Wycombe from A-Z: D is for Desborough Road

9:38pm Saturday 12th May 2012 in Your Say By ivor

Desborough Road looking towards the west. Desborough Road looking towards the west.

Ask anyone over a certain age about Desborough Road and they will tell you how important this road once was to our town.

Until the 1930's Wycombe was much smaller than it currently is indeed Green Street was at the very edge of the built up conurbation of the town.

Areas like Richardson Street, Baker Street, Westbourne Street and Brook Street were lined with densely packed terraced houses all of which needed shops to keep the residents supplied with essential goods.

All those years ago Desborough Road was one of the main shopping roads in Wycombe supplying the needs of the nearby residents thanks to a line of small retail outlets on the northern side of the road.

Not only were there shops but the southern side of the road was home to St. Johns Church and various factories and industrial operations. The people lived, worked and worshipped all in a very small area.

The community spirit so absent in the modern world was very much alive and kicking in the Desborough Road of olden days.

Amazingly, over a hundred years since its heyday there are some of the original business are still trading there for example the newsagents and hardware store at the western end of the road and the gents hairdressers close to the zebra crossing.

The houses that gave life to Desborough Road were demolished in the 1930's heralding the decline of the area while the church ceased to be a place of worship only a few years ago and is now home to an arts centre.

At the eastern end of the road is the magnificent Collins House which must surely be one of the finest example of late 1960's residential architecture in Wycombe.

Unfortunately the eclectic mix of shops that made the area great has been upset and now there are a disproportionate number of fast food and take away outlets blighting the area.

How on earth did so many takeaways come to spring up in such a small area? Isn't this what the planning process is supposed to stop?

Even the Desborough Road Post Office closed a while back signalling the end of a vital community service that had been present for years.

Sadly Desborough Road has now become known for all the wrong reasons, indeed in recent times reports of muggings, sexual assaults on teenage girls, prostitution, drug dealing and drunks staggering around have become common place.

The crime that has taken place in Desborough Road recently is more akin to a ghetto in the Bronx rather than a road in a historic market town.

When I took the pictures that accompany this blog there were shady characters hanging around in doorways indeed I feared for my safety and kept my camera out of sight as much as possible for fear of being mugged.

Unless you want to buy a newspaper, have a good haircut or buy some quality tools then I recommend that you avoid Desborough Road at all costs.

Desborough Road is not what is used to be. What a shame....

What do you think?

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Comments (112)

10:03pm Sat 12 May 12

Morag says...

E is for Edna! E is for Exclusive! Go to the Bucks Freedom Press to read all about the relationship that everyone is talking about.

I would give D a miss. Ghetto? Bronx?
E is for Edna! E is for Exclusive! Go to the Bucks Freedom Press to read all about the relationship that everyone is talking about. I would give D a miss. Ghetto? Bronx? Morag

8:56am Sun 13 May 12

smuggles says...

Crap blog
Crap blog smuggles

8:57am Sun 13 May 12

smuggles says...

E = excrement
E = excrement smuggles

11:37am Sun 13 May 12

daisyduck says...

I don't recognise the road you are describing at all. Yes there are takeaways a-plenty, but prostitution being commonplace? I must miss that part of the life of Desborough road as I walk down it at least once a day, often at night. I have never felt frightened or intimidated or worried. I take the usual precautions that any woman walking alone would take on any street, nothing more.
What terrible scaremongering.
I don't recognise the road you are describing at all. Yes there are takeaways a-plenty, but prostitution being commonplace? I must miss that part of the life of Desborough road as I walk down it at least once a day, often at night. I have never felt frightened or intimidated or worried. I take the usual precautions that any woman walking alone would take on any street, nothing more. What terrible scaremongering. daisyduck

12:17pm Sun 13 May 12

Alberto The Great says...

This blog is bordering on inflammatory. You make many negative remarks, followed by a recommendation that people ‘avoid Desborough Road at all costs.’
Ivor wrote,
Unless you want to buy a newspaper, have a good haircut or buy some quality tools then I recommend that you avoid Desborough Road at all costs.
I believe that the residents and businesses in Desborough Road would find this bog highly offensive, to the point where your comments will be measurably detrimental to their income.

Maybe they should collectively issue an official, (legal) complaint to the BFP, seeking financial compensation from both you, and the BFP, for the loss of business that is a direct result of your slanderous comments, and recommendations of avoidance.
This blog is bordering on inflammatory. You make many negative remarks, followed by a recommendation that people ‘avoid Desborough Road at all costs.’ [quote][bold]Ivor [/bold] wrote, Unless you want to buy a newspaper, have a good haircut or buy some quality tools then I recommend that you avoid Desborough Road at all costs. [/quote] I believe that the residents and businesses in Desborough Road would find this bog highly offensive, to the point where your comments will be measurably detrimental to their income. Maybe they should collectively issue an official, (legal) complaint to the BFP, seeking financial compensation from both you, and the BFP, for the loss of business that is a direct result of your slanderous comments, and recommendations of avoidance. Alberto The Great

1:20pm Sun 13 May 12

Old Rebel says...

I feel I have to come to Ivor's defence. I used to work in the area and hated the winter nights when it would get dark early in the evenings. There were constant confrontations between traffic wardens and motorists who parked on the corner of Desborough and Westbourne. My boss was accosted by a "lady of the night." If you drive round the area, people cross the road in front of you without a care in the world and glare at you. This used to be could jaywalking. My daughter asks me to lock the car doors.
I feel I have to come to Ivor's defence. I used to work in the area and hated the winter nights when it would get dark early in the evenings. There were constant confrontations between traffic wardens and motorists who parked on the corner of Desborough and Westbourne. My boss was accosted by a "lady of the night." If you drive round the area, people cross the road in front of you without a care in the world and glare at you. This used to be could jaywalking. My daughter asks me to lock the car doors. Old Rebel

2:55pm Sun 13 May 12

buser says...

F. Crafts and Sons is a long established Desborough Road business, very much part of 'Old High Wycombe' where all the old, values and courtises are practiced and where we, and many of our friemds, family and associates, have happily shopped ans furnished our homes. Isaac Lords are another such long established, Desborough Road business, where you can get useful advice and help far beyond a few good quality tools. No mention in Ivor's blog of the thriving religious centre. As so often, he has focused on the negative and missed so many of the positive elements.
F. Crafts and Sons is a long established Desborough Road business, very much part of 'Old High Wycombe' where all the old, values and courtises are practiced and where we, and many of our friemds, family and associates, have happily shopped ans furnished our homes. Isaac Lords are another such long established, Desborough Road business, where you can get useful advice and help far beyond a few good quality tools. No mention in Ivor's blog of the thriving religious centre. As so often, he has focused on the negative and missed so many of the positive elements. buser

3:07pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of smuggles at 8:56am
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I am sorry to hear that. Maybe you will like my next blog more?
Re the comments of smuggles at 8:56am ~ I am sorry to hear that. Maybe you will like my next blog more? ivor

3:07pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of smuggles at 8:57am
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I don't think that would be a suitable topic for a blog.
Re the comments of smuggles at 8:57am ~ I don't think that would be a suitable topic for a blog. ivor

3:08pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of daisyduck at 11:37am
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The crimes that I described in the blog are fully documented in the news archive of this site.
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Several times I have personally been accosted by undesirables while walking along that stretch of road and even while taking the pictures for this blog there were shady characters hanging around in shop doorways.
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I fear the influx of takeaway has taken the area down. Has the failure of the planning process created the problems the area faces today?
Re the comments of daisyduck at 11:37am ~ The crimes that I described in the blog are fully documented in the news archive of this site. ~ Several times I have personally been accosted by undesirables while walking along that stretch of road and even while taking the pictures for this blog there were shady characters hanging around in shop doorways. ~ I fear the influx of takeaway has taken the area down. Has the failure of the planning process created the problems the area faces today? ivor

3:08pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 12:17pm
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I did not intend this blog to be inflammatory.
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 12:17pm ~ I did not intend this blog to be inflammatory. ivor

3:08pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of Old Rebel at 1:20pm
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Indeed I too have heard of the goings on in the area and have seen first hand some of the problems.
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Nowadays I too always lock the doors on my car, its just not worth the risk.
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Thank you for your comment.
Re the comments of Old Rebel at 1:20pm ~ Indeed I too have heard of the goings on in the area and have seen first hand some of the problems. ~ Nowadays I too always lock the doors on my car, its just not worth the risk. ~ Thank you for your comment. ivor

3:08pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of buser at 2:55pm
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Indeed you are right about the long established furniture business and the religious centre and we can be proud of both of them.
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There are some very good businesses and organisations in Desborough Road but sadly there are also some points in the vicinity that need addressing.
Re the comments of buser at 2:55pm ~ Indeed you are right about the long established furniture business and the religious centre and we can be proud of both of them. ~ There are some very good businesses and organisations in Desborough Road but sadly there are also some points in the vicinity that need addressing. ivor

3:41pm Sun 13 May 12

Edna_Welthorpe_ says...

