James Harrison Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'm sure the problem could well be solved by asking the advice of that nice Mr Thompson. *Grabs coat, ducks (ha!) and runs* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 As a number of A4s were renamed after officials, I suggest that the duck statue be changed from "Mallard" to "D R McIntosh" in the hope that will satisfy both sides of the arguement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushVeteran Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Well they still feel very strongly about it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 What's the betting that if it is built duckless, people will keep putting ducks on it... I can see a lot of rubber duckys appearing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 yes, see post 47, the duke is never coneless for long after official removal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Piece in today's Guardian about the row - includes photo of Gresley with 10000 Hush-Hush at KX http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jan/16/duck-nigel-gresley-statue-row Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 First I heard that the duck had been shot by duck hunters deleted was in a half page article in today's Sunday paper. What a shame. ..... on the other hand a Mallard is a wonderful wild thing (as is Gresley's A4). Mebbe I don't like the duck just plonked on an extension of the bronze base for his feet. So I propose the Mallard ought to discovered elsewhere across the station (perhaps up out of reach, but in eye contact with HNG). It'd be an interesting challenge for those visiting the station to try to find it. I'd be prepared to put up £50 towards having a separate Mallard duck suitably sculpted and sited after due process. Anyone care to join me in "crowd funding" this project ? dh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted March 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2016 For those interested, why not wear a Mallard http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RSPB-Pin-Badge-Mallard-00362-/262325248055?ssP I wonder how many will be wearing these at 11am on the 5th April when the statue is unveiled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2016 So I propose the Mallard ought to discovered elsewhere across the station (perhaps up out of reach, but in eye contact with HNG).dh You could have it suspended above head height on "invisible" wires wings outstretched as if going full tilt, appearing to be racing across the concourse. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted March 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2016 saw this and couldn't resist posting it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 For those interested, why not wear a Mallard http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RSPB-Pin-Badge-Mallard-00362-/262325248055?ssP I wonder how many will be wearing these at 11am on the 5th April when the statue is unveiled. It would go with my duck call..... are you planning to attend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthesod4479 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Not going to miss it for the world. Anything could happen, a flashmob all as ducks, thouands of ducks being thrown at the group, and as they all off to stuff their faces, th staute will beinundaed with ducks of all sizes Serioudly i hope not but, i have no control over peoples feelings And just to put it into perspective. The society has not advised any of its members of the time ITS ELEVEN O'CLOCK Not invited ANY of the publicwho donated Just gos to show how much thought thewy put towards this BUT we all have an invite from Hazell and her Association. So lets not spol it fro her, its a great piece of work, ust missing something the Coucil were so much in favour of 15 months ago. More to the point will the pantomime villian Tim godfrey be there. If so and thwey let him speak i bet he wont mention his Grandfathers beloved ducks this time as he has donseveraltimes before. One day all the devious acts o the Council may become publicknowledge, unti then we just have to guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 But a Nigerian Soul singer Tim Godfrey song might liven up proceedings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Personally, I find the whole proceedings very childish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard i Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 First I heard that the duck had been shot by duck hunters deleted was in a half page article in today's Sunday paper. What a shame. ..... on the other hand a Mallard is a wonderful wild thing (as is Gresley's A4). Mebbe I don't like the duck just plonked on an extension of the bronze base for his feet. So I propose the Mallard ought to discovered elsewhere across the station (perhaps up out of reach, but in eye contact with HNG). It'd be an interesting challenge for those visiting the station to try to find it. I'd be prepared to put up £50 towards having a separate Mallard duck suitably sculpted and sited after due process. Anyone care to join me in "crowd funding" this project ? dh This has to be one of the finist bits of lateral thinking i have read . Give this more exposure it seems a get compromise and also artistic all wrapped up in a simple solution. How much to cast a lifesize duck, you would have my tenner or ten bucks (which ever is worth more once the decision is made) Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Ha...then you'd have the idiots who have stopped it, banding together to get it placed well away from THEIR statue. So what would be the point? And they are upper class, so will win, trust me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted March 20, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 20, 2016 So was a revised planning application required, to reflect the change to the statue design? Now then, if lots of "pro-duck" supporters all turned up at the appointed time and started quacking at the appointed moment..... Not that I'm suggesting such a thing, you understand.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
don Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Travelled behind the Scotsman on the NYMR last wednesday, it has a small yellow duck on top of the splasher below the nameplate. My daughter was with me, she is in her middle 30's and when she saw it she found it very amusing when i explained what it was all about. A picture of it posted on Facebook got a lot of likes! My other daughter lives in London and regularly commutes through Kings Cross and thought it was a great idea,but then she is a bit "arty". Don. ex Hornsey and KX fireman/second man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 You have to wonder at the way some of these groups are run. Both the WSRA and the Gresley Society have(had) trustees who run roughshod over the membership. It's a case of "We are in charge so sod you lot, you're just members, you don't count." The WSRA trustees especially, seemed desperate to hold on to power trying every trick in the book despite nearly every member wanting them out, and seemingly succeeding in pissing virtually everybody off. The Gresley lot seem the same, using and abusing rules to deny votes and a fair say, intent to impose their will. All this despite the obvious harm and poor publicity it has inflicted on a great society. You just know ducks will keep appearing at his feet after all this publicity which will look a lot more distracting and untidy than if they had just included the thing in the first place It's a classic case of shooting yourself in the foot (at least you missed the duck!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Reminds me of a certain preserved line near Matlock.......... Come and spend your money, but don't expect any manners or anything else from us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted March 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2016 Reminds me of a certain preserved line near Matlock.......... Come and spend your money, but don't expect any manners or anything else from us. Maybe you'd care to explain further ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidH Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 No, please don't ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I recently came across a copy Of Railway Modeller March 2015 containing a Gresley Society advert requesting donations for the statue complete with Duck and explaining the Duck's significance. One must conclude that the advert was placed with the Society's full backing. Duck or no Duck may sound trivial and I have no strong feelings either way. How any democratic society conducts its affairs is not trivial and members should be confident that decisions arrived at cannot/will not be overturned without due process. If this is not the case why bother with an AGM. Taking this a step further it would be helpful if societies ensured that all members held a copy of the Constitution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthesod4479 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Pebbles You have seen my postings on another forum. on this subject. You mention a copy of the Constitution. under the Companies Act 2006 the society MUST supply an up to date copy of the current Articles when request. Failure to do so incurs a fine of 1000 pounds i believe and it is not only the Secretary who is liable, but all the Council. however there is no time limit in supplying it, and as a re sult it is now nearly three months since my first request and two months from a reminder to them. That Act is a wonderful piece of reading, esp the sections where it says 'must', which as i understand it is mandatory, and 'should' is advisory ,but following it is considered good practice. and like the highway code, the phrase 'ignorance is no excuse. you either comply or face the consequences. Oh and another LIE by the Council where they claimed that all 10 of the Vice presidents were in favour of the remaval of the Mallard Bill Macalpine has already said he is pro mallard, now the Eal of Lindsay has confirmed being pro mallard and also that he has never been consulted about its removal ( see Save Gresleys Duck facebook page) There are other lies as well. THAT is what angers me, the deceitful way this has been arranged nothing more,nothing less Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted March 22, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2016 Personally, I'd love to see the Society members (and members of the public) who funded the statue on the premise that quackers would be included were to take out a class action against the Vice Presidents. Now that would be interesting... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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