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11:41am Wednesday 11th February 2009 in
Polling stations open at 7am on Thursday as voting begins in the Waddon byelection.
After four weeks of canvassing, the eight candidates will have just a few hours left to try and gain those all-important votes that could swing the historically volatile ward.
Waddon is the most marginal ward of Croydon Council and has seen its representation swap between the Labour and Conservative parties for many years.
In 1994, Labour won all three seats. Then, in 1998, the ward returned one Labour and two Conservative councillors, one of whom defected to the Liberal Democrats.
In 2002, Labour won all three seats, albeit with one of them scraping home with a majority of eight votes.
In the 2006 elections, Waddon returned three Conservative councillors.
There are six polling stations where voters can decide who will succeed Jonathan Driver, after the former mayor sadly died on New Year’s Eve following a bout of flu.
The polling stations are in Waddon Court Road, Near Prescott House; Old Town Youth Club, Duppas Hill Terrace; Waddon Infants School, Purley Way; Duppas Junior School, Goodwin Road; Howard Primary School, Dering Place; and Regina Coeli RC Primary School, Pampisford Road.
The polling stations shut at 10 pm.
The result of the election is likely to give a good indication of the borough’s inclinations for the local government elections in 2010 and the hotly contested seat of Croydon Central, currently held by independent MP Andrew Pelling.
The candidates are John Cartwright from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party, Mary Davey from the Green Party, Kathleen Garner from the UK Independence Party, Patricia Gauge from the Liberal Democrats, Clare Hilley from the Conservative Party, Charlotte Lewis from the British National Party, Ian Payne from the Labour Party, and Mark Samuel from the Peoples’ Choice party.
Comments(73)
Waddon-Local
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1:01pm Wed 11 Feb 09
croyman
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4:07pm Wed 11 Feb 09
mmj1
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4:44pm Wed 11 Feb 09
Councillor John Oddy
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6:04pm Wed 11 Feb 09
croydonkid
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7:55pm Wed 11 Feb 09
Councillor John Oddy
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9:47pm Wed 11 Feb 09
BODICA
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9:13am Thu 12 Feb 09
I hope not
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10:57am Thu 12 Feb 09
croyman
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11:18am Thu 12 Feb 09
BODICA
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12:01pm Thu 12 Feb 09
BODICA
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12:05pm Thu 12 Feb 09
NastyMrTom
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12:16pm Thu 12 Feb 09
I hope not
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12:27pm Thu 12 Feb 09
Tommy Perkins aged 11
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2:39pm Thu 12 Feb 09
Rita Swallow
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2:44pm Thu 12 Feb 09
NastyMrTom wrote:Why dont you stand for the BNP? after reading tour comments on this site its obvious you are a closet supporter and think you are better than the average person,whats holding you back then? or are you disabled in someway?
Ms Lewis can be applauded for standing but it raises serious questions about the standard of candidates the BNP are willing to provide. At best she seems to be naive , ill informed and lacking the basic skills required to represent her community. It's telling that the regular BNP supporting posters have tried to discredit her and disassociate themselves from her posts mainly because she doesn't seem to have learnt the lesson of containing her true highly racist views. If she's the best that the BNP can provide we get a clear idea of what a poorly organised and supported political organisation they are.
NastyMrTom
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3:12pm Thu 12 Feb 09
Rita Swallow wrote:
NastyMrTom wrote: Ms Lewis can be applauded for standing but it raises serious questions about the standard of candidates the BNP are willing to provide. At best she seems to be naive , ill informed and lacking the basic skills required to represent her community. It's telling that the regular BNP supporting posters have tried to discredit her and disassociate themselves from her posts mainly because she doesn't seem to have learnt the lesson of containing her true highly racist views. If she's the best that the BNP can provide we get a clear idea of what a poorly organised and supported political organisation they are.Why dont you stand for the BNP? after reading tour comments on this site its obvious you are a closet supporter and think you are better than the average person,whats holding you back then? or are you disabled in someway?
croyman
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5:38pm Thu 12 Feb 09
BODICA
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5:56pm Thu 12 Feb 09
Terry Hammond
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6:16pm Thu 12 Feb 09
NastyMrTom wrote:You are backward in many ways though - we don't need that kind of extremist scum in our party - try the Labour Party chum !
Rita Swallow wrote:If they weren't a racist organisation supported by morons and run by filth then maybe I'd consider. Why would being disabled stop me ?NastyMrTom wrote: Ms Lewis can be applauded for standing but it raises serious questions about the standard of candidates the BNP are willing to provide. At best she seems to be naive , ill informed and lacking the basic skills required to represent her community. It's telling that the regular BNP supporting posters have tried to discredit her and disassociate themselves from her posts mainly because she doesn't seem to have learnt the lesson of containing her true highly racist views. If she's the best that the BNP can provide we get a clear idea of what a poorly organised and supported political organisation they are.Why dont you stand for the BNP? after reading tour comments on this site its obvious you are a closet supporter and think you are better than the average person,whats holding you back then? or are you disabled in someway?
