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Author Topic: Animals v trains - inevitably, only one possible result: some appalling puns!  (Read 22661 times)
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« Reply #60 on: January 06, 2013, 22:59:09 »

Horsing about on the railway is dangerous. It can be a nightmare for the staff.
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« Reply #61 on: January 06, 2013, 23:01:50 »

In the mane, you're right.  Tongue
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William Huskisson MP (Member of Parliament) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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« Reply #62 on: January 06, 2013, 23:39:56 »

I heard the poor beast was a little hoarse.
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« Reply #63 on: January 06, 2013, 23:50:39 »

More a foal for getting hit by the train.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #64 on: January 06, 2013, 23:53:35 »

A bit un-stable maybe ?
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« Reply #65 on: January 06, 2013, 23:57:41 »

Possibly: I can't err comment.  Undecided
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« Reply #66 on: January 07, 2013, 09:31:35 »


Herd some of these beef ore. Wouldn't it be a calambity if forum members had a poultry or even a baaaaad sense of humour?
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« Reply #67 on: January 08, 2013, 16:31:02 »

Can we all stop bleating on now? (I was a bit sheepish about putting that)
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« Reply #68 on: January 08, 2013, 17:29:35 »

Ewe had enough, have ewe?
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« Reply #69 on: January 08, 2013, 21:18:27 »

This is getting quite childish now...I'm getting the flock out of here
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« Reply #70 on: January 08, 2013, 22:49:19 »

I think you are all missing the point of this. It's a tragic incident that causes serious delays to all those who are involved.

Network Rail have done a fantastic job clearing the site as quickly as possible; partly due to BTPs (British Transport Police) quick attendance on site - which is due to them being on a steak out nearby. It's this form of collaboration that is worthy of being talked about not silly puns.

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« Reply #71 on: January 08, 2013, 23:04:40 »

I agree it is frustrating for those involved and yes NR» (Network Rail - home page) did work speedily to clear the line, but I'm sorry I can't overlook your ironic typo which, inadvertently I assume, continued the puns.  Grin
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« Reply #72 on: January 09, 2013, 01:17:57 »

I agree it is frustrating for those involved and yes NR» (Network Rail - home page) did work speedily to clear the line, but I'm sorry I can't overlook your ironic typo which, inadvertently I assume, continued the puns.  Grin
No, the idea was that not many people would notice it because I wrapped it up! It was deliberate. Smiley
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« Reply #73 on: January 09, 2013, 08:35:28 »

With all the flooding I am surprised a train hasn't collided with a certain type of cetacean mammal swimming across the tracks. Perhaps the guard could warble 'Whale Meat Again' to Control, before he issues flippers and snorkels to the stranded customers....
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« Reply #74 on: January 09, 2013, 08:47:54 »

O.M.C (Oh My Cod)
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