JennyMorgan Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 http://www.thebroadsblog.co.uk/2019/01/to-sue-or-not-to-sue-that-is-question.html?fbclid=IwAR20eLlaMnAhy6MqK1aTWnRfMYcg1S75v-yQjuGIPIN2kgptFzmQyGvZgzg 3 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Most enlightening. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Well I`ve only been here 2 minutes however as Vaughan has said "Most enlightening", horrified about the changes to precedures as have had much the same happen to me with an employment issue many many years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 James has said elsewhere that to continue would cost him thirty thousand pounds. Twenty or so years ago I was in a similar position with my local authority and I was then told that it would cost me twenty-five thousand pounds and even if I won, as I probably would have done, there was no guarantee that I would be able to recover my costs and that it would tie up related matters for not less than two years, I suspect James is now in the same or a similar position. In my opinion James has made the right decision. PS, by the way, I won the 'related matter'! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 The Acts, 9 : 4 - 6, King James version : "It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Especially when said pricks hold the upper hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Vaughan, I do believe that your quote is slightly misleading, which is colouring JM's response, it is always said there is a bible quotation for every event, but looking at other translations of that verse in this instance translates differently - ie Quote It is hard for you to kick against the goads so in your quotation the word pricks is not being used in the vernacular, but to infer constant attacks or digs at someone Quote prick noun [ C ] (FEELING) [ usually singular ] an unpleasant emotion that is felt for a short time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 It is a sad fact that in most cases of litigation the only true winners are the lawyers on both sides. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 And surely its time to move on? James has a business to run - personally I would be glad to get away from the hassle and concentrate on doing my job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 5 hours ago, grendel said: Vaughan, I do believe that your quote is slightly misleading, which is colouring JM's response, it is always said there is a bible quotation for every event, but looking at other translations of that verse in this instance translates differently - ie so in your quotation the word pricks is not being used in the vernacular, but to infer constant attacks or digs at someone No, not misleading at all! It was bang on the money, one way or another and probably both at the same time. 1 hour ago, marshman said: And surely its time to move on? James has a business to run - personally I would be glad to get away from the hassle and concentrate on doing my job! I'm sure that James would dearly love to do just that but, unlike some, James clearly cares for the environment that he he lives and works in. My hat is well and truly off to James for both sticking to his guns and more importantly, standing up for the long term good of the Broads, the one that his children and grandchildren will inherit. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 5 hours ago, grendel said: so in your quotation the word pricks is not being used in the vernacular, but to infer constant attacks or digs at someone But a Bible reference can be, and often is, used as a pun and that was my intent. Trust JM to see the joke! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 This latest blog is very revealing and bang on the mark, worrying stuff too: http://www.thebroadsblog.co.uk/2019/01/peer-pressure.html?fbclid=IwAR2s4R2nN2Twuu-he1JMq96SnTjeh9-MiyhsXzEIBwdRjfjCbUMWkZowEBQ 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Its beyond belief but I totally believe every word. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Personally I think that James has been very restrained with his blog. The methods used by the Executive to tightly control all and sundry do them no credit whatsoever. Thanks, James, for the insight into the inner workings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, dnks34 said: Its beyond belief but I totally believe every word. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever to disbelieve or even doubt what James has written. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 For what its worth, I still think James could be better employed full time at WRC rather than as a activist! If it is JP's downfall he is after, then it will take someone higher up the food chain I am afraid! And he will exist even if you all doubt it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 1 hour ago, marshman said: For what its worth, I still think James could be better employed full time at WRC rather than as a activist! If it is JP's downfall he is after, then it will take someone higher up the food chain I am afraid! And he will exist even if you all doubt it!! I'm not so sure that JP's downfall is the ultimate aim, after all the devil you know is better than the one that you don't. Jame's blogs clearly highlight the Authority's more objectionable shortcomings, righting those blatant wrongs is, I suggest, the ultimate aim of both James and a large number of the Little People. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 32 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: I'm not so sure that JP's downfall is the ultimate aim, after all the devil you know is better than the one that you don't. Now there I think I do agree with you. The Dr with clipped wings would be the better outcome. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 34 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: Now there I think I do agree with you. The Dr with clipped wings would be the better outcome. I think we have established that there is nobody prepared to bite that bullet though? DEFRA aren’t interested sufficiently (apparently) to intervene so nothing can seemingly be done. As long as there are people like James to chip away though, maybe something will give - eventually. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I think that bringing it to peoples attention is the important thing, then when you see something being done that may not look quite correct, questions will begin to be asked, rather than ignoring the problem and assuming it is a one off incident, once people are aware of the issue, its less likely that little things will be ignored, and more chance someone will question an iffy decision. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I am holding on to the old saying “give someone enough rope and they eventually hang themselves” At some point something has got to give. Dictators usually end up getting toppled and in my hopeful mind its only a matter of time. How does it work with pensions? Will Toll Payers be covering pensions for these people long after they finally get themselves removed or is that not where the money comes from? It should not be a given Job for life, how many people can say they have that kind of security these days? You would think they would be grateful for their standing and not abuse privileged positions. No matter how good you “think” you are theres always someone better, maybe even cheaper. Ive said before, a person who has to remove folk as they cant deal with different opinions is a dangerous person to have on the payroll. But he just carries on doing it. Makes him look terrible in my opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetChugger Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Careful MM! You do realise you are witnessing the second coming of the messiah seemingly according to some! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Yet more wise words and observations emanating from James's keyboard: http://www.thebroadsblog.co.uk/2019/01/some-thoughts-on-glover-review.html?fbclid=IwAR0bAtf14HjrCTvpsmo1zUCgCHTAOabl7hzJrhxtGMjmhZFvT_DZEBL9ewk Once again, well worth reading. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I think I would pretty much agree with all of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 James speaks a lot of sense. Contained in his blog is the framework needed to clip the BA’s wings and set them back on track. Setting up a new body to in part replace them and removing their planning powers gets a massive thumbs up from me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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