine up rather than keeping it at an even speed. To complement the strimmer a yobbo was cruising around the area on small motorbike which kicked up and awful din as he did circuits of the neighbourhood.
Then there was the ice cream van. If I hear the teddy bears picnic played by the chimes of the ice cream van once again I am going to scream. It would not be so bad if the van had several different tunes to play but the same monotonous tune over and over again is a bit much. The tune could be heard being belted out as the van approached in the distance and again as it went away to torment another part of Wycombe.
To round the day off as I lay in bed trying to drop off to sleep I was serenaded by several groups of drunken yobbos as they staggered along the road singing and shouting at the top of their voices.
2.At the front of my house is a grass verge. I used to mow it every week but sadly
some irresponsible neighbours used to allow their dogs to foul on the grass so I now the cutting of the verge is left to the Council workmen. As a result the grass grows quite long deterring the dogs from leaving their calling card outside my house.
3.Tonight while walking around my garden I looked up and saw a man with a dog
allowing his pet to foul on the grass verge outside my house.
Sadly the notices may as well not be there as nobody seems to enforce the law and fine the owners. Could this be a case for the neighbourhood action group? Well, they are busy with other issues so their help can be discounted too.
Transport: Removing the roundabouts and replacing them with traffic signals??
Services: Wycombe Hospital. Is it still a full service Hospital???
Shops: I notice that you did not mention EDEN.
The way you described Wycombe in your blog here, it sounds like you think it is EDEN or very close to it.
Reasons why Wycombe is NOT the best town around
Well, I will probably be crucified for this but I am going to respond with your own comments you made in previous blogs:
1. The incessant scream of small two-stroke engines. A neighbour nearby had decided to cut his entire lawn using just his petrol strimmer. Has he never heard of a lawnmower? It would not have been so bad but he kept revving the engine up rather than keeping it at an even speed. To complement the strimmer a yobbo was cruising around the area on small motorbike which kicked up and awful din as he did circuits of the neighbourhood.
Then there was the ice cream van. If I hear the teddy bears picnic played by the chimes of the ice cream van once again I am going to scream. It would not be so bad if the van had several different tunes to play but the same monotonous tune over and over again is a bit much. The tune could be heard being belted out as the van approached in the distance and again as it went away to torment another part of Wycombe.
To round the day off as I lay in bed trying to drop off to sleep I was serenaded by several groups of drunken yobbos as they staggered along the road singing and shouting at the top of their voices.
2.At the front of my house is a grass verge. I used to mow it every week but sadly
some irresponsible neighbours used to allow their dogs to foul on the grass so I now the cutting of the verge is left to the Council workmen. As a result the grass grows quite long deterring the dogs from leaving their calling card outside my house.
3.Tonight while walking around my garden I looked up and saw a man with a dog
allowing his pet to foul on the grass verge outside my house.
Sadly the notices may as well not be there as nobody seems to enforce the law and fine the owners. Could this be a case for the neighbourhood action group? Well, they are busy with other issues so their help can be discounted too.
Transport: Removing the roundabouts and replacing them with traffic signals??
Services: Wycombe Hospital. Is it still a full service Hospital???
Shops: I notice that you did not mention EDEN.
The way you described Wycombe in your blog here, it sounds like you think it is EDEN or very close to it.
Re the comments of Ron Schreck at 12:02am
Hooray! At last a comment is left on my positive blog!
Yes, Wycombe could be described as the Garden Of Eden, however you should not confuse the Garden Of Eden with the complex of the same name as the two are exact opposites.
I note your quotes from my previous blogs but if you look at the bigger picture you will see that Wycombe is actually a very good place to be with all the necessary services on hand. The geographic location is perfect as we will never be flooded, run out of water or have power cuts (apart from today....).
I did not mention the complex in the “Shops” section of my blog because quite honestly I do not see what it has to offer. It is a waste of space and the land it occupies could, in my opinion, be used for something better.
Re the comments of Ron Schreck at 12:02am
Hooray! At last a comment is left on my positive blog!
Yes, Wycombe could be described as the Garden Of Eden, however you should not confuse the Garden Of Eden with the complex of the same name as the two are exact opposites.
I note your quotes from my previous blogs but if you look at the bigger picture you will see that Wycombe is actually a very good place to be with all the necessary services on hand. The geographic location is perfect as we will never be flooded, run out of water or have power cuts (apart from today....).
I did not mention the complex in the “Shops” section of my blog because quite honestly I do not see what it has to offer. It is a waste of space and the land it occupies could, in my opinion, be used for something better.
We have a great mix of different ethnic cultures.We are 10 minutes drive in almost any direction to areas of outstanding naturzl beauty.We have 2 cinemas.We now have a park and ride scheme.At last we have a modern shopping experience in the town centre We now have a great mix of in town and out of town shopping.
Its all good.
We have a great mix of different ethnic cultures.We are 10 minutes drive in almost any direction to areas of outstanding naturzl beauty.We have 2 cinemas.We now have a park and ride scheme.At last we have a modern shopping experience in the town centre We now have a great mix of in town and out of town shopping.
Its all good.
Re the comments of latman at 12:16am
Indeed it is, as you say, all (well very nearly all) good. I could not have put it better myself.
The question is can Wycombe support two cinemas?
Re the comments of latman at 12:16am
Indeed it is, as you say, all (well very nearly all) good. I could not have put it better myself.
I also was going to mention being within an area of outstanding natural beauty.
In fact if you view a map showing this AoONB in green you can easily make out Wycombe as the white blot on the landscape, right at the heart.
I also was going to mention being within an area of outstanding natural beauty.
In fact if you view a map showing this AoONB in green you can easily make out Wycombe as the white blot on the landscape, right at the heart.
Re the comments of Elmo at 8:59am
I think we shall have to disagree on that point. Wycombe does have it’s good points and it is definitely not a blot on the landscape.
Re the comments of Elmo at 8:59am
I think we shall have to disagree on that point. Wycombe does have it’s good points and it is definitely not a blot on the landscape.
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments of latman at 12:16am Indeed it is, as you say, all (well very nearly all) good. I could not have put it better myself. The question is can Wycombe support two cinemas?[/quote] it only has one cinema
the other one is at the top of Marlow Hill and I think that the one in Wycombe is more than capable of keeping open.
Youngsters and older people who do not drive will find it much easier to access the one in the centre of town.
But I am sure that you won't agree and come up with some inane argument as it is in Eden...
