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accyman

21-05-2011 21:54

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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 908002)

The place where the Arndale was built was where I parked my tanker at night, then they built the Arndale and I used the bit of spare land behind the Castle pub. The taxman built his office there and I had to start parking in our yard at Clayton. I asked the taxman for a fuel allowance for my car to get to work and was turned down flat

All this because of an under-used Arndale centre, the clock will make no difference at all and certainly wont make me go into town especially to see it

them building the tax office also put Ralph's diner out of business.It managed to limp along for a few years but he lost most his custom as the wagon drivers he catered for parked elsewhere.Granted 1 breakfast could give you a heart seizure but it was a decent enough grease and spoon gaff.

Ralph's diner was also a good place to find a council employee if you wanted one as they had 3 hour lunch breaks there lol

Alan Varrechia

21-05-2011 21:57

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Perhaps they should put it in Weatherspoons, if the ceilings are high enough. :D:D

Gremlin

22-05-2011 18:11

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 908032)

Another plus point, in favour of it's return.

:D

If that's a wish to keep me out of town garinda you don't have to worry, I will try to stay away as much as possible.

garinda

22-05-2011 19:13

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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 908184)

If that's a wish to keep me out of town garinda you don't have to worry, I will try to stay away as much as possible.

In reality I don't particularly care where you go, or what you do.

Though if the clock's return means there's one less moaning Minnie in town, whilst I'm doing my shopping, that can only be a positive thing.

:)

Gremlin

22-05-2011 20:07

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I enjoyed seeing the clock garinda when I went into the Arndale, as an ex engineer I though the designer was brilliant. As for moaning, I am one of the few who take life as it comes and let the rest get on with their own worries.

It is the town in general which depresses me, I went down the other day and everybody seemed to be wandering around like zombies, that's not a moan just a comment from a 73 year old who has seen more than his share of life, with a forces medal to prove it.

garinda

22-05-2011 21:33

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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 908207)

This sounds a bit like a pointless moan...

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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 908002)

All this because of an under-used Arndale centre, the clock will make no difference at all and certainly wont make me go into town especially to see it

Especially as you offered no evidence to prove that the clock's return would 'make no difference at all'.

Here, please accept another medal, awarded to Defeatist Moaner of the Week.

http://www.parteaz.co.uk/img/p/1658-1852-home.jpg

Gremlin

23-05-2011 08:11

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Please have the last word garinda, I have had enough bickering with faceless forumites.

garinda

23-05-2011 08:58

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From memory, the space where the clock was sited certainly attracted more people, particularly families with children, to watch the hourly mechanical shenanigans, than what's being flogged there now.

Today most people avoid the area like the plague, and scuttle past sharpish. So as not to be pestered by some eager beaver wanting them to sign up to a satellite television company, or a motoring organisation.

Bee	24-05-2011 19:07

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Great clock from me Childhood.

jaysay

30-05-2011 08:53

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Originally Posted by Bee (Post 908569)

Great clock from me Childhood.

Don't be silly ain't been there for years;)

odders

30-05-2011 10:10

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 909546)

Don't be silly ain't been there for years;)

:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:

Nice one jaysay:cool:

WillowTheWhisp

31-05-2011 09:12

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I am thoroughly delighted at the renewed interest in the clock, especially with Andy Plant saying he will repair it. Local radio seems to be getting involved now. :)

garinda

31-05-2011 09:33

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 909674)

I am thoroughly delighted at the renewed interest in the clock

Even better than the renewed interest in the clock...it brought you back!

Hope it's not just a fleeting visit.

You've been missed.

:)

jaysay

31-05-2011 09:41

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 909676)

Even better than the renewed interest in the clock...it brought you back!

Hope it's not just a fleeting visit.

You've been missed.

:)

I wholeheartedly agree with you on that one G. please Willow don't go away again believe me you have been very badly missed on here:)

Gremlin

31-05-2011 09:46

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 909674)

I am thoroughly delighted at the renewed interest in the clock, especially with Andy Plant saying he will repair it. Local radio seems to be getting involved now. :)

I was listening to John Barnes on Radio Lancashire last night. He mentioned that they will be broadcasting interviews with the clock maker each morning this week on the Graham Livsey program from 7AM.

It's a bit too early for me but there is always "Listen again" so I can hear it later.

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