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You're as bad as Mugabe
RE: A campaign in the Marlow Free Press asking readers to register their complaints over the bollards on Marlow Bridge which have been damaging vehicles.
I HOPE your campaign in the Marlow Free Press will also take note of those who are in favour of retaining the bollards, as I am. Unfortunately, the Free Press all too often asks for responses only from those who support the newspaper's campaign of the moment and then presents the results of such a biased survey as confirming that support.
And the British press criticises Robert Mugabe for rigging election results - what hypocrisy!
Derek Done, Harwood Road, Marlow
11:47am Friday 11th April 2008
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CommentPosted by: rossy_91, Stokenchurch on 9:55pm Fri 11 Apr 08
Forgive me for thinking that the comparison between the Bucks FP and Robert Mugabe is a bit extreme...
Forgive me for thinking that the comparison between the Bucks FP and Robert Mugabe is a bit extreme...
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 10:52pm Fri 11 Apr 08
as far as a lot of Marlow residents are concerned, marlow and its pathetic little problems are the centreof the universe.
This comment by a typical marlovian, is distasteful and trivilalises a brutal regime.
as far as a lot of Marlow residents are concerned, marlow and its pathetic little problems are the centreof the universe.
This comment by a typical marlovian, is distasteful and trivilalises a brutal regime.
Posted by: Tharus Bond, Wycombe on 2:07pm Mon 14 Apr 08
Actually the Bucks FP and mugabe both seem to be short of actualling telling the truth.
The bollards are there to stop vehicles over the weight limit use the bridge. If people actually paid attention then there wouldn't be a problem.
I'm with the letter writer on this keep them! if not then they could always close the bridge.
Actually the Bucks FP and mugabe both seem to be short of actualling telling the truth.
The bollards are there to stop vehicles over the weight limit use the bridge. If people actually paid attention then there wouldn't be a problem.
I'm with the letter writer on this keep them! if not then they could always close the bridge.
Posted by: Elmo, High Wycombe on 4:23pm Mon 14 Apr 08
Maybe they should line all kerbstones with broken glass to keep the sleepy sods on the road.
Maybe they should line all kerbstones with broken glass to keep the sleepy sods on the road.
Posted by: Lewis Le Vert, Marlow on 5:48pm Mon 14 Apr 08
Don't open your mouth SMOKEY unless you know what you are talking about. It is not that people who live in Marlow think it is the centre of the universe it is that the majority care for things beautiful like the bridge. High Wycombe have destroyed the beauty of their town. What is left could not be seen as a tourist attraction. I don't live in Marlow but it is certainly worthy of its recent award of one the most beautiful towns. Stay where you are SMOKEY and enjoy the delights of High Wycombe.
Don't open your mouth SMOKEY unless you know what you are talking about. It is not that people who live in Marlow think it is the centre of the universe it is that the majority care for things beautiful like the bridge. High Wycombe have destroyed the beauty of their town. What is left could not be seen as a tourist attraction. I don't live in Marlow but it is certainly worthy of its recent award of one the most beautiful towns. Stay where you are SMOKEY and enjoy the delights of High Wycombe.
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 5:54pm Mon 14 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Lewis Le Vert[/bold] wrote:
Don't open your mouth SMOKEY unless you know what you are talking about. It is not that people who live in Marlow think it is the centre of the universe it is that the majority care for things beautiful like the bridge. High Wycombe have destroyed the beauty of their town. What is left could not be seen as a tourist attraction. I don't live in Marlow but it is certainly worthy of its recent award of one the most beautiful towns. Stay where you are SMOKEY and enjoy the delights of High Wycombe. [/quote] believe me. I try to avoid Marlow and its anal retentive residents.
I think it is a horrible little town and wish that the County council would rethink and make it part of Berkshire. Marlow a tourist attraction? Oh puleaseee
Lewis Le Vert wrote:
Don't open your mouth SMOKEY unless you know what you are talking about. It is not that people who live in Marlow think it is the centre of the universe it is that the majority care for things beautiful like the bridge. High Wycombe have destroyed the beauty of their town. What is left could not be seen as a tourist attraction. I don't live in Marlow but it is certainly worthy of its recent award of one the most beautiful towns. Stay where you are SMOKEY and enjoy the delights of High Wycombe.
believe me. I try to avoid Marlow and its anal retentive residents.