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments of latman at 12:16am Indeed it is, as you say, all (well very nearly all) good. I could not have put it better myself. The question is can Wycombe support two cinemas?
it only has one cinema
the other one is at the top of Marlow Hill and I think that the one in Wycombe is more than capable of keeping open.
Youngsters and older people who do not drive will find it much easier to access the one in the centre of town.
But I am sure that you won't agree and come up with some inane argument as it is in Eden...
Re the comments of smokey at 10:55am
The top of Marlow hill is in the town of Wycombe so as far as I’m concerned there are two cinemas in the town.
I agree that it is handy having a cinema in the town centre but the only problem is the exorbitant car parking charges the people have to pay if they arrive by car.
I have even thought of going to see a film at the cinema in the complex myself so next time you go to the cinema in the complex you may end up sitting next to me!
Re the comments of smokey at 10:55am
The top of Marlow hill is in the town of Wycombe so as far as I’m concerned there are two cinemas in the town.
I agree that it is handy having a cinema in the town centre but the only problem is the exorbitant car parking charges the people have to pay if they arrive by car.
I have even thought of going to see a film at the cinema in the complex myself so next time you go to the cinema in the complex you may end up sitting next to me!
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 10:55am The top of Marlow hill is in the town of Wycombe so as far as I’m concerned there are two cinemas in the town. I agree that it is handy having a cinema in the town centre but the only problem is the exorbitant car parking charges the people have to pay if they arrive by car. I have even thought of going to see a film at the cinema in the complex myself so next time you go to the cinema in the complex you may end up sitting next to me![/quote] god forbid - and I mean that. Presumerably you will be the one who is picking holes and quibbling about anything and I cannot think that I would ever want to sit next to such an anal retentive.
Actually I should have said - Cressex and as I previously said people who can't drive and youngsters will find it happy
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 10:55am The top of Marlow hill is in the town of Wycombe so as far as I’m concerned there are two cinemas in the town. I agree that it is handy having a cinema in the town centre but the only problem is the exorbitant car parking charges the people have to pay if they arrive by car. I have even thought of going to see a film at the cinema in the complex myself so next time you go to the cinema in the complex you may end up sitting next to me!
god forbid - and I mean that. Presumerably you will be the one who is picking holes and quibbling about anything and I cannot think that I would ever want to sit next to such an anal retentive.
Actually I should have said - Cressex and as I previously said people who can't drive and youngsters will find it happy
Re the comments of smokey at 3:35pm
Well, it is a public cinema and anyone can turn up so yes, you may well end up sitting next to me!
But the bus goes past the cinema in Cressex so those without cars can get to the Cressex cinema easily too. The Cressex cinema has free parking nearby so I am beginning to believe that it has several advantages of the new one in the complex.
Re the comments of smokey at 3:35pm
Well, it is a public cinema and anyone can turn up so yes, you may well end up sitting next to me!
But the bus goes past the cinema in Cressex so those without cars can get to the Cressex cinema easily too. The Cressex cinema has free parking nearby so I am beginning to believe that it has several advantages of the new one in the complex.
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 3:35pm Well, it is a public cinema and anyone can turn up so yes, you may well end up sitting next to me! But the bus goes past the cinema in Cressex so those without cars can get to the Cressex cinema easily too. The Cressex cinema has free parking nearby so I am beginning to believe that it has several advantages of the new one in the complex.[/quote] do not start a sentence with a But - it is not grammatically correct.
Yes the bus does go past the cinema but you have to catch the bus from the bus station to get there.
So if someone lives in Hazelmere, then why on earth would they get a bus into Wycombe and then wait around in the bus station to get another bus up to Cressex. Not to mention the expense of the fares
Of course you won't like the cinema in the town centre - look where it is!
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 3:35pm Well, it is a public cinema and anyone can turn up so yes, you may well end up sitting next to me! But the bus goes past the cinema in Cressex so those without cars can get to the Cressex cinema easily too. The Cressex cinema has free parking nearby so I am beginning to believe that it has several advantages of the new one in the complex.
do not start a sentence with a But - it is not grammatically correct.
Yes the bus does go past the cinema but you have to catch the bus from the bus station to get there.
So if someone lives in Hazelmere, then why on earth would they get a bus into Wycombe and then wait around in the bus station to get another bus up to Cressex. Not to mention the expense of the fares
Of course you won't like the cinema in the town centre - look where it is!
Re the comments of smokey at 4:24pm
I haven’t been to the new cinema in the town centre so I can’t say if I like it or not. I do have an open mind on the subject.
Do many cinema goers arrive by bus? Surely they prefer their cars? If only we had sensible parking charges in Wycombe our town centre would be far more prosperous.
Perhaps I should go on a lunchtime walk to have a look at it and write a blog on my findings after all it should be a bonus to the town to have a cinema in the town centre rather than up at Cressex. The last cinema I went to the cinema it was the one in Frogmoor so that shows how long it has been since I saw a film.
Re the comments of smokey at 4:24pm
I haven’t been to the new cinema in the town centre so I can’t say if I like it or not. I do have an open mind on the subject.
Do many cinema goers arrive by bus? Surely they prefer their cars? If only we had sensible parking charges in Wycombe our town centre would be far more prosperous.
Perhaps I should go on a lunchtime walk to have a look at it and write a blog on my findings after all it should be a bonus to the town to have a cinema in the town centre rather than up at Cressex. The last cinema I went to the cinema it was the one in Frogmoor so that shows how long it has been since I saw a film.
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 4:24pm I haven’t been to the new cinema in the town centre so I can’t say if I like it or not. I do have an open mind on the subject. Do many cinema goers arrive by bus? Surely they prefer their cars? If only we had sensible parking charges in Wycombe our town centre would be far more prosperous. Perhaps I should go on a lunchtime walk to have a look at it and write a blog on my findings after all it should be a bonus to the town to have a cinema in the town centre rather than up at Cressex. The last cinema I went to the cinema it was the one in Frogmoor so that shows how long it has been since I saw a film.[/quote] Did you read my post at all??
I said - THOSE WHO CANNOT DRIVE!!!
That proves it - you do not read anyones responses, you are too full of your own ridiculous opinions
CATCH a bus to the cinema at Cressex - preferably one in the evening and then see how long you have to wait before one comes after the film.
Do not presume to write a blog on the new cinema until you have experienced a film in both - that will be a novelty for you - actually knowing what you are talking about for a change.
