Dollymarie Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 It's up on a gert big plinth, you'll be able to see it fine. I'll go take a pic of me stood next to it tomorrow to show how high off the ground it'll be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 46 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: It's up on a gert big plinth, you'll be able to see it fine. I'll go take a pic of me stood next to it tomorrow to show how high off the ground it'll be Being up on that "gert big plinth" could still mean it looks pretty small if you can't get close enough because of the congestion. .....but yeah, it shouldn't be that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Dollymarie said: It's up on a gert big plinth, you'll be able to see it fine. I'll go take a pic of me stood next to it tomorrow to show how high off the ground it'll be Aren't you about 3ft though? Isn't everything gert big to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 1, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Dollymarie said: It's up on a gert big plinth, you'll be able to see it fine. I'll go take a pic of me stood next to it tomorrow to show how high off the ground it'll be Seeing the height on the plinth last Sunday - I reckon it will be just below your shoulders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Been made aware the statue is a good 7ft tall plus arms raised in the air and with that size on a plinth the statue will stick out like a sore thumb so people will see it easy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 11 minutes ago, RedDave said: If that statue is 7 foot tall, how big is the sculptor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Big C said: Aren't you about 3ft though? Isn't everything gert big to you I'm 5ft 3 you cheeky shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: If that statue is 7 foot tall, how big is the sculptor! 15 foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I see the statue is now in place but big John is currently wearing an all black onesie which is also covering his face. Looks ace even without the detail ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 If anyone going to the unveiling could photograph my plaque for me, I'd be most grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Hopefully less people calling for a true pulled pint of Butcombe Bitter in the Market Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Fordy62 said: If anyone going to the unveiling could photograph my plaque for me, I'd be most grateful. Shout what yours says and I'll try and get a pic when they're getting installed on Friday if not Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 This is such a momentous occasion.....very well done to all who have made it happen. In this crazy, and often awful, world of modern football, there's not many clubs who can look back and honour a true legend who scored 351 goals in 645 games - a phenomenal record, and I'm delighted that big John will be immortalised outside our fabulous stadium... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 A massive amount of the credit has to go to @Blagdon Mike who has been the main driving force behind the statue getting to this point. Not ashamed to say I was a tad emotional earlier, down at the ground watching the statue being lowered onto the plinth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 On 01/11/2016 at 15:59, Dollymarie said: I'm 5ft 3 you cheeky shit! how can you post the word shite ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, reddoh said: how can you post the word shite ? Moderator privilege sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 4 hours ago, Nomad said: I see the statue is now in place but big John is currently wearing an all black onesie which is also covering his face. Looks ace even without the detail ! Given I stuck my old man's name on of those things and I thought it might make a half decent Christmas gift, I find myself conflicted. Do I; A) Tell him about it early B) Keep him masked 'till Yuletide C) Assume he he just won't notice either the statue or the associated legend until I point it out to him. Option C is looking favourite to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 7 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Given I stuck my old man's name on of those things and I thought it might make a half decent Christmas gift, I find myself conflicted. Do I; A) Tell him about it early B) Keep him masked 'till Yuletide C) Assume he he just won't notice either the statue or the associated legend until I point it out to him. Option C is looking favourite to me. Easy 1) wait for the food vouchers 2) wait for the SLO too turn up 3) get him pissed before every game you don't want him to see the statue 4) tell me **** off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 minute ago, reddoh said: Easy 1) wait for the food vouchers 2) wait for the SLO too turn up 3) get him pissed before every game you don't want him to see the statue 4) tell me **** off i said f o ok off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 3, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 13 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Given I stuck my old man's name on of those things and I thought it might make a half decent Christmas gift, I find myself conflicted. Do I; A) Tell him about it early B) Keep him masked 'till Yuletide C) Assume he he just won't notice either the statue or the associated legend until I point it out to him. Option C is looking favourite to me. What are the chances of someone who knows him spotting his name and telling him though @Bristol Rob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 38 minutes ago, phantom said: What are the chances of someone who knows him spotting his name and telling him though @Bristol Rob? You're right. I might just cover his bit with a waterproof Elastoplast and do the big reveal in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 19 hours ago, Dollymarie said: Shout what yours says and I'll try and get a pic when they're getting installed on Friday if not Saturday Thanks Dolly, It should say; "For Jemima & Ashton". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 On Tuesday, November 01, 2016 at 13:53, Dollymarie said: It's up on a gert big plinth, you'll be able to see it fine. I'll go take a pic of me stood next to it tomorrow to show how high off the ground it'll be Couldn't you use someone taller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 How much does one of these cost? I quite fancy having one made of me and putting it on my front lawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Forgot to post the pic. Scuse my ugly mug. So I'm 5ft 3 to show how high the plinth is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 3, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 On Tuesday, November 01, 2016 at 15:19, phantom said: Seeing the height on the plinth last Sunday - I reckon it will be just below your shoulders 1 hour ago, Dollymarie said: Not a bad guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 5 hours ago, Fordy62 said: Thanks Dolly, It should say; "For Jemima & Ashton". When ive got it, do you want it posted in here or sent to you by PM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Dollymarie said: When ive got it, do you want it posted in here or sent to you by PM? I hope you got my update that my inscription should be in Wingdings, font size 48 and in magenta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 37 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I hope you got my update that my inscription should be in Wingdings, font size 48 and in magenta. Aaaaaaaand then you woke up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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