Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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Paul, I was going to take a picture lunchtime of the three flag poles being erected, but thought it maybe a bit boring after this long wait. Crowds of french school kids on the beach, with the constant (sometimes) noise of building works in progress.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
Guest 697- Registered: 13 Apr 2010
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I don't think they are new flagpoles. It's the new "lighting wave".
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Yippee, the flag poles are going up. People are going to flock to our seafront to see the wondrous dozen flagpoles, all of varying heights. Not.
At 9:40 this morning there were about 14 people on site, not one working although they all looked as if purposefully going about their business. Not.
Having said that, in the spirit of positivity, last night the sea was as calm as a mill pond. It was the kind of evening you long for when you go on holiday. Lights reflected in the water and an almost full moon. Magical!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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went past this morning looked like a few weeks and we should have our promenade back.
Ross Miller
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Indeed it is moving on a pace and looks like it will be ready for the regatta.
The "flagpoles" are actually lighting masts as indicated in the original plans and constitute the third wave of the design.
I am actually impressed at how it is all coming together and how it looks
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Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Wow! thats bang up to the minute Paul...that must have been you hang gliding over the harbour, dangling from a great height, with cameras all aflashing and apoppin'
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Would be nice to get a flight over, but this was from the Castle
Here is a full size which you can see what is going on (as well as the people getting cosy on the beach!!)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doverpast/4749859216/sizes/o/in/photostream/Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Scotchie have tried to look at that but am asked to join Yahoo before I can see it. This didnt use to happen did it? but once or twice lately the same thing has happened to me when I tried to look. So...bit disappointing.
The fault might be my end as Im having some ongoing security issues with email and whathaveyou.
Guest 693- Registered: 12 Nov 2009
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Latest on this is that the contractors expect to be finished in the last week of July, approximately one month behind the original schedule.
True friends stab you in the front.
PaulB, Your not alone! I`ve also noticed recently that I get the same message as yourself that you need to join Yahoo if you want to view the pics.
Nothing stays the same eh?
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Try again now guys - I was messing around with the provacy setting last week so it should work now :)
Been nice knowing you :)
Brian Dixon
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it worked for me,yahoo and yippee.
Thanks Scotchie, that worked a treat, great photo!
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Thanks Scotchie...all Dover needs now is a pleasant urine and beggar free route to the seafront so tourists and townsfolk can enjoy the new wavy promenade.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 663- Registered: 20 Mar 2008
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Thats a great picture have looked in at the full size one on your post really must walk up and have a look,my sister tells me they are going to landscape it
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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absolutely stunning paul, maybe the tourism folk or the town council could use it in their promotions?
i must admit i am now onside with the promenade, once the turf is down and the flower beds planted it should be promoted as a reason to visit dover.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Thanks all - would make a good view when it is all finished and lit up
Been nice knowing you :)
Maybe a big photo on the tourist wheelbarrow?
Been nice knowing you :)