Originally Posted by TheBookieSaswaa (Post 985022)

I don`t wish to enter into an argument or slanging match with anyone, neither do I desire to have more red shiny things, but can I ask if anyone actually knows Mr Pratt??

I have known David for over 30 years, having lived on the same street as him for the majority of my life.

If anyone does know David, then they will know that he is well over 80, and has been very ill/housebound recently. Although I cannot comment or condone his letter inviting people to come and see his collection of historic fag packets, nor will I agree with his numerous letters to the local rags, his viewpoint is seldom far from opinionated and usually Dickensian, and usually not one I would personally share.

But have a heart people, this elderly gent has never even heard of Accyweb, let alone turned on a computer. It was only recently that he was given his first television.

Up until his accident, he still took 3-4 paper rounds daily for the local newsagents and also sorted all the papers into bags for the proprietors, I add to this that he did it for free.

Now, David is what you can class as eccentric, opinionated and sometimes outspoken, but he is a true gentleman, and subsequently, as I know the person and not just the name, something must have happened that we do not know for this situation to have occurred. He would not do it as a prank, having lost his funny bone years ago.

The only way David can voice his views is through the local press. Like it, love it or loathe it, it really is his only outlet.

He may be a Pratt, but only in name, certainly not in his nature.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 985090)

The trouble with writing to the local press is you do stick your head above the parapet and thus expect to get shot at.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 985095)

There speaks the voice of experience.:hehetable

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 985239)

I don't even know if David Pratt has got a fridge or freezer yet. He always buys fresh every day from Accrington.He is always one of the firsts to give to any local charity.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 985261)

and your point

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 985239)

I don't even know if David Pratt has got a fridge or freezer yet. He always buys fresh every day from Accrington.He is always one of the firsts to give to any local charity.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 985261)

and your point

Originally Posted by ***Mr D*** (Post 985717)

I would guess that he is saying the he ain't got a fridge so he isn't going to know about computers, he shops locally so supports local business and is a generous man as he donates to charity.

And there's you lot calling him.:D

Originally Posted by ***Mr D*** (Post 985717)

I would guess that he is saying the he aint got a fridge so he isn't going to know about computers, he shops locally so supports local business and is a generous man as he donates to charity.

And there's you lot calling him.:D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 985761)

So its right he caused this bogus event then, just asking:idunno:

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 985766)

What he did without apology or explanation, aint very shocking people are calling him is it? Also Jimmy Saville did much fer charity causes, Yet don't stop yer mate on about him does it?:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by ***Mr D*** (Post 985901)

You tell me.



I don't know Cashman what did he do exactly that's so bad?

As for Jimmy, well I think the accusations are a bit more that writing to the observer, or not showing up for a meeting.:rolleyes: