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BruceS · 31 October 2006, 05:39 AM

I thought this may be interesting because of the way the 3 people were spread out, and because of the guy on the left on his mobile wearing wellies. People in wellies, both men and women, is a common site around here. Farmers and horse people, especially, practically live in them.

Not like NZ where it's just the sheep shaggers

Cheers,
Bruce

C.J. · 31 October 2006, 05:43 AM

So that's what wellies are.

Rockrolex · 31 October 2006, 05:47 AM

Are you sure that's not a movie set, Bruce?

BruceS · 31 October 2006, 06:00 AM

Nope. Real life in Cornwall Ed!

Rockrolex · 31 October 2006, 06:36 AM

How big is the town?

BruceS · 31 October 2006, 06:47 AM

From what I can find out, it's about 7K population. Here's some info
http://www.answers.com/topic/launceston-cornwall
We just live a couple of miles outside of Launceston now.
Cheers,
Bruce

Earl · 31 October 2006, 07:51 AM

Bruce do they not drive in town if do where they park on the side walk? :o)

BruceS · 31 October 2006, 08:31 AM

There aren't a lot of cars in the town center. Some, but it's just a bitch to get in and out. There are car parks just outside of the center. Most of the business is outside of the town center now, but there are some fun shops there.

Those narrow streets are just the way it is in most European small towns, from what I've seen. I have seen people getting ticketed for parking on the pavement (sidewalk). I guess there must be a limit as to how far you can go, but I don't know what it is

Cheers,
Bruce

JJ Irani · 31 October 2006, 04:47 PM

Great pic, Bruce....but are you sure there aren't any sheep shaggers there?

padi56 · 31 October 2006, 07:12 PM

A great Cornish town Bruce they used to have quite a good rugby team at one time Cornish all blacks.And regarding the wellies, you can now get ones with zips up the back,for faster release so I have been told.And be careful of those pasties, they soon sneak up on the old waist line.

BruceS · 31 October 2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

A great Cornish town Bruce they used to have quite a good rugby team at one time Cornish all blacks.And regarding the wellies, you can now get ones with zips up the back,for faster release so I have been told.And be careful of those pasties, they soon sneak up on the old waist line.

Launceston really does have some interesting history. You know, I've still not been to the castle! That's like the main thing in Launceston. I took a crappy pic of the entrance from a car park yesterday. Don't know why the hell we didn't wander in there.

I bought a pair of basic wellies when we first moved to the UK. The grass in the front garden was so high and wet I needed them to mow it! Now I'm looking at some you can actually do a long walk in. They do have some nice ones that go from 50-250 GBP. I reckon the high end is for the country gentleman type you see on telly who walks around on his estate shooting pheasants

I go hot 'n cold with the pasties, going through stages where I eat 'em daily to not having one for a couple of weeks. They are good!
Cheers,
Bruce

padi56 · 31 October 2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

I bought a pair of basic wellies when we first moved to the UK. The grass in the front garden was so high and wet I needed them to mow it! Now I'm looking at some you can actually do a long walk in.
I go hot 'n cold with the pasties, going through stages where I eat 'em daily to not having one for a couple of weeks. They are good!
Cheers,
Bruce

Well Bruce thats your story and I believe you honest.

BruceS · 31 October 2006, 11:41 PM

That's my official story and I'm stickin' to it

Oh I forgot to mention, those midlands sheep aren't nearly as voluptuous as our southwestern sisters

padi56 · 31 October 2006, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceS

That's my official story and I'm stickin' to it

Oh I forgot to mention, those midlands sheep aren't nearly as voluptuous as our southwestern sisters

Earl · 31 October 2006, 08:27 PM

cool thanks Bruce !

The Dude · 1 November 2006, 12:12 AM

and funny to booth!

BruceS · 1 November 2006, 03:16 AM

Thanks mate! We're searching the web for some good wellies now. Need some for serious walking and picture taking. I already have the kind with the loose tops for sheep shaggin'

31 October 2006, 05:39 AM	#1
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Launceston side street I thought this may be interesting because of the way the 3 people were spread out, and because of the guy on the left on his mobile wearing wellies. People in wellies, both men and women, is a common site around here. Farmers and horse people, especially, practically live in them. Not like NZ where it's just the sheep shaggers Cheers, Bruce

31 October 2006, 05:43 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	So that's what wellies are. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

31 October 2006, 05:47 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,955	Are you sure that's not a movie set, Bruce? __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

31 October 2006, 06:36 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,955	How big is the town? __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

31 October 2006, 04:47 PM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great pic, Bruce....but are you sure there aren't any sheep shaggers there? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

31 October 2006, 06:00 AM	#4
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Nope. Real life in Cornwall Ed!

31 October 2006, 06:47 AM	#6
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	From what I can find out, it's about 7K population. Here's some info http://www.answers.com/topic/launceston-cornwall We just live a couple of miles outside of Launceston now. Cheers, Bruce

31 October 2006, 07:51 AM	#7
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Bruce do they not drive in town if do where they park on the side walk? :o)

31 October 2006, 08:31 AM	#8
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	There aren't a lot of cars in the town center. Some, but it's just a bitch to get in and out. There are car parks just outside of the center. Most of the business is outside of the town center now, but there are some fun shops there. Those narrow streets are just the way it is in most European small towns, from what I've seen. I have seen people getting ticketed for parking on the pavement (sidewalk). I guess there must be a limit as to how far you can go, but I don't know what it is Cheers, Bruce

31 October 2006, 07:12 PM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	A great Cornish town Bruce they used to have quite a good rugby team at one time Cornish all blacks.And regarding the wellies, you can now get ones with zips up the back,for faster release so I have been told.And be careful of those pasties, they soon sneak up on the old waist line. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

31 October 2006, 11:41 PM	#13
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	That's my official story and I'm stickin' to it Oh I forgot to mention, those midlands sheep aren't nearly as voluptuous as our southwestern sisters

31 October 2006, 08:27 PM	#15
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	cool thanks Bruce !

1 November 2006, 12:12 AM	#16
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	Great picture and funny to booth!

1 November 2006, 03:16 AM	#17
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Thanks mate! We're searching the web for some good wellies now. Need some for serious walking and picture taking. I already have the kind with the loose tops for sheep shaggin'

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