lurchergrrl 1,441 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 This made me chuckle. An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale hit Burnley in the early hours of Wednesday. Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly, muttering "Fooockinell". The tremor decimated the area causing approximately £30 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from Majorca and the Costa del Sol were damaged beyond repair. Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were woken well before their giros arrived. Rock FM 97.4 reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered and were still trying to come to terms with the fact that something interesting had happened in Burnley. One resident - Tracy Sharon Smith, a 15-year-old mother of 5 said, "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Mercedes come running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan and Victoria-Storm slept through it all. I was still shaking when I was skinning up and watching Jeremy Kyle the next morning." Apparently looting, muggings and car crime were unaffected and carried on as normal. The British Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to help the stricken locals. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and have found large quantities of personal belongings, including benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Duke at Argos and Bone China from Poundland.. HOW CAN YOU HELP? This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing parcels for those unfortunate enough to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most sought after - items most needed include: Fila or Burberry baseball caps Kappa tracksuit tops (his and hers) Shell suits (female) White sport socks Rockport boots and any other items usually sold in Primark and TJ Hughes. Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same. Required foodstuffs include: Microwave meals, Tins of baked beans, Ice cream, Cans of Colt 45 or Special Brew. 22p buys a biro for filling in the compensation forms. £2 buys chips, crisps and blue fizzy drinks for a family of 9. £5 buys B&H and a lighter to calm the nerves of those affected Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goshawking719 492 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 that about sums up our lovley little town..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scrutchy 5 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 i no burnley well do youse no baz gorton many years since i was down that way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchergrrl 1,441 Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yep, Baz is still in the dog game far as I know. Mostly bull x's I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I don't know Burnley very well, but I drove there once to pick up a motorbike. The place looked like it'd already been hit by an earthquake! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simba 1 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 did the bike have any wheels left on it ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchergrrl 1,441 Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I've met some really top people in this town, but in general the place is a tip Rubbish all over the place, dog sh!t on the pavements, alchies and smack heads roaming around. My neighbourhood is decent, but it's like being on a island surrounded by a sea of scrubbers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simba 1 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 tell it has you see it grrl.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WILF Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Ahhh...........but you forget a recent discovery of mine..........SANTAS KEBAB HOUSE..........awsome!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchergrrl 1,441 Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Ahhh...........but you forget a recent discovery of mine..........SANTAS KEBAB HOUSE..........awsome!! Oh dear, do you live here too? That explains everything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WILF Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 No I just visit............I start to freeze up north of watford Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchergrrl 1,441 Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Why on earth would you want to visit this place?? But yes, Santa's is alright Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,820 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 This made me chuckle. An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale hit Burnley in the early hours of Wednesday. Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly, muttering "Fooockinell". The tremor decimated the area causing approximately £30 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from Majorca and the Costa del Sol were damaged beyond repair. Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were woken well before their giros arrived. Rock FM 97.4 reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered and were still trying to come to terms with the fact that something interesting had happened in Burnley. One resident - Tracy Sharon Smith, a 15-year-old mother of 5 said, "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Mercedes come running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan and Victoria-Storm slept through it all. I was still shaking when I was skinning up and watching Jeremy Kyle the next morning." Apparently looting, muggings and car crime were unaffected and carried on as normal. The British Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to help the stricken locals. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and have found large quantities of personal belongings, including benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Duke at Argos and Bone China from Poundland.. HOW CAN YOU HELP? This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing parcels for those unfortunate enough to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most sought after - items most needed include: Fila or Burberry baseball caps Kappa tracksuit tops (his and hers) Shell suits (female) White sport socks Rockport boots and any other items usually sold in Primark and TJ Hughes. Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same. Required foodstuffs include: Microwave meals, Tins of baked beans, Ice cream, Cans of Colt 45 or Special Brew. 22p buys a biro for filling in the compensation forms. £2 buys chips, crisps and blue fizzy drinks for a family of 9. £5 buys B&H and a lighter to calm the nerves of those affected Classic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WILF Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Why on earth would you want to visit this place?? Your looking in the wrong places.......lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rusty 0 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 it could be worse you could live in my shit hole of a town nelson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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