I get my hair done at Mo'Fro.
I get my hair done at Mo'Fro. Edna_Welthorpe_

4:34pm Sun 13 May 12

buser says...

daisyduck wrote:
I don't recognise the road you are describing at all. Yes there are takeaways a-plenty, but prostitution being commonplace? I must miss that part of the life of Desborough road as I walk down it at least once a day, often at night. I have never felt frightened or intimidated or worried. I take the usual precautions that any woman walking alone would take on any street, nothing more.
What terrible scaremongering.
Hey! Do you think the picture Ivor portrays of himself as an overweight, knotted hankie wearing, sandwich munching commoner isn't true? He is infact a drop dead gorgeous, handsome male, totally irresistable to the feminine gender, who is solicited by every passing female as he swarvly saunters down Desborough Road. Seems most other gentleman manage to traverse the road without being acosted so it does beg the question!
[quote][p][bold]daisyduck[/bold] wrote: I don't recognise the road you are describing at all. Yes there are takeaways a-plenty, but prostitution being commonplace? I must miss that part of the life of Desborough road as I walk down it at least once a day, often at night. I have never felt frightened or intimidated or worried. I take the usual precautions that any woman walking alone would take on any street, nothing more. What terrible scaremongering.[/p][/quote]Hey! Do you think the picture Ivor portrays of himself as an overweight, knotted hankie wearing, sandwich munching commoner isn't true? He is infact a drop dead gorgeous, handsome male, totally irresistable to the feminine gender, who is solicited by every passing female as he swarvly saunters down Desborough Road. Seems most other gentleman manage to traverse the road without being acosted so it does beg the question! buser

4:38pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm
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I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.
Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm ~ I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous. ivor

5:00pm Sun 13 May 12

buser says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm
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I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.
Oh what a disappointment and how ver sad! So are there really that number of desperate females in Desborough Road and why do they pick on you to proposition? Perhaps you fit into the "Portly, wealthy, landed gentry set".
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm ~ I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.[/p][/quote]Oh what a disappointment and how ver sad! So are there really that number of desperate females in Desborough Road and why do they pick on you to proposition? Perhaps you fit into the "Portly, wealthy, landed gentry set". buser

5:03pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of buser at 5:00pm
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I don't know about yours truly being wealthy, far from it, but I am portly and I do live in a Hall....
Re the comments of buser at 5:00pm ~ I don't know about yours truly being wealthy, far from it, but I am portly and I do live in a Hall.... ivor

5:23pm Sun 13 May 12

buser says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of buser at 5:00pm
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I don't know about yours truly being wealthy, far from it, but I am portly and I do live in a Hall....
Oh your story gets sadder by the second! Even the Chihuahuas are not confined to 'The Hall' they have the absolute run of the mansion and gardens, to live in such a confined space, not be able to even stand your own reflection and be propositioned by every passing female in Desborough Road, you poor, poor, dear creature!
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of buser at 5:00pm ~ I don't know about yours truly being wealthy, far from it, but I am portly and I do live in a Hall....[/p][/quote]Oh your story gets sadder by the second! Even the Chihuahuas are not confined to 'The Hall' they have the absolute run of the mansion and gardens, to live in such a confined space, not be able to even stand your own reflection and be propositioned by every passing female in Desborough Road, you poor, poor, dear creature! buser

5:37pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of buser at 5:23pm
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Indeed I am a pitiful sight and my story is a sad one. All I am left with are thoughts of what could have been.
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I fear those ladies in Desborough Road were not interested in visiting the Hall indeed they only seemed interested in visiting the service road that runs at the back of the shops....
Re the comments of buser at 5:23pm ~ Indeed I am a pitiful sight and my story is a sad one. All I am left with are thoughts of what could have been. ~ I fear those ladies in Desborough Road were not interested in visiting the Hall indeed they only seemed interested in visiting the service road that runs at the back of the shops.... ivor

6:14pm Sun 13 May 12

buser says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of buser at 5:23pm
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Indeed I am a pitiful sight and my story is a sad one. All I am left with are thoughts of what could have been.
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I fear those ladies in Desborough Road were not interested in visiting the Hall indeed they only seemed interested in visiting the service road that runs at the back of the shops....
With you? There you see, you have more going for you than you thought! Perhaps you could bottle it, make your fortune and help those who lack your charisma and charms. Himself has often traversed Desborough Road, having worked just around the corner,
but never been prositioned, mugged or witnessed such events, I'm sure he would be a possible customer.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of buser at 5:23pm ~ Indeed I am a pitiful sight and my story is a sad one. All I am left with are thoughts of what could have been. ~ I fear those ladies in Desborough Road were not interested in visiting the Hall indeed they only seemed interested in visiting the service road that runs at the back of the shops....[/p][/quote]With you? There you see, you have more going for you than you thought! Perhaps you could bottle it, make your fortune and help those who lack your charisma and charms. Himself has often traversed Desborough Road, having worked just around the corner, but never been prositioned, mugged or witnessed such events, I'm sure he would be a possible customer. buser

6:23pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of buser at 6:14pm
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If my charm and charisma was bottled the label would bear a skull and crossbones to warn others of the dangerous contents....
Re the comments of buser at 6:14pm ~ If my charm and charisma was bottled the label would bear a skull and crossbones to warn others of the dangerous contents.... ivor

6:44pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Finally a blog form igor that contains some SEX!
Finally a blog form igor that contains some SEX! ImpeturbableLawrence

6:47pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 6:44pm
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Dreadful isn't it?
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 6:44pm ~ Dreadful isn't it? ivor

7:02pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

I started to write as comment on this blog beginning with the words ‘I’m surprised that you didn’t put in an account of the origins of Desborough Road as described by Mr Ashford in his 'History of the Borough of High Wycombe from Earliest Times to 1880'. But then I thought ‘you’re not really surprised at someone as ignorant as igor – he has shown a shameful lack of care in the past – in fact as recently as last week in his blog about straightforward matters of fact so why would he even know of the existence of Ashford’s book. Desborough Road or Street, pre-dates High Wycombe and probably the Roman baths on the Rye. It is a route of great antiquity, considerable interest and is mentioned specifically in Mr Ashford's book - see what he has to say on page 21and elsewhere next time you are in the reference library looking futilely for references to your name other than in the BFP ‘igor’ column.
I started to write as comment on this blog beginning with the words ‘I’m surprised that you didn’t put in an account of the origins of Desborough Road as described by Mr Ashford in his 'History of the Borough of High Wycombe from Earliest Times to 1880'. But then I thought ‘you’re not really surprised at someone as ignorant as igor – he has shown a shameful lack of care in the past – in fact as recently as last week in his blog about straightforward matters of fact so why would he even know of the existence of Ashford’s book. Desborough Road or Street, pre-dates High Wycombe and probably the Roman baths on the Rye. It is a route of great antiquity, considerable interest and is mentioned specifically in Mr Ashford's book - see what he has to say on page 21and elsewhere next time you are in the reference library looking futilely for references to your name other than in the BFP ‘igor’ column. ImpeturbableLawrence

7:03pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

What does the phrase 'The houses that gave life to Desborough Road were demolished in the 1930's...' actually refer to - Green Street and other roads are still there?
What does the phrase 'The houses that gave life to Desborough Road were demolished in the 1930's...' actually refer to - Green Street and other roads are still there? ImpeturbableLawrence

7:05pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

D is for
dreadful
dick head
disgrace
dope
dull
...
D is for dreadful dick head disgrace dope dull ... ImpeturbableLawrence

