Sunday, August 26, 2018

Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 433

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10. Clear it out the way so I can get this minus through.

9. So gory I nearly fell off my chair.

8. I felt like such a fraud when they started asking the questions.

7. The character of Pat was based on me in my early days.

6. Just give him a headache tablet and it'll all just pass.

5. Did you know what a financial manager did before you started?

4. The facts were not as clear cut as you'd think.

3. I'll be so quiet, Paul would not even know I'd been through it all.

2. The sea makes such a difference to your work life balance when you live inland.

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

1. It was good, but didn't really move me like X Factor does.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

On The Slow Train To Daleville

When politicians have to use public services, they quickly realise why the public thinks the way they do about them.

The latest to come-of-age is Councillor Dale 'I-forgot-to-pay-my-council-tax' Heenan, who's realised how pricey railway season tickets are as he commutes to Bath for work.

Maybe Councillor Dale 'There's-only-one-n-in-Swindon''There's-only-one-n-in-Swindon' could get his mate MP Justin 'Can I interest you in a press release?' Tomlinson to explain the railways, as evidence suggest he's nothing but informed and consistent, especially on the topic of fares.

For a railway town, some of our politicians knowledge calls for one announcement, "MIND THE GAP."

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 432

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10. The lights are on, which isn't the norm for our shops.

9. 6 weeks later, they'll all have a drugs habit.

8. Never let the dog see you bathing, he'll want to be in.

7. Cereal is a total con job.

6. The cable was bought online and it looks well dodge.

5. That gig was a washout, do you remember when the police came in?

4. There was an umbrella stand, who has one of those?

3. It got smuggled in, I had it under my coat.

2. It'll get as high as the top of your neck before it falls down.

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

1. I bought a load of new sandals, better start burying them in the garden.

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 431

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10. Pleased as Larry, that is the correct phrase I do believe.

9. It was a right mutt, god knows how it puts up with him.

8. Let's remember that before it use to hang unused in the stairs cupboard.

7. I fully expect them to have crashed by the time they get to the main junction.

6. My float is total rubbish, it'll bring no good today.

5. They forecast rain and here I am in flip flops for all the good it'll do.

4. Their pastries were all reduced to clear, so I bought them all.

3. A bongo drum has been bought, like that's the idea of our age, I think not.

2. Why are people just eating plain rice, fresh air or nothing would be better surely?

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

1. There's no tune, it's just pot holes.

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Sunday, August 05, 2018

Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 430

Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.

10. You must have caught me on an off day, I was being nice you see.

9. Overtime I hear it, it just fills me with dread.

8. I have never worn sandals how dare you.

7. Everyone's going to be wearing the same thing anyway so there's no need to feel like a fool.

6. Ask me the questions and I'll tell you no lies.

5. Let's remember the real reason we're here, to get stamps.

4. At least you'll know for next time not to do that then in public.

3. Being as bold as you does not become naturally, either to you, or really anyone else.

2. It's not over yet, there's half a mile to go.

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

1. Doctor's orders I'm not to put water on it for three weeks, then only clean water.

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