BRISTOL is only UK City to make The Tourism Top 10

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:58 pm

Yes folks, the home of the Great Spot and the Greater oscar has become world famous.

The city of Bristol is the only UK city to make The tourism top 10 citie's to visit.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/trave ... op-10.html

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:00 pm

I see they mention your neck of the City Spot but not mine :yh_rotfl

Post by **spot** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:24 pm

oscar;1096171 wrote: I see they mention your neck of the City Spot but not mine :yh_rotfl

They don't mention Pucklechurch nor Conham Common neither. I used to pick mushrooms there just before dawn for breakfast, a pound or so between six of us. I agree with choosing Bristol over Bath as a place to visit, Bath's crowded and once you've seen the half-dozen sights you're left with a crowded overpriced trap to find your way out of. Mind you, there's not many places apart from the Folk House where you'd get much change from £2 for a coffee or soup these days in the centre here. Wicked, I call it.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:35 pm

spot;1096806 wrote: They don't mention Pucklechurch nor Conham Common neither. I used to pick mushrooms there just before dawn for breakfast, a pound or so between six of us. I agree with choosing Bristol over Bath as a place to visit, Bath's crowded and once you've seen the half-dozen sights you're left with a crowded overpriced trap to find your way out of. Mind you, there's not many places apart from the Folk House where you'd get much change from £2 for a coffee or soup these days in the centre here. Wicked, I call it.

I think Bath has become too commercialised. I can't remember the name of it but Mr O and myself often visit a small french cafe round the back of the shops.

The new Spa for me was a huge let down after the long wait.

I find Clifton in Bristol far more historically interesting.

Aaahhh Dear old Pucklechurch. What a lovely prison they have there?

Of Course, Pucklechurch was damaged by the murder of the Star publican 'Bob Todd'. A beautiful village and we considered moving there recently.

Have you been to the new developement Cabot's Circus yourself? I have yet to visit.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:45 pm

And their was me thinking Bristol was just a motorway jam you had to endure to reach Cornwall:yh_rotfl

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:49 pm

I've been to Bristol..They talk funny!

Chookie · Post by **Chookie** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:51 pm

I thought Bristol was an urban legend.

Or maybe...........Bristol should be???

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:52 pm

Chezzie;1096818 wrote: And their was me thinking Bristol was just a motorway jam you had to endure to reach Cornwall:yh_rotfl

Just take the M32 straight into Bristol.

I'm not a native of Bristol but as Spot will agree, it is rather 'Lush'.

I can actually reccomend it for a holiday if you like history and the wildlife is amazing, but that's enough about Fishponds. The zoo is incredible and where 'Johnny Morris' filmed his amazing series in the 60's.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:54 pm

dubs;1096822 wrote: I've been to Bristol..They talk funny!

OMG i don't believe you just said that anyway you can shut up cos you dont no nuffin or nuffin or summat you total virgin and dont you go givin me evils else you get well beatins

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:55 pm

Chookie;1096823 wrote: I thought Bristol was an urban legend.

Or maybe...........Bristol should be???

Have you got a bike??

Chookie · Post by **Chookie** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:57 pm

oscar;1096828 wrote: Have you got a bike??

Whit????

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:01 pm

Chookie;1096833 wrote: Whit????

Exactly. You know nothing.

Chookie · Post by **Chookie** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:07 pm

Au contraire madame, I am knowing well that yourself is attempting (unsuccessfully (as usual)) to be extracting the Michael.

Keep trying and keep taking the tablets.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:08 pm

Chookie;1096844 wrote: Au contraire madame, I am knowing well that yourself is attempting (unsuccessfully (as usual)) to be extracting the Michael.

Keep trying and keep taking the tablets.

I am being deadly serious. Do you have a bike??