7:07pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of buser at 6:14pm
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If my charm and charisma was bottled the label would bear a skull and crossbones to warn others of the dangerous contents....
And a sell-by date somewhere over 40 years ago - any danger in your charisma faded about the time of the Heath government.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of buser at 6:14pm ~ If my charm and charisma was bottled the label would bear a skull and crossbones to warn others of the dangerous contents....[/p][/quote]And a sell-by date somewhere over 40 years ago - any danger in your charisma faded about the time of the Heath government. ImpeturbableLawrence

7:08pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Not Heath - Attlee.
Not Heath - Attlee. ImpeturbableLawrence

7:11pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:02pm
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Well, I decided not to delve too far into the history of the road because I did not want to cover topics that are not known in living memory.
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:02pm ~ Well, I decided not to delve too far into the history of the road because I did not want to cover topics that are not known in living memory. ivor

7:12pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:03pm
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Indeed the Green Street houses are still there however the dwellings in Richardson Street, Brook Street, etc.... have all been demolished thus reducing the population living in the Desborough area.
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:03pm ~ Indeed the Green Street houses are still there however the dwellings in Richardson Street, Brook Street, etc.... have all been demolished thus reducing the population living in the Desborough area. ivor

7:12pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:05pm
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D may be for all those things but on my blog D is for Desborough Road.
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:05pm ~ D may be for all those things but on my blog D is for Desborough Road. ivor

7:12pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:07pm
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I fear you are right....
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:07pm ~ I fear you are right.... ivor

7:12pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Old Rebel wrote:
I feel I have to come to Ivor's defence. I used to work in the area and hated the winter nights when it would get dark early in the evenings. There were constant confrontations between traffic wardens and motorists who parked on the corner of Desborough and Westbourne. My boss was accosted by a "lady of the night." If you drive round the area, people cross the road in front of you without a care in the world and glare at you. This used to be could jaywalking. My daughter asks me to lock the car doors.
All of this after the sentence: 'I feel I have to come to Ivor's defence' could be said about almost anywhere at anytime - does igor complain about jaywalking?
[quote][p][bold]Old Rebel[/bold] wrote: I feel I have to come to Ivor's defence. I used to work in the area and hated the winter nights when it would get dark early in the evenings. There were constant confrontations between traffic wardens and motorists who parked on the corner of Desborough and Westbourne. My boss was accosted by a "lady of the night." If you drive round the area, people cross the road in front of you without a care in the world and glare at you. This used to be could jaywalking. My daughter asks me to lock the car doors.[/p][/quote]All of this after the sentence: 'I feel I have to come to Ivor's defence' could be said about almost anywhere at anytime - does igor complain about jaywalking? ImpeturbableLawrence

7:12pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:08pm
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Maybe not that far back....
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:08pm ~ Maybe not that far back.... ivor

7:15pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 6:44pm
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Dreadful isn't it?
I've always enjoyed it but women are so FUSSY about whom they choose!
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 6:44pm ~ Dreadful isn't it?[/p][/quote]I've always enjoyed it but women are so FUSSY about whom they choose! ImpeturbableLawrence

7:22pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:12pm
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Not every area is like that.
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Yes, I have had problems with pedestrians jaywalking. Maybe I should do a blog on the topic?
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:12pm ~ Not every area is like that. ~ Yes, I have had problems with pedestrians jaywalking. Maybe I should do a blog on the topic? ivor

7:22pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:15pm
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Indeed I fear you are right there....
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:15pm ~ Indeed I fear you are right there.... ivor

8:01pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

They went off me on my 82nd birthday I think - sheer ageism.
They went off me on my 82nd birthday I think - sheer ageism. ImpeturbableLawrence

8:02pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 8:01pm
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Oh dear, I am sorry to hear that....
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 8:01pm ~ Oh dear, I am sorry to hear that.... ivor

8:42pm Sun 13 May 12

gotanybiscuits? says...

I used to shop there regularly. Like the rest of Wycombe, they no longer want motorists to visit...... so I don't.
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Yes, it looks very down-at-heel nowadays.
I used to shop there regularly. Like the rest of Wycombe, they no longer want motorists to visit...... so I don't. ~ Yes, it looks very down-at-heel nowadays. gotanybiscuits?

8:47pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of gotanybiscuits? at 8:42pm
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Indeed the change to the parking along the road put an awful lot of people off which was another contributing factor to the area's demise.
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The area could be made great once again but does anyone have the clout, will or capability to resurrect it?
Re the comments of gotanybiscuits? at 8:42pm ~ Indeed the change to the parking along the road put an awful lot of people off which was another contributing factor to the area's demise. ~ The area could be made great once again but does anyone have the clout, will or capability to resurrect it? ivor

9:44pm Sun 13 May 12

mumbles26 says...

The sad truth is everything about the Desborough area is a disgrace.

It is unsafe and to be avoided in my opinion.

I once worked in a pharmacy on the road and witnessed first hand many unsavoury incidents.
The sad truth is everything about the Desborough area is a disgrace. It is unsafe and to be avoided in my opinion. I once worked in a pharmacy on the road and witnessed first hand many unsavoury incidents. mumbles26

9:46pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of mumbles26 at 9:44pm
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Sadly that appears to be the case, I too have seen unsavoury incidents taking place there but sadly that sort of thing has become the norm in that part of town these days....
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Maybe its time someone did something to get that part of town back to what it used to be?
Re the comments of mumbles26 at 9:44pm ~ Sadly that appears to be the case, I too have seen unsavoury incidents taking place there but sadly that sort of thing has become the norm in that part of town these days.... ~ Maybe its time someone did something to get that part of town back to what it used to be? ivor

10:24pm Sun 13 May 12

pulsecity says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:03pm
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Indeed the Green Street houses are still there however the dwellings in Richardson Street, Brook Street, etc.... have all been demolished thus reducing the population living in the Desborough area.
I doubt this is true as there is now an extremely high density of accomodation here, called the Univeristy Halls.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:03pm ~ Indeed the Green Street houses are still there however the dwellings in Richardson Street, Brook Street, etc.... have all been demolished thus reducing the population living in the Desborough area.[/p][/quote]I doubt this is true as there is now an extremely high density of accomodation here, called the Univeristy Halls. pulsecity

10:29pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:24pm
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So how many families with young children are there living in the area? Are there as many as in the 1920's/30's?
Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:24pm ~ So how many families with young children are there living in the area? Are there as many as in the 1920's/30's? ivor

10:37pm Sun 13 May 12

pulsecity says...

Perhaps not people, but I would guess the number of units to be increased.

I did not realise you were talking about the slums of the 1900-1920's in your article.

In which case are you really trying to suggest Desborough Road and surrounding streets are worse now than then.

I worry for you.
Perhaps not people, but I would guess the number of units to be increased. I did not realise you were talking about the slums of the 1900-1920's in your article. In which case are you really trying to suggest Desborough Road and surrounding streets are worse now than then. I worry for you. pulsecity

10:40pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:37pm
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I think there was a greater diversity of shops and less trouble in area in the 1920's than now.
~
I can assure you there is no need to worry for me....
Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:37pm ~ I think there was a greater diversity of shops and less trouble in area in the 1920's than now. ~ I can assure you there is no need to worry for me.... ivor

10:40pm Sun 13 May 12

pulsecity says...

Excuse the third para, it should have ended with a ? not a .

Ivor it was a question.
Excuse the third para, it should have ended with a ? not a . Ivor it was a question. pulsecity

10:46pm Sun 13 May 12

pulsecity says...

I worry for you and anyone else scared of Desborough for no good reason.

Whilst I will admit there are problems in Desborough it is not unique in this regard, not even in the WDC area.
I worry for you and anyone else scared of Desborough for no good reason. Whilst I will admit there are problems in Desborough it is not unique in this regard, not even in the WDC area. pulsecity

10:50pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:40pm
~
Yes, I do think the Desborough area is worse now that in the 1920's in fact I think things have deteriorated drastically in the last five or so years.
Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:40pm ~ Yes, I do think the Desborough area is worse now that in the 1920's in fact I think things have deteriorated drastically in the last five or so years. ivor

10:50pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:46pm
~
Well, I have has several nasty experiences in that part of town and I feel justified to be concerned.
~
Indeed there are other trouble spots in the town but in this blog I am focusing on Desborough Road.
Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:46pm ~ Well, I have has several nasty experiences in that part of town and I feel justified to be concerned. ~ Indeed there are other trouble spots in the town but in this blog I am focusing on Desborough Road. ivor

10:56pm Sun 13 May 12

pulsecity says...