I think it is a horrible little town and wish that the County council would rethink and make it part of Berkshire. Marlow a tourist attraction? Oh puleaseee
Posted by: Lividov, Marlow on 2:29am Tue 15 Apr 08
You haven't taken your medication again smokey...
You haven't taken your medication again smokey...
Posted by: Lewis Le Vert, Marlow Heights on 9:58am Tue 15 Apr 08
The County Council would not give up the massive rates that Marlow provide, which would mean that High Wycombe would have to pay more or reduce their services.Marlow is not a tourist attraction for residents in High Wycombe but it does feature on the international register of Beautiful Britain. With many of the finest Schools in the country around High Wycombe I am surprised that some residents don't know that.
The County Council would not give up the massive rates that Marlow provide, which would mean that High Wycombe would have to pay more or reduce their services.Marlow is not a tourist attraction for residents in High Wycombe but it does feature on the international register of Beautiful Britain. With many of the finest Schools in the country around High Wycombe I am surprised that some residents don't know that.
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 3:43pm Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Lewis Le Vert[/bold] wrote:
The County Council would not give up the massive rates that Marlow provide, which would mean that High Wycombe would have to pay more or reduce their services.Marlow is not a tourist attraction for residents in High Wycombe but it does feature on the international register of Beautiful Britain. With many of the finest Schools in the country around High Wycombe I am surprised that some residents don't know that.[/quote] OMG - are you saying that Marlow should figure on the National Curriculum?
That really is taking its self importance too far. LOL
Lewis Le Vert wrote:
The County Council would not give up the massive rates that Marlow provide, which would mean that High Wycombe would have to pay more or reduce their services.Marlow is not a tourist attraction for residents in High Wycombe but it does feature on the international register of Beautiful Britain. With many of the finest Schools in the country around High Wycombe I am surprised that some residents don't know that.
OMG - are you saying that Marlow should figure on the National Curriculum?
That really is taking its self importance too far. LOL
Posted by: Lewis Le Vert, Marlow Heights on 6:35pm Tue 15 Apr 08
Not on the National Curriculum but it is attractive enough for children from other European countries to stay in Marlow for a few days to see its beauty. It is not being self important it is only that others can also learn about its beauty. But it is not important for those who cannot see it.
Not on the National Curriculum but it is attractive enough for children from other European countries to stay in Marlow for a few days to see its beauty. It is not being self important it is only that others can also learn about its beauty. But it is not important for those who cannot see it.
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 7:18pm Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Lewis Le Vert[/bold] wrote:
Not on the National Curriculum but it is attractive enough for children from other European countries to stay in Marlow for a few days to see its beauty. It is not being self important it is only that others can also learn about its beauty. But it is not important for those who cannot see it.[/quote] I can see beauty
I look at Hughenden Park - the Rye, Amersham Old town, Beaconsfield old town, some of the villages around Bucks - they all deserve press coverage. Marlow is not beautiful - I'm sorry it isn't. Or if it is, it has a self conscious beauty which is ruined by the supercilious attitudes of a lot of its residents.
So it has the Thames - well yippee do. I am sorry but Marlow and its problems has far too much coverage from the BFP. Why does Marlow warrant a 2 weekly BFP surgery for example? Why can't the other small towns in the area not be afforded the same priviledge? What exactly makes Marlow so special?
Lewis Le Vert wrote:
Not on the National Curriculum but it is attractive enough for children from other European countries to stay in Marlow for a few days to see its beauty. It is not being self important it is only that others can also learn about its beauty. But it is not important for those who cannot see it.
I can see beauty
I look at Hughenden Park - the Rye, Amersham Old town, Beaconsfield old town, some of the villages around Bucks - they all deserve press coverage. Marlow is not beautiful - I'm sorry it isn't. Or if it is, it has a self conscious beauty which is ruined by the supercilious attitudes of a lot of its residents.
So it has the Thames - well yippee do. I am sorry but Marlow and its problems has far too much coverage from the BFP. Why does Marlow warrant a 2 weekly BFP surgery for example? Why can't the other small towns in the area not be afforded the same priviledge? What exactly makes Marlow so special?
