Merlin

Things certainly are looking up for Bedlington. The future is bright, the future is Bedlington Terrier white

There's an interesting post by Pete in The Sports Club section well worth a read and could have some impact on discussion in here. Have a read and see what you think!

Quite the reporter there Pete. Well done

Sizsells, a lot of people see things and are afraid to say anything in case they are derided, accused of being barmy or simply stupid! Well let me tell you , the more I have looked into this subject, the more surprised I have been. The amount of sightings in Northumberland is quite astounding, from panthers, puma's and all other big cat varieties. Now I know that a fair percentage of these are made up,drink and substance related, but there are too many to discount as not being true. What started off as a tale told to me by a mate has turned into, I think, a very interesting topic! Also a very worrying one. I am concerned at the lack-lustre response of the authorities, and the 'Naa, you are all mad to think they could survive in this country' attitude! What are they afraid of?

Reports in the press refer to big cat sightings in Northumberland as recent as March 2010. Most sightings are in the Hexham area. Closest reported sighting was Morpeth. Reports say there are more than 2 but no more than 12 big cats living wild in the Northumberland area! The introduction of 'The Dangerous Animals Act' where people are required to obtain a licence, is to blame for the rise in sightings, as these people released their animals into the wild instead of applying for a licence or being refused a licence. A Lynx feeds on rabbits, hares and small birds, so they should be quite at home on the golf course as there are hundreds of rabbits and a good few hares, there are also a few 'Birdies' knocking about, I don't think they would be keen on the even fewer 'Eagles' that sometimes appear

For a bit of info read the thread about 'Tesco car park.' on here.

My Diana 27 was made in 1967 for the Hy-Score company. It's a Hy-Score 807. This the one Pete.

Brian :lol: Mercury, When I started this topic I was a serious! If there are big cats roaming around we need to identify them to judge how dangerous they are to us poor dinner on legs humans. I don't claim to be any wildlife expert but, my general education tells me that they don't want a lot to do with us, and will run away long before you get near them, but can be mighty dangerous if they feel threatened! I have heard of this black cat before over the burn, but this from some Choppington lads while exercising their lurchers and jack russel's early in the morning. Merc it's not like me to be serious either, but I am enjoying the way this thread is going. Cheers

Brian sorry but you would be restricted in the choice of weapons you could use. The choice would be between a Driver or low calibre irons All depends which would offer you the greatest chance of a 'Slice' Oh! And falling that a bluddy good pair of trainers Malcolm that picture must have been taken some years ago, looks like the cooncil were still in charge It's in fantastic condition now!

A Chinese friend of mine was telling me about seeing a really tall animal Sheetin on a zoo keepers head! I said 'Giraffe' He said 'Of course I did it was hirarious'

What a button to push Malcolm! We could get rid of every politician with a bit of pressure from our thumbs. Fantastic I mean they really try to cut their carbon footprint, don't they :lol:

At least, or should I say at last, someone, somewhere used a bit of common. While the road surface was up they actually got the water board to do some repairs before they relaid the road! All we need now is for the gas board to come and dig it all up again :lol:

Sad very sad

No it can't be right, just found out today that 'New Deal' has been scrapped!

MissVics driving has already caused multiple car pile ups on here :whistle: While spotting this beast she wasn't by any chance checking her rear view mirror at the time was she :lol: :jump:

Recruitment open day on Tuesday 12th October, at St Bedes Church. Starts at 11:00 am. Good Luck. Also heard a whisper that they are only recruiting people on 'New Deal' this cannot be right, can it?

They found plenty of cracks...hence the scaffold

Pete try saying that last bit fast :dribble:

Had to come Malcolm, what with charges in Morpeth. If they charged for parking in and around Bennies and Meadowdale they'd make a fortune

If Tesco implement parking charges then welcome parking charges all over Bedlington

Already got my lynx cuddly toys on order and booked a stall on the market Malcolm. Also been in touch with Golf Club to organise big cat safari's :lol:

Malcolm I'm not giving up, but short of getting Mr Plodd involved (which will be the last resort) I'm at that point where every avenue seems to be blocked, no pun intended.

Here's a laugh for you, and a probable insight to the people running NCC. They have been employing a person to help find ways of saving money for NCC. Oooh! That's good I here you say! Well this guy is being paid ONE THOUSAND POUND a DAY and has been employed by NC COONCIL for EIGHT MONTH and is still on the payroll! You still laughing?

Mr Darn, I hope this manager of yours isn't reading this thread, as I can visualise him now inserting tapes into the scanner tills 'Do you have your own bags? Would you be...................?' :lol:

Nice one Malc and Pete :lol: Feel a bit of a meerkat myself Anyway I saw him again last night and passed on your comments, can't print his reply, yes......yes....even me! He is adamant that what he and his mates saw was a big cat similar in size to a Lynx and light brown in colour. Now then we know we have no bananas oops big cats native in Britain, so if it was a big cat it must be an escapee from somewhere. So here is a picture of a Lynx. Just so you know what it looks like when it jumps oot the hedge an tries to do a dracula on ye!