Top Ten Things Heard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 61

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10. If we'd gone straight we would have been home by midnight.

9. I intend to keep one small battalion at home.

8. It was only a matter of time before that look became fashionable.

7. It must remain upright, otherwise it turns into a farce.

6. Rough and tough, they've had it all.

5. There appears to be no end to her talents, I've read the graffiti in the loos.

4. I'm not bitter, not, anyway.

3. I can't start to think about dinner, I'm barely done digesting lunch.

2. He felt disrespected, diddums.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. It was almost a food fight, I was prepared, I had a bib.

Overheard something we've missed? Then let us know.

Railway Town Reporting Signals Failures

As Komadori pointed out, the accuracy from the Swindon Advertiser leaves something to be desired. We have mentioned here before about the poor knowledge of the railways from the town's only daily newspaper.

To the Advertiser's credit, a re-edited version of the story was posted on the newspaper's website on Monday evening. However, the new draft of the story has cut out any mention of the potential top speed of the new lines, correct or incorrect. A little research would reveal that the current top speed, of 186mph achieved by the Eurostar and the first TGV trains, would be at the top end of any new high speed line's limit. While, 140mph would be at the other end, since this is the speed the new commuter trains to be introduced for domestic services from Kent to London are built for.

Swindon Centric Says ; Less than five minutes research, gets the facts. Simple and accurate.

Top Ten Things Heard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 60

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10. A coup, that'd make work more interesting.

9. Have you seen Marks & Spencers, they've put in about four cafes.

8. What was so special about Sarah?

7. It was warm earlier on, now it's cold enough to shiver.

6. More and more I see him the less less interest I have in talking.

5. People shouldn't settle for second best, unless you're watching Sky One.

4. Two pensioners are worth one full fare paying passenger.

3. There's no reason you can't enjoy the same status.

2. Apples can be more dangerous than most people imagine.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. Hello is that Barry, well who are you and what have you done with him?

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Swindon Summer Silly Season Kick off!

If you didn't know, it's Swindon, the Summer Solstice is tomorrow and the silly news season has started.

Earlier on this week we had a story about a naked milkman in South Cerney. Now, it's crop circles and an injured swan.

Swindon Centric Says ; All we need is something about a cat stuck up a tree or inside a ventilation shaft and the week will be set.

The Naked(est) Milkman In The West In South Cerney

Yes, there's been a naked milkman spotted in South Cerney. Gold top or silver and do you have any milk?

Swindon Centric Says ; Any excuse to put up this video.

No Daytime Disasters In Haydon Wick Please

Haydon Wick Parish Council has produced an emergency plan for any eventuality that could occur in the area.

However, residents should be worried by the Adver's comment that, 'fears of what could happen if floods occurred in the winter or the middle of the night were the inspiration behind the plan.'

Haydon Wick's problems seem to be centered around daytime, summer flooding, as the Adver has reported extensively.

Swindon Centric Says ; Should we tell them to look at some back issues?

Top Ten Things Heard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 59

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10. Just when Gordon Brown thinks things can't get any worse, President Bush arrives.

9. This is a friendly warning, be aware.

8. Is there a Race For Life for men?

7. I've sent a card, hope it'll get there in time.

6. You've got no credit and you've got no cash.

5. Humid like a swamp.

4. He ate all of them, well bully for her.

3. They send a backup just in case the one they're on breaks down.

2. Pounded away at the knocker for a while, the bell was on the blink.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. There were brightly coloured figures on stilts with funny haircuts, summer is here.

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Top Ten Things Heard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 58

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10. I think reality finally caught up with him.

9. It took nearly half an hour to find his trousers, we had to put the meeting back.

8. They will be barbecuing this weekend, it's as certain as the sun coming up.

7. Sherbet Lemons are far more satisfying than many think.

6. 18 million cracks, that was a nice phrase.

5. He sold his balls for £25 each, rather overpriced if you ask me.

4. Looks like it might have been a pasty.

3. This foot is sore, but it's nothing like it was.

2. That nutty woman was drunk I think, if she wasn't then she should have been.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. Just stick your hand out at ninety degrees and give it a wiggle, that'll fix it.

Overheard something we've missed? Then let us know.

In The Absence Of News, This...

The Advertiser's Get It Sorted campaign highlighted the state of roads in Swindon as it's latest target for getting the council to do something. They helpfully provided a photograph of a few potholes for any readers who were unsure what they looked like.

One curious statement was from Mr Herrington who complained about the state of Hughes Street, "I reported it to the council who said that it would be done by 2009 - I couldn't believe it. It's so difficult to get a straight answer out of the council."

Swindon Centric Says ; That answer sounds pretty 'straight' to us.

Fascinating Films On Swindon's Recent History Online UPDATE

Update : This is a repost, but was originally intended to include an appropriate picture to go with it. So, the above image, which captures, Western Lady D1048, with three eager rail fans with their cameras, was the exact type of picture we were looking for.

The photograph is from August 1978, nearly thirty years ago and is reproduced here with kind permission of Mr Martin Griffin.

The original links to the Swindon works films posts are here and here.

Martin Griffin's website, which is highly recommended is accessible here, do take a look.

Top Ten Things Heard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 57

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10. People are wicked.

9. Tell them to walk the lazy sods.

8. If someone's seen a big cat in Liden, then I want to hear about it.

7. Why are button mushrooms not just called 'small'?

6. He's become a bizzare middle aged man at 25.

5. God knows what the reaction would be if they banned drinking on our buses.

4. He is not fat, at least not when I know he's in earshot.

3. Perhaps she'll go to sleep and come back refreshed for 2012.

2. It's all organic, they're allowed to roam and have a pension.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. They're doing concreting, what a full life they lead.

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