Posted by: Carlton De Souza, Bowerdean area on 11:06pm Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote][bold]smokey[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Lewis Le Vert[/bold] wrote: Not on the National Curriculum but it is attractive enough for children from other European countries to stay in Marlow for a few days to see its beauty. It is not being self important it is only that others can also learn about its beauty. But it is not important for those who cannot see it.[/quote] I can see beauty I look at Hughenden Park - the Rye, Amersham Old town, Beaconsfield old town, some of the villages around Bucks - they all deserve press coverage. Marlow is not beautiful - I'm sorry it isn't. Or if it is, it has a self conscious beauty which is ruined by the supercilious attitudes of a lot of its residents. So it has the Thames - well yippee do. I am sorry but Marlow and its problems has far too much coverage from the BFP. Why does Marlow warrant a 2 weekly BFP surgery for example? Why can't the other small towns in the area not be afforded the same priviledge? What exactly makes Marlow so special?[/quote] your right.
smokey wrote:
Lewis Le Vert wrote: Not on the National Curriculum but it is attractive enough for children from other European countries to stay in Marlow for a few days to see its beauty. It is not being self important it is only that others can also learn about its beauty. But it is not important for those who cannot see it.
I can see beauty I look at Hughenden Park - the Rye, Amersham Old town, Beaconsfield old town, some of the villages around Bucks - they all deserve press coverage. Marlow is not beautiful - I'm sorry it isn't. Or if it is, it has a self conscious beauty which is ruined by the supercilious attitudes of a lot of its residents. So it has the Thames - well yippee do. I am sorry but Marlow and its problems has far too much coverage from the BFP. Why does Marlow warrant a 2 weekly BFP surgery for example? Why can't the other small towns in the area not be afforded the same priviledge? What exactly makes Marlow so special?
your right.
Posted by: Lewis Le Vert, Marlow Heights on 9:52am Wed 16 Apr 08
To each his own. Nobody is obliged to go to Marlow. It is only special to those that enjoy it thank goodness.I seldom buy the BFP, I prefer another local paper as it contains many fewer advertisments and I don't live in Marlow. I am concerned about the widespread abuse by van drivers who exceed the weight limit (over 150 per week)on one of the most beautiful bridges in England
To each his own. Nobody is obliged to go to Marlow. It is only special to those that enjoy it thank goodness.I seldom buy the BFP, I prefer another local paper as it contains many fewer advertisments and I don't live in Marlow. I am concerned about the widespread abuse by van drivers who exceed the weight limit (over 150 per week)on one of the most beautiful bridges in England
Posted by: Lo_Wycombe, Bowerdean Rd on 5:23pm Fri 18 Apr 08
If you want to see entertainment just watch the number of mothers trying to push their darling children in pushchairs down the High St. whilst carrying a (luke warm?) cup of starbucks coffee...
Hilarity always ensues...
If you want to see entertainment just watch the number of mothers trying to push their darling children in pushchairs down the High St. whilst carrying a (luke warm?) cup of starbucks coffee...
Hilarity always ensues...
Posted by: Rajesh Mullen, South Ken on 6:41pm Fri 18 Apr 08
When I saw the link to this article I thought it was about a guy who lived in Wycombe 20+ years ago called Mugabe. He use to work at Route26N anyone remember the fellow?
When I saw the link to this article I thought it was about a guy who lived in Wycombe 20+ years ago called Mugabe. He use to work at Route26N anyone remember the fellow?
Posted by: Carlton De Souza, Bowerdean area on 11:51pm Fri 18 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Rajesh Mullen[/bold] wrote:
When I saw the link to this article I thought it was about a guy who lived in Wycombe 20+ years ago called Mugabe. He use to work at Route26N anyone remember the fellow?[/quote] yes the chap use to work for Harvey and Paul Flowers, total tosser i recall.
Rajesh Mullen wrote:
When I saw the link to this article I thought it was about a guy who lived in Wycombe 20+ years ago called Mugabe. He use to work at Route26N anyone remember the fellow?
yes the chap use to work for Harvey and Paul Flowers, total tosser i recall.
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