Boaters Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Just heard on BBC radio Norfolk that Nelsons column is to be relocated to Norfolk at Pensthorpe ,his home land,where he can look out to sea ?? only need approval from Boris and it will be started.Me thinks this has something to do with the date ?. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Boris being Boris has probably already approved it and it's probably on its way despite the date... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hmmm and what's todays date? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Are you sure this isnt just a a column in the EDP. I think the date has a lot to do with it! Iain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 OMG that's fantastic news, Nelson coming home to Norfolk, how wonderful will that be for Locals and Holidaymakers alike, can't wait to see that Please Scroll down I may be a bit ditzy but I ain't stupid, Happy April Fools Day everyone Grace 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 As the monument can only be transported in an upright position it will need a special trailer. I have heard that the load can only move at 1 mph and the M11 and A11 will be closed in sections for at least six weeks. A highways agency spokesman said that due to Government cutbacks they can only afford to demolish affected road bridges and some may never be rebuilt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Please don't give them any ideas!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Since it's Nelson, surely the best route would be by sea to Cromer! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Apparently, this route was considered but the demolishment of several historic bridges on the Thames to enable passage in an upright position was too big a loss to our heritage. However, attaching sails to the column was considered to save fuel if this route was used. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 They could of course be like a good newspaper editor and REDUCE the column by a few inches! Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (2 mins left)... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Nah young Alan, its only 10.58, some fool didny put the clocks forward yet! Iain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaters Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Like the replies,there were a few good ones today,liked the one about Parking Eye offering Parking awareness courses as if ? Jeremy Clarkson going Green ? But there have been some crackers over the years.What was your favourite ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hi Roy, Without a doubt mine is the Richard Dimbleby interview about the Spaghetti Tree on the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/1/newsid_2819000/2819261.stm Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Classic one that was Iain April 1 1957 and Richard Dimbleby is so believable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVo_wkxH9dU Arthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Know doubt Arthur there will be a few members on here that were too young or not even born like young Alan n Grace, when this was shown on TV lol Agreed a classic. Iian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That was excellent, thanks for posting guy's and I thought spaghetti came out of a tin Alan (Jaws) probably wants to know this as well but who's Richard Dimbleby? Lol Grace I've heard of a David Dimbleby (I think) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffandWendy Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Who is Lord Nelson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Didn't he build a pub in Reedham??? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yes that's right, whilst treading the boards as part of a famous comedy double act (Nelson & Hardy), he had an eye for the future and opened the pub which was originally called the Nelson’s arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That was excellent, thanks for posting guy's and I thought spaghetti came out of a tin Alan (Jaws) probably wants to know this as well but who's Richard Dimbleby? Lol Grace I've heard of a David Dimbleby (I think) This is for you Grace, a bit of light reading lol http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Dimbleby Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Having stood on the spot where he kopped it on HMS Victory, they made a very good job of cleaning up the blood stains! Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffandWendy Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Having stood on the spot where he kopped it on HMS Victory, they made a very good job of cleaning up the blood stains! Iain. Most of the upper deck was replanked during the 1960's refit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellyloo Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I wonder how much of the current Victory went to Trafalger? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I would think it doubtful if it could even float, the last time we were there looked like a lot of gaps in the hull. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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