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25-02-2008, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by hobble  In my naivety I thought it was the continuous gripes at Bill Oddie that had Hunterswind frozen.
I am glad we are allowed our views wether pro/anti any topic, especially if reasons are backed up by people with extensive knowledge of their subjects. | Thank god we are not banned or frozen for our views on Bill. I for one would certainly be iced. I don't personally have anything against Bill and he is probably a very nice man, it's just his constant interrupting, weird noises and inane chatter that spoils the viewing for me. On his own he's more or less fine but put him with another human and off he goes. |
25-02-2008, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ron1863 Thank god we are not banned or frozen for our views on Bill. I for one would certainly be iced. I don't personally have anything against Bill and he is probably a very nice man, it's just his constant interrupting, weird noises and inane chatter that spoils the viewing for me. On his own he's more or less fine but put him with another human and off he goes. |
You post really made me smile Ron! I have to say, I really can't make my mind up about Bill, but your summary of him is certainly spot on! 
Regards, Chris |
26-02-2008, 12:48 PM
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[quote=ChrisJB;240012]You post really made me smile Ron! I have to say, I really can't make my mind up about Bill, but your summary of him is certainly spot on!
Regards, Chris[/QUOT
Cheers Chris,
It's probably just me that's being hypercritical but I have absolutely nothing against Bill and I usually enjoy his "Oddie goes Wild" series - when he is being serious. It's when he tries to be funny - that's what turns me off, that and the twitching.
I also really like Chris Packham but I notice that he talks with his hands, which he can't keep at his side.
As I said, it's probably just me being picky.
Ron |
26-02-2008, 04:56 PM
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[quote=ron1863;240181] Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisJB You post really made me smile Ron! I have to say, I really can't make my mind up about Bill, but your summary of him is certainly spot on!
Regards, Chris[/QUOT
Cheers Chris,
It's probably just me that's being hypercritical but I have absolutely nothing against Bill and I usually enjoy his "Oddie goes Wild" series - when he is being serious. It's when he tries to be funny - that's what turns me off, that and the twitching.
I also really like Chris Packham but I notice that he talks with his hands, which he can't keep at his side.
As I said, it's probably just me being picky.
Ron | I agree with you some of these presenters are really annoying..Its probably an age thing, you get grumpy as you get older.. |
26-02-2008, 05:28 PM
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Use of hand gestures is often quite useful for people of poor (or no) hearing - allows them to see emphases and assists the general understanding of what a speaker is going on about.
Needs to be done properly, of course. 
[quote=ron1863;240181I also really like Chris Packham but I notice that he talks with his hands, which he can't keep at his side.
As I said, it's probably just me being picky.
Ron [/QUOTE] |
26-02-2008, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ron1863 Thank god we are not banned or frozen for our views on Bill. I for one would certainly be iced. I don't personally have anything against Bill and he is probably a very nice man, it's just his constant interrupting, weird noises and inane chatter that spoils the viewing for me. On his own he's more or less fine but put him with another human and off he goes. | And me  Bill is certainly no David Attenbourgh, And does not let the facts get in the way of a good story. Got no time for him at all.
Regards
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26-02-2008, 08:17 PM
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Chris Packham leaves me really cold. He knows his stuff and I'm sure he's a decent bloke, but his presentational style does nothing for me.
Simon King on the other hand I think is brilliant. A country mile ahead of the rest.
Regards, Chris |
26-02-2008, 08:26 PM
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I admire them all, mainly because anyone who loves wildlife can't be all bad, and also to love wildlife enough to stand up in front of the nation and be criticised for it takes real gumption.
Would any of us do as well or better do you think ?
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26-02-2008, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisJB Chris Packham leaves me really cold. He knows his stuff and I'm sure he's a decent bloke, but his presentational style does nothing for me.
Simon King on the other hand I think is brilliant. A country mile ahead of the rest.
Regards, Chris | Yes he's not bad looking either that simon King.. |
26-02-2008, 11:03 PM
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[quote=Kayleigh;240225] Quote:
Originally Posted by ron1863
I agree with you some of these presenters are really annoying..Its probably an age thing, you get grumpy as you get older..
| What do you mean? I am never grumpy, as my wife will confirm.