Ivor, I have a blog suggestion for you.

Nightlife of Wycombe.

I suggest the following research:
attend the town centre on a Friday night
park up in Easton St
walk down the High St, enter the Antelope have a pint, use the facilities
walk down White Heart Street, then Bull Lane towards Frogmoor around 1am
then down the Hughenden Road and up Hughenden Avenue

Then you will realise Desborough is not special, it is just another part of High Wycombe.
Ivor, I have a blog suggestion for you. Nightlife of Wycombe. I suggest the following research: attend the town centre on a Friday night park up in Easton St walk down the High St, enter the Antelope have a pint, use the facilities walk down White Heart Street, then Bull Lane towards Frogmoor around 1am then down the Hughenden Road and up Hughenden Avenue Then you will realise Desborough is not special, it is just another part of High Wycombe. pulsecity

11:07pm Sun 13 May 12

pulsecity says...

In my opinion the only thing that has got worse around 'here' in that period is the parking, even then it is not unique but I do blame the loss of surface carparks.
In my opinion the only thing that has got worse around 'here' in that period is the parking, even then it is not unique but I do blame the loss of surface carparks. pulsecity

11:17pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:02pm
~
Well, I decided not to delve too far into the history of the road because I did not want to cover topics that are not known in living memory.
Why not - you did a blog about Hannah Ball and the Sunday School movement? They're not in living memory? Isn't your blog intended to broaden people's minds, horizons, knowledge and education? Oh no - not really - not if it requires any effort - that's why there were errors of fact in the 13 Queen Square blog.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 7:02pm ~ Well, I decided not to delve too far into the history of the road because I did not want to cover topics that are not known in living memory.[/p][/quote]Why not - you did a blog about Hannah Ball and the Sunday School movement? They're not in living memory? Isn't your blog intended to broaden people's minds, horizons, knowledge and education? Oh no - not really - not if it requires any effort - that's why there were errors of fact in the 13 Queen Square blog. ImpeturbableLawrence

11:26pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

And other topics from the past - also many of your attitudes are from beyond living memory.
And other topics from the past - also many of your attitudes are from beyond living memory. ImpeturbableLawrence

11:33pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:56pm
~
I would rather not partake in the consumption of any alcoholic beverage indeed I have strong views on that subject as I know all too well what can happen to people who do partake in drinking Lucifers liquid.
~
I have commented many times on my concerns at the goings on in Wycombe late at night however the town centre is moderately safe in the daytime unlike Desborough Road.
Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:56pm ~ I would rather not partake in the consumption of any alcoholic beverage indeed I have strong views on that subject as I know all too well what can happen to people who do partake in drinking Lucifers liquid. ~ I have commented many times on my concerns at the goings on in Wycombe late at night however the town centre is moderately safe in the daytime unlike Desborough Road. ivor

11:33pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of pulsecity at 11:07pm
~
Years ago Desborough Road was much better than it is today but I do agree with you about the parking getting worse too.
~
Maybe I could do a blog on the state of parking in Wycombe?
Re the comments of pulsecity at 11:07pm ~ Years ago Desborough Road was much better than it is today but I do agree with you about the parking getting worse too. ~ Maybe I could do a blog on the state of parking in Wycombe? ivor

11:33pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 11:17pm
~
Well, maybe I should cover some sort of historical angle on these blogs?
~
I did my best on the 13 Queens Square blog....
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 11:17pm ~ Well, maybe I should cover some sort of historical angle on these blogs? ~ I did my best on the 13 Queens Square blog.... ivor

11:33pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 11:26pm
~
I can't help it if I have strong moral attitudes indeed I would rather live in the past when it comes to morals that go with the wild ways of today.
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 11:26pm ~ I can't help it if I have strong moral attitudes indeed I would rather live in the past when it comes to morals that go with the wild ways of today. ivor

11:41pm Sun 13 May 12

Alberto The Great says...

Ivor wrote,
I would rather not partake in the consumption of any alcoholic beverage indeed I have strong views on that subject as I know all too well what can happen to people who do partake in drinking Lucifers liquid.
So, according to you, Jesus was actually Lucifer. After all, he turned water into wine.
[quote][bold]Ivor [/bold] wrote, I would rather not partake in the consumption of any alcoholic beverage indeed I have strong views on that subject as I know all too well what can happen to people who do partake in drinking Lucifers liquid.[/quote]So, according to you, Jesus was actually Lucifer. After all, he turned water into wine. Alberto The Great

11:48pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:41pm
~
No, that is not what I am saying.
~
Things were different back then and wine was drunk commonly after all they didn't have orange squish.
~
I have seen what drink does to people and the way it ruins lives,maybe I should devote an entire blog to this topic?
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:41pm ~ No, that is not what I am saying. ~ Things were different back then and wine was drunk commonly after all they didn't have orange squish. ~ I have seen what drink does to people and the way it ruins lives,maybe I should devote an entire blog to this topic? ivor

11:54pm Sun 13 May 12

Alberto The Great says...

They had many non-alchoholic drinks then.

You stated very clearly that alcohol is Lucifers liquid.

Jesus turned water into alcohol. Why would the son of God do the work of Lucifer?

Or maybe 'you' are wrong?
They had many non-alchoholic drinks then. You stated very clearly that alcohol is Lucifers liquid. Jesus turned water into alcohol. Why would the son of God do the work of Lucifer? Or maybe 'you' are wrong? Alberto The Great

11:57pm Sun 13 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:54pm
~
Thank you for your valued comment....
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:54pm ~ Thank you for your valued comment.... ivor

11:59pm Sun 13 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

smuggles wrote:
E = excrement
And 'execrable'.
[quote][p][bold]smuggles[/bold] wrote: E = excrement[/p][/quote]And 'execrable'. ImpeturbableLawrence

11:59pm Sun 13 May 12

Alberto The Great says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:54pm
~
Thank you for your valued comment....
What kind of cop-out is that?

Come on Ivor.... Explain why Jesus was doing the work of Lucifer.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:54pm ~ Thank you for your valued comment....[/p][/quote]What kind of cop-out is that? Come on Ivor.... Explain why Jesus was doing the work of Lucifer. Alberto The Great

12:00am Mon 14 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

ImpeturbableLawrence wrote:
smuggles wrote:
E = excrement
And 'execrable'.
I was forgetting 'excruciating'.
[quote][p][bold]ImpeturbableLawrence[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smuggles[/bold] wrote: E = excrement[/p][/quote]And 'execrable'.[/p][/quote]I was forgetting 'excruciating'. ImpeturbableLawrence

12:04am Mon 14 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:56pm
~
I would rather not partake in the consumption of any alcoholic beverage indeed I have strong views on that subject as I know all too well what can happen to people who do partake in drinking Lucifers liquid.
~
I have commented many times on my concerns at the goings on in Wycombe late at night however the town centre is moderately safe in the daytime unlike Desborough Road.
I remember you were propositioned by a drunk young womwn in the twon centre one night. Remember that blog? (It was one of the 'excruciatingly execrable' ones.)
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:56pm ~ I would rather not partake in the consumption of any alcoholic beverage indeed I have strong views on that subject as I know all too well what can happen to people who do partake in drinking Lucifers liquid. ~ I have commented many times on my concerns at the goings on in Wycombe late at night however the town centre is moderately safe in the daytime unlike Desborough Road.[/p][/quote]I remember you were propositioned by a drunk young womwn in the twon centre one night. Remember that blog? (It was one of the 'excruciatingly execrable' ones.) ImpeturbableLawrence

12:04am Mon 14 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 11:59pm
~
I don't think will do a blog on that....
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 11:59pm ~ I don't think will do a blog on that.... ivor

12:04am Mon 14 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm
~
It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question.
~
Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm ~ It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question. ~ Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening? ivor

12:05am Mon 14 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 12:00am
~
Well, there's nothing excruciating on my blog....
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 12:00am ~ Well, there's nothing excruciating on my blog.... ivor

12:05am Mon 14 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 12:04am
~
Indeed it was a most dreadful experience.
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 12:04am ~ Indeed it was a most dreadful experience. ivor

12:08am Mon 14 May 12

Alberto The Great says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm
~
It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question.
~
Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?
Please explain.....

