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Fire station is a ghastly sight
EVEN though I am only 13 I still have opinions about the town I have lived in all my life.
I like most things about High Wycombe but one thing I absolutely detest is the ghastly fire station that you see every time you come down Marlow Hill.
I think the council should gather the decency and actually paint it red!
Especially as we now have loads of visitors coming in to shop at Eden.
Another thing is that although Eden is saving energy by being open and not having to be heated or cooled, it wastes it all at night when it turns on those hideous blue lights.
I can see them all the way in Downley!
Javeria Ali, Plomer Green Avenue, High Wycombe
8:11pm Thursday 1st May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Tharus Bond, Wycombe on 8:11am Fri 2 May 08
it also looses energy having to heat the octagon centre and having it escape past GAME into that open area around there!
it also looses energy having to heat the octagon centre and having it escape past GAME into that open area around there!
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 8:21am Fri 2 May 08
you are Ivor Biggun and I claim my £5.00!
you are Ivor Biggun and I claim my £5.00!
Posted by: tom, marlow on 10:48am Fri 2 May 08
The correct challenge is "You are Ivor and I claim my fiver"
It rhymes - almost
The correct challenge is "You are Ivor and I claim my fiver"
It rhymes - almost
Posted by: smokey tw at, wycombe on 7:31pm Fri 2 May 08
more important things going on dear get over it
more important things going on dear get over it
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 11:23pm Fri 2 May 08
[quote][bold]smokey tw at[/bold] wrote:
more important things going on dear get over it[/quote] Now now Stan - you have managed to write a whole sentence without a swear asterix. That isn't very troll like is it?
smokey tw at wrote:
more important things going on dear get over it
Now now Stan - you have managed to write a whole sentence without a swear asterix. That isn't very troll like is it?
Posted by: Ivor on 7:22pm Sat 3 May 08
People all over Wycombe are talking about the fire stations doors and how awful they are.
We pay our taxes yet the buildings that we have paid for are not properly maintained.
It’s an absolute outrage and shows the contempt shown to the hard working tax payers of the district.
[bold]Have you read Ivor’s blog today?[/bold] Click on the “Readers Bucks Blog” link on the menu on the left.
People all over Wycombe are talking about the fire stations doors and how awful they are.
We pay our taxes yet the buildings that we have paid for are not properly maintained.
It’s an absolute outrage and shows the contempt shown to the hard working tax payers of the district.
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “Readers Bucks Blog” link on the menu on the left.
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 8:57am Sun 4 May 08
whatever is wrong with the sight of the firestation? It's not on a flipping catwalk !! ---- it's serving a purpose and while we're at it I suppose you can say that the hospital and the police station are eyesores as well!!!
whatever is wrong with the sight of the firestation? It's not on a flipping catwalk !! ---- it's serving a purpose and while we're at it I suppose you can say that the hospital and the police station are eyesores as well!!!
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 2:13pm Sun 4 May 08
I have never noticed the colour of the fire station doors. As long as the fire service is there to do its job, who cares what colour the doors are?
I have never noticed the colour of the fire station doors. As long as the fire service is there to do its job, who cares what colour the doors are?
Posted by: Ivor on 2:52pm Sun 4 May 08
[quote][bold]smokey[/bold] wrote:
I have never noticed the colour of the fire station doors. As long as the fire service is there to do its job, who cares what colour the doors are?[/quote] If they can't be bothered to maintain the doors what are the fire engines like?
An organisation like the fire brigade should keep their engines and station in tip top condition to inspire public confidence.
As they have not bothered to paint their doors I can only conclude the firemen prefer to emerge from behind a faded red (pink) door.
[bold]Have you read Ivor’s blog today?[/bold] Click on the “Readers Bucks Blog” link on the menu on the left.
smokey wrote:
I have never noticed the colour of the fire station doors. As long as the fire service is there to do its job, who cares what colour the doors are?
If they can't be bothered to maintain the doors what are the fire engines like?
An organisation like the fire brigade should keep their engines and station in tip top condition to inspire public confidence.
As they have not bothered to paint their doors I can only conclude the firemen prefer to emerge from behind a faded red (pink) door.