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 4:24pm I haven’t been to the new cinema in the town centre so I can’t say if I like it or not. I do have an open mind on the subject. Do many cinema goers arrive by bus? Surely they prefer their cars? If only we had sensible parking charges in Wycombe our town centre would be far more prosperous. Perhaps I should go on a lunchtime walk to have a look at it and write a blog on my findings after all it should be a bonus to the town to have a cinema in the town centre rather than up at Cressex. The last cinema I went to the cinema it was the one in Frogmoor so that shows how long it has been since I saw a film.
Did you read my post at all??
I said - THOSE WHO CANNOT DRIVE!!!
That proves it - you do not read anyones responses, you are too full of your own ridiculous opinions
CATCH a bus to the cinema at Cressex - preferably one in the evening and then see how long you have to wait before one comes after the film.
Do not presume to write a blog on the new cinema until you have experienced a film in both - that will be a novelty for you - actually knowing what you are talking about for a change.
Re the comments of smokey at 4:37pm
Of course I read you posts. I was merely expanding the subject to point out that maybe the minority of cinema goers use the bus and that most may prefer to use their cars. It would be interesting to know exactly what percentage actually use the bus.
With exorbitant parking charges in the town centre perhaps those with cars will continue to go to the Cressex cinema leaving the town centre one for those without cars?
Of course reliance on the disjointed public transport system will mean that there will be a long wait for a bus after all it’s well known that the bus timetables just do not link up with opening/closing times of places or even other methods of public transport such as trains.
I feel there is no need to visit both cinemas as I am aware what the cinematographic experience should be like as I visited the old cinema on Frogmoor. In the new cinema do they still have a man playing the organ to accompany the film?
Re the comments of smokey at 4:37pm
Of course I read you posts. I was merely expanding the subject to point out that maybe the minority of cinema goers use the bus and that most may prefer to use their cars. It would be interesting to know exactly what percentage actually use the bus.
With exorbitant parking charges in the town centre perhaps those with cars will continue to go to the Cressex cinema leaving the town centre one for those without cars?
Of course reliance on the disjointed public transport system will mean that there will be a long wait for a bus after all it’s well known that the bus timetables just do not link up with opening/closing times of places or even other methods of public transport such as trains.
I feel there is no need to visit both cinemas as I am aware what the cinematographic experience should be like as I visited the old cinema on Frogmoor. In the new cinema do they still have a man playing the organ to accompany the film?
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 4:37pm Of course I read you posts. I was merely expanding the subject to point out that maybe the minority of cinema goers use the bus and that most may prefer to use their cars. It would be interesting to know exactly what percentage actually use the bus. With exorbitant parking charges in the town centre perhaps those with cars will continue to go to the Cressex cinema leaving the town centre one for those without cars? Of course reliance on the disjointed public transport system will mean that there will be a long wait for a bus after all it’s well known that the bus timetables just do not link up with opening/closing times of places or even other methods of public transport such as trains. I feel there is no need to visit both cinemas as I am aware what the cinematographic experience should be like as I visited the old cinema on Frogmoor. In the new cinema do they still have a man playing the organ to accompany the film?[/quote] I think you are trying to be funny and failing dismally
You know damm well they do not have a man playing the organ to accompany the film.
And you are missing the point ( again!)
You cannot comment on something you know nothing about and as you have not visited a cinema since the early 1980's you are not qualified to comment on either cinema.
And as I said before - people who DO NOT DRIVE cannot use their cars!!!!!! So why say that most cinema users prefer to use their cars? Not if they dont have one they won't.
Its useless discussing anything with you - you don't listen, you don't reason..... its like arguing with a spoilt 10 year old. Tell a lie - a 10 year old would at least have an idea of what it is like to go to the cinema.
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 4:37pm Of course I read you posts. I was merely expanding the subject to point out that maybe the minority of cinema goers use the bus and that most may prefer to use their cars. It would be interesting to know exactly what percentage actually use the bus. With exorbitant parking charges in the town centre perhaps those with cars will continue to go to the Cressex cinema leaving the town centre one for those without cars? Of course reliance on the disjointed public transport system will mean that there will be a long wait for a bus after all it’s well known that the bus timetables just do not link up with opening/closing times of places or even other methods of public transport such as trains. I feel there is no need to visit both cinemas as I am aware what the cinematographic experience should be like as I visited the old cinema on Frogmoor. In the new cinema do they still have a man playing the organ to accompany the film?
I think you are trying to be funny and failing dismally
You know damm well they do not have a man playing the organ to accompany the film.
And you are missing the point ( again!)
You cannot comment on something you know nothing about and as you have not visited a cinema since the early 1980's you are not qualified to comment on either cinema.
And as I said before - people who DO NOT DRIVE cannot use their cars!!!!!! So why say that most cinema users prefer to use their cars? Not if they dont have one they won't.
Its useless discussing anything with you - you don't listen, you don't reason..... its like arguing with a spoilt 10 year old. Tell a lie - a 10 year old would at least have an idea of what it is like to go to the cinema.
Re the comments of smokey at 5:42pm
So what happens if they show a Laurel and Hardy for the kiddies on a Saturday morning? Surely having live music would round off the performance a treat?
As I said I shall visit the cinema and let you know my opinion. I am expecting to be blown away with the spectacle of magnificence when I get there after all this is a new cinema so it should be bang up to date with all the latest new-fangled equipment and facilities.
I was of course referring to the audience as a whole. Surely those without cars must make up the minority of the audience? How many people do not drive in this modern age? Even I drive!
Whatever happens I think I should visit the cinema and let you know what my opinion of it is. After all it could be a winner!
Re the comments of smokey at 5:42pm
So what happens if they show a Laurel and Hardy for the kiddies on a Saturday morning? Surely having live music would round off the performance a treat?
As I said I shall visit the cinema and let you know my opinion. I am expecting to be blown away with the spectacle of magnificence when I get there after all this is a new cinema so it should be bang up to date with all the latest new-fangled equipment and facilities.
I was of course referring to the audience as a whole. Surely those without cars must make up the minority of the audience? How many people do not drive in this modern age? Even I drive!
Whatever happens I think I should visit the cinema and let you know what my opinion of it is. After all it could be a winner!
