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The Martlet
Alagaësía
54 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2007 : 20:31:49
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The i360 is privately financed, no?
I would imagine they have convened with the fire brigade, unless I am missing something obvious? Transport is a worry. When are we going to get a mega park and ride site out of town and a fleet of buses!? |
Do not let your mind wander. It is too little to be let out on it's own. |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2007 : 20:36:37
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| What????? And miss the opportunity for all gorgeous gridlocks that pump the air full of those lovely emmisions? |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
 Posted - 16/06/2007 : 20:47:20
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Originally posted by birdy
sorry for the dampner,but no transport plan and no consultation with fire brigade,,why not spend the money on the bandstand instead????
The Bandstand is tied up with Council Problems
and Council funding. |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 17:32:57
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| Oh bliss ... and then the work will be stopped because of (un)seasonal gales and so it starts ... yet another wonderful Brighton project! |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 17:36:03
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This would seem to be a Very important project for this City,
if it works and is safe
it will even bring more Rich Americans over for it.
The Non Rich Americans can not afford it while the Dollar Rate
is so weak. |
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
1222 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 18:23:39
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Where has LTNS encountered all these Rich Americans he claims to be in Brighton?
Have any of them ventured into a branch of Greggs to stoke up on fattening food and so be able to others that they had gotten a glimpse of English color? |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 18:44:30
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Rich Americans Eat Out
at top places - not take aways. |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 18:50:58
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Originally posted by long time no see
Rich Americans Eat Out
at top places - not take aways.
By that same reasoning, rich Americans can afford to charter a helicopterflight and don't have to view Brighton from a donut lifted into the air on a pole. |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 19:10:13
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That Tower is a First,
you simply do not understand Miriam
if it works and is safe - Many more places, in the world , will have them.
This is Possible Billions
if it all works etc.
So Rich Americans will go on it
many times,
if it is safe. |
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dom
Barsoom
108 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 20:10:11
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| I wouldn't say it is a first (I've been on observation towers before) but it will be the biggest (similar to the London Eye - a new twist on an existing idea) |
Edited by - dom on 21/09/2007 20:10:44 |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 20:19:10
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Yes it is a First in that Format,
due to the way the circle goes up and down
if it works.
I've been up the CN Tower in Canada
but it is nothing like this strange design. |
Edited by - long time no see on 21/09/2007 21:16:29 |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 20:20:26
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Originally posted by dom
I wouldn't say it is a first
No but LTNS would, it means he can say "you simply do not understand Miriam" ... Don't take away the simple pleasures left to the lad please dom. |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
1222 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 20:25:21
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quote:
Originally posted by long time no see
Rich Americans Eat Out
at top places - not take aways.
How many top places has LTNS eaten at to establish the assertion that Brighton is visited by so many Rich Americans? |
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dom
Barsoom
108 Posts |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2007 : 21:13:40
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This Design is New
if it works, of course. |
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B.O.B.
Alagaësía
60 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2007 : 06:35:35
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| I think the i360 is not a good idea for Brighton & Hove. It is so large that it will dominate the whole seafront and loom over everything. I don't know why we want it here. It's not as if there's that much to see from it. The odd ship in the channel, some fields in the distance, traffic holdups in Brighton. Does it make a noise going up and down? Think of the chaos on the seafront when it is being built, and after. With all those lorries rumbling past it to build the i360 I expect the seafront bandstand will become unstable, the Council will say it has to be 'put into storage' for future restoration and then it will mysteriously just disappear from the storage depot. |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2007 : 07:27:22
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The Bandstand must be made stronger
so this Tower, will ensure that.
It will Dominate that is very true,
if it works and is safe - time will tell
of how it will change Brighton. |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2007 : 09:54:05
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Originally posted by long time no see
The Bandstand must be made stronger
so this Tower, will ensure that.
Really? How? |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2007 : 10:03:02
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If they do not make it stronger
the Bandstand will be taken down.
£850,000
to be spent.
Ref - Councillors: Brian Oxley, G.Theobald, D.Smith.
Life In The City. |
Edited by - long time no see on 22/09/2007 10:12:13 |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2007 : 10:07:41
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quote:
Originally posted by long time no see
If they do not make it stronger
the Bandstand will be taken down.
So it hasn't really been ensured that it will be made stronger? |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
1222 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2007 : 10:10:35
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These Rich Americans. Can we just picture the scene when they get to Texas after going up the Brighton Eye.
As Hank surveys the vast prairie and the chugging oil-wells, the cattle heaving from one side of it to the other beneath the hills, he will sigh and say, "Gee, Elma, this sure ain't anything like that view we had of Whitehawk! Reckon we should sell and buy up Peacehaven!" |
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Control Panel
Discworld
1158 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2007 : 11:33:52
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Yes, indeed, how does LTNS spot these Rich Ranks at loose in Brighton?
Even if somebody is an American, they do not shout out loud in St James's Street, "I've got four million in spare change!" They'd never get out alive. And you do not need to be wearing a ten-gallon hat and/or stretch trouser suit to be an American. You can be wearing a discreet suit and have a whole load of money that nobody would guess at.
So this whole question is a complete misnomer when it comes to the question of the Brighton Eye.
The legal system would collapse if LTNS were on a jury. All the defendant would have to do is turn up with a Greggs bag prominent and he would be let off under reasonable doubt even if the judge had said, "put that pasty away in my court!" |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2007 : 11:40:36
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Originally posted by Control Panel
The legal system would collapse if LTNS were on a jury.
Scary ain't it   |
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FUBAR
Barsoom
389 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2007 : 12:20:19
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Required wearing at local tea shops for visiting Americanees |
I came into the world with nothing and still have most of it left.. |
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B.O.B.
Alagaësía
60 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2007 : 07:37:45
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| There was a band concert at 2pm yesterday by the bandstand on the seafront in aid of the Save The Bandstand Campaign. Deckchairs had been put out and it was so pleasant. People were really enjoying it despite the scruffy nature of the bandstand site. It seemed to capture the feeling of seaside holidays of the past. The bands were excellent and how wonderful it would be for them to be able to play on the actual bandstand again with the area round it made attractive with planting, paving and some seating. Is it really that difficult for the Council to finish this part of the seafront which has been left desolate for so long. Visitors probably don't realise just how long it has been like it (unless they come year after year). |
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Control Panel
Discworld
1158 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2007 : 10:28:59
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| There are reports that Gill Mitchell wants Fatboy Slim to "perform" at the repaired Bandstand. |
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Control Panel
Discworld
1158 Posts |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2007 : 11:52:24
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Just one view
no Backing at all.
Life In The City. |
Edited by - long time no see on 24/09/2007 11:52:55 |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2007 : 13:05:40
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quote:
Originally posted by long time no see
Just one view
no Backing at all.
Life In The City.
Even the mightiest of oaks began life as a humble acorn. |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Well, the i360 is coming!