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “Readers Bucks Blog” link on the menu on the left.
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 6:02pm Sun 4 May 08
I haven't even noticed their doors, infact they are not important, its the lifes they are saving that are the most important. I cant believe that we now live in a world that is so pathetic that everything has to look like its come out of a show room and everyone else like Hollywood stars, infact it is scary!
I haven't even noticed their doors, infact they are not important, its the lifes they are saving that are the most important. I cant believe that we now live in a world that is so pathetic that everything has to look like its come out of a show room and everyone else like Hollywood stars, infact it is scary!
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 9:01pm Sun 4 May 08
[quote][bold]Ivor[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]smokey[/bold] wrote: I have never noticed the colour of the fire station doors. As long as the fire service is there to do its job, who cares what colour the doors are?[/quote] If they can't be bothered to maintain the doors what are the fire engines like? An organisation like the fire brigade should keep their engines and station in tip top condition to inspire public confidence. As they have not bothered to paint their doors I can only conclude the firemen prefer to emerge from behind a faded red (pink) door. [bold]Have you read Ivor’s blog today?[/bold] Click on the “Readers Bucks Blog” link on the menu on the left.[/quote] Ivor - don't make yourself out to be even more foolish then you evidently are.
I think that the majority of people - apart from you and a 13 year old child,aren't concerned about the cosmetic appearance of the fire station - as long as it does its job efficiently.
And I don't think it is up to the firemen to paint the doors somehow.
Lordy man - you are silly.
Ivor wrote:
smokey wrote: I have never noticed the colour of the fire station doors. As long as the fire service is there to do its job, who cares what colour the doors are?
If they can't be bothered to maintain the doors what are the fire engines like? An organisation like the fire brigade should keep their engines and station in tip top condition to inspire public confidence. As they have not bothered to paint their doors I can only conclude the firemen prefer to emerge from behind a faded red (pink) door. Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “Readers Bucks Blog” link on the menu on the left.
Ivor - don't make yourself out to be even more foolish then you evidently are.
I think that the majority of people - apart from you and a 13 year old child,aren't concerned about the cosmetic appearance of the fire station - as long as it does its job efficiently.
And I don't think it is up to the firemen to paint the doors somehow.
Lordy man - you are silly.
Posted by: Gail Robinson, High Wycombe on 8:49am Mon 5 May 08
Thankyou 'Smokey'
My father was Station Officer at that station and many other stations too, in his life. He is dead now, but do be quite honest I was proud of him extrememely. He put his life in danger, to save others 7 days a week for years.
I doubt he ever even noticed the colour of the doors!!! BUT he would have nightmares etc. if he failed to do his job properly and not be able to save one of so many people injured in a fire or road acccident etc. etc.
Whatever next? are people going to start questioning the size and appearance of nurses?
People have changed so much over the years and it sickens me so much with their attitudes and I am very glad that my Dad is not here to read all this rubbish.
He was well respected.
Thankyou 'Smokey'
My father was Station Officer at that station and many other stations too, in his life. He is dead now, but do be quite honest I was proud of him extrememely. He put his life in danger, to save others 7 days a week for years.
I doubt he ever even noticed the colour of the doors!!! BUT he would have nightmares etc. if he failed to do his job properly and not be able to save one of so many people injured in a fire or road acccident etc. etc.
Whatever next? are people going to start questioning the size and appearance of nurses?
People have changed so much over the years and it sickens me so much with their attitudes and I am very glad that my Dad is not here to read all this rubbish.
He was well respected.
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 10:08am Mon 5 May 08
I also recall my Dad saving a young girl's life. She was trapped in a burning high rise flat and it was when the first ever turn table ladder was invented. She wrote to him for many years after because she was so thankful to him, and not once did she ever mention the colour of the vehicle etc. that saved her.
I wonder where she is now? I wonder if she encourages her 13 year old daughter to be thankful for life or the colour of it's doors? What colour are St Peter's doors I wonder!!!
I also recall my Dad saving a young girl's life. She was trapped in a burning high rise flat and it was when the first ever turn table ladder was invented. She wrote to him for many years after because she was so thankful to him, and not once did she ever mention the colour of the vehicle etc. that saved her.