Jesus is Lucifer, or Jesus does the work of Lucifer....

This should be great!
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm ~ It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question. ~ Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?[/p][/quote]Please explain..... Jesus is Lucifer, or Jesus does the work of Lucifer.... This should be great! Alberto The Great

12:09am Mon 14 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 11:59pm
~
I don't think will do a blog on that....
All your blogs are execrable.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 11:59pm ~ I don't think will do a blog on that....[/p][/quote]All your blogs are execrable. ImpeturbableLawrence

12:10am Mon 14 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Alberto The Great wrote:
ivor wrote:
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm
~
It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question.
~
Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?
Please explain.....

Jesus is Lucifer, or Jesus does the work of Lucifer....

This should be great!
Thank you for your valued comment.
[quote][p][bold]Alberto The Great[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm ~ It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question. ~ Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?[/p][/quote]Please explain..... Jesus is Lucifer, or Jesus does the work of Lucifer.... This should be great![/p][/quote]Thank you for your valued comment. ImpeturbableLawrence

12:12am Mon 14 May 12

Alberto The Great says...

ImpeturbableLawrence wrote:
Alberto The Great wrote:
ivor wrote:
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm
~
It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question.
~
Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?
Please explain.....

Jesus is Lucifer, or Jesus does the work of Lucifer....

This should be great!
Thank you for your valued comment.
Ivor stated that alcohol is Lucifers liquid, yet failed to explain why Jesus would turn water into Lucifers liquid.
[quote][p][bold]ImpeturbableLawrence[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Alberto The Great[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm ~ It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question. ~ Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?[/p][/quote]Please explain..... Jesus is Lucifer, or Jesus does the work of Lucifer.... This should be great![/p][/quote]Thank you for your valued comment.[/p][/quote]Ivor stated that alcohol is Lucifers liquid, yet failed to explain why Jesus would turn water into Lucifers liquid. Alberto The Great

12:21am Mon 14 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

I saw it - it's funny teetotalers and beer drinkers used to argue over this in the letter columns of the BFP in the 1860s.
I saw it - it's funny teetotalers and beer drinkers used to argue over this in the letter columns of the BFP in the 1860s. ImpeturbableLawrence

12:22am Mon 14 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

I would expect the Blogger of Evil to be an expert on what Lucifer liked.
I would expect the Blogger of Evil to be an expert on what Lucifer liked. ImpeturbableLawrence

12:54pm Mon 14 May 12

Edna_Welthorpe_ says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm
~
I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.
Oh Ivor, I thought we had worked on these issues during our cladestine relationship....that is cladestine no more!
.
http://bucksfreedomp
ress.blogspot.co.uk/
2012/05/world-exclus
ive-interview-with-v
amp.html
.
Love (as ever),

Edna x
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm ~ I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.[/p][/quote]Oh Ivor, I thought we had worked on these issues during our cladestine relationship....that is cladestine no more! . http://bucksfreedomp ress.blogspot.co.uk/ 2012/05/world-exclus ive-interview-with-v amp.html . Love (as ever), Edna x Edna_Welthorpe_

1:02pm Mon 14 May 12

WycombeMan&Boy says...

I have to agree with Ivor on this one, as a child many moons ago the shops along where were a good alternative to the town, Sadly only few remain that I would frequent now.

As for the illegal parking on the left just before the roundabout that 's an absolute joke. There's always one or two cars parked there obstructing everything trying to pass them and there's often double parking on the other side back towards the town but there never seems to be any Wardens about to move them on.

Perhaps one day it will change but I'm not holding my breath :(
I have to agree with Ivor on this one, as a child many moons ago the shops along where were a good alternative to the town, Sadly only few remain that I would frequent now. As for the illegal parking on the left just before the roundabout that 's an absolute joke. There's always one or two cars parked there obstructing everything trying to pass them and there's often double parking on the other side back towards the town but there never seems to be any Wardens about to move them on. Perhaps one day it will change but I'm not holding my breath :( WycombeMan&Boy

5:26pm Mon 14 May 12

pulsecity says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:56pm
~
I would rather not partake in the consumption of any alcoholic beverage indeed I have strong views on that subject as I know all too well what can happen to people who do partake in drinking Lucifers liquid.
~
I have commented many times on my concerns at the goings on in Wycombe late at night however the town centre is moderately safe in the daytime unlike Desborough Road.
I have seen more fights on the High Street, far more of Wycombe's 'familiar faces' (alcoholics) seem to frequent that area than Desborough, and now I am talking about in broad daylight.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of pulsecity at 10:56pm ~ I would rather not partake in the consumption of any alcoholic beverage indeed I have strong views on that subject as I know all too well what can happen to people who do partake in drinking Lucifers liquid. ~ I have commented many times on my concerns at the goings on in Wycombe late at night however the town centre is moderately safe in the daytime unlike Desborough Road.[/p][/quote]I have seen more fights on the High Street, far more of Wycombe's 'familiar faces' (alcoholics) seem to frequent that area than Desborough, and now I am talking about in broad daylight. pulsecity

9:10pm Mon 14 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Edna_Welthorpe_ wrote:
ivor wrote:
Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm
~
I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.
Oh Ivor, I thought we had worked on these issues during our cladestine relationship....that is cladestine no more!
.
http://bucksfreedomp

ress.blogspot.co.uk/

2012/05/world-exclus

ive-interview-with-v

amp.html
.
Love (as ever),

Edna x
What is 'cladestine'?
[quote][p][bold]Edna_Welthorpe_[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm ~ I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.[/p][/quote]Oh Ivor, I thought we had worked on these issues during our cladestine relationship....that is cladestine no more! . http://bucksfreedomp ress.blogspot.co.uk/ 2012/05/world-exclus ive-interview-with-v amp.html . Love (as ever), Edna x[/p][/quote]What is 'cladestine'? ImpeturbableLawrence

1:37am Tue 15 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 12:21am
~
I believe the temperance movement was well established in Wycombe in the late 19th Century....
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 12:21am ~ I believe the temperance movement was well established in Wycombe in the late 19th Century.... ivor

1:37am Tue 15 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of WycombeMan&Boy at 1:02pm
~
Indeed I agree with you. There used to be sweet shops, clock and watch shops, dress shops, hat shops and a whole lot more in Desborough Road but sadly it has all gone to be replaced with the infernal takeaways of today.
~
As you say nothing is done about the cars parked on the yellow lines. Maybe it it too dangerous to do anything about that particular problem?
~
It could easily be put right but I fear the will is simply not there....
Re the comments of WycombeMan&Boy at 1:02pm ~ Indeed I agree with you. There used to be sweet shops, clock and watch shops, dress shops, hat shops and a whole lot more in Desborough Road but sadly it has all gone to be replaced with the infernal takeaways of today. ~ As you say nothing is done about the cars parked on the yellow lines. Maybe it it too dangerous to do anything about that particular problem? ~ It could easily be put right but I fear the will is simply not there.... ivor

1:37am Tue 15 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of pulsecity at 5:26pm
~
Well, I have not been frightened in the High Street but in Desborough Road its a different story....
Re the comments of pulsecity at 5:26pm ~ Well, I have not been frightened in the High Street but in Desborough Road its a different story.... ivor

1:41am Tue 15 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Is it pronounced 'Clayed stein' or 'Clayed steen'?

No wonder it was such a true meeting of minds between you and the dyslectic Blogger of Evil.
Is it pronounced 'Clayed stein' or 'Clayed steen'? No wonder it was such a true meeting of minds between you and the dyslectic Blogger of Evil. ImpeturbableLawrence

1:44am Tue 15 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of pulsecity at 5:26pm
~
Well, I have not been frightened in the High Street but in Desborough Road its a different story....
Was your purity threatened with besmirchment?
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of pulsecity at 5:26pm ~ Well, I have not been frightened in the High Street but in Desborough Road its a different story....[/p][/quote]Was your purity threatened with besmirchment? ImpeturbableLawrence

1:47am Tue 15 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 1:44am
~
I fear it may have been....
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 1:44am ~ I fear it may have been.... ivor

2:06am Tue 15 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

LOL!
LOL! ImpeturbableLawrence

2:23am Tue 15 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 2:06am
~
Its no laughing matter....
Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 2:06am ~ Its no laughing matter.... ivor

10:04am Tue 15 May 12

Alberto The Great says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm
~
It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question.
~
Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?
We're all waiting for your full and detailed response now that you have had time.

