tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376062892024-03-19T07:38:38.693+00:00Swindon CentricThe Swindon Blog. For Small-Town Scandal. Keeping Swindon mis-informed, if it's Swindon Centred, it's Swindon Centric. - An XXtraordinary Blogger Award winner.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-69694101062186664832022-09-22T09:56:00.000+01:002022-09-22T09:56:32.586+01:00Nonsenses Working OvertimeInconsistent, contradictory and patronising. No, it's not Swindon Borough Council's new mission statement, but it's apparent application of the guidelines regarding the mourning period for The Queen.Just two days before, the XTC convention booked well in advance at the Steam Museum was cancelled by SBC due to it's inappropriateness in light of the death of The Queen. The organisers then Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-67568185745659744892021-06-20T18:42:00.002+01:002021-06-20T18:42:23.823+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 576Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. It's about as surprising as that tint in your hair.8.7. I reckon he'll delay, then he'll quit and get divorced.6.5. The way they're going, they'll lose their tops.4.3. It was yellow and moving very fast, but it could have been a banana on wheels.2.And the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-6250596339938539802021-06-13T16:20:00.003+01:002021-06-13T16:20:54.832+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 575Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. It's so light in the mornings I don't need to put the light on to look for one of my kids.8.7. He listened with both ears, but one's all mashed up.6.5. I've only just put away my big jumper.4.3. Taking it one step at a time will take longer than I've got Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-21984841755552414452021-06-13T16:14:00.004+01:002021-06-13T16:14:37.367+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last) Week ; 574Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. He's progressively taking over the street with cobbling.8.7. If it's got walls then it's classed as indoors.6.5. When we got there they'd sold out of all the proper-sized ones, we had to get fun-sized.4.3. I wouldn't trust him to run a generator.2.And the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-64126535760981747112021-05-30T17:28:00.001+01:002021-05-30T17:28:04.715+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 573Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. You can't be that blatant with a huge pair of sunglasses and a cap on backwards.8.7. I whizzed it over to her and she clearly could walk and get it herself.6.5. That pastry always me with a hollow feeling.4.3. I tried to take them with me, but if they don'tUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-45105317491410487212021-05-30T17:24:00.000+01:002021-05-30T17:24:00.374+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last) Week ; 572Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. More of my street has gone sage.8.7. My system simply won't stomach that.6.5. I was no longer in the inner circle by then.4.3. I don't think that app shows you the buses you want.2.And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...1Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-38286565440543658432021-05-16T18:42:00.003+01:002021-05-16T18:42:40.891+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 571Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. I expect at a later date we'll find her interest in him buried under the patio.8.7. Why didn't they check the paperwork before giving him the large button?6.5. Once it started raining that ruined the film for me.4.3. He's not her husband, but she pretends Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-10014054334735360612021-05-15T20:45:00.001+01:002021-05-15T20:45:18.373+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 570Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. I don't care that much about Claire, not since I grew out my hair.8.7. Making something clear is just pretending to answer the question.6.5. I use a reduced fat option on butter chicken.4.3. The hail was so loud I had to turn them up.2.And the number one Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-37864290127470904412021-05-02T18:56:00.000+01:002021-05-02T18:56:31.109+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 569Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. Lets keep positive is wearing very thin.8.7. That moves all the way to the end of the seat.6.5. We may not change the world but I will.4.3. You sound like you're talking to me from a call centre.2.And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-25388884481742687022021-04-30T18:24:00.001+01:002021-04-30T18:24:19.354+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 568Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. I could hear the excitement, then a bike went by.8.7. Not being there has more of an impact than turning up.6.5. You can't motivate people when they're cold.4.3. Keeping that style will mean it eventually comes back around.2.And the number one overheard Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-371142935681777882021-04-25T19:34:00.001+01:002021-04-25T19:34:02.302+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last) Week ; 567Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. I can assure you, not a soul will hear it from me.8.7. There's nothing at that stop but a field and some sheep.6.5. I was just looking for my phone, it's very similar to yours.4.3. Lovely to see you again, without the hair.2.And the number one overheard Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-4035093126259583142021-04-11T11:12:00.003+01:002021-04-11T11:12:41.954+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 566Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. You need to check your own risk and be happy with it.8.7. The less friction, always the better.6.5. The section over there is full of feather, grab it.4.3. It's the case that I'm driving around fresh air.2.And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-68901139728754409722021-04-11T11:06:00.005+01:002021-04-11T11:06:58.097+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last) Week ; 565Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. I wouldn't welcome her, she's a vixen.8.7. A few people find it annoying, but I like the colour.6.5. What about the voice of the billionaire, does nobody care about them?4.3. I can use my charm, it gets me a little bit no further.2.And the number one Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-85737633350741438862021-04-11T11:04:00.002+01:002021-04-11T11:04:14.573+01:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last, Last) Week ; 564Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. They can't open, they've not got a license.8.7. This road keeps getting longer.6.5. There's not a menu of options, it's yes or no.4.3. The difference between those pants and top, everything.2.And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-80500986287802251602021-03-24T18:29:00.004+00:002021-03-24T18:29:52.651+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 563Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. You can buy them without the chocolate on at Asda, they're a cut above.8.7. He's motivated, but only for a short distance.6.5. Every time he talks about her I want to shake him and say 'move on'.4.3. And all that's left is a lonely, hollow feeling.2.And theUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-7529276380545592082021-03-20T10:40:00.002+00:002021-03-20T10:40:17.313+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 562Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. I've eaten so many biscuits recently I think I crunch when I sit down.8.7. That cloud is very oppressive when you look at it for a while.6.5. Clearly, he did not think through how thinking would factor in it.4.3. Don't think for a second that I'm interestedUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-69100573980116426362021-03-07T11:53:00.002+00:002021-03-07T11:53:12.780+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 561Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. Those flowers look so colourful, almost like they're painted on.8.7. Keeping it in the family in a different meaning.6.5. I expect that he will look exactly the same, no change for a whole year.4.3. It's all takeaways and apps these days.2.And the number Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-79658252123829613082021-03-07T11:50:00.002+00:002021-03-07T11:50:42.667+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last) Week ; 560Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. I hold out that eventually, they'll realise they built it in the wrong place.8.7. It's just all plastic crap but people still buy it.6.5. Keep thinking it's the biscuits that will do me in.4.3. I didn't have a single person on here for an hour, I could haveUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-57738803637930685722021-03-07T11:46:00.005+00:002021-03-07T11:46:35.961+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last, Last) Week ; 559Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. That look with the long bits never suited you.8.7. There's less the authorities can do when it's done en masse.6.5. I hear they want to divert them all by the main road and make everyone queue up at the big roundabout.4.3. He's been sulking around at home Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-43802030461213408962021-03-07T11:42:00.005+00:002021-03-07T11:42:53.414+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last, Last, Last) Week ; 558Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. The hair gets in places I never knew.8.7. It's all fried chicken and chips down out street.6.5. It looked like it was closing, but is still open.4.3. Not that bridge, no, not that bridge.2.And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-35050573386359054352021-03-07T11:40:00.003+00:002021-03-07T11:40:36.613+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last, Last, Last, Last) Week ; 557Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. I didn't stay up, I didn't see any excitement in it.8.7. They fake being happy.6.5. That drilling started and went on til one o'clock.4.3. It's so long since the last one, it'll be all saggy.2.And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from lastUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-27813752960392419232021-02-06T18:07:00.001+00:002021-02-06T18:07:12.152+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 556Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. If you divide it by your wages you end up with almost nothing.8.7. Going for a run is so last year.6.5. If it keeps on, they'll be no movies based on anything other than superheroes soon.4.3. That one person gets to decide the whole thing, they are the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-51306865322920008972021-01-29T11:12:00.003+00:002021-01-29T11:12:23.492+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 555Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. The lack of Mars bars was concerning I'm not gonna lie.8.7. The market doesn't need you in it faffing around.6.5. You've paid for all of them, you might as well use them up before they go off.4.3. It's just a brand-building exercise for him.2.And the numberUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-82343270089974826692021-01-16T18:11:00.001+00:002021-01-16T18:11:09.890+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 554Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. Get a grip, they're no asking you to be a doctor.8.7. Of course you can breath through it. it's a cheap piece of cloth.6.5. Any devotion is justified for the pie.4.3. There was no point in reasoning, there's no capacity for it.2.And the number one overheardUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-643441517999212562021-01-16T17:56:00.003+00:002021-01-16T17:56:32.574+00:00Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last) Week ; 553Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own (socially-distanced) version for Swindon's buses from last week.10.9. Threats like that end up coming back on you.8.7. There's always a drama and the pandemic is no exception.6.5. I know how she does it, I just don't care.4.3. It't been taught with him being in the house.2.And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0