I wonder where she is now? I wonder if she encourages her 13 year old daughter to be thankful for life or the colour of it's doors? What colour are St Peter's doors I wonder!!!
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 10:22am Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]Gail Robinson[/bold] wrote:
Thankyou 'Smokey' My father was Station Officer at that station and many other stations too, in his life. He is dead now, but do be quite honest I was proud of him extrememely. He put his life in danger, to save others 7 days a week for years. I doubt he ever even noticed the colour of the doors!!! BUT he would have nightmares etc. if he failed to do his job properly and not be able to save one of so many people injured in a fire or road acccident etc. etc. Whatever next? are people going to start questioning the size and appearance of nurses? People have changed so much over the years and it sickens me so much with their attitudes and I am very glad that my Dad is not here to read all this rubbish. He was well respected.[/quote] Gail - you are welcome
There are a lot of anal retentives in this town and I am afraid that our Ivor is one of them. But don't take any notice - he is a lot of hot air and reall is harmless. You should be proud of your Dad - he made a difference and people are alive today because of that. How many other people who moan and grumble about trivialities can say that?
Gail Robinson wrote:
Thankyou 'Smokey' My father was Station Officer at that station and many other stations too, in his life. He is dead now, but do be quite honest I was proud of him extrememely. He put his life in danger, to save others 7 days a week for years. I doubt he ever even noticed the colour of the doors!!! BUT he would have nightmares etc. if he failed to do his job properly and not be able to save one of so many people injured in a fire or road acccident etc. etc. Whatever next? are people going to start questioning the size and appearance of nurses? People have changed so much over the years and it sickens me so much with their attitudes and I am very glad that my Dad is not here to read all this rubbish. He was well respected.
Gail - you are welcome
There are a lot of anal retentives in this town and I am afraid that our Ivor is one of them. But don't take any notice - he is a lot of hot air and reall is harmless. You should be proud of your Dad - he made a difference and people are alive today because of that. How many other people who moan and grumble about trivialities can say that?
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 10:26am Mon 5 May 08
exactly
Posted by: KatiexMichaela, High Wycombe on 11:15pm Mon 5 May 08
To a 13 year old child her barbie dollies might have the most perfect fire station a little plastic one but in real life dear things just are not like that!
I doubt the fire brigade actually consider wasting time thinking about decorating (its not the 60 minuit make over show you know). The fire brigade are too busy saving peoples lives, thats what they get paid for and thats what they signed up for. How ridiculus this post is. I am disapointed with the Bucks Free Press for letting such a childish topic written by a child be put on this website. Maybe you should have some rules, lets say, no under 16's to post please!
To a 13 year old child her barbie dollies might have the most perfect fire station a little plastic one but in real life dear things just are not like that!
I doubt the fire brigade actually consider wasting time thinking about decorating (its not the 60 minuit make over show you know). The fire brigade are too busy saving peoples lives, thats what they get paid for and thats what they signed up for. How ridiculus this post is. I am disapointed with the Bucks Free Press for letting such a childish topic written by a child be put on this website. Maybe you should have some rules, lets say, no under 16's to post please!
Posted by: Gail Robinson, High Wycombe on 7:01am Tue 6 May 08
I agree entirely with you Katie. What can you expect to know about (apart from Barbie's)at 13?
She should try again in about 40 years, then she would have a lot more important things to harp on about from inside her mind!!
I agree entirely with you Katie. What can you expect to know about (apart from Barbie's)at 13?
She should try again in about 40 years, then she would have a lot more important things to harp on about from inside her mind!!
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 9:22am Tue 6 May 08
I also would like to know why my comment was rejected about the colour of mosques??
I thought this was a topic about the eye sores of Wycombe?
Sorry, I forgot, this is a multi cultural town now and I am not allowed to comment ----- so therefore a comment should not be made about a fire station, which originally served a purpose for the dwellers of High Wycombe and regardless of culture they (the fireman etc.) save lives.
I also would like to know why my comment was rejected about the colour of mosques??
I thought this was a topic about the eye sores of Wycombe?
Sorry, I forgot, this is a multi cultural town now and I am not allowed to comment ----- so therefore a comment should not be made about a fire station, which originally served a purpose for the dwellers of High Wycombe and regardless of culture they (the fireman etc.) save lives.
