Thunderstruck Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Has the tree outside the post office / old police station gone out to tender? because it's CRAP! I know we are in a man made recession but them organism's sitting around the town hall board table need to take out an extra "tenner" from the Ramsey rejuvenation fund and buy a bigger tree - or has all that been spent on the bird shit lanes and block pave road/parking bay? Does the rejuvenation work go out to tender? or is it cash for the boys? Time for the people to have a re-think, our MHK's are that crap I forgot singer was one of ours and bell has done fuck all too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
credente Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 They should all be lynched for even thinking about putting a Christmas tree up as early as this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 There are 2 trees in town - one at the Courthouse and one at Parliament Square and yes, they are noticeably smaller this year. To be perfectly honest, I'd rather have bigger trees and a smaller fireworks display on November 5th. I mean, that's what, 15-30 minutes or so of aerial explosions whereas the trees are up (and lit up) for weeks. The worst part of it is there is a big thing being made of it this year, with decorated stars being put on the tree and prizes awarded for the best 3 but looking at the tree, it won't actually hold that many given its tiny size. Just seeing the tree being erected was a big event in years gone by, parking spaces blocked off and a large vehicle transporting it down the street etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Which all goes to prove they are lying through their pretty teeth when they say size doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endovelicus Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Which all goes to prove they are lying through their pretty teeth when they say size doesn't matter. Well... yes, actually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmannin Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 How about the local traders,house owners put up their own display?In Onchan the commisioners spend a fortune every year,no need . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Local government/council trees are much smaller on the island this year, as they have finally realised that money doesn't grow on trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeky boy Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Nice to see you Ramseyites are all on board with the financial crisis 200 million per annum down on govt revenue, Treasury propping it up with dwindling reserves and lots of people with no jobs once the music stops in the game of financial musical chairs But your tree is too small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 A Ramsey commissioner tells me that you can't get the fairies these days, as they won't work above a certain height on what is a temporary erection. They could have had the bigger tree again, but without the fairy. You takes your choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisenchuk Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 The Tynwald Guano Tree Merry Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkin Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 A Ramsey commissioner tells me that you can't get the fairies these days, as they won't work above a certain height on what is a temporary erection. They could have had the bigger tree again, but without the fairy. You takes your choice... Larger erection or faries. I know which one I'd choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Has the tree outside the post office / old police station gone out to tender? because it's CRAP! I know we are in a man made recession but them organism's sitting around the town hall board table need to take out an extra "tenner" from the Ramsey rejuvenation fund and buy a bigger tree - or has all that been spent on the bird shit lanes and block pave road/parking bay? Does the rejuvenation work go out to tender? or is it cash for the boys? Time for the people to have a re-think, our MHK's are that crap I forgot singer was one of ours and bell has done fuck all too Do Ramsey still have carols around the courthouse christmas tree? if so the carollers will be getting run over because they will have to stand on the road, what a stupid place to site it. Do our local authorities not have any brains or common sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 A Ramsey commissioner tells me that you can't get the fairies these days, as they won't work above a certain height on what is a temporary erection. They could have had the bigger tree again, but without the fairy. You takes your choice... Larger erection or faries. I know which one I'd choose. Dont keep us in suspense Merkin! Which one would it be?............. It takes all sorts you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Reliably informed that the size of the tree (or the lack of it) is down to Elf and Safety again, which is the reason that the DAFF stopped putting it up in the first place, leaving it to the Commissioners. Apparently to put up anything larger would have required the raising of a lot more paperwork, risk assessments etc and they couldn't be arsed....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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