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AlfredJPruffock replied

19 August 2009, 13:49
Originally posted by SuperZ View Post

Used to live in a small town in West Berkshire - the one where some guy became so bored he went barkers back in the 80`s and decided to go hunting......people.
Pretty place but boring, Swindon to the West and scummy Newbury to the East.

The lights darkened as the talk turned to Swindon ....
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Zippy replied

19 August 2009, 13:36
Originally posted by voodooflux View Post

I'm rather good on the banjo?

You are on here almost as much as me

Oh wait ..
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voodooflux replied

19 August 2009, 13:31
Originally posted by Zippy View Post

It explains an awful lot ....

I'm rather good on the banjo?
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Zippy replied

19 August 2009, 13:30
Originally posted by voodooflux View Post

Yeah, just the one. And I live there.

It explains an awful lot ....
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SuperZ replied

19 August 2009, 13:28
Used to live in a small town in West Berkshire - the one where some guy became so bored he went barkers back in the 80`s and decided to go hunting......people.
Pretty place but boring, Swindon to the West and scummy Newbury to the East.
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voodooflux replied

19 August 2009, 13:14
Originally posted by Zippy View Post

Ever had a 'night out' in Reddich? I have

Yeah, just the one. And I live there.
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wurzel replied

19 August 2009, 13:08
Originally posted by Menelaus View Post

Bristol.

If I had to live in a big city in the UK, I'd choose Bristol every time. Always loads going on, grenn spaces, nice architecture etc. Having said that, I've never actually lived there.
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Zippy replied

19 August 2009, 11:29
Originally posted by Menelaus View Post

Bristol.

... is a strong contender. Agreed
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Menelaus replied

19 August 2009, 10:46
Bristol.
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lilelvis2000 replied

19 August 2009, 10:41
Originally posted by AlfredJPruffock View Post

Which reminds me - I really must visit Canada I have quite a few relatives over there - one hears nothing but good things about Canada .

Everyone I speak to think I'm quite a loon to move over here. I'm beginning to believe them.
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AlfredJPruffock replied

19 August 2009, 10:24
Originally posted by lilelvis2000 View Post

Vancouver winters are as mild as here! and Toronto winters are milders than most of Canada...Toronto usually doesn;t have any snow on the ground whereas other parts - Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg have 100's of cm of snow. I know I used to live in Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg.

Winnipeg BTW has temperatures ranging from -43C to +35C and Ottawa is commonly know as the coldest capital in the world. colder than Moscow. But its still one of the best cities on the planet.

Which reminds me - I really must visit Canada I have quite a few relatives over there - one hears nothing but good things about Canada .
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lilelvis2000 replied

19 August 2009, 09:48
Originally posted by Gonzo View Post

There you go, I suppose that shows everything is subjective.

I know you can't adequately judge places based on holiday experiences but I found Vancouver dull but felt right at home in Toronto.

I wouldn't want to be in either during the winter though.

Vancouver winters are as mild as here! and Toronto winters are milders than most of Canada...Toronto usually doesn;t have any snow on the ground whereas other parts - Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg have 100's of cm of snow. I know I used to live in Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg.

Winnipeg BTW has temperatures ranging from -43C to +35C and Ottawa is commonly know as the coldest capital in the world. colder than Moscow. But its still one of the best cities on the planet.
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wurzel replied

19 August 2009, 09:03
Originally posted by sasguru View Post

This from the Swindon man so dull and deluded that he thinks driving a pimped up Beemer makers him interesting

Sure it's a bit more exciting now Chetty and Swastika are in town....
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HairyArsedBloke replied

19 August 2009, 08:49
Originally posted by TriggerHippy View Post

What are the chances that started and ended with a tour of the bus station?

The one with the award winning postcard?

You could always nip round to Jacqui's house and go through her husbands video collection and have a pot noodle.

I did a contract there about 20 years ago - fraking hated the place.
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sasguru replied

19 August 2009, 08:11
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Interesting how one of the most boring people in the world (sasguru) is always posting about the most boring place in the world.

I suspect the most boring place in the world is being in a room with sasguru.

This from the Swindon man so dull and deluded that he thinks driving a pimped up Beemer makers him interesting
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