Posted by: tom, marlow on 9:24am Tue 6 May 08
Whats wrong with a 13yo expressing her view on here? Considering some of the drivel that gets posted she makes a valid point whether or not you agree with it.
Attack her arguments, not her age.
I hope none of you have put her off expressing her opinions in the future.
Whats wrong with a 13yo expressing her view on here? Considering some of the drivel that gets posted she makes a valid point whether or not you agree with it.
Attack her arguments, not her age.
I hope none of you have put her off expressing her opinions in the future.
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 10:23am Tue 6 May 08
Lets stand her up for the next election then!
Lets stand her up for the next election then!
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 11:07am Tue 6 May 08
bravo
but it also depends on the Bucks Free press etc. for allowing the topic etc. to go out to the public and obviously we are (English) in the minority, so we are not allowed to comment, so I personally am not going to bother reading any of the threads etc. anymore
bravo
but it also depends on the Bucks Free press etc. for allowing the topic etc. to go out to the public and obviously we are (English) in the minority, so we are not allowed to comment, so I personally am not going to bother reading any of the threads etc. anymore
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 11:12am Tue 6 May 08
also ---- 'tom' please could you read one of my responses on this topic ---- then make your mind up. The Fire brigade saves lives!!!! lucky you for not having to be on the recieving end.
also ---- 'tom' please could you read one of my responses on this topic ---- then make your mind up. The Fire brigade saves lives!!!! lucky you for not having to be on the recieving end.
Posted by: tom, marlow on 12:11pm Tue 6 May 08
I'm not disputing that the fire brigade saves lives.
My point was solely that it is unreasonable to try invalidate her viewpoint just because she is 13 years old. I'm reacting to your comments that the BFP should not publish them for that reason - and also to patronising comments about barbie dolls
I'm not disputing that the fire brigade saves lives.
My point was solely that it is unreasonable to try invalidate her viewpoint just because she is 13 years old. I'm reacting to your comments that the BFP should not publish them for that reason - and also to patronising comments about barbie dolls
Posted by: tom, marlow on 12:15pm Tue 6 May 08
Sorry, Gail, the comments about the BFP not publishing were from KatiexMichaela not you
Sorry, Gail, the comments about the BFP not publishing were from KatiexMichaela not you
Posted by: averagenobody, Buckinghamshire on 12:26pm Tue 6 May 08
If they can't be bothered to maintain the doors what are the fire engines like?
The state of the doors bears no relation to the state of the fire engines - One is a matter of painting & decorating, the other engineering and maintenance
You really are a feeble-minded cretin Ivor - I really pity you
If they can't be bothered to maintain the doors what are the fire engines like?
The state of the doors bears no relation to the state of the fire engines - One is a matter of painting & decorating, the other engineering and maintenance
You really are a feeble-minded cretin Ivor - I really pity you
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 12:36pm Tue 6 May 08
so, with your view point etc. and obvious stance on her intellect, please let her be the next peaches Gildoff!!!
so, with your view point etc. and obvious stance on her intellect, please let her be the next peaches Gildoff!!!
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 12:43pm Tue 6 May 08
Doesn't everyone realise that the fire engine structure etc. is scrutanised etc. BY the government bodies etc. so they CANNOT send out toy structures etc.
Has no one here ever experienced a fire or an accident?
Doesn't everyone realise that the fire engine structure etc. is scrutanised etc. BY the government bodies etc. so they CANNOT send out toy structures etc.
Has no one here ever experienced a fire or an accident?
Posted by: tom, marlow on 1:10pm Tue 6 May 08
Apart from Ivor putting his usual big foot in it I dont think anyone is criticising the fire service.
The original letter was making the observation that the view you get of wycombe if you approach down Marlow hill is pretty unappealing. Same is true of many towns. The fire station may be pretty devoid of any architectural merit but so what? The fire service are able to use it to do their job properly (at least I assume they are, I havent seen anyone complaining about that).
Javeria - if you are still reading any of this please dont let it stop you from expressing your opinions in the future.
Apart from Ivor putting his usual big foot in it I dont think anyone is criticising the fire service.