Oh, asked her and she won't. That makes me really cross. (but not grumpy, you might just complain about anything, and I don't, only the Daily Mail and the weather, oh and that new kind of rain we get, never.... Sorry)
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26-02-2008, 11:07 PM
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I think we've strayed well away from the original point of the thread.
I suggest we call it a day here, you can of course start a new thread all about the presenters, although it's been covered many times before. |
27-02-2008, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by glsammy I suggest we call it a day here, you can of course start a new thread all about the presenters, although it's been covered many times before. | I just got the impression that folk were trying to test out the limits of the ice box!
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27-02-2008, 06:02 PM
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Been there, done that. It's not a good idea. |
28-02-2008, 03:20 PM
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[quote=Kayleigh;240225] Quote:
Originally Posted by ron1863
I agree with you some of these presenters are really annoying..Its probably an age thing, you get grumpy as you get older..
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Thats very true of females, we males are more laid back and the older we get the more we lay back |
28-02-2008, 05:34 PM
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[quote=ron1863;240956] Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayleigh
Thats very true of females, we males are more laid back and the older we get the more we lay back | Yes! that's why they did that series on grumpy old men, having a good old moan.  |
28-02-2008, 07:56 PM
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[quote=ron1863;240956] Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayleigh
Thats very true of females, we males are more laid back and the older we get the more we lay back | As Zafod Beeblebrox said, I'm so laid back I can't see over my own pelvis. |
28-02-2008, 08:00 PM
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Sorry but having been bought up by one sibling my mother and raising three sons . I really do know why men could be more laid back and if I could only could put things on an even keel for woman mother nurturer
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29-02-2008, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisJB Simon King on the other hand I think is brilliant. A country mile ahead of the rest.Regards, Chris | and Simon King has been appointed as vice-president of The Wildlife Trusts.
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29-02-2008, 12:53 PM
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They could all do with watching a couple of episodes of Animal Magic with Johnny Morris ... |
29-02-2008, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisJB Chris Packham leaves me really cold. He knows his stuff and I'm sure he's a decent bloke, but his presentational style does nothing for me.
Simon King on the other hand I think is brilliant. A country mile ahead of the rest.
Regards, Chris | I couldn't agree more!
its all those jumpy hand movements....sorry but i have to reach for the remote...
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29-02-2008, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Bouncytigger I couldn't agree more!
its all those jumpy hand movements....sorry but i have to reach for the remote...
Bills gotta be my fave but then he's a crazy Brummie like me | I have to chip in here. Yon Mr Oddie is a son of the great red rose county (Lancashire) and was born not too far from me in Rochdale. I think he did move to the Midlands as a child though.
Sorry to be picky! It's just that dear Rochdale doesn't have a great deal going for it and many would perhaps consider this an accolade for the town!
Regards, Chris
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29-02-2008, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisJB I have to chip in here. Yon Mr Oddie is a son of the great red rose county (Lancashire) and was born not too far from me in Rochdale. I think he did move to the Midlands as a child though.
Sorry to be picky! It's just that dear Rochdale doesn't have a great deal going for it and many would perhaps consider this an accolade for the town!
Regards, Chris | Your quite right Chris!!
smack my paws
He's always in our local papers and he does talkin with the regional accent so i hope i can be forgiven for presuming wrongly that he was from round these parts
He was born in Rochdale as you say
Did you see that WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE that they did on him some time back?
Quite a sad upbringing really with his mothers mental illness and all that.
Thinks his family moved here when he was very young. |
29-02-2008, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bouncytigger Your quite right Chris!!
smack my paws
He's always in our local papers and he does talkin with the regional accent so i hope i can be forgiven for presuming wrongly that he was from round these parts
He was born in Rochdale as you say
Did you see that WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE that they did on him some time back?
Quite a sad upbringing really with his mothers mental illness and all that.
Thinks his family moved here when he was very young. | I did see the programme and really enjoyed it. Going off on a mega-tangent to this thread (sorry folks), but do you remember the distant family member he met, who looked very similar (I think he lent Bill a family tree), well my auntie knows him!
Great eh?!
Regards, Chris |
29-02-2008, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisJB I did see the programme and really enjoyed it. Going off on a mega-tangent to this thread (sorry folks), but do you remember the distant family member he met, who looked very similar (I think he lent Bill a family tree), well my auntie knows him!
Great eh?!
Regards, Chris |
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