Ronnie Sinclair Posted December 10, 2022 Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 I see they've upgraded their fabled Santa's Grotto this year, no expense spared as you can see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 28 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: I see they've upgraded their fabled Santa's Grotto this year, no expense spared as you can see I see the radioactive dust is still falling over Chernobyl . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 4 hours ago, dilligaf said: Haha tinpot pricks. What a tin pot outfit they truly are and even our resident Gashead on here is ashamed of her club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: I see they've upgraded their fabled Santa's Grotto this year, no expense spared as you can see reminds me of that fiasco at ringwood years ago where they advertised a winter wonderland with reindeer, turned out to be some chicken huts with dogs wandering round with antlers strapped to their heads edit. just found this, sounds like real reindeer but read it,sounds so familiar in every possible way. Upon opening on 28 November 2008,[1] the park received a great deal of infamy in the United Kingdom due to the extremely poor quality of its attractions; the nativity scene was a crudely painted billboard that could be seen across a muddy field, the 'magical tunnel of light' was a line of trees with fairy lights dangling from them, the ice rink had melted due to a faulty generator, the 'log cabins' were empty garden sheds, the Christmas market consisted of only four stalls and required an extra fee to enter, husky dogs and reindeer were mistreated and tethered in muddy conditions, and Santa's grotto was a very badly decorated cabin. Children who had looked forward to the event were reduced to tears, especially when Santa was caught smoking. Violence began flaring up between visitors and workers, including an elf who was slapped and yelled at by a mother who complained about the event, two fathers brawling in the Gingerbread house, Santa being punched in the face by a father who became furious after being told his children were not allowed to sit on Santa's lap despite waiting in a four hour-long line, and a worker dressed up as a snowman received so much verbal abuse that he eventually walked off in full costume.[2] Edited December 11, 2022 by redsquirrel updated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 So what everyone is saying is .............. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 4 hours ago, redsquirrel said: reminds me of that fiasco at ringwood years ago where they advertised a winter wonderland with reindeer, turned out to be some chicken huts with dogs wandering round with antlers strapped to their heads edit. just found this, sounds like real reindeer but read it,sounds so familiar in every possible way. Upon opening on 28 November 2008,[1] the park received a great deal of infamy in the United Kingdom due to the extremely poor quality of its attractions; the nativity scene was a crudely painted billboard that could be seen across a muddy field, the 'magical tunnel of light' was a line of trees with fairy lights dangling from them, the ice rink had melted due to a faulty generator, the 'log cabins' were empty garden sheds, the Christmas market consisted of only four stalls and required an extra fee to enter, husky dogs and reindeer were mistreated and tethered in muddy conditions, and Santa's grotto was a very badly decorated cabin. Children who had looked forward to the event were reduced to tears, especially when Santa was caught smoking. Violence began flaring up between visitors and workers, including an elf who was slapped and yelled at by a mother who complained about the event, two fathers brawling in the Gingerbread house, Santa being punched in the face by a father who became furious after being told his children were not allowed to sit on Santa's lap despite waiting in a four hour-long line, and a worker dressed up as a snowman received so much verbal abuse that he eventually walked off in full costume.[2] It was actually a quite serious con perpetuated by two minor gangsters. Have a read of this: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/scammed-by-santa-attraction-closes-six-days-after-it-opened-1055550.html The fraudsters - why does it not surprise that they are related to a Conservative politician? - were eventually jailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 Imagine thinking Barton is an inspiration. Someone check this lads basement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 21 hours ago, harrys said: Port Vale brought 600 so only 7,500 Gas Wasn’t it the return of the messiah if so I would have expected a sell out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red DNA Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 23 hours ago, SirColinOfMansfield said: They should complain to Rediffusion (ask your grandad…) and demand they’re money back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Red DNA said: They should complain to Rediffusion (ask your grandad…) and demand they’re money back! That was the problem. No-one realised it needed a shilling put in the slot at the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 It’s that time of year again… Their ‘all-weather’ winter attraction is open… (literally) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: It’s that time of year again… Their ‘all-weather’ winter attraction is open… (literally) There is just so much to unpack from that photo I hardly know where to start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said: That was the problem. No-one realised it needed a shilling put in the slot at the back! It was actually working, just facing the wrong way. I did predict this would happen in an earlier post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: There is just so much to unpack from that photo I hardly know where to start. Can you imagine being employed to create a Christmas Grotto for the young fans to get all excited about, and you have to show your employer your hard work? Tinpot beyond belief 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: It was actually working, just facing the wrong way. I did predict this would happen in an earlier post. Reading FC just found someone to take an old broken screen away for £600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Can you imagine being employed to create a Christmas Grotto for the young fans to get all excited about, and you have to show your employer your hard work? Tinpot beyond belief There you have it. No-one was employed, it was just something the groundsman knocked up on his afternoon off from a few bits he had in his shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said: There you have it. No-one was employed, it was just something the groundsman knocked up on his afternoon off from a few bits he had in his shed. I wonder how many parents took their kids to see the Christmas displays in B&Q instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilC Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: It’s that time of year again… Their ‘all-weather’ winter attraction is open… (literally) "But, but, why do them sh1theads have such a massive thread about us...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, PhilC said: "But, but, why do them sh1theads have such a massive thread about us...." The funniest thing is, they come here to read the thread themselves 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 minute ago, RedLionLad said: The funniest thing is, they come here to read the thread themselves And pretend it doesn`t get to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: And pretend it doesn`t get to them. It’s the big words they don’t like 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StGeorge Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, RedLionLad said: t’s that time of year again… Their ‘all-weather’ winter attraction is open… (literally) oh my, what's the laughing so much you can't speak emoji thing.....:laugh: obs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 5 hours ago, petehinton said: Imagine thinking Barton is an inspiration. Someone check this lads basement. Why do they literally fall in love with some of their managers, its really odd. I guess i can understand Clarke for getting them out of the Non League but really. Grown adults in awe and inspired by a wife beater sums that lot up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 Even the police horses have to disguise themselves as reindeer to avoid being punched. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 3 hours ago, RedLionLad said: It’s that time of year again… Their ‘all-weather’ winter attraction is open… (literally) You know when you go to the train station and the sign says 'do not step over the yellow line'....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Why do they literally fall in love with some of their managers, its really odd. I guess i can understand Clarke for getting them out of the Non League but really. Grown adults in awe and inspired by a wife beater sums that lot up. The Horfield medical community is split on this issue. South of the Common the unanimous verdict is Celebrity Worship Syndrome but North of the Common, particularly around the skatepark, the consensus is Obsessive Love Disorder with a touch of Erotomania. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 hours ago, RedLionLad said: It’s the big words they don’t like Gap? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Open End Numb Legs said: You know when you go to the train station and the sign says 'do not step over the yellow line'....... Absolutely. Those doors are definitely locked for up to 40 seconds prior to departure or suttin. Mind the gap. Edited December 12, 2022 by CiderJar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 15 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: And pretend it doesn`t get to them. And make out that we are bothered about some quip about 1982. Gasheads, you know it, we know it, you're an absolute laughing stock! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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