Please explain; You stated that alcohol is Lucifers liquid. Then why would Jesus turn water into Lucifers liquid?
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm ~ It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question. ~ Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?[/p][/quote]We're all waiting for your [bold] full and detailed response [/bold] now that you have had time. Please explain; You stated that alcohol is Lucifers liquid. Then why would Jesus turn water into Lucifers liquid? Alberto The Great

12:21pm Tue 15 May 12

Morag says...

Edna_Welthorpe_ wrote:
ivor wrote: Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm ~ I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.
Oh Ivor, I thought we had worked on these issues during our cladestine relationship....that is cladestine no more! . http://bucksfreedomp ress.blogspot.co.uk/ 2012/05/world-exclus ive-interview-with-v amp.html . Love (as ever), Edna x
It must be very hurtful that Ivor is refusing to respond to your comments, Edna. Who would have thought that Ivor could be so unkind?

He is ignoring me too, even though I have stuck with him through thick and thin.

I thought he would be flattered at the extra publicity at the Bucks Freedom Press. Looking forward to your next instalment. Dirty weekend in Bourne End? Really?
[quote][p][bold]Edna_Welthorpe_[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm ~ I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.[/p][/quote]Oh Ivor, I thought we had worked on these issues during our cladestine relationship....that is cladestine no more! . http://bucksfreedomp ress.blogspot.co.uk/ 2012/05/world-exclus ive-interview-with-v amp.html . Love (as ever), Edna x[/p][/quote]It must be very hurtful that Ivor is refusing to respond to your comments, Edna. Who would have thought that Ivor could be so unkind? He is ignoring me too, even though I have stuck with him through thick and thin. I thought he would be flattered at the extra publicity at the Bucks Freedom Press. Looking forward to your next instalment. Dirty weekend in Bourne End? Really? Morag

1:16pm Tue 15 May 12

sai-diva says...

Ivor,If you're just going to write blogs that denegrate the town, why do you bother? Wycombe boy me, and there have always been areas more 'cosmopolitan' than others,all towns have them. That said i went for a walk through the town, from the Arts centre (had a lovely night there, but probably a bit too modern for you, we had amplified music),and i found the high street just the same as desborough.
My uncle who is in his 80's takes great delight in telling me what wycombe was like in the 50's and it wasn't so different.
When you used c as the letter for the week last week you chose 'closing down' yet the shop you featured was relocating just over the road, a fact you didn't mention.Why no feature on Castle street? One of the longest established businesses i the town is located there, the cafe has been there for over 60 years to my knowledge.
Times change old chap, people no longer doff their trilbys to each other I'm afraid. But if you were to take the blinkers from your eyes you would see that Wycombe is no worse, and certainly better than most towns.
Shame you don't like a drink, when you get away from the town centre 'chains' there are some lovely 'locals' out there.
Ivor,If you're just going to write blogs that denegrate the town, why do you bother? Wycombe boy me, and there have always been areas more 'cosmopolitan' than others,all towns have them. That said i went for a walk through the town, from the Arts centre (had a lovely night there, but probably a bit too modern for you, we had amplified music),and i found the high street just the same as desborough. My uncle who is in his 80's takes great delight in telling me what wycombe was like in the 50's and it wasn't so different. When you used c as the letter for the week last week you chose 'closing down' yet the shop you featured was relocating just over the road, a fact you didn't mention.Why no feature on Castle street? One of the longest established businesses i the town is located there, the cafe has been there for over 60 years to my knowledge. Times change old chap, people no longer doff their trilbys to each other I'm afraid. But if you were to take the blinkers from your eyes you would see that Wycombe is no worse, and certainly better than most towns. Shame you don't like a drink, when you get away from the town centre 'chains' there are some lovely 'locals' out there. sai-diva

2:50pm Tue 15 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Morag wrote:
Edna_Welthorpe_ wrote:
ivor wrote: Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm ~ I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.
Oh Ivor, I thought we had worked on these issues during our cladestine relationship....that is cladestine no more! . http://bucksfreedomp ress.blogspot.co.uk/ 2012/05/world-exclus ive-interview-with-v amp.html . Love (as ever), Edna x
It must be very hurtful that Ivor is refusing to respond to your comments, Edna. Who would have thought that Ivor could be so unkind?

He is ignoring me too, even though I have stuck with him through thick and thin.

I thought he would be flattered at the extra publicity at the Bucks Freedom Press. Looking forward to your next instalment. Dirty weekend in Bourne End? Really?
'I thought he would be flattered at the extra publicity at the Bucks Freedom Press.'
/
Surely it's the other way round and igor's Blog of Evil is publicising Margo's blog.
[quote][p][bold]Morag[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Edna_Welthorpe_[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of buser at 4:34pm ~ I can assure you that yours truly is far from drop dead gorgeous indeed I am so repulsive that I can't bear to look at myself in a mirror as even my reflection is hideous.[/p][/quote]Oh Ivor, I thought we had worked on these issues during our cladestine relationship....that is cladestine no more! . http://bucksfreedomp ress.blogspot.co.uk/ 2012/05/world-exclus ive-interview-with-v amp.html . Love (as ever), Edna x[/p][/quote]It must be very hurtful that Ivor is refusing to respond to your comments, Edna. Who would have thought that Ivor could be so unkind? He is ignoring me too, even though I have stuck with him through thick and thin. I thought he would be flattered at the extra publicity at the Bucks Freedom Press. Looking forward to your next instalment. Dirty weekend in Bourne End? Really?[/p][/quote]'I thought he would be flattered at the extra publicity at the Bucks Freedom Press.' / Surely it's the other way round and igor's Blog of Evil is publicising Margo's blog. ImpeturbableLawrence

5:11pm Tue 15 May 12

Mr Vegas says...

Ivor, I met a possible relative of yours at the weekend, she said her name was Mrs Holder-Bigun. She was drunk and offered up a quickie...
Ivor, I met a possible relative of yours at the weekend, she said her name was Mrs Holder-Bigun. She was drunk and offered up a quickie... Mr Vegas

6:30pm Tue 15 May 12

Lorrainej says...

Alberto The Great wrote:
ivor wrote: Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm ~ It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question. ~ Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?
We're all waiting for your full and detailed response now that you have had time. Please explain; You stated that alcohol is Lucifers liquid. Then why would Jesus turn water into Lucifers liquid?
We have been there on another blog sometime ago, so best forget that one.
[quote][p][bold]Alberto The Great[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm ~ It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question. ~ Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?[/p][/quote]We're all waiting for your [bold] full and detailed response [/bold] now that you have had time. Please explain; You stated that alcohol is Lucifers liquid. Then why would Jesus turn water into Lucifers liquid?[/p][/quote]We have been there on another blog sometime ago, so best forget that one. Lorrainej

6:40pm Tue 15 May 12

Lorrainej says...

Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.
Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall. Lorrainej

8:23pm Tue 15 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Alberto The Great wrote:
ivor wrote:
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm
~
It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question.
~
Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?
We're all waiting for your full and detailed response now that you have had time.

Please explain; You stated that alcohol is Lucifers liquid. Then why would Jesus turn water into Lucifers liquid?
Yeah come on igor!
[quote][p][bold]Alberto The Great[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm ~ It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question. ~ Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?[/p][/quote]We're all waiting for your [bold] full and detailed response [/bold] now that you have had time. Please explain; You stated that alcohol is Lucifers liquid. Then why would Jesus turn water into Lucifers liquid?[/p][/quote]Yeah come on igor! ImpeturbableLawrence

9:01pm Tue 15 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Lorrainej wrote:
Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.
Ignore her igor - she is just trying, with Margo, to generate a bit of cheap publicity by suggesting you would compromise and besmirch the Purity of the Biguns in a common one night stand (as I believe they are called) with a local woman of the lower classes.
[quote][p][bold]Lorrainej[/bold] wrote: Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.[/p][/quote]Ignore her igor - she is just trying, with Margo, to generate a bit of cheap publicity by suggesting you would compromise and besmirch the Purity of the Biguns in a common one night stand (as I believe they are called) with a local woman of the lower classes. ImpeturbableLawrence

9:29pm Tue 15 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

I have to go to the Co-op at Bourne End now before it shuts - be strong while I am among the low fat cereals.-
I have to go to the Co-op at Bourne End now before it shuts - be strong while I am among the low fat cereals.- ImpeturbableLawrence

1:48pm Wed 16 May 12

Edna_Welthorpe_ says...