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 5:42pm So what happens if they show a Laurel and Hardy for the kiddies on a Saturday morning? Surely having live music would round off the performance a treat? As I said I shall visit the cinema and let you know my opinion. I am expecting to be blown away with the spectacle of magnificence when I get there after all this is a new cinema so it should be bang up to date with all the latest new-fangled equipment and facilities. I was of course referring to the audience as a whole. Surely those without cars must make up the minority of the audience? How many people do not drive in this modern age? Even I drive! Whatever happens I think I should visit the cinema and let you know what my opinion of it is. After all it could be a winner![/quote] I think you would be surprised at how little I care about your opinion. In MY opinion it is less valid than anyone elses
I would give money on the fact you will not like the new cinema. And how would you know what the latest new fangled equipment is?
How many people in this day and age do not drive?
All of them under 17 for a start and I would imagine, a lot of older people as well.
Students who are based at the university - may well be able to drive but cannot afford to run a car.
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 5:42pm So what happens if they show a Laurel and Hardy for the kiddies on a Saturday morning? Surely having live music would round off the performance a treat? As I said I shall visit the cinema and let you know my opinion. I am expecting to be blown away with the spectacle of magnificence when I get there after all this is a new cinema so it should be bang up to date with all the latest new-fangled equipment and facilities. I was of course referring to the audience as a whole. Surely those without cars must make up the minority of the audience? How many people do not drive in this modern age? Even I drive! Whatever happens I think I should visit the cinema and let you know what my opinion of it is. After all it could be a winner!
I think you would be surprised at how little I care about your opinion. In MY opinion it is less valid than anyone elses
I would give money on the fact you will not like the new cinema. And how would you know what the latest new fangled equipment is?
How many people in this day and age do not drive?
All of them under 17 for a start and I would imagine, a lot of older people as well.
Students who are based at the university - may well be able to drive but cannot afford to run a car.
ohhh and Ivor
don't be a prat - you know damm well that children are not watching Laurel and Hardy nowadays.
The thing is Ivor - you pretend not to know all about the latest things and actually I am sure that any older person reading this must be appalled at your ignorance.
ohhh and Ivor
don't be a prat - you know damm well that children are not watching Laurel and Hardy nowadays.
The thing is Ivor - you pretend not to know all about the latest things and actually I am sure that any older person reading this must be appalled at your ignorance.
Re the comments of smokey at 6:18pm
Do you know I hadn’t thought of the under 17’s? So let’s get this right. Many years ago someone built a cinema in Cressex but the youngsters of the town couldn’t really get to enjoy it because they had to rely on the buses. Then the new cinema in the complex will be a godsend for them! The new cinema sounds like a good thing for the town.
Just out of interest how much money are you prepared to give that I will not like the new cinema? (I may just take you up in it....)
As for knowing what the latest new fangled equipment is, well, let me tell you new-fangled equipment is easily detected. If it runs on electricity (i.e. not mechanical), can’t be repaired and isn’t as good as what we had previously then by and large its new-fangled. As simple as that!
Of course DVD’s and Blue Ray discs have decimated the cinema bringing entertainment into the home meaning that no-one needs to visit the cinema any more....
Re the comments of smokey at 6:18pm
Do you know I hadn’t thought of the under 17’s? So let’s get this right. Many years ago someone built a cinema in Cressex but the youngsters of the town couldn’t really get to enjoy it because they had to rely on the buses. Then the new cinema in the complex will be a godsend for them! The new cinema sounds like a good thing for the town.
Just out of interest how much money are you prepared to give that I will not like the new cinema? (I may just take you up in it....)
As for knowing what the latest new fangled equipment is, well, let me tell you new-fangled equipment is easily detected. If it runs on electricity (i.e. not mechanical), can’t be repaired and isn’t as good as what we had previously then by and large its new-fangled. As simple as that!
Of course DVD’s and Blue Ray discs have decimated the cinema bringing entertainment into the home meaning that no-one needs to visit the cinema any more....
Re the comments of smokey at 6:20pm
If the youngsters aren’t watching Stand and Ollie they don’t know what their missing. I was brought up on them! In fact I’ve got their entire works on the new-fangled DVD. How could anyone forget them delivering that piano up all those steps....
Surely the cinema should show some older films to give a balanced output or does it just show modern stuff?
Re the comments of smokey at 6:20pm
If the youngsters aren’t watching Stand and Ollie they don’t know what their missing. I was brought up on them! In fact I’ve got their entire works on the new-fangled DVD. How could anyone forget them delivering that piano up all those steps....
Surely the cinema should show some older films to give a balanced output or does it just show modern stuff?
Posted by: the inspector at 6:43pm on Wed 28 May 08
So come on then Ivor, do you actually know how much it costs to park a car in Eden after 6pm to visit the cinema?
Exorbitant car parking charges eh! why do you like to spread mis-leading information via your blogs to potential visitors of our town?
So come on then Ivor, do you actually know how much it costs to park a car in Eden after 6pm to visit the cinema?
Exorbitant car parking charges eh! why do you like to spread mis-leading information via your blogs to potential visitors of our town?
Re the comments of the inspector at 6:43pm
Well, funny you should say that because I’ve just been looking on the new-fangled web site for the cinema (doing some research on the films that I might like to see) and apparently after 6pm if you get your ticket validated at the cinema it’s only £1 to park. So it would appear that the cost is not exorbitant however surely it should be free to park there?
Re the comments of the inspector at 6:43pm
Well, funny you should say that because I’ve just been looking on the new-fangled web site for the cinema (doing some research on the films that I might like to see) and apparently after 6pm if you get your ticket validated at the cinema it’s only £1 to park. So it would appear that the cost is not exorbitant however surely it should be free to park there?
Posted by: the inspector at 6:57pm on Wed 28 May 08
So why should it be free to park in Eden in the evenings then Ivor? I think £1 is a fair and reasonable charge to be able to park in a town centre location to visit the cinema.
Wycombe District Council charge theatregoers to park in the Swan in the evenings, and always have done. So maybe your comments are just irrelevent and another unnecessary attack at Eden.
Is there any other town centre that offers free parking in the evenings?
So why should it be free to park in Eden in the evenings then Ivor? I think £1 is a fair and reasonable charge to be able to park in a town centre location to visit the cinema.
Wycombe District Council charge theatregoers to park in the Swan in the evenings, and always have done. So maybe your comments are just irrelevent and another unnecessary attack at Eden.
Is there any other town centre that offers free parking in the evenings?
Re the comments of the inspector at 6:57pm
Of course parking should be free in all car parks to entice people back and breathe some life back into the town. £1 may be fair and reasonable to you but think of the poorer members of the community to them it’s an absolute fortune.
I don’t know if any other towns offer free parking in the evening but Wycombe could always be the first to do so! Let’s lead the way and offer free parking to all after 6pm!