The original letter was making the observation that the view you get of wycombe if you approach down Marlow hill is pretty unappealing. Same is true of many towns. The fire station may be pretty devoid of any architectural merit but so what? The fire service are able to use it to do their job properly (at least I assume they are, I havent seen anyone complaining about that).
Javeria - if you are still reading any of this please dont let it stop you from expressing your opinions in the future.
Posted by: KatiexMichaela, High Wycombe on 1:27pm Tue 6 May 08
Tom, I didn't mean to sound that nasty to Javeria, its just its a bit of a useless topic. I was only expressing my feelings on maybe people under the age of 16 shouldn't really be posting on here, I mean, would you be ok if a 6 year old child came on here later and posted a Opinion, lets say about the Police Station and put something like:- I don't like the colour of the police cars and the uniform the Police wear is silly, why don't they all dress up as Teletubies?
Tom, I didn't mean to sound that nasty to Javeria, its just its a bit of a useless topic. I was only expressing my feelings on maybe people under the age of 16 shouldn't really be posting on here, I mean, would you be ok if a 6 year old child came on here later and posted a Opinion, lets say about the Police Station and put something like:- I don't like the colour of the police cars and the uniform the Police wear is silly, why don't they all dress up as Teletubies?
Posted by: tom, marlow on 1:53pm Tue 6 May 08
I agree the discussion has got a bit off the plot :-)
While your example of a six year old is reasonable (but what are their parents doing allowing them to post unsupervised anyway?) I dont see that an age 16 limit would actually acheive anything much.
Theres plenty of complete nonsense gets posted on here by people much older.
If Javeria hadnt mentioned her age I'm sure there would have been much less comment. I wouldnt have jumped in!
My original point still stands - her age has nothing to do with the value of her comments and seeing people trying to patronise her and devalue her opinions because of her age makes me feel uncomfortable. When you are that age its actually quite difficult to stand up and express an opinion in public. I'm sure I'd never have been that brave. I wouldnt want to discourage it.
I agree the discussion has got a bit off the plot :-)
While your example of a six year old is reasonable (but what are their parents doing allowing them to post unsupervised anyway?) I dont see that an age 16 limit would actually acheive anything much.
Theres plenty of complete nonsense gets posted on here by people much older.
If Javeria hadnt mentioned her age I'm sure there would have been much less comment. I wouldnt have jumped in!
My original point still stands - her age has nothing to do with the value of her comments and seeing people trying to patronise her and devalue her opinions because of her age makes me feel uncomfortable. When you are that age its actually quite difficult to stand up and express an opinion in public. I'm sure I'd never have been that brave. I wouldnt want to discourage it.
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 3:13pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]tom[/bold] wrote:
I agree the discussion has got a bit off the plot :-) While your example of a six year old is reasonable (but what are their parents doing allowing them to post unsupervised anyway?) I dont see that an age 16 limit would actually acheive anything much. Theres plenty of complete nonsense gets posted on here by people much older. If Javeria hadnt mentioned her age I'm sure there would have been much less comment. I wouldnt have jumped in! My original point still stands - her age has nothing to do with the value of her comments and seeing people trying to patronise her and devalue her opinions because of her age makes me feel uncomfortable. When you are that age its actually quite difficult to stand up and express an opinion in public. I'm sure I'd never have been that brave. I wouldnt want to discourage it.[/quote] I'm with you Tom ( lordy don't faint!)
Whilst I disagree with Javeria's point of view, I find the remarks about barbie dolls pretty patronising and actually I do not think any self respecting 13year old would be playing with barbies anyway!
I think it is good that young people air their views and as you say - there are a lot of older people on here who have the most ridiculous opinions - why should hers be any the less valid?
tom wrote:
I agree the discussion has got a bit off the plot :-) While your example of a six year old is reasonable (but what are their parents doing allowing them to post unsupervised anyway?) I dont see that an age 16 limit would actually acheive anything much. Theres plenty of complete nonsense gets posted on here by people much older. If Javeria hadnt mentioned her age I'm sure there would have been much less comment. I wouldnt have jumped in! My original point still stands - her age has nothing to do with the value of her comments and seeing people trying to patronise her and devalue her opinions because of her age makes me feel uncomfortable. When you are that age its actually quite difficult to stand up and express an opinion in public. I'm sure I'd never have been that brave. I wouldnt want to discourage it.