ImpeturbableLawrence wrote:
Lorrainej wrote:
Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.
Ignore her igor - she is just trying, with Margo, to generate a bit of cheap publicity by suggesting you would compromise and besmirch the Purity of the Biguns in a common one night stand (as I believe they are called) with a local woman of the lower classes.
Worse things have happened at sea, Lawrie. Worse things...
[quote][p][bold]ImpeturbableLawrence[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lorrainej[/bold] wrote: Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.[/p][/quote]Ignore her igor - she is just trying, with Margo, to generate a bit of cheap publicity by suggesting you would compromise and besmirch the Purity of the Biguns in a common one night stand (as I believe they are called) with a local woman of the lower classes.[/p][/quote]Worse things have happened at sea, Lawrie. Worse things... Edna_Welthorpe_

11:14pm Wed 16 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Edna_Welthorpe_ wrote:
ImpeturbableLawrence wrote:
Lorrainej wrote:
Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.
Ignore her igor - she is just trying, with Margo, to generate a bit of cheap publicity by suggesting you would compromise and besmirch the Purity of the Biguns in a common one night stand (as I believe they are called) with a local woman of the lower classes.
Worse things have happened at sea, Lawrie. Worse things...
But not in the pure empyrean of igor's column. (So far.)
[quote][p][bold]Edna_Welthorpe_[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ImpeturbableLawrence[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lorrainej[/bold] wrote: Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.[/p][/quote]Ignore her igor - she is just trying, with Margo, to generate a bit of cheap publicity by suggesting you would compromise and besmirch the Purity of the Biguns in a common one night stand (as I believe they are called) with a local woman of the lower classes.[/p][/quote]Worse things have happened at sea, Lawrie. Worse things...[/p][/quote]But not in the pure empyrean of igor's column. (So far.) ImpeturbableLawrence

1:20am Thu 17 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Edna_Welthorpe_ wrote:
ImpeturbableLawrence wrote:
Lorrainej wrote:
Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.
Ignore her igor - she is just trying, with Margo, to generate a bit of cheap publicity by suggesting you would compromise and besmirch the Purity of the Biguns in a common one night stand (as I believe they are called) with a local woman of the lower classes.
Worse things have happened at sea, Lawrie. Worse things...
I was addressing igor as a man of the upper classes (igor not me).
[quote][p][bold]Edna_Welthorpe_[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ImpeturbableLawrence[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lorrainej[/bold] wrote: Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.[/p][/quote]Ignore her igor - she is just trying, with Margo, to generate a bit of cheap publicity by suggesting you would compromise and besmirch the Purity of the Biguns in a common one night stand (as I believe they are called) with a local woman of the lower classes.[/p][/quote]Worse things have happened at sea, Lawrie. Worse things...[/p][/quote]I was addressing igor as a man of the upper classes (igor not me). ImpeturbableLawrence

1:53am Fri 18 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm
~
It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question.
~
Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?
'... my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week,'
/
This is what Biggy Dave would call not much of a rock and roll lifestyle.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of Alberto The Great at 11:59pm ~ It just so happens that its time now for my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week, so there won't be enough time for me to give a full and detailed response to your question. ~ Maybe I will have time tomorrow evening?[/p][/quote]'... my weekly bath, which happens to be the highlight of my week,' / This is what Biggy Dave would call not much of a rock and roll lifestyle. ImpeturbableLawrence

2:04am Fri 18 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Lorrainej wrote:
Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.
He's ignoring you Lorraine and your foul imputations against his purity (and that of the Biguns)

- on http://www.bucksfree
press.co.uk/yoursay/
opinion/blogs/970732
5.Look_out__look_out
_there_s_a_pedestria
n_about/ I advise him '9:17pm Tue 15 May 12

igor - this is important - ignore the vulgar attempts by Lorrainej and Margo to generate a bit of cheap publicity by suggesting you would compromise and besmirch the Purity of the Biguns in a common one night stand (as I believe they are called) with a local woman of the lower classes with a name as common as 'Edna'.'

and igor replies, 'Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 9:17pm
~
Indeed I shall take your very wise advice.'

(igor is one of the few people intelligent enough on this site to call my advice 'very wise' - he is right of course and until then I did not realise what a clever and sympathetic person he was.)
[quote][p][bold]Lorrainej[/bold] wrote: Well Ivor, I'm shocked. Not shocked about your affair with Edna, but the fact you now choose to ignore her. Thats very ungentlemanly. I put you on a pedestal, please don't fall.[/p][/quote]He's ignoring you Lorraine and your foul imputations against his purity (and that of the Biguns) - on http://www.bucksfree press.co.uk/yoursay/ opinion/blogs/970732 5.Look_out__look_out _there_s_a_pedestria n_about/ I advise him '9:17pm Tue 15 May 12 igor - this is important - ignore the vulgar attempts by Lorrainej and Margo to generate a bit of cheap publicity by suggesting you would compromise and besmirch the Purity of the Biguns in a common one night stand (as I believe they are called) with a local woman of the lower classes with a name as common as 'Edna'.' and igor replies, 'Re the comments of ImpeturbableLawrence at 9:17pm ~ Indeed I shall take your very wise advice.' (igor is one of the few people intelligent enough on this site to call my advice 'very wise' - he is right of course and until then I did not realise what a clever and sympathetic person he was.) ImpeturbableLawrence

4:30pm Fri 18 May 12

sai-diva says...

sai-diva wrote:
Ivor,If you're just going to write blogs that denegrate the town, why do you bother? Wycombe boy me, and there have always been areas more 'cosmopolitan' than others,all towns have them. That said i went for a walk through the town, from the Arts centre (had a lovely night there, but probably a bit too modern for you, we had amplified music),and i found the high street just the same as desborough.
My uncle who is in his 80's takes great delight in telling me what wycombe was like in the 50's and it wasn't so different.
When you used c as the letter for the week last week you chose 'closing down' yet the shop you featured was relocating just over the road, a fact you didn't mention.Why no feature on Castle street? One of the longest established businesses i the town is located there, the cafe has been there for over 60 years to my knowledge.
Times change old chap, people no longer doff their trilbys to each other I'm afraid. But if you were to take the blinkers from your eyes you would see that Wycombe is no worse, and certainly better than most towns.
Shame you don't like a drink, when you get away from the town centre 'chains' there are some lovely 'locals' out there.
Has Ivor given up? Come on Ivor any chance of a response?
[quote][p][bold]sai-diva[/bold] wrote: Ivor,If you're just going to write blogs that denegrate the town, why do you bother? Wycombe boy me, and there have always been areas more 'cosmopolitan' than others,all towns have them. That said i went for a walk through the town, from the Arts centre (had a lovely night there, but probably a bit too modern for you, we had amplified music),and i found the high street just the same as desborough. My uncle who is in his 80's takes great delight in telling me what wycombe was like in the 50's and it wasn't so different. When you used c as the letter for the week last week you chose 'closing down' yet the shop you featured was relocating just over the road, a fact you didn't mention.Why no feature on Castle street? One of the longest established businesses i the town is located there, the cafe has been there for over 60 years to my knowledge. Times change old chap, people no longer doff their trilbys to each other I'm afraid. But if you were to take the blinkers from your eyes you would see that Wycombe is no worse, and certainly better than most towns. Shame you don't like a drink, when you get away from the town centre 'chains' there are some lovely 'locals' out there.[/p][/quote]Has Ivor given up? Come on Ivor any chance of a response? sai-diva

