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« on: May 03, 2010, 21:05:17 »
1)  I have a bad ear.  Did cotton buds work, no they didn't.

2)  I listened to my instructor, get in the boat, row, bridge ahead, duck and stop.  I hate boats now!

3)  I received a birthday card, from everyone.  I was so pleased.

4)  It's christmas eve, shame I have no presents.  Perhaps Santa will come though.

5)  I brought a brand new portable television yesterday, to watch on my train journey today.

6)  I waited and waited for my mail.  I was here for days on end but it never came.

7)  Detox for days hurts, I wouldn't recommend it.

Cool  I had chicken yesterday, ate it all.

9)  I've rang customer services, I was given a free first class ticket.

10)  I used the hovercraft to get to the Isle of Wight.

Find the hidden stations served by FGW▸ (First Great Western) in the text. 

Max 2 answers, give others a chance!!   Cheesy Wink
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« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2010, 21:29:51 »
Excellent, Rick!  Grin

1.  Didcot

2.  Trowbridge

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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) 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 #2 on: May 03, 2010, 21:48:03 »
6. Hereford

7. Oxford

and I agree with Chris - excellent effort!
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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2010, 22:00:24 »
4.  Evesham

5.  Newport
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« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2010, 22:05:40 »
3, Frome
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« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2010, 22:06:18 »
8. Yate
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« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2010, 22:07:59 »
10. Hove?
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« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2010, 22:09:59 »
8. Iver

That nearly had me stumped
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« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2010, 22:11:39 »
Ahem!  8 is Yate - and you've had two goes already!  Shocked
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) 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.

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« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2010, 22:18:43 »
11.  Any disease is a real pain, ails each person it affects.

12.  There are many endangered animals in the United Kingdom. Elk: shame there are so few these days.
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) 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 #10 on: May 03, 2010, 22:39:33 »
Ahem indeed Chris

I think 9 might be Iver (thanks for the help with that one FallenAngel Grin)
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« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2010, 22:40:06 »
and 11. is Nailsea..

Ok I'll stop now  Cheesy
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« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2010, 23:19:22 »
13.  What is the possibility of catching a FGW▸ (First Great Western) train here?  I don't think there's any, at Tonbridge!

14.  Should lost property be kept on the train, any old how, or left at the next station?

15.  Disruption may be caused to trains travelling west. On the other hand, they may be travelling east.


And if anyone can suggest a way of working 'Severn Tunnel Junction' into one of these quiz questions, I'll be very impressed!  Wink Cheesy Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) 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.

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« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2010, 23:29:45 »
Yatton

Worle

Weston - however IMHO▸ ('in my humble opinion') thats cheating as the supermare has been omitted
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« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2010, 23:41:39 »
Quote from: Rick on May 03, 2010, 21:05:17
Max 2 answers, give others a chance!!   Cheesy Wink

There's still 12 to be answered ...  Roll Eyes
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) 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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