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WHAT POLICE CAR?

There seems to be an awful lot of people in Bridders either on crutches, zimmers, sticks and some in those disabled vehicles. I saw one in Somerfield and it was as big as a car, this guy was driving a car inside Somerfields for chrissake, doing a three point turn down the bakery aisle, sat nav'd his way to the checkouts and then drove off. What is the invalidity wagon/car crossover point? (my wife saw this guy hop out and grab a tin from the top shelf, like Andy from Little Britain) Pringle anyone?

I like the Tchibo range, changes every week.

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Posted by draino, on 06-03-2006 12:10,

When I grow up I want a Spaz(TM)with Boudicea like blades coming from the wheel hubs. Tchibo -is that German for Cheapo?

Posted by Rustic, on 26-03-2006 15:39,

The traditional calling of the gulls is once again drowned out by selfish and somewhat stupid people calling for a cull of these magnificent and graceful creatures. When I first moved here I soon realised that the sea was nearby and therefore seagulls would be around. I realised that seagulls at varoius times of the year make a bit of a racket and also that if you are too bone idle to cover your rubbish properly they will jump at the chance of a free meal. I agree that it is wrong to feed them and any-one caught doing so should be fined (perhaps the dog warden could double up as a seagul warden to enforce this. If culling is to occur then I insist on a cull of all other song birds that wake me up in the morning as well as all the fish in the sea as I cant stand the thought of swimming where fish have been doing there toilet, while we are at it how about getting rid of all the cows and sheep as all they do is go about bleeting, mooing and messing up the country side. What the potential seagull killers need to realise is that the fact they wind you up so much makes some of us laugh.

Posted by erwy, on 28-03-2006 10:57,

I have noticed a huge increase in people in Bridport who use one crutch and everyone I have ever met is a nutter. I challenge you to have a look around and start talking to peoeple who only have one cructh and find out just how barking they are. I doubt any physiotherapist or any other mender of people would suggest using one crutch, they would probably suggest a walking stick. One crutch says ""I had hurt my leg very badly you know and had to go to hospital but now I am getting a bit better but I liked all the attention that I was getting when I had two crutches because normally people don't speak to me because I am a nutter so I will hang on to one cruch for a while to show you how brave I am"" A complicated thing for one crutch to say but be on the look out for them.

Posted by ooaargh, on 30-03-2006 09:37,

I wonder if there is anyone in favour of a cull who doesn't own a firearm or even wish to? Most people in favour of culling seagulls and ""environmental management"" probably couldn't manage their own clean underwear. My feeling is that these maladjusted part-time hunter/gatherers can think of nothing better than attempt to morally justify the occasional fling with an air-rifle and should not be taken seriously. Perhaps if I had lost a leg to a ""dive-bombing"" seagull or suffered at the hands of extra ""mayonnaise"" on my chip butty, I may feel differently...or perhaps not. Lets see some real scientific surveys, breeding pattern studies and a local eco-system analyis before any decisions are made. Let's not ""kill 'em all"" because Ray Mears fans fancy some good shooting.

Posted by draino, on 08-04-2006 21:23,

How about the guy who looks like he'd be more at home behind the joystick of a Spitfire (and probably was godblessim) anyhoo I saw Wing Commander (as I call him) going up the bypass the other day! Mind you he's probably right on because it is/was law that any four wheeled vehicle must use the main carriageway and carry running lights fore and aft. I got some good socks off that Tchibo range.

Posted by Footy Seagull, on 18-08-2006 14:18,

Regarding comments on Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMV's) otherwise known as disabled scooters. A class 2 PMV may not travel on the road except to cross it. A Class 2 has a maximum speed of 4mph and does not need to have any lights or signals. A Class 3 PMV is a twin speed machine of 4mph and 8mph. It MUST use the road while travelling at 8mph and must have a horn, wing mirrors, side, rear and indicator lights. It must also conform to the Road Traffic Act, be roadworthy and the user may not drink and drive - car drivers please note. Anyone using these expensive machines would be an utter fool not to have insurance. Yes, I do have to use my PMV in and around shops because I can’t walk any more than a couple of yards even with crutches. I haven’t, so far, found a way to carry a shopping basket while on crutches. May be a bit more tolerance from those who can happily walk for those not so lucky would be a good idea. Cyclists may travel at any speed they want, go where they want, when they want, without any lights or giving any signals. Brakes? you have to be joking. Sober? sometimes. They don’t have any insurance and woe betide anyone who gets knocked down and injured while walking on the pavement. You will have to pay your own medical expenses while having your wages stopped when recovering from being run over by a lunatic doing 20mph or more on a crowded pavement who is perfectly capable of getting off and walking.

Posted by Carlito, on 22-08-2006 15:12,

There have been rumours that Waldorf and Statler was scared of an imminent military coup that was poised to seize power and that is why he stepped (or scurried) down. Let me assure you Carlito the Bridport Radio Mayoral power is very real indeed, for a start he gets first dibs on any pastries that are or will be brought to any meetings we are soon to have.