Post by **spot** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:20 pm

Chezzie;1096818 wrote: And their was me thinking Bristol was just a motorway jam you had to endure to reach Cornwall:yh_rotfl

My goodness that was a while back! Before the M5 was built the only way south was either over the Clifton Suspension bridge (for those that could find the way) or down Gloucester Road, through the centre and out along Bedminster Down. When you think that every tourist going from the North and the Midlands had to drive that way if they weren't on the train, pulling their caravans as like as not, you'll see why the M5 was such an exciting alternative to the A38.

You know what they did? They did the same as with the M1. They built it two lane and then had ten years worth of closures upgrading it to three, the prats.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:24 pm

spot;1096857 wrote: My goodness that was a while back! Before the M5 was built the only way south was either over the Clifton Suspension bridge (for those that could find the way) or down Gloucester Road, through the centre and out along Bedminster Down. When you think that every tourist going from the North and the Midlands had to drive that way if they weren't on the train, pulling their caravans as like as not, you'll see why the M5 was such an exciting alternative to the A38.

You know what they did? They did the same as with the M1. They built it two lane and then had ten years worth of closures upgrading it to three, the prats.

I'm not sure if it's true Spot, but i heard that the Clifton suspension Bridge has it's own police suicide watch as it's beginning to rival Beachy Head.

What a sight that was that day.. seeing Concorde come home over the Suspension Bridge with a Spitfire.? Only in Bristol.

Post by **spot** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:32 pm

oscar;1096860 wrote: I'm not sure if it's true Spot, but i heard that the Clifton suspension Bridge has it's own police suicide watch as it's beginning to rival Beachy Head.

They're both about one a month, half the rate of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Clifton Suspension Bridge has a direct line phone to the Samaritans at each end.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:35 pm

spot;1096866 wrote: They're both about one a month, half the rate of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Clifton Suspension Bridge has a direct line phone to the Samaritans at each end.

Well, I never knew that. How considerate Brunel was to think of that?

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:36 pm

spot;1096857 wrote: My goodness that was a while back! Before the M5 was built the only way south was either over the Clifton Suspension bridge (for those that could find the way) or down Gloucester Road, through the centre and out along Bedminster Down. When you think that every tourist going from the North and the Midlands had to drive that way if they weren't on the train, pulling their caravans as like as not, you'll see why the M5 was such an exciting alternative to the A38.

You know what they did? They did the same as with the M1. They built it two lane and then had ten years worth of closures upgrading it to three, the prats.

God! You had to mention that didn't you? I was up and down that bloody road several times a month, all the time it was going on....If you'd mentioned Avonmouth bridge, I'd have......I'd....I'd.....

:mad:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:42 pm

dubs;1096869 wrote:

God! You had to mention that didn't you? I was up and down that bloody road several times a month, all the time it was going on....If you'd mentioned Avonmouth bridge, I'd have......I'd....I'd.....

:mad:

Don't mention Bloody Avonmouth Bridge. Mr Oscar actually broke down in a Ford i must add, right in the middle of it at about 3 in the morning. The plod were very quick on the scene, not to help, but to nick him. They had to drop it in the end as they couldn't start the car. Nice try though Plod.

Mr O also broke down in Hartcliffe once just as it was getting dark. I don't want to diss Heartcliffe but i told him to run for his life.

As you will have guessed, by the next day, it was on fire and the plod wanted £100 to tow it to safety.

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:24 pm

oscar;1096873 wrote: Don't mention Bloody Avonmouth Bridge. Mr Oscar actually broke down in a Ford i must add, right in the middle of it at about 3 in the morning. The plod were very quick on the scene, not to help, but to nick him. They had to drop it in the end as they couldn't start the car. Nice try though Plod.

Mr O also broke down in Hartcliffe once just as it was getting dark. I don't want to diss Heartcliffe but i told him to run for his life.

As you will have guessed, by the next day, it was on fire and the plod wanted £100 to tow it to safety.

I broke down on that bridge driving a Mercedes Powerliner...It traumatised me!..

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:31 pm

[QUOTE=dubs;1096905]I broke down on that bridge driving a Mercedes Powerliner...It traumatised me!..

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Mr O was seriously traumatised so i can imagine. I mean, what a stupid place to put a bridge??