NastyMrTom
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6:32pm Thu 12 Feb 09
BODICA wrote:If I was being paid by Searchlight surely I'd know a lot about the BNP.
NastyMrtom, You have very little knowledge regarding crime and its link with immigration and even less about the BNP. Are you getting paid by Searchlight to sit there all day talking rubbish?
BODICA
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7:57pm Thu 12 Feb 09
Pawson Arms regular
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7:58pm Thu 12 Feb 09
NastyMrTom wrote:I know nastymrtom, he's a communist and drinks in my pub and is wheeled into the far corner of the pub by his nephew and niece,he suffers disability from the waist down and often soils himself having no control of his bowels.We've started pushing him into the smokers yard just to get rid of the smell inside the pub but he is like a bad penny and keeps turning up back at the bar, LOL he is harmless though so I wouldnt take much notice of his tripe ! LOL
BODICA wrote: NastyMrtom, You have very little knowledge regarding crime and its link with immigration and even less about the BNP. Are you getting paid by Searchlight to sit there all day talking rubbish?If I was being paid by Searchlight surely I'd know a lot about the BNP. Brains not really your strong point are they ... BNP must stand for Brain Not Present. Still even you come below their already low standard. As for the link between immigration and crime well yes that's been discussed quite a lot recently. A rise in drink driving , the carrying of weapons and a problem with feuds between rival groups has been noted. What's your pont here exactly ... do you want to blame immigrants for all crime or do you just see it as not white not right , muppet
BODICA
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9:50pm Thu 12 Feb 09
NastyMrTom
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10:11am Fri 13 Feb 09
Pawson Arms regular wrote:
NastyMrTom wrote:I know nastymrtom, he's a communist and drinks in my pub and is wheeled into the far corner of the pub by his nephew and niece,he suffers disability from the waist down and often soils himself having no control of his bowels.We've started pushing him into the smokers yard just to get rid of the smell inside the pub but he is like a bad penny and keeps turning up back at the bar, LOL he is harmless though so I wouldnt take much notice of his tripe ! LOLBODICA wrote: NastyMrtom, You have very little knowledge regarding crime and its link with immigration and even less about the BNP. Are you getting paid by Searchlight to sit there all day talking rubbish?If I was being paid by Searchlight surely I'd know a lot about the BNP. Brains not really your strong point are they ... BNP must stand for Brain Not Present. Still even you come below their already low standard. As for the link between immigration and crime well yes that's been discussed quite a lot recently. A rise in drink driving , the carrying of weapons and a problem with feuds between rival groups has been noted. What's your pont here exactly ... do you want to blame immigrants for all crime or do you just see it as not white not right , muppet
croyman
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10:19am Fri 13 Feb 09
I hope not
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11:48am Fri 13 Feb 09
Bill Webster
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11:49am Fri 13 Feb 09
NastyMrTom
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12:45pm Fri 13 Feb 09
Bill Webster wrote:
Yeah ive seen nastymrtom in the pawson arms he comes in with his nigerian carer and the rumour is, she has to take him home to clean him up and give him a a few extras shall we say ! hahaha i hope the poor woman is paid well ! hahahaha
bunny babe - true patriot
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2:08pm Fri 13 Feb 09
NastyMrTom wrote:You couldn't slap your tonker you silly old fool ... does your carer take care of you tonker toy or does she watch you dribbling ? yahahahahaha
Bill Webster wrote: Yeah ive seen nastymrtom in the pawson arms he comes in with his nigerian carer and the rumour is, she has to take him home to clean him up and give him a a few extras shall we say ! hahaha i hope the poor woman is paid well ! hahahahaBoo hoo hoo ... the racists have been slapped down , lol If you see me again I'll be the one pointing and laughing mug !!
Cockey bruv
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2:14pm Fri 13 Feb 09
NastyMrTom
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2:27pm Fri 13 Feb 09
bunny babe - true patriot wrote:
NastyMrTom wrote:You couldn't slap your tonker you silly old fool ... does your carer take care of you tonker toy or does she watch you dribbling ? yahahahahahaBill Webster wrote: Yeah ive seen nastymrtom in the pawson arms he comes in with his nigerian carer and the rumour is, she has to take him home to clean him up and give him a a few extras shall we say ! hahaha i hope the poor woman is paid well ! hahahahaBoo hoo hoo ... the racists have been slapped down , lol If you see me again I'll be the one pointing and laughing mug !!
