Obituary
- 3 September 2010 18:0168627the death of the former liberal then liberal democrat m.p cyril smith has been announce at the age of 82.
we all know him for his immense bulk, weighing 29 stone at one point.
the medics say that obesity is now the biggest cause of premature death, 82 does not sound premature to me. - 3 September 2010 18:2668636
- 3 September 2010 18:3868641A memorable character and good all -round (a slight play on words) MP, R.I.P Cyril
Great picture Bob, just like a picture postcard
- 3 September 2010 18:4268643quite right barry, a popular and memorable character indeed.
having said that i doubt that mourners will be queueing up to be pall bearers though. - Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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3 September 2010 19:0268645As you say a popular and memorable character. R.I.P
On a lighter and more personal note, I seem to be doing my best to reach Cyril's weight, there is hope for me yet to get a free TV licence
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I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
------------------------------------------------------------------- - 3 September 2010 19:2068650Cyril Smith was a mere Twiggy to Dover`s very own heavyweight, Thomas Longley, landlord of the Star Inn along Church street. He was at one time, Britain`s heaviest subject at 593 pounds, (Cyril was 406 pounds), and recieved a letter from Queen Victoria complimenting him on his good health. He died in 1904 aged 58. He was taken by 12 bearer`s to St Mary`s Church. Does that mean he`s buried there? If so, wouldn`t it be interesting for tourist`s to know about him when they visit it?...... P.S. Was that an intended pun above Jan?
Tell them that I came, and no one answered. - Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,835
3 September 2010 20:4068661No it wasn't . Being a bit dim I didn't catch on at first and had to re-read my post twice to get it. I'm not clever enough to do one deliberately.-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
------------------------------------------------------------------- - 3 September 2010 21:2368669It depends on many factors, Howard. Dovorians from the town tend to live seven ears less on average than Dovorians from River. I reckon much depends on trafic-caused pollution and the stress connected to constant traffic.
To walk along London Road, Frith Road or up Tower Hamlets during the afternoon rush hour is depressing!Chanters, Drums and Drones Potty Time http://youtu.be/99fMqpjnXYA
Rule Britannia!
Kent First http://youtu.be/04F3mAP3fV4 Keep banging on http://youtu.be/qYCU_SKmkGQ - 3 September 2010 21:2768672how many ears do the river people have alexander?
there have been rumours about mutants in that neck of the woods, but i have always assumed that susan and vic had the usual add ons. - 3 September 2010 21:2868673
Chanters, Drums and Drones Potty Time http://youtu.be/99fMqpjnXYA
Rule Britannia!
Kent First http://youtu.be/04F3mAP3fV4 Keep banging on http://youtu.be/qYCU_SKmkGQ - Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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3 September 2010 22:0468696Cyril smith a true character
sadly a lot of politicians dont have it these daysALL POSTS ARE MY OWN PERSONAL VIEWS