Posted by Footy Seagull, on 23-08-2006 17:08,

Maybe Carlito, you could explain how, with a rucksack on my back and crutches in two hands one is supposed to pick up one's purchases from the shops shelves and transfer them into a rucksack on my back. Besides most suprmarkets are more than a couple of feet in diameter. You obviously have to good legs though I don't know about anything else. Being disabled isn't funny so if you have any more silly remarks maybe you would keep them to yourself.

Posted by Editor, on 29-08-2006 13:43,

I agree carlito, why would anyone who lived in this town and who cares about it want to have it condemned anymore. Particularly by all getting together to slag it off on National T.V. Of course the national exposure of being a good for nothing sleepy town with A* drug problems and its related offences could only be good for us. Especially seeing that the only real income that we get comes mainly from the tourism industry over a 6 week period of the year. Which is when the incident occured! Well done whoever suggested this! Its Ludicrus. I thought that in your recent write up in the Bridport news, you stated that you were a Website for the people of Bridport about Bridport to celebrate Bridport. It doesn't seem to me that you have clearly thought about the issues you have raised! I just hope that ITV don't take you too seriously, otherwise you may find yourself in a lot of hot water with many angry locals who make a living out of the tourists who come to visit our little town.

Posted by Carlito, on 29-08-2006 15:46,

I'm not quite sure where you are going with that comment Sprockley 1). When were we in the wip wop? 2). This article is from a member of Bridport (not just BridportRadio) asking people to take part in her idea. 3). At the risk of repeating myself - BridportRadio allows people to comment on local issues, you may not agree with some things people say but you cannot take away their right to say them. (unless they are defamatory, racist, etc...) See our Terms and Conditions.

Posted by Rustic, on 03-12-2006 22:15,

The best bit of the carnival is the majorettes mums. I have to applaud their waddling along behind the little precious (or is that precocious) ones as they twirl and march along. I have noticed over the years that no matter how much lip you give the mums they will never ""give us a twirl"". As an afterthought what a fantastic web site that would make (if it doesn't already exist) ""Majorettes Mums"" Apart from that the carnival is what it is, several groups of well meaning people (and a few local businesses trying to raise their profile with some free advertising under the guise of charity) who are prepared to try and raise a few quid for local charities. Of course the carnival is awful but that is its attraction and charm. I saw the Tintagel Carnival this year and that was just as bad and just as charming because of it. The one float to have me roaring with laughter at the sheer audacity of his blatant advertising was a bloke on a painted up old tractor with a sign down the middle of the bonnet saying Bobs Logs and giving his phone number. Cheeky git was probably not even in the official parade but just joined in. Maybe if the business people, companies and various groups and back slapping organisations involved weren't so keen on splashing their names all over the floats then people would take their charitable credentials a bit more seriously. But for all it's faults it does make me laugh so keep it coming

Posted by Ivor Bigun, on 21-12-2006 19:46,

What does the winner do with the 2 points? And where do we redeem them? A-ha! It's a mis-type, should be pints. Cheers.

Posted by ooaargh, on 12-01-2007 23:19,

Oy! Editor, how about leaving it as it is and letting people with fertile and warped imaginations come up with ideas to throw into the pot. If you do have to rename it or make another column how about ""carefull drivers are tossers"".

Posted by Ivor Bigun, on 19-01-2007 19:46,

Here's another change of direction. How about taking out all the crossings in Bridport and replacing them with flyover style walkways. These walkways should be made no higher than a Transit van in order to keep the double parking,tailgating HGV hooligans out of the town centre. Delivery's could be made with sack/pump up trucks !! Oh and park and ride mini busses could feed the (pull out in front of who they like !)main busses at the bus station to. Imagine not having to stop every 2 car length's during the day because pedestrian's will not be stopping the traffic,perfect. And it didnt take me 10 years at uni and 40 grand a year of civil servant wages to think of this either !! Please show me your appreciation for this...

Posted by Massive Cock Fighter, on 03-06-2007 12:19,

Oooiihhhh. It weren't ME who posted that 'bout seein ghosties.... it was th one wit two German Shepherds.... with him (Two german Shepherds for Chrissake....!) I only keep Badgers and Pine Martyns at th minute, not Mutts. Do you lot all Know eachother by th way..!!? I Can't believe I've been in this town 10 years and ain't been on this site till now. SO come on speak up Mr Anon with th two Germans....! You have something to answer here from Mr Shagsack..He's callin you a FOOL pal.... where are you now ?

Posted by Carlito, on 04-06-2007 08:35,

Tobiah, congratulations on being the first member to forget that this is a RUMOUR thread. If this was a FACT CARVED IN STONE thread then perhaps we would have, at great length, delved into the complex inner workings of Tony and James' relationship and interviewed both parties for a balanced arguement. Anyway it's obvious that you know more about these two than anyone else, so why not divulge some educational snippets for us all? Dark Star - if you think for one minute that anyone here could afford a mooring at Westbay - or could even afford to bend the rules in order to obtain one - you are very gravely mistaken. One does wonder though...if the waiting list is, as Tony professed, 75 years long, it makes you wonder how anyone we know will EVER get a mooring there within our life time! Perhaps Mr S Miles could shed some light? Is it a clever use of the mooring sharing clause?

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