I'm with you Tom ( lordy don't faint!)
Whilst I disagree with Javeria's point of view, I find the remarks about barbie dolls pretty patronising and actually I do not think any self respecting 13year old would be playing with barbies anyway!
I think it is good that young people air their views and as you say - there are a lot of older people on here who have the most ridiculous opinions - why should hers be any the less valid?
Posted by: tom, marlow on 4:09pm Tue 6 May 08
We probably agree on most things other than whether its a fine and noble thing to be resident in marlow :-))
We probably agree on most things other than whether its a fine and noble thing to be resident in marlow :-))
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 4:16pm Tue 6 May 08
I agree with KatiexMichaela about the barbie's, I would rather think that she was playing with them rather than going out trying to get into night clubs and having her 3rd child! Kids grow up to soon now, my daughter was still playing with barbies at 13 and she was self respecting.
Maybe KatiexMichaela was wrong to say it the way she did but thats what she obviously believes 13 year olds do.
I agree with KatiexMichaela about the barbie's, I would rather think that she was playing with them rather than going out trying to get into night clubs and having her 3rd child! Kids grow up to soon now, my daughter was still playing with barbies at 13 and she was self respecting.
Maybe KatiexMichaela was wrong to say it the way she did but thats what she obviously believes 13 year olds do.
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 4:28pm Tue 6 May 08
by the way --- my daughter happens to be KatiexMichaela --
I admire her opinions on any of the topics !
by the way --- my daughter happens to be KatiexMichaela --
I admire her opinions on any of the topics !
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 4:30pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]tom[/bold] wrote:
We probably agree on most things other than whether its a fine and noble thing to be resident in marlow :-))[/quote] well we have to disagree on something I suppose - you can't help it - I hear you can get therapy now.
*runs out of thread......*
tom wrote:
We probably agree on most things other than whether its a fine and noble thing to be resident in marlow :-))
well we have to disagree on something I suppose - you can't help it - I hear you can get therapy now.
*runs out of thread......*
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 4:32pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Gail Robinson[/bold] wrote:
I agree with KatiexMichaela about the barbie's, I would rather think that she was playing with them rather than going out trying to get into night clubs and having her 3rd child! Kids grow up to soon now, my daughter was still playing with barbies at 13 and she was self respecting. Maybe KatiexMichaela was wrong to say it the way she did but thats what she obviously believes 13 year olds do.[/quote] err just because 13 year olds don't play with barbies anymore doesn't mean they are out clubbing and getting pregnant.
Gail Robinson wrote:
I agree with KatiexMichaela about the barbie's, I would rather think that she was playing with them rather than going out trying to get into night clubs and having her 3rd child! Kids grow up to soon now, my daughter was still playing with barbies at 13 and she was self respecting. Maybe KatiexMichaela was wrong to say it the way she did but thats what she obviously believes 13 year olds do.
err just because 13 year olds don't play with barbies anymore doesn't mean they are out clubbing and getting pregnant.
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 4:38pm Tue 6 May 08
Oh no sorry, they go round stabing each other instead.
Oh no sorry, they go round stabing each other instead.
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 4:39pm Tue 6 May 08
stabbing*
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 4:46pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Gail Robinson[/bold] wrote:
Oh no sorry, they go round stabing each other instead.[/quote] You don't really know about teenagers do you because if you did you wouldn't make such silly remarks. Come on Gail - I know you were upset - justifyably so about some of the remarks on here - but they ween't made by the original poster.
I would like to know where the hell Ivor is and why he has not apologised for his crass remarks. This is typical of him....
Gail Robinson wrote:
Oh no sorry, they go round stabing each other instead.
You don't really know about teenagers do you because if you did you wouldn't make such silly remarks. Come on Gail - I know you were upset - justifyably so about some of the remarks on here - but they ween't made by the original poster.
I would like to know where the hell Ivor is and why he has not apologised for his crass remarks. This is typical of him....