Re the comments of the inspector at 6:57pm
Of course parking should be free in all car parks to entice people back and breathe some life back into the town. £1 may be fair and reasonable to you but think of the poorer members of the community to them it’s an absolute fortune.
I don’t know if any other towns offer free parking in the evening but Wycombe could always be the first to do so! Let’s lead the way and offer free parking to all after 6pm!
Posted by: the inspector at 7:16pm on Wed 28 May 08
Anyone that can afford a cinema or theatre ticket for an evening out could afford £1 to park a car, and if there is a family of 4 or 5 it's amazing value indeed!
If they can't afford it at least Primark will be here soon for them! (Iver - I would like to draw your attention to an upcoming documentary, seeing as you are so pleased they are coming to our town - The Devil Wears Primark... Alexa Chung sets out to uncover what conditions are really like in some of the Indian factories that supply the UK’s leading budget clothes retailer, Primark. Channel 4 Sunday 1 June 2008 9pm)
Anyone that can afford a cinema or theatre ticket for an evening out could afford £1 to park a car, and if there is a family of 4 or 5 it's amazing value indeed!
If they can't afford it at least Primark will be here soon for them! (Iver - I would like to draw your attention to an upcoming documentary, seeing as you are so pleased they are coming to our town - The Devil Wears Primark... Alexa Chung sets out to uncover what conditions are really like in some of the Indian factories that supply the UK’s leading budget clothes retailer, Primark. Channel 4 Sunday 1 June 2008 9pm)
Re the comments of smokey at 7:11pm
Really? The other week when I went out late at night to buy petrol and drove around the town centre it was completely dead. In the daytime the complex is nowhere near as busy as it should be. In some of the shops there are more assistants than customers!
I really wish I could see a busy town but we must face the facts that things aren’t as busy as they should (or used) to be. The shops (especially in the complex) should be full with people but when I look through the windows there may be one or two customers but that’s about it.
Re the comments of smokey at 7:11pm
Really? The other week when I went out late at night to buy petrol and drove around the town centre it was completely dead. In the daytime the complex is nowhere near as busy as it should be. In some of the shops there are more assistants than customers!
I really wish I could see a busy town but we must face the facts that things aren’t as busy as they should (or used) to be. The shops (especially in the complex) should be full with people but when I look through the windows there may be one or two customers but that’s about it.
Re the comments of the inspector at 7:16pm
A family ticket is £21 plus £1 parking. For five people just to watch a film (excluding refreshments in the interval) I think that’s a bit much especially if the parents are on low income. DVD rentals must surely be much cheaper.
I shall get my neighbour to record the TV programme and go round to their house and see it later as I usually have my weekly bath on Sunday night. No doubt from the title it will not make things look good for them. At least we know what their view point on the matter will be just by reading the title.
Re the comments of the inspector at 7:16pm
A family ticket is £21 plus £1 parking. For five people just to watch a film (excluding refreshments in the interval) I think that’s a bit much especially if the parents are on low income. DVD rentals must surely be much cheaper.
I shall get my neighbour to record the TV programme and go round to their house and see it later as I usually have my weekly bath on Sunday night. No doubt from the title it will not make things look good for them. At least we know what their view point on the matter will be just by reading the title.
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 7:11pm Really? The other week when I went out late at night to buy petrol and drove around the town centre it was completely dead. In the daytime the complex is nowhere near as busy as it should be. In some of the shops there are more assistants than customers! I really wish I could see a busy town but we must face the facts that things aren’t as busy as they should (or used) to be. The shops (especially in the complex) should be full with people but when I look through the windows there may be one or two customers but that’s about it.[/quote] as you freely admit you have not been anywhere but Wycombe then you should shut up now
When you have visited other towns then perhaps you will be entitled to a view
you are ridiculous and quite frankly not worth the time or thought.
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 7:11pm Really? The other week when I went out late at night to buy petrol and drove around the town centre it was completely dead. In the daytime the complex is nowhere near as busy as it should be. In some of the shops there are more assistants than customers! I really wish I could see a busy town but we must face the facts that things aren’t as busy as they should (or used) to be. The shops (especially in the complex) should be full with people but when I look through the windows there may be one or two customers but that’s about it.
as you freely admit you have not been anywhere but Wycombe then you should shut up now
When you have visited other towns then perhaps you will be entitled to a view
you are ridiculous and quite frankly not worth the time or thought.
Re the comments of smokey at 8:43pm
Going to other towns makes no difference. When you walk past a shop in the complex and there are no customers or you stand talking to a friend in the complex for half and hour and look at shops while you talk and notice that no customers go in then I think it is fair to conclude that things are not busy.
I even had a game with a friend where we stood outside a shop and guessed how long it would be before a customer went inside. Our game was limited to half an hour and the prize to whoever guessed correctly was £10. My bet was that no-one at all would go inside. Do you know that I won!
My observations are based on real life.
Re the comments of smokey at 8:43pm
Going to other towns makes no difference. When you walk past a shop in the complex and there are no customers or you stand talking to a friend in the complex for half and hour and look at shops while you talk and notice that no customers go in then I think it is fair to conclude that things are not busy.
I even had a game with a friend where we stood outside a shop and guessed how long it would be before a customer went inside. Our game was limited to half an hour and the prize to whoever guessed correctly was £10. My bet was that no-one at all would go inside. Do you know that I won!
gordon bennet. It doesnt take much to get an argument going betweem Ivor and smokey.
I've not been to the town centre cinema beacuse you have to drive past the Cressex one to get there from here. My daughter, if she goes on the bus, goes to the one in Eden, cos once you are on the bus its easier to get to.
All depends on where you are coming from.
Parking costs are not a big deal in the scheme of things.
Food and drink are a complete rip-off in both cinemas. I encourage everyone to sneak their own food in.
gordon bennet. It doesnt take much to get an argument going betweem Ivor and smokey.
I've not been to the town centre cinema beacuse you have to drive past the Cressex one to get there from here. My daughter, if she goes on the bus, goes to the one in Eden, cos once you are on the bus its easier to get to.
All depends on where you are coming from.
Parking costs are not a big deal in the scheme of things.
Food and drink are a complete rip-off in both cinemas. I encourage everyone to sneak their own food in.
Re the comments of tom at 9:15pm
Tom: It’s not an argument just some lively discussion! I relish lively discussion as it’s what makes the world go round.