9:32pm Fri 18 May 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

sai-diva wrote:
sai-diva wrote:
Ivor,If you're just going to write blogs that denegrate the town, why do you bother? Wycombe boy me, and there have always been areas more 'cosmopolitan' than others,all towns have them. That said i went for a walk through the town, from the Arts centre (had a lovely night there, but probably a bit too modern for you, we had amplified music),and i found the high street just the same as desborough.
My uncle who is in his 80's takes great delight in telling me what wycombe was like in the 50's and it wasn't so different.
When you used c as the letter for the week last week you chose 'closing down' yet the shop you featured was relocating just over the road, a fact you didn't mention.Why no feature on Castle street? One of the longest established businesses i the town is located there, the cafe has been there for over 60 years to my knowledge.
Times change old chap, people no longer doff their trilbys to each other I'm afraid. But if you were to take the blinkers from your eyes you would see that Wycombe is no worse, and certainly better than most towns.
Shame you don't like a drink, when you get away from the town centre 'chains' there are some lovely 'locals' out there.
Has Ivor given up? Come on Ivor any chance of a response?
Yah Come on igor!
[quote][p][bold]sai-diva[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]sai-diva[/bold] wrote: Ivor,If you're just going to write blogs that denegrate the town, why do you bother? Wycombe boy me, and there have always been areas more 'cosmopolitan' than others,all towns have them. That said i went for a walk through the town, from the Arts centre (had a lovely night there, but probably a bit too modern for you, we had amplified music),and i found the high street just the same as desborough. My uncle who is in his 80's takes great delight in telling me what wycombe was like in the 50's and it wasn't so different. When you used c as the letter for the week last week you chose 'closing down' yet the shop you featured was relocating just over the road, a fact you didn't mention.Why no feature on Castle street? One of the longest established businesses i the town is located there, the cafe has been there for over 60 years to my knowledge. Times change old chap, people no longer doff their trilbys to each other I'm afraid. But if you were to take the blinkers from your eyes you would see that Wycombe is no worse, and certainly better than most towns. Shame you don't like a drink, when you get away from the town centre 'chains' there are some lovely 'locals' out there.[/p][/quote]Has Ivor given up? Come on Ivor any chance of a response?[/p][/quote]Yah Come on igor! ImpeturbableLawrence

10:11pm Fri 18 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of sai-diva at 1:16pm on Tue 15 May 12
~
Surely they don't have amplified music at the arts centre? Is there a problem with the acoustics in the venue which is why they have to resort to the newfangled amplifiers? I hope their amplifiers use valves rather then the dreaded transistors?
~
I am not aware that the shop I featured on the “C” blog was relocation? I thought the chain had gone into administration?
~
In time I will re-do letters of the alphabet so maybe I can feature Castle Street in a future blog on the letter C.
~
There may be some lovely “locals” out there but I have chosen to live a pure life and abstain from consuming alcohol. I have seen how peoples lives can be ruined through drink and yours truly does not intend to end up the same.
Re the comments of sai-diva at 1:16pm on Tue 15 May 12 ~ Surely they don't have amplified music at the arts centre? Is there a problem with the acoustics in the venue which is why they have to resort to the newfangled amplifiers? I hope their amplifiers use valves rather then the dreaded transistors? ~ I am not aware that the shop I featured on the “C” blog was relocation? I thought the chain had gone into administration? ~ In time I will re-do letters of the alphabet so maybe I can feature Castle Street in a future blog on the letter C. ~ There may be some lovely “locals” out there but I have chosen to live a pure life and abstain from consuming alcohol. I have seen how peoples lives can be ruined through drink and yours truly does not intend to end up the same. ivor

1:19pm Sun 20 May 12

sai-diva says...

ivor wrote:
Re the comments of sai-diva at 1:16pm on Tue 15 May 12
~
Surely they don't have amplified music at the arts centre? Is there a problem with the acoustics in the venue which is why they have to resort to the newfangled amplifiers? I hope their amplifiers use valves rather then the dreaded transistors?
~
I am not aware that the shop I featured on the “C” blog was relocation? I thought the chain had gone into administration?
~
In time I will re-do letters of the alphabet so maybe I can feature Castle Street in a future blog on the letter C.
~
There may be some lovely “locals” out there but I have chosen to live a pure life and abstain from consuming alcohol. I have seen how peoples lives can be ruined through drink and yours truly does not intend to end up the same.
Yes ivor, they do have amplified music in the arts centre, those of us who live in the 21st century have come to get used to these modern gadgets. That comment does illustrate a remarkable lack of knowledge about what you are writing about, The Arts centre replaces the one the council sold at spring gardens, and serves a wide section of the community, from artists to youth groups and small businesses, but I feel it doesn't serve your purpose to see any thing positive in Desborough does it.
And, here's a bit of a revelation, you can go into a pub and you don't have to drink alcohol, most of them serve tea and coffee as well as soft drinks.I take it that as you cannot trust yourself not to have your life ruined by alcohol that you are a recovering alcoholic?
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of sai-diva at 1:16pm on Tue 15 May 12 ~ Surely they don't have amplified music at the arts centre? Is there a problem with the acoustics in the venue which is why they have to resort to the newfangled amplifiers? I hope their amplifiers use valves rather then the dreaded transistors? ~ I am not aware that the shop I featured on the “C” blog was relocation? I thought the chain had gone into administration? ~ In time I will re-do letters of the alphabet so maybe I can feature Castle Street in a future blog on the letter C. ~ There may be some lovely “locals” out there but I have chosen to live a pure life and abstain from consuming alcohol. I have seen how peoples lives can be ruined through drink and yours truly does not intend to end up the same.[/p][/quote]Yes ivor, they do have amplified music in the arts centre, those of us who live in the 21st century have come to get used to these modern gadgets. That comment does illustrate a remarkable lack of knowledge about what you are writing about, The Arts centre replaces the one the council sold at spring gardens, and serves a wide section of the community, from artists to youth groups and small businesses, but I feel it doesn't serve your purpose to see any thing positive in Desborough does it. And, here's a bit of a revelation, you can go into a pub and you don't have to drink alcohol, most of them serve tea and coffee as well as soft drinks.I take it that as you cannot trust yourself not to have your life ruined by alcohol that you are a recovering alcoholic? sai-diva

2:56pm Sun 20 May 12

ivor says...

Re the comments of sai-diva at 1:19pm
~
But you can never get the same quality of sound through a modern amplifier than from the original musical instrument. Maybe I should write a blog about this as I am fairly knowledgeable on the topic?
~
You may be able to buy soft drinks in a pub but I just don't find it very nice having to sit there amongst all those people in the process of getting drunk.
Re the comments of sai-diva at 1:19pm ~ But you can never get the same quality of sound through a modern amplifier than from the original musical instrument. Maybe I should write a blog about this as I am fairly knowledgeable on the topic? ~ You may be able to buy soft drinks in a pub but I just don't find it very nice having to sit there amongst all those people in the process of getting drunk. ivor

12:32am Sat 2 Jun 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Old Rebel wrote:
I feel I have to come to Ivor's defence. I used to work in the area and hated the winter nights when it would get dark early in the evenings. There were constant confrontations between traffic wardens and motorists who parked on the corner of Desborough and Westbourne. My boss was accosted by a "lady of the night." If you drive round the area, people cross the road in front of you without a care in the world and glare at you. This used to be could jaywalking. My daughter asks me to lock the car doors.
Was the Lady of the Night called Lorraine - did she ask if he had a spare fiver?
[quote][p][bold]Old Rebel[/bold] wrote: I feel I have to come to Ivor's defence. I used to work in the area and hated the winter nights when it would get dark early in the evenings. There were constant confrontations between traffic wardens and motorists who parked on the corner of Desborough and Westbourne. My boss was accosted by a "lady of the night." If you drive round the area, people cross the road in front of you without a care in the world and glare at you. This used to be could jaywalking. My daughter asks me to lock the car doors.[/p][/quote]Was the Lady of the Night called Lorraine - did she ask if he had a spare fiver? ImpeturbableLawrence

12:33am Sat 2 Jun 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

buser wrote:
ivor wrote:
Re the comments of buser at 5:00pm
~
I don't know about yours truly being wealthy, far from it, but I am portly and I do live in a Hall....
Oh your story gets sadder by the second! Even the Chihuahuas are not confined to 'The Hall' they have the absolute run of the mansion and gardens, to live in such a confined space, not be able to even stand your own reflection and be propositioned by every passing female in Desborough Road, you poor, poor, dear creature!
It's a lifestyle many can only aspire to!
[quote][p][bold]buser[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Re the comments of buser at 5:00pm ~ I don't know about yours truly being wealthy, far from it, but I am portly and I do live in a Hall....[/p][/quote]Oh your story gets sadder by the second! Even the Chihuahuas are not confined to 'The Hall' they have the absolute run of the mansion and gardens, to live in such a confined space, not be able to even stand your own reflection and be propositioned by every passing female in Desborough Road, you poor, poor, dear creature![/p][/quote]It's a lifestyle many can only aspire to! ImpeturbableLawrence

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