Life in Bournemouth 2 - The Sequel.
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Firstly, thanks to all those who took the time to read my first post on here, entitled "Life in Bournemouth".The gumtree view stats recorded a 3 figure viewing number which is still increasing.
Apparently it was twittered or tweeted or whatever & I had about 15 emails back about it. The few I read were positive & surprisingly in agreement. A couple requested a further post - so here you are!

As I said in the last post, Bournemouth is a fantastic place to live. We are so lucky to have so much at our feet. Beaches, forest, fresh air, amenities, nightlife, good local economy etc.

However, there are downsides. Without wanting to be a neg-head & in no particular order, here are a few more & also some expansion on those previously mentioned.

1 - Students - the university lot mainly. Sort yourselves out. Apart from looking a bit drippy, you are now meant to be gearing up for life in the big wide world. Fair enough, have a good time, but you are here to learn & do well. You are not in Hollyoaks. Bournemouth was here well before you lot arrived & you would do well if you remembered that when you are clogging up the bus stops, prancing about half-cut in Old Christchurch rd or taking up space in the pub but not buying a drink. The general rule is this - you go into a pub, go to the bar & buy a drink. That's one each. Then you can faff about with your phone, shout to your pals or whatever. Just don't hang around too long though.

2 - This one is expanding on a point from my previous post - one which a few people agreed with - local office staff. By this, I mean "digital/web-design" people, PR types & recruitment staff etc i.e. all the self-important types who hang around the sandwich bars by day & go face-hunting in the "upmarket" night clubs by night. Guys - get a grip. People now look back at 80's pics of yuppies with big mobile phones & fall about laughing. In 10 years time, this will be you. Before Mr Cameron knackers the country up so far that your "professions" become unsustainable, get out & get a real career. The creative types might want to consider landscape gardening. The recruiters & bankers should look at retail work - a few seconds of your false customer service is usually acceptable in shops.

3 - The road layout & roundabouts in town - if you can't handle them, take some driving lessons or give up driving. The choice is yours.

4 - Street hawkers - I do not want to be stopped & chatted up by a charity "volunteer" in town. They harass you outside Lush, outside Burger King- all over the show. Go away. Despite what you are told, your job is not worthwhile.

5 - Weirdos. Why does Bournemouth have so many? Is the town featured on www.agoodplacetoliveifyouarenuts.com? People walking around muttering away, wearing dodgy clothes, eyeballing oher people. I don't mind colourful people but it gets a bit embarrassing when you walk down the street & they're everywhere.

6- Lastly for now - locals who call Bournemouth "Bomo". What's all that about? I suggest you move to some silly part of inner London if you wanna talk like that. And girls, please stop saying "Bless Ya". It's annoying.

I think this will do for now. I've got some more lined up for my next one so stay tuned,thanks for looking, look after each other & keep it real.

NB- Edit - a few people have sent me emails in response to this. I'm mad busy with life & I'm not one for emailing & stuff so no offence if I don't reply - to be honest, I don't bother reading them now.. In the words of Boris Gardiner, That's just the way it is.

Link to other post - http://www.gumtree.com/p/community/life-in-bournemouth/99306710