Portobello Reporter Autumn 2008

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 08 Sep 2008, 20:47

Now available online at http://porty.org.uk/reporters/index.php along with archive editions all the way back to Summer 2001.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 08 Sep 2008, 21:24

Bob Jefferson wrote:Now available online at http://porty.org.uk/reporters/index.php along with archive editions all the way back to Summer 2001.

I wonder if its possible to opt out of getting a printed copy delivered through my letterbox (or in my case this issue, dumped in the common stair).

Presuming not.

Im not a big fan of junk mail/unsolicited mail , Id rather just view it online if the notion takes me to show an interest.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 08 Sep 2008, 21:45

If you really don't want "junk mail" (although a free local newspaper is not what I'd call junk) try this site http://www.stopjunkmail.org.uk/features ... k_mail.php

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 08 Sep 2008, 21:49

Poppy wrote:If you really don't want "junk mail" (although a free local newspaper is not what I'd call junk) try this site http://www.stopjunkmail.org.uk/features ... k_mail.php

Id say it falls into the unsolicited category though, I much prefer to read these things online than cluttering up my letterbox or common stairwell.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 08 Sep 2008, 21:56

Or you could just stick it in the recycle bag? There are only 4 x 8 page issues a year so it's not exactly a huge problem. Personally, Im rather grateful that local volunteers take the time to produce a high quality community newspaper and deliver it to my doorstep free of charge but everyone's different I suppose.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 08 Sep 2008, 21:59

Bob Jefferson wrote:Or you could just stick it in the recycle bag? There are only 4 x 8 page issues a year so it's not exactly a huge problem. Personally, Im rather grateful that local volunteers take the time to produce a high quality community newspaper and deliver it to my doorstep free of charge but everyone's different I suppose.

Im not saying the volunteers dont do a good job, and certainly didnt say I wasnt grateful that people put it together, the fact I never said I was grateful doesnt mean I aint! Im just saying that I prefer to read it online and that I dont like issues dumped in the common stairwell! I always take time to read the Porty Reporter, but normally do this online... ... ...

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 08 Sep 2008, 22:57

I have to say I always look forward to receiving my copy of the Portobello Reporter. It has helped put some faces to names over the years (not that I needed any help with yours Bob) and my own offspring have appeared in it a couple of times too................have some yellowing copies stashed away somewhere.

Post by **wangi** » 08 Sep 2008, 23:12

Michael, take it easy on the large bold text etc...

I'm not sure what the point you are trying to make is; but Brenda has already replied to you regarding the immediate concern.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 08 Sep 2008, 23:13

teddygirl wrote:my own offspring have appeared in it a couple of times too................have some yellowing copies stashed away somewhere.

Are your offspring called Bart and Lisa??

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 09 Sep 2008, 07:19

Poppy wrote:
teddygirl wrote:my own offspring have appeared in it a couple of times too................have some yellowing copies stashed away somewhere.
Are your offspring called Bart and Lisa??

Em, you're getting me mixed up with Marya, Poopy (you've not been called that for a while

)....she's the one married to Homer

Brenda · Post by **Brenda** » 18 Sep 2008, 15:28

On another thread - Portobello Reporter Summer 2008 (why start another one?) - on 6th September, Michael Traill complained about copies of the Reporter being left on his stairs.
I replied that the distribution company definitely don't condone this and asked him to send his home address to the Reporter's email address, which is given on page 2 of each issue, so that I could let the manager know.
His response was "Don't loose any sleep over it - I don't".
So, I sent him a PM, again asking for the info. He has not replied.
So, my question to him now is - "Why don't you do something helpful instead of posting negative messages on the forum?"

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 18 Sep 2008, 16:37

Brenda wrote:So, my question to him now is - "Why don't you do something helpful instead of posting negative messages on the forum?"

And my reply would have been that I have said all I want to on the issue and as I have said earlier I aint loosing any sleep over the matter.

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 18 Sep 2008, 16:46

micheal , maybe you do need a holiday , you appear to be getting a wee bit grumpy. personally I enjoy the Porty Reporter .It's our community , let's savour it and stop looking for faults.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 18 Sep 2008, 16:52

magbagpuss wrote:micheal , maybe you do need a holiday , you appear to be getting a wee bit grumpy. personally I enjoy the Porty Reporter .It's our community , let's savour it and stop looking for faults.

I agree, I like the Porty Reporter anaw, I just dont like it dumped in the stair, and again I agree, I am getting a wee bit grumpy!

Now as I said in an earlier posting today, ive said enough on the matter.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 18 Sep 2008, 17:04

Michael- why not get some revenge on Brenda and the Porty Reporter? I Have a plan. When you are asked directly to respond to some query about the Reporter. Why not leave your responses in totally unrelated threads and let them look for them? And if you get a PM from them in your mailbox, why not respond to someone else entirely? Fire with fire my friend.

Hope that helps.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 18 Sep 2008, 17:07

Porty wrote:Michael- why not get some revenge on Brenda and the Porty Reporter? I Have a plan. When you are asked directly to respond to some query about the Reporter. Why not leave your responses in totally unrelated threads and let them look for them? And if you get a PM from them in your mailbox, why not respond to someone else entirely? Fire with fire my friend.

Hope that helps.

Nah, I dont share your sentiments of revenge, sorry. But you could try taking your own advice and see how you get on with things.. .. ..

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 18 Sep 2008, 19:39

But I already know how I get on with things!!

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 18 Sep 2008, 19:41

Porty wrote:But I already know how I get on with things!!

Congrats!

ROFL

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 21 Sep 2008, 13:42

I leave the flat to go to work this morning and what do I find dumped in the stairwell, 6 Outlooks! Must have came yesterday at some point. Blooming free council newspapers, my block is destined to a life of being blighted by free newspapers stacking up.lol

Post by **wangi** » 22 Sep 2008, 00:00

That must have cheered you up no end Michael! And to rub it in just think -- you pay for them too through your council tax...

It's the young ones that have the Victor Meldrew moments these days it seems.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 22 Sep 2008, 07:03

wangi wrote:That must have cheered you up no end Michael! And to rub it in just think -- you pay for them too through your council tax...

It's the young ones that have the Victor Meldrew moments these days it seems.

Not at all wangi, I have no problems having to pay my council tax and to be honest I very much doubt the cost of producing and delivering the outlook will come to more than a few pence per household, if that.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 22 Sep 2008, 11:07

michael_traill wrote:I leave the flat to go to work this morning and what do I find dumped in the stairwell, 6 Outlooks! Must have came yesterday at some point. Blooming free council newspapers, my block is destined to a life of being blighted by free newspapers stacking up.lol

Look on the bright side it is an easy to follow paper trail.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 22 Sep 2008, 18:31

Porty wrote:
michael_traill wrote:I leave the flat to go to work this morning and what do I find dumped in the stairwell, 6 Outlooks! Must have came yesterday at some point. Blooming free council newspapers, my block is destined to a life of being blighted by free newspapers stacking up.lol
Look on the bright side it is an easy to follow paper trail.

Aye, and ofcourse that was 6 copies that I was able to deposit into the recycling bin to do my bit to save the planet..haha

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