NastyMrTom
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2:35pm Fri 13 Feb 09
Cockey bruv wrote:
Dont be 2 tuff on Tom he dont get out much being in a flat with a broken down lift but i throw him some mouldy fruit in surrey street market which helps the dribbling Cant croydon get him an electric wheelchair or something - poor b.ugger LOL
I hope not
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6:37pm Fri 13 Feb 09
croyman
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8:15am Sat 14 Feb 09
Kes
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2:45pm Sat 14 Feb 09
Kheeley
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2:50pm Sat 14 Feb 09
I hope not wrote:I hope not? what political party do you support? you sound like a spoilt kid who has not got a clue about politics ..... why don't you just play with your game boy or yourself and leave politics for grown-ups? loser!
Oh dear - sour grapes or what ? Take it on the chin you racist losers - you give it out and can't take it back can you. Typical cowards. Waddon made the correct decision, accept it and move on will you ?
Brian Sewer
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4:21pm Sat 14 Feb 09
croyman
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5:52pm Sat 14 Feb 09
ANNE GILES
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8:10pm Sat 14 Feb 09
croyman
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8:25pm Sat 14 Feb 09
Terry L
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10:36am Sun 15 Feb 09
ronnie ronnegan
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12:57pm Sun 15 Feb 09
Terry L wrote:he's too scared to reveal that !
Who does croyman and i hope not support? seems an easy question to answer ???
croyman
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2:09pm Sun 15 Feb 09
I hope not
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2:56pm Sun 15 Feb 09
Kheeley wrote:All you need to know is that it's not the BNP or Communist party ok ? I'm far from a spoiled kid, but if you don't have the intelligence to see that, then more fool you, I'm sorry that you find challenging comments so difficult to understand and people disagreeing with racism so hard to swallow. Bit like the BNP getting only 157 votes really.
I hope not wrote: Oh dear - sour grapes or what ? Take it on the chin you racist losers - you give it out and can't take it back can you. Typical cowards. Waddon made the correct decision, accept it and move on will you ?I hope not? what political party do you support? you sound like a spoilt kid who has not got a clue about politics ..... why don't you just play with your game boy or yourself and leave politics for grown-ups? loser!
Abdul lim
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2:57pm Sun 15 Feb 09
croyman wrote:This is our country now and so make way for many millions of my brothers and sisters
Thank you for your comments. I'm sure your views are very significant to what happens in british politics. I am not here to promote my political views (unlike some) but I will voice my opinions on what is posted here and I will reply and argue against things I disagree with. Is that clear now, or shall I repeat that very slowly. And as if you're interested anyway.
scoffer
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9:48am Mon 16 Feb 09
NastyMrTom
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10:22am Mon 16 Feb 09
Abdul lim wrote:Abdul Lim !! FFS if you're going to make up a foreign name at least choose something that makes sense.
croyman wrote: Thank you for your comments. I'm sure your views are very significant to what happens in british politics. I am not here to promote my political views (unlike some) but I will voice my opinions on what is posted here and I will reply and argue against things I disagree with. Is that clear now, or shall I repeat that very slowly. And as if you're interested anyway.This is our country now and so make way for many millions of my brothers and sisters
NastyMrTom
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10:45am Mon 16 Feb 09
scoffer wrote:
Indeed Abdul... but please don't say these things - there are people on here who are insulted that you want their homes too!! rofl!! but fair play to you, there's plenty of room in Selsdon and surrounding areas for your extended family to come and live in - and Croydon has the nearby Immigration Centre within easy reach by free bus!! - let's all support Croydon in taking more immigrants from other parts of the country - with house prices dropping the council could scoop up a dozen houses in leafy Croydon areas to house large families from war torn countries... great idea!!
scoffer
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11:33am Mon 16 Feb 09
NastyMrTom wrote:Who's John ? Oh, are you still trawling through the members 'hit' list ? rofl!! I dare you to repeat your 'illegal' posting up of names again ?? instead of attempting to attack me on here by unlawful means - or attempting to instigated criminal acts against people on your 'hit' list by posting up names, addresses, and telephone numbers... try being a real man and argue your case instead of attack individuals... pretend extremists like you are just internet warriors disrupting family news forums like this one. BMGWL!!
scoffer wrote: Indeed Abdul... but please don't say these things - there are people on here who are insulted that you want their homes too!! rofl!! but fair play to you, there's plenty of room in Selsdon and surrounding areas for your extended family to come and live in - and Croydon has the nearby Immigration Centre within easy reach by free bus!! - let's all support Croydon in taking more immigrants from other parts of the country - with house prices dropping the council could scoop up a dozen houses in leafy Croydon areas to house large families from war torn countries... great idea!!157 votes ... loser. Not much of an activist are you John ?