You make a very valid point about those with cars having to drive past the cinema at Cressex. Could there be an age divide between the two cinemas because of the methods of transport used by the cinema goers to get to their respective cinemas. After looking at the films available at the cinema in the complex I have noticed that most of their films are intended for 15 year olds as they all have 15 ratings. They aren’t showing any certificate 18 films at all.
When going to a cinema I would not buy food or drink as it’s best to take my own. It’s amazing what you can sneak through in your pocket. If I am feeling really peckish I have found that a mini pork pie fits easily into my jacket pocket....
Re the comments of tom at 9:15pm
Tom: It’s not an argument just some lively discussion! I relish lively discussion as it’s what makes the world go round.
You make a very valid point about those with cars having to drive past the cinema at Cressex. Could there be an age divide between the two cinemas because of the methods of transport used by the cinema goers to get to their respective cinemas. After looking at the films available at the cinema in the complex I have noticed that most of their films are intended for 15 year olds as they all have 15 ratings. They aren’t showing any certificate 18 films at all.
When going to a cinema I would not buy food or drink as it’s best to take my own. It’s amazing what you can sneak through in your pocket. If I am feeling really peckish I have found that a mini pork pie fits easily into my jacket pocket....
me and my girlfriend left the eden centre on monday afternoon, because it was too busy, the queues were too big for the changing rooms and check outs, and there was too many people around to browse.
later on, we walked through the eden centre at about 8pm, all the restaurants were very busy, there were familys walking round with balloons and there were people laving the cinema after a movie.
... and a few weeks ago (on a wednesday), we tryed to eat in a restaurant in the eden centre, but could not get a table before 9.30 because we did not book and it was full.
me and my girlfriend left the eden centre on monday afternoon, because it was too busy, the queues were too big for the changing rooms and check outs, and there was too many people around to browse.
later on, we walked through the eden centre at about 8pm, all the restaurants were very busy, there were familys walking round with balloons and there were people laving the cinema after a movie.
... and a few weeks ago (on a wednesday), we tryed to eat in a restaurant in the eden centre, but could not get a table before 9.30 because we did not book and it was full.
Re the comments of jamie at 9:36pm
Great news then! I’m pleased to hear the complex was busy when you were there. I wish I could see it busy with my own eyes but despite visiting regularly (even going out especially late at night) it is always quiet when I am there.
Re the comments of jamie at 9:36pm
Great news then! I’m pleased to hear the complex was busy when you were there. I wish I could see it busy with my own eyes but despite visiting regularly (even going out especially late at night) it is always quiet when I am there.
[quote]After looking at the films available at the cinema in the complex I have noticed that most of their films are intended for 15 year olds as they all have 15 ratings. They aren’t showing any certificate 18 films at all.[/quote]
It's half term, so I'm not particularly surprised that all the films have a 15 rating!
After looking at the films available at the cinema in the complex I have noticed that most of their films are intended for 15 year olds as they all have 15 ratings. They aren’t showing any certificate 18 films at all.
It's half term, so I'm not particularly surprised that all the films have a 15 rating!
Or maybe you just conveniently say that Eden is quiet as it goes nicely with your biased stubborn views. Also, just because a film has a 15 certificate doesn't mean that is the age it is aimed at, merely people below that age will not be suitable to view it. Pride and Prejudice and Sense and senseability have U certificates but i don't think they are aimed at children. Wrong again Ivor!
Or maybe you just conveniently say that Eden is quiet as it goes nicely with your biased stubborn views. Also, just because a film has a 15 certificate doesn't mean that is the age it is aimed at, merely people below that age will not be suitable to view it. Pride and Prejudice and Sense and senseability have U certificates but i don't think they are aimed at children. Wrong again Ivor!
Strange how your 'positive' blog still manages to be negative about Eden. So to summarise you like Wycombe because of the following:
1. Transport - easy to leave Wycombe and go elsewhere.
2. Services - Wycombe has electricity and water.
3. History - Wycombe has old buildings.
4. Shops - Great shops and can always travel to London.
I agree that Wycombe has good transport links (although I am glad I no longer have to travel on the M40 at rush hour and Heathrow is more than just a few minutes away). It does seem strange that your first reason for liking Wycombe is that it is easy to travel elsewhere. Especially when you have said that you rarely travel out side of Wycombe and never fly so I'm not sure why you are excited about the transport network.
I'm not sure I would be hard pressed to find so much history in a town, my home town in Suffolk compares well to Wycombe.
I agree with Elmo the thing I like about Wycombe is the surrounding countryside. As I stand on the train platform waiting to commute to London, the view towards the Rye shows how green Wycombe is. Plenty of trees, and sometimes a Red kite flying overhead, certainly feels less built up than it actually is. The other thing I like about Wycombe is that everything is easy to get to, with the new cinema now within walking distance rather than have to drive out to Cressex.
[quote]Hooray! At last a comment is left on my positive blog![/quote]
You seem quite lonely in that you get excited when you see someone has answered your blog and the fact that you often check it to see if any one has left comments in the early hours of the morning. Anyway I'm off to read Eris's blog to cheer myself up.
Strange how your 'positive' blog still manages to be negative about Eden. So to summarise you like Wycombe because of the following:
1. Transport - easy to leave Wycombe and go elsewhere.
2. Services - Wycombe has electricity and water.
3. History - Wycombe has old buildings.
4. Shops - Great shops and can always travel to London.
I agree that Wycombe has good transport links (although I am glad I no longer have to travel on the M40 at rush hour and Heathrow is more than just a few minutes away). It does seem strange that your first reason for liking Wycombe is that it is easy to travel elsewhere. Especially when you have said that you rarely travel out side of Wycombe and never fly so I'm not sure why you are excited about the transport network.
I'm not sure I would be hard pressed to find so much history in a town, my home town in Suffolk compares well to Wycombe.
I agree with Elmo the thing I like about Wycombe is the surrounding countryside. As I stand on the train platform waiting to commute to London, the view towards the Rye shows how green Wycombe is. Plenty of trees, and sometimes a Red kite flying overhead, certainly feels less built up than it actually is. The other thing I like about Wycombe is that everything is easy to get to, with the new cinema now within walking distance rather than have to drive out to Cressex.
Hooray! At last a comment is left on my positive blog!
You seem quite lonely in that you get excited when you see someone has answered your blog and the fact that you often check it to see if any one has left comments in the early hours of the morning. Anyway I'm off to read Eris's blog to cheer myself up.
