Progression - Porty Windsocks

GRANTY · Post by **GRANTY** » 03 Sep 2005, 17:42

The stripey windsock at the foot of Bath Street has tangled itself up and isn't blowing freely. If anybody knows the arty folk, can u ask them to sort it out. I'm very fond of it!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 03 Sep 2005, 17:52

GRANTY wrote:The stripey windsock at the foot of Bath Street has tangled itself up and isn't blowing freely. If anybody knows the arty folk, can u ask them to sort it out. I'm very fond of it!

We spotted that earlier on too, Granty.

They'll need to go look for a big stick or something to free it up . Or wait for the wind to pick up and blow it back out.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 03 Sep 2005, 19:42

Once they've been unrolled and the wrong way round you're as well opening a new oWHAT AM I SAYING, THIS IS A FAMILY FORUM!!!!!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 03 Sep 2005, 19:55

Thanks, Dada.

I shall now have the strangest images racing through my mind when next I see the socks flapping proudly in a stiff breeze.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 03 Sep 2005, 20:06

The sock at Bellfield Street was like the Bath Street one a day or so ago, but is now OK - however, whether it was Nature or Man who fixed it, I do not know.

GRANTY · Post by **GRANTY** » 03 Sep 2005, 21:30

I'm keen to keep the 'socks' as a regular feature. I like them and when i look out the window, i can tell whether it's worth taking my newspaper down to the beach - with my mug of wine - or just taking extra wine!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 03 Sep 2005, 23:34

GRANTY wrote:- with my mug of wine - or just taking extra wine!

Yes, Granty, I can see you'll fit in fine here..........

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 04 Sep 2005, 13:09

GRANTY wrote:I'm keen to keep the 'socks' as a regular feature.

Yes I like them too, any chance they will become a permanent feature?

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 04 Sep 2005, 18:33

Sandra wrote:
GRANTY wrote:I'm keen to keep the 'socks' as a regular feature.
Yes I like them too, any chance they will become a permanent feature?

Yes I have become very fond of the socks too especially the one along my end of the prom , I like to check it out first thing every morning.
It would be super if they were to become a permanent feature, but I'm sure I heard/read that they are only on loan for a couple of months.

GRANTY · Post by **GRANTY** » 06 Sep 2005, 17:25

Heard today that the Porty Windsocks have only been granted a temporary licence, which means they might only be there until the end of October. Pity!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 06 Sep 2005, 17:43

I've just sent Big Things on the Beach an email to see if anything can be done for us windsockophiles!! Will let you know.

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 06 Sep 2005, 18:27

Well done Poppy -

If we don't get any good news from Big Things on the Beach perhaps we could start up a campaign to Save our Socks

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 06 Sep 2005, 18:29

Maybe they're for sale

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 06 Sep 2005, 18:32

Lizzie wrote:If we don't get any good news from Big Things on the Beach perhaps we could start up a campaign to Save our Socks

It might be a bit chilly if we chain ourselves to the poles.....

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 06 Sep 2005, 18:35

Poppy wrote:
Lizzie wrote:If we don't get any good news from Big Things on the Beach perhaps we could start up a campaign to Save our Socks
It might be a bit chilly if we chain ourselves to the poles.....

WindyPopps on the beach... pardon you

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 06 Sep 2005, 18:37

Excuse the drivel Poppy...I'm just trying to knock Sandra off the Number 10 spot

and then I'm coming after you

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 06 Sep 2005, 19:10

I too like looking at the windsocks when I walk along the Prom in the morning. Maybe the one at the bottom of Bath Street, which is rolled in on itself, is representing local industry after all! It's knackered!

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 06 Sep 2005, 19:17

foxy wrote:Maybe they're for sale

Good idea - maybe we should ask how much five second hand wind socks would cost

- we could start fundraising

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 06 Sep 2005, 20:49

Lizzie wrote:Good idea - maybe we should ask how much five second hand wind socks would cost - we could start fundraising

Maybe the RBoS could make the first contribution?

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 06 Sep 2005, 20:59

Pal of Porty wrote:Maybe the RBoS could make the first contribution?

good idea

dccairns · Post by **dccairns** » 06 Sep 2005, 21:05

The artists have been informed about the condition of the windsock at the foot of Bath St so I hope they will get it sorted soon.

GRANTY · Post by **GRANTY** » 06 Sep 2005, 23:41

Windsock is now sorted! Nice to see it back.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 07 Sep 2005, 06:24

GRANTY wrote:Windsock is now sorted! Nice to see it back.

Crikey! That was quick.
Did someone shimmy up the pole in the dark to fix it?

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 07 Sep 2005, 18:00

ecm wrote:Crikey! That was quick. Did someone shimmy up the pole in the dark to fix it?

Is there no end to Bob's dedication

?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 12 Sep 2005, 17:38

foxy wrote:Excuse the drivel Poppy...I'm just trying to knock Sandra off the Number 10 spot

and then I'm coming after you

You should have played dirty Foxy and sneaked up on them.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 12 Sep 2005, 18:26

Marya wrote:
foxy wrote:Excuse the drivel Poppy...I'm just trying to knock Sandra off the Number 10 spot

and then I'm coming after you
You should have played dirty Foxy and sneaked up on them.

Charming!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 12 Sep 2005, 20:09

Marya wrote:
foxy wrote:Excuse the drivel Poppy...I'm just trying to knock Sandra off the Number 10 spot

and then I'm coming after you
You should have played dirty Foxy and sneaked up on them.

Not my style Marya...foxy by name only

7 to go

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 18 Sep 2005, 18:11

Poppy wrote:I've just sent Big Things on the Beach an email to see if anything can be done for us windsockophiles!! Will let you know.

Hi Poppy any news back from Big Things about our windsocks

Time is running out

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 19 Sep 2005, 06:58

Lizzie wrote:
Poppy wrote:I've just sent Big Things on the Beach an email to see if anything can be done for us windsockophiles!! Will let you know.
Hi Poppy any news back from Big Things about our windsocks

Time is running out

Not a peep, I regret to report

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 19 Sep 2005, 19:01

How phsychic [sp?] of you, Lizzie!!

Received this this afternoon from Maggie, the secretary of BTOTB:

Thanks for your positive comments on Progressions - we hope that we can keep them up longer, and possibly until they begin to deteriorate. We are so pleased with all the positive comments that we have received.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 19 Sep 2005, 21:22

Brilliant news!

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 20 Sep 2005, 09:54

Poppy wrote:How phsychic [sp?] of you, Lizzie!!

Received this this afternoon from Maggie, the secretary of BTOTB:
Thanks for your positive comments on Progressions - we hope that we can keep them up longer, and possibly until they begin to deteriorate. We are so pleased with all the positive comments that we have received.

Great news Poppy - I'm delighted, well done for contacting them in the first place

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 06 Oct 2005, 21:16

Poppy wrote:How phsychic [sp?] of you, Lizzie!!

Received this this afternoon from Maggie, the secretary of BTOTB:
Thanks for your positive comments on Progressions - we hope that we can keep them up longer, and possibly until they begin to deteriorate. We are so pleased with all the positive comments that we have received.

Think they're starting to look a bit past it now - colours not quite as clear as they were.

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 06 Oct 2005, 22:20

Think they're starting to look a bit past it now - colours not quite as clear as they were.[/quote]

Inevitable I suppose - weather beaten !!
I wonder how much it would cost just to replace the windsocks when necessary

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 07 Oct 2005, 10:29

Lizzie wrote:Inevitable I suppose - weather beaten !!
I wonder how much it would cost just to replace the windsocks when necessary

That would be brilliant though don't see it happening.

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