NastyMrTom
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11:53am Mon 16 Feb 09
scoffer wrote:
NastyMrTom wrote:Who's John ? Oh, are you still trawling through the members 'hit' list ? rofl!! I dare you to repeat your 'illegal' posting up of names again ?? instead of attempting to attack me on here by unlawful means - or attempting to instigated criminal acts against people on your 'hit' list by posting up names, addresses, and telephone numbers... try being a real man and argue your case instead of attack individuals... pretend extremists like you are just internet warriors disrupting family news forums like this one. BMGWL!!scoffer wrote: Indeed Abdul... but please don't say these things - there are people on here who are insulted that you want their homes too!! rofl!! but fair play to you, there's plenty of room in Selsdon and surrounding areas for your extended family to come and live in - and Croydon has the nearby Immigration Centre within easy reach by free bus!! - let's all support Croydon in taking more immigrants from other parts of the country - with house prices dropping the council could scoop up a dozen houses in leafy Croydon areas to house large families from war torn countries... great idea!!157 votes ... loser. Not much of an activist are you John ?
trish williams
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7:50am Tue 17 Feb 09
Brian Sewer
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9:28am Tue 17 Feb 09
NastyMrTom
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12:04pm Tue 17 Feb 09
trish williams wrote:
is tom a schoolboy on half term ? he cackles like he's caught his tiddler in his zip! don't worry luvvie, when you grow up you'll realise that having different opinions does not make people "nutjobs" but if you are a man, please go and see your G.P. you are not a well person!
Peter Simmonds
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12:43pm Tue 17 Feb 09
croyman
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1:14pm Tue 17 Feb 09
scoffer
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2:07pm Tue 17 Feb 09
croyman wrote:Indeed Peter... Welcome!! decent, honest, people DID vote for them... they finished in front of a MAJOR political party - FACT!! nastyoltom has been humiliated yet again by claiming they would finish last, and that they would not reach three figures!! more humiliation on nervous Tom who get's bouts of depression ever soo easily rofl!!
Well, a few people on here said the BNP would be popular and that decent honest people would vote for them. Didn't happen did it.
NastyMrTom
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2:28pm Tue 17 Feb 09
n.gregory
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2:47pm Tue 17 Feb 09
NastyMrTom wrote:Wasn't tom supporting the BNP at this election, although he was not happy with the choice of candidate?
hahahaha you're really screwing over this aren't you. Eating away at you isn't it. Humiliated is the right word ... 157 times over. You pay these losers money lol you'd be better off spending it on more CCTV so you can waste more of you worthless life watching those imaginary Marxists
NastyMrTom
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3:29pm Tue 17 Feb 09
scoffer
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3:50pm Tue 17 Feb 09
NastyMrTom
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4:13pm Tue 17 Feb 09
Brian Sewer
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4:58pm Tue 17 Feb 09
NastyMrTom
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5:18pm Tue 17 Feb 09
ron-duron
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5:22pm Tue 17 Feb 09
croyman
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5:34pm Tue 17 Feb 09
NastyMrTom
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5:38pm Tue 17 Feb 09
ron-duron wrote:
NastyMrTom, Croydon says... 12:40pm Thu 15 Jan 09 I have contacted CG myself asking that my post be removed if it has broken any rule of theirs or indeed law. It is certainly not my intention to do so. I merely wished to provide information to those that care that is already very much in the public domain. Lastly I would like to stress that a person's political opinion is not reason for action against them other than to be challenged in an open and honest fashion. Anyone stupid enough to take an action outside of the law or even reason would receive my total condemnation
scoffer
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7:14pm Tue 17 Feb 09
Brian Sewer
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11:03am Wed 18 Feb 09
croyman
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1:07pm Wed 18 Feb 09
feeley
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1:39pm Wed 18 Feb 09
NastyMrTom
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2:23pm Wed 18 Feb 09
croyman wrote:
Oh dear, the two Ronnies at it again. Give up you two, it's getting tedious. I can't think of any reason why you should continue to maker yourselves look like complete idiots, but there you go. It's a shame scoffer and brian haven't got at least some brain material in that big head of theirs.
ted da red
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5:11pm Wed 18 Feb 09
NastyMrTom wrote:its not big? what ya brain? lol
croyman wrote: Oh dear, the two Ronnies at it again. Give up you two, it's getting tedious. I can't think of any reason why you should continue to maker yourselves look like complete idiots, but there you go. It's a shame scoffer and brian haven't got at least some brain material in that big head of theirs.it's not big and it's not clever
scoffer
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7:53pm Wed 18 Feb 09
feeley wrote:Indeed... feeley... the good guy's are posting on another forum now - even our friend Cr2 has contributed something after I paid him a visit yesterday at Mayday University Hospital where I contributed a bumber hamper to the old war hero!! and gave him some bed-time reading to ponder over... Extremist's 0 Goodguy's 1 ROFL!!
Where has all the good guys gone newshopper in lewisham?,.
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