Re the comments of Juice at 10:26pm
They may not be aimed at children but thanks to the (U)niversal rating children (over 4 years old) can see them. I’m not aware of the subject matter of the films you mention but perhaps if they are that bad perhaps they should be re-classified to restrict them to an older age group after all that is the point of rating a film isn’t it?
Re the comments of Juice at 10:26pm
They may not be aimed at children but thanks to the (U)niversal rating children (over 4 years old) can see them. I’m not aware of the subject matter of the films you mention but perhaps if they are that bad perhaps they should be re-classified to restrict them to an older age group after all that is the point of rating a film isn’t it?
Re the comments of darren at 10:32pm
Indeed it is a shame that this blog which was meant to be so positive has been dragged down by the mention of the complex.
I only listed the transport network first because it was the first thing that came into my head. Just because I don’t travel out of the town very often it does not mean that I should not talk about it. It is the excellent transport links that help to make the houses in Wycombe so expensive and thus such a good investment.
So does you home town in Suffolk have the residence of one of Britains greatest Prime Ministers close by? Does it have a club so notorious as the Hell Fire Club in the vicinity? Somehow I think not.
Indeed everything in Wycombe is easy to get to. That is another good point about the town.
What is wrong with me checking the comments in the early hours of the morning? I bet none of the other bloggers provide such a good service....
Re the comments of darren at 10:32pm
Indeed it is a shame that this blog which was meant to be so positive has been dragged down by the mention of the complex.
I only listed the transport network first because it was the first thing that came into my head. Just because I don’t travel out of the town very often it does not mean that I should not talk about it. It is the excellent transport links that help to make the houses in Wycombe so expensive and thus such a good investment.
So does you home town in Suffolk have the residence of one of Britains greatest Prime Ministers close by? Does it have a club so notorious as the Hell Fire Club in the vicinity? Somehow I think not.
Indeed everything in Wycombe is easy to get to. That is another good point about the town.
What is wrong with me checking the comments in the early hours of the morning? I bet none of the other bloggers provide such a good service....
Re the comments of Ivor yesterday at 11:45pm
[quote]So does you home town in Suffolk have the residence of one of Britain's greatest Prime Ministers close by? Does it have a club so notorious as the Hell Fire Club in the vicinity? Somehow I think not.[/quote]
Of course not as they are a bit specific, my point was that there are other towns which have just as much history in them. I had never heard of the Hell Fire Club until I came to Wycombe and I certainly didn't choose to live here because it was a place Disraeli used to live.
Anyway I am not trying to get into a my town is better than your town argument although I will make one comparison and that is in my home town the river is a feature of the town, and it a shame that the river in Wycombe is hidden underground (and before you start blaming that on Eden it was underground before it was built).
I am sure you just post on here to get a reaction, I can't believe that you have no idea how the film classification system works or that you say that you do not know the subject matter of the films mentioned by Juice - Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility which are based on classic novels.
Re the comments of Ivor yesterday at 11:45pm
So does you home town in Suffolk have the residence of one of Britain's greatest Prime Ministers close by? Does it have a club so notorious as the Hell Fire Club in the vicinity? Somehow I think not.
Of course not as they are a bit specific, my point was that there are other towns which have just as much history in them. I had never heard of the Hell Fire Club until I came to Wycombe and I certainly didn't choose to live here because it was a place Disraeli used to live.
Anyway I am not trying to get into a my town is better than your town argument although I will make one comparison and that is in my home town the river is a feature of the town, and it a shame that the river in Wycombe is hidden underground (and before you start blaming that on Eden it was underground before it was built).
I am sure you just post on here to get a reaction, I can't believe that you have no idea how the film classification system works or that you say that you do not know the subject matter of the films mentioned by Juice - Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility which are based on classic novels.
I have a book at home detailing cycle rides in the area. At one pont it mentions that you will occasionaly find a sign post saying High Wycmbe, 5 miles. The author points out that this is about as close as you'll want to get.
I have a book at home detailing cycle rides in the area. At one pont it mentions that you will occasionaly find a sign post saying High Wycmbe, 5 miles. The author points out that this is about as close as you'll want to get.
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 8:43pm Going to other towns makes no difference. When you walk past a shop in the complex and there are no customers or you stand talking to a friend in the complex for half and hour and look at shops while you talk and notice that no customers go in then I think it is fair to conclude that things are not busy. I even had a game with a friend where we stood outside a shop and guessed how long it would be before a customer went inside. Our game was limited to half an hour and the prize to whoever guessed correctly was £10. My bet was that no-one at all would go inside. Do you know that I won! My observations are based on real life.[/quote] Whereas I assume everyone elses is made up as they do not agree with your own blinkered view of the world.
Good lord man - you are either the world's biggest fraud cos quite frankly your knowledge and views of things are dubious to say the least, or you are a very sad individual who really has nothing better to do than pick holes in everything.
Ivor - people respond to your blogs not because they are interesting or that they agree with you. I have yet to see one person who does applaud with what you are saying. They are on the whole badly written and full of ill informed nonsense. People respond to your blogs because they cannot believe that there is anyone who can really be as ridiculous as you. However if it makes you happy then continue to write gibberish.
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 8:43pm Going to other towns makes no difference. When you walk past a shop in the complex and there are no customers or you stand talking to a friend in the complex for half and hour and look at shops while you talk and notice that no customers go in then I think it is fair to conclude that things are not busy. I even had a game with a friend where we stood outside a shop and guessed how long it would be before a customer went inside. Our game was limited to half an hour and the prize to whoever guessed correctly was £10. My bet was that no-one at all would go inside. Do you know that I won! My observations are based on real life.
Whereas I assume everyone elses is made up as they do not agree with your own blinkered view of the world.
Good lord man - you are either the world's biggest fraud cos quite frankly your knowledge and views of things are dubious to say the least, or you are a very sad individual who really has nothing better to do than pick holes in everything.
Ivor - people respond to your blogs not because they are interesting or that they agree with you. I have yet to see one person who does applaud with what you are saying. They are on the whole badly written and full of ill informed nonsense. People respond to your blogs because they cannot believe that there is anyone who can really be as ridiculous as you. However if it makes you happy then continue to write gibberish.
Ivor does occasionally say things I agree with.
On the whole though I think his comments are intended to be provocative, something in which he usually succeeds.
Normally I try to be critical of ideas rather than how they are expressed, however I'll make an exception for once. Its rather ironic that his typically clumsy and ill thought out arguments generate significantly more discussion that Eris's nicely written and well thought out commentary.
Ivor does occasionally say things I agree with.
On the whole though I think his comments are intended to be provocative, something in which he usually succeeds.