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 4:54pm Tue 6 May 08
so I don't know about teenagers do I?? ha ha ha
My Daughter (katiexMichaela)is 18 years old --- she has a flipping good mind of her own. She also has a husband and a 2 year old daughter!!!
She also is the Granddaughter of the Station Officer we remarked about yesterday (regarding the colour of the fire station doors)
so I don't know about teenagers do I?? ha ha ha
My Daughter (katiexMichaela)is 18 years old --- she has a flipping good mind of her own. She also has a husband and a 2 year old daughter!!!
She also is the Granddaughter of the Station Officer we remarked about yesterday (regarding the colour of the fire station doors)
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 5:16pm Tue 6 May 08
oh well - I stand corrected.
Perhaps we have different experience of teenagers - I don't know any who have either stabbed, been stabbed or are parents. I do have an 18 year old as well - but she is not yet married neither does she has children. As I say - different strokes for different folks.
oh well - I stand corrected.
Perhaps we have different experience of teenagers - I don't know any who have either stabbed, been stabbed or are parents. I do have an 18 year old as well - but she is not yet married neither does she has children. As I say - different strokes for different folks.
Posted by: bystander, home on 8:51pm Tue 6 May 08
Still, now that that is all sorted, can I just point out that the fire station is probably going to be relocated soon anyway, so the issue is moot. Will the people who will have to look at the doors at the station's new location care either? No, of course not. Of greater interest is what will the area in front of the Swan look like after the pink doors and the rest of the building are gone in a few years time?
Still, now that that is all sorted, can I just point out that the fire station is probably going to be relocated soon anyway, so the issue is moot. Will the people who will have to look at the doors at the station's new location care either? No, of course not. Of greater interest is what will the area in front of the Swan look like after the pink doors and the rest of the building are gone in a few years time?
Posted by: tom, marlow on 11:12pm Tue 6 May 08
Of course the first thing you see as you come into Marlow from the bypass is the new fire station. Is not too bad :-) The doors are mostly glass.
Of course the first thing you see as you come into Marlow from the bypass is the new fire station. Is not too bad :-) The doors are mostly glass.
Posted by: Gail Robinson, High Wycombe on 6:58am Wed 7 May 08
Does anyone not remember the olf fire station? (situated along London road, near the bridge that was knocked down) --- now the colour of those doors WERE boring --- come to think about it, they were similar to the colour of mosques!! How times have changed lol !!
Does anyone not remember the olf fire station? (situated along London road, near the bridge that was knocked down) --- now the colour of those doors WERE boring --- come to think about it, they were similar to the colour of mosques!! How times have changed lol !!
Posted by: Gail Robinson, High Wycombe on 6:59am Wed 7 May 08
*old
Posted by: Elmo, High Wycombe on 8:55am Wed 7 May 08
How the hell have you managed to shoehorn mosques into this?
I despair.
How the hell have you managed to shoehorn mosques into this?
I despair.
Posted by: tom, marlow on 9:19am Wed 7 May 08
Its an attempt to hit 50 posts on the colour of the fire station doors.
Elmo, you clearly underestimate the social and economic significance of the external decor of fire stations. :-)
Its an attempt to hit 50 posts on the colour of the fire station doors.
Elmo, you clearly underestimate the social and economic significance of the external decor of fire stations. :-)
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 9:30am Wed 7 May 08
yes ---- automatically people assume they should be red!!! Why????
Going back to the original post ----- what the heck does it matter what colour they are!!!
THEY ARE ONLY DOORS
yes ---- automatically people assume they should be red!!! Why????
Going back to the original post ----- what the heck does it matter what colour they are!!!
THEY ARE ONLY DOORS
Posted by: tom, marlow on 12:22pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote]yes ---- automatically people assume they should be red!!! Why????[/quote]
To match the fire engines? tradition? symbolism? Problem with red paint of course is that is more prone to fading in sunlight than some other colours. Perhaps they should build firestations with north facing doors :-)
yes ---- automatically people assume they should be red!!! Why????
To match the fire engines? tradition? symbolism? Problem with red paint of course is that is more prone to fading in sunlight than some other colours. Perhaps they should build firestations with north facing doors :-)
Posted by: Elmo, High Wycombe on 1:06pm Wed 7 May 08
...and that's the 50, can we all get on with our lives now?
