Originally Posted by katex (Post 981957)

I read that Retlaw, and all sounded feasible.

Isn't this gentleman a regular contributor to the Readers' Letters ?

Very strange, and not a very funny joke. Don't think the Observer would instigate a joke of this nature.

Maybe Mr. Pratt couldn't get any petrol for his car ? :D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 981957)

I read that Retlaw, and all sounded feasible.

Isn't this gentleman a regular contributor to the Readers' Letters ?

Very strange, and not a very funny joke. Don't think the Observer would instigate a joke of this nature.

Maybe Mr. Pratt couldn't get any petrol for his car ? :D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 981980)

Probably Pratt by name Prat by nature Kate:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by katex (Post 981995)

Has been said before, Jaysay. He is usually quite opinionated.

Will be interesting to see if anything in this week's Observer about his letter and 'ghost' exhibition.

Originally Posted by Retlaw (Post 981943)

Been in Accy Library looking in the Burgess Rolls,
noticed the staff watching the clock, people coming in asking to see the exhibition, turns out no one had had booked the room for an exhibiton, no contact had been made with the library, and some very angry visitors by 1-45, one had come from Blackburn to see the exhibition.
Is this another bloop by the Observer or clever beggar, having a late joke.

Relaw.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 981995)

Has been said before, Jaysay. He is usually quite opinionated.

Will be interesting to see if anything in this week's Observer about his letter and 'ghost' exhibition.

Originally Posted by wallop79 (Post 982061)

I have emailed Accy Observer with a letter for the letters page asking for an explanation from Mr Pratt, he has some explaining to do. If this was someone's idea of joke it was too late for an April Fool's and not fair at all on the people who had travelled to see this bogus exhibition.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 982086)

Did you sign it Angry of Accrington?

Originally Posted by wallop79 (Post 982134)

No Neil, put my Sunday name on it !

Originally Posted by wallop79 (Post 982134)

No Neil, put my Sunday name on it !

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 982166)

Wow that must be a rarity, someone in your family actually using their real name :p:D

Originally Posted by Retlaw (Post 981943)

and some very angry visitors by 1-45, one had come from Blackburn to see the exhibition.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 982166)

Wow that must be a rarity, someone in your family actually using their real name :p:D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 982205)

Well one does use his real name Neil he just spells it backward:D

Originally Posted by wallop79 (Post 982338)

Yep, im wallop, we've got my sister - Dusty Mears, father - Retlaw, mother (who's not on here Imelda), my little lad Elvis or even Alvin as grandad calls him, think we all sound pretty normal dont we! :D:D:D

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 982356)

Next Tuesday afternoon, between 1.45 and 3.15 pm, I'll be sat in there, with a recently discovered collection of antiquarian erotica, stashed under my raincoat.

I'll be more than happy to share my find, with any interested persons.

Just ask the staff behind the desk, to point out the prat with the dirty tat.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 982361)

Hey, don't keep this to yourself, Garinda, donate to the new museum.:D
Great idea for a theme one month.

You forgot to mention that the raincoat would be from a designer range.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 982352)

Oh really, Jaysay ? I always thought it was an anagram for Le Wart. Well, he does sorta' grow on you .... :D

Well done, Wallop, for putting in that mail to the Observer. Hope it brings in some sort of explanation.

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 983777)

Has anybody explained what happened here?

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:

Originally Posted by wallop79 (Post 986722)

Well just thought I'd see if Mr Pratt is in the phone book & he is. I have just spoken with him, he said he was in Local Studies at Accy Library on the day & time in question. But he hadn't let the staff downstairs know he was there, so when people asked of course they didn't know what people were on about. I asked if anyone had actually found him up there & he said they had, said he will take half the blame as what was in the Observer was correct, but he should have let the staff downstairs in the library know. Also said he will be back again in Accy with his display as people missed out. So problem solved - Holmes by name Holmes by nature, thanks to my great, great Uncle Sherlock for the investigatory powers!

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 986724)

Elementary my dear Watson:D see its rubbed of on Sherlock Retlaw as well:D

Originally Posted by wallop79 (Post 986725)

Ha ha!! Sherlock Retlaw :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 986618)

Looks like the Accrington one was such a success the exhibition has gone on tour :D

Accrington man's cigarette packet collection on show (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 987191)

It is possible that some of you lot may be visiting the capital for the Olympics later on this summer. If, by any chance, you get bored with the sport, may I suggest you visit this years blockbuster exhibition at the British Museum, which is of course, comprised of not so rare artefacts from my smoking past. Amongst the wonderful items to behold are a couple of B & H fag butts, Woodbine packets with various tart's phone numbers written on 'em, and the bottom end of a Ronson lighter.

It is anticipated there will be overwhelming demand for tickets, but for members of Accy Web there is a special offer. Tickets - instead of twenty quid each - will be available for twelve quid - so if you want guaranteed admission then send me a cheque for the requisite amount plus a fiver P & P and you will get them by return.

Not to be missed!