Normally I try to be critical of ideas rather than how they are expressed, however I'll make an exception for once. Its rather ironic that his typically clumsy and ill thought out arguments generate significantly more discussion that Eris's nicely written and well thought out commentary.
Re the comments of darren at 6:25am
Maybe the river was underground before the complex was built but the boffins who designed the complex could have opened it up. Sadly they didn’t. This is yet another example of the failings of the complex!
Honestly I have never read or seen and adaption of Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility. What happens in them?
Re the comments of darren at 6:25am
Maybe the river was underground before the complex was built but the boffins who designed the complex could have opened it up. Sadly they didn’t. This is yet another example of the failings of the complex!
Honestly I have never read or seen and adaption of Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility. What happens in them?
Re the comments of Elmo at 8:39am
Well, I’ve gone beyond the 5 mile limit and I can tell you that your book was wrong as there are some wonderful things to be seen in Wycombe. Perhaps you should have a look yourself? You may be amazed at what you have been missing.
Re the comments of Elmo at 8:39am
Well, I’ve gone beyond the 5 mile limit and I can tell you that your book was wrong as there are some wonderful things to be seen in Wycombe. Perhaps you should have a look yourself? You may be amazed at what you have been missing.
Re the comments of tom at 10:55am
I can assure you that my comments are not intended to be provocative rather they are merely my feelings and views based upon my knowledge and experience of life.
Re the comments of tom at 10:55am
I can assure you that my comments are not intended to be provocative rather they are merely my feelings and views based upon my knowledge and experience of life.
Re the comments of Elmo at 2:22pm
There are lots of wonderful things in Wycombe and if you’ve created a self imposed five mile exclusion zone then you will never know the delights that are here.
Re the comments of Elmo at 2:22pm
There are lots of wonderful things in Wycombe and if you’ve created a self imposed five mile exclusion zone then you will never know the delights that are here.
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 8:52am My view of the world is not blinkered. My eyes are wide open and taking in the sights of the world around me.[/quote] the world around you ..... er hardly. You mean the 5 inch square around you.
As I said before, because you are so blinkered and have no expeience of life outside High Wycombe, your opinions are less valid than anyone elses.
And the fact that you have never heard of 2 of the most popular books written by one of our most famous classic authors says so much about you.
But as I have said before, I think that you are a complete windup merchant.
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 8:52am My view of the world is not blinkered. My eyes are wide open and taking in the sights of the world around me.
the world around you ..... er hardly. You mean the 5 inch square around you.
As I said before, because you are so blinkered and have no expeience of life outside High Wycombe, your opinions are less valid than anyone elses.
And the fact that you have never heard of 2 of the most popular books written by one of our most famous classic authors says so much about you.
But as I have said before, I think that you are a complete windup merchant.
Re the comments of smokey at 2:49pm
The fact that I do not leave Wycombe has no bearing on my views. Everyone’s opinion is valid whatever it may be.
But I don’t read that type of book. I can’t help it is my literary knowledge does not match up to yours.
Re the comments of smokey at 2:49pm
The fact that I do not leave Wycombe has no bearing on my views. Everyone’s opinion is valid whatever it may be.
But I don’t read that type of book. I can’t help it is my literary knowledge does not match up to yours.
Re the comments of Ivor at 2:28pm
Your comments confuse me until I realised you have either missunderstood, or willful ignored the meaning of my post.
So what is it, old son, are you thick or ignorant?
Re the comments of Ivor at 2:28pm
Your comments confuse me until I realised you have either missunderstood, or willful ignored the meaning of my post.
So what is it, old son, are you thick or ignorant?
Re the comments Elmo at 3:00pm
I may have misunderstood you comments. I thought you implied that the book you have advised you not to go within five miles of Wycombe?
Remember there are lots of nice and interesting things to see in Wycombe and lots of interesting people to meet so please don’t stay away. You never know you may even bump into me in the street or go the the cinema and have the pleasure of sitting next to me!
Re the comments Elmo at 3:00pm
I may have misunderstood you comments. I thought you implied that the book you have advised you not to go within five miles of Wycombe?
Remember there are lots of nice and interesting things to see in Wycombe and lots of interesting people to meet so please don’t stay away. You never know you may even bump into me in the street or go the the cinema and have the pleasure of sitting next to me!
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 2:49pm The fact that I do not leave Wycombe has no bearing on my views. Everyone’s opinion is valid whatever it may be. But I don’t read that type of book. I can’t help it is my literary knowledge does not match up to yours.[/quote] I think that most people whether they read or not have heard of Jane Austen.
Now tell me, have you heard of Charles Dickens?
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments of smokey at 2:49pm The fact that I do not leave Wycombe has no bearing on my views. Everyone’s opinion is valid whatever it may be. But I don’t read that type of book. I can’t help it is my literary knowledge does not match up to yours.
I think that most people whether they read or not have heard of Jane Austen.
Now tell me, have you heard of Charles Dickens?
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
Re the comments smokey at 3:25pm Yes, I have heard of Charles Dickens and I have heard of Jane Austen too but I haven’t read any of her books.[/quote] so you haven't heard of Pride and Prejudice?
SO presumerbaly you don't read newspapers ( apart from the Bucks Free Press) or watch TV. And before you say you haven't got one, you have already said in previous blogs that you have.
As a matter of interest, what type of books do you read?
Ivor wrote:
Re the comments smokey at 3:25pm Yes, I have heard of Charles Dickens and I have heard of Jane Austen too but I haven’t read any of her books.
so you haven't heard of Pride and Prejudice?
SO presumerbaly you don't read newspapers ( apart from the Bucks Free Press) or watch TV. And before you say you haven't got one, you have already said in previous blogs that you have.
As a matter of interest, what type of books do you read?
Re the comments smokey at 3:48pm
Yes, I have heard of Pride and Prejudice but I have never read it or seen an adaptation of it so I really have no idea as to what happens in the story.
You are quite correct that I do not have a TV at my house but I do visit a neighbour who allows me to watch theirs on the rare occasions there is something worth watching on TV.
For your information I prefer to read history books and books on old machines.
Re the comments smokey at 3:48pm
Yes, I have heard of Pride and Prejudice but I have never read it or seen an adaptation of it so I really have no idea as to what happens in the story.
You are quite correct that I do not have a TV at my house but I do visit a neighbour who allows me to watch theirs on the rare occasions there is something worth watching on TV.
For your information I prefer to read history books and books on old machines.
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