...and that's the 50, can we all get on with our lives now?
Posted by: Gail Robinson, High Wycombe on 2:30pm Wed 7 May 08
Are all you 13 year olds still on the late Easter holiday?
As you can see, we are all awaiting a new topic.
Are all you 13 year olds still on the late Easter holiday?
As you can see, we are all awaiting a new topic.
Posted by: Marmite, HW on 9:49am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Gail Robinson[/bold] wrote:
so I don't know about teenagers do I?? ha ha ha My Daughter (katiexMichaela)is 18 years old --- she has a flipping good mind of her own. She also has a husband and a 2 year old daughter!!! She also is the Granddaughter of the Station Officer we remarked about yesterday (regarding the colour of the fire station doors)[/quote] So your daughter is 18 with a 2 year old baby. Which means she probably got pregnant at 15.
Congratulations.
Gail Robinson wrote:
so I don't know about teenagers do I?? ha ha ha My Daughter (katiexMichaela)is 18 years old --- she has a flipping good mind of her own. She also has a husband and a 2 year old daughter!!! She also is the Granddaughter of the Station Officer we remarked about yesterday (regarding the colour of the fire station doors)
So your daughter is 18 with a 2 year old baby. Which means she probably got pregnant at 15.
Congratulations.
Posted by: smokey, high wycombe on 3:14pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Gail Robinson[/bold] wrote:
Oh yes ---- it is a funny olf life isn't it? How can you moan about an age of someone in particularly? Has it happens, I myself, did not have my daughter until I was 36!!! I had fertility tratment for years!!! BUT if I had of had her earlier she would have got to know her Granddad a lot better (YES the one I spoke of previous, the Station Officer in High Wycombe's Firestation) He did not die serving his country nor saving someone's lives, he contracted Parkinson's disease (a very similar to disease to Huntington's) --- so therefore how can you compare or speculate, or even comment on something you know nothing about? My daughter has far more intelligence than a hell of a lot more people commenting on here, so please can you keep your nasty comments to yourself.[/quote] (((((Gail and Katie))))
It is your lives and you do not need to justify yourselves to any one
I commented that my 18 year old didn't have a baby . Thank god cos I tell you what as much as I love her, she does not have the emotional maturity that you have Katie. Good luck to the pair of you - I mean that.
Gail Robinson wrote:
Oh yes ---- it is a funny olf life isn't it? How can you moan about an age of someone in particularly? Has it happens, I myself, did not have my daughter until I was 36!!! I had fertility tratment for years!!! BUT if I had of had her earlier she would have got to know her Granddad a lot better (YES the one I spoke of previous, the Station Officer in High Wycombe's Firestation) He did not die serving his country nor saving someone's lives, he contracted Parkinson's disease (a very similar to disease to Huntington's) --- so therefore how can you compare or speculate, or even comment on something you know nothing about? My daughter has far more intelligence than a hell of a lot more people commenting on here, so please can you keep your nasty comments to yourself.
(((((Gail and Katie))))
It is your lives and you do not need to justify yourselves to any one
I commented that my 18 year old didn't have a baby . Thank god cos I tell you what as much as I love her, she does not have the emotional maturity that you have Katie. Good luck to the pair of you - I mean that.
Posted by: Gail Robinson, High Wycombe on 5:51am Fri 9 May 08
Thankyou
Posted by: Pierre, HW on 11:30am Fri 9 May 08
Aren't they going to knock down the Fire Station anyway, to make way for the new University building? Everyone will be happy then! Won't they?
Aren't they going to knock down the Fire Station anyway, to make way for the new University building? Everyone will be happy then! Won't they?
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 10:36am Sun 11 May 08
We've finished with this convo!!
We've finished with this convo!!
Posted by: Gail Robinson on 10:42am Sun 11 May 08
or have we??
So if the firestation is being closed down etc does that mean the police station, town hall etc. are gone? and what about the flyover? is that going too?
or have we??
So if the firestation is being closed down etc does that mean the police station, town hall etc. are gone? and what about the flyover? is that going too?
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