Musings from the Merse
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Net Loss
Huttonian enjoyed this letter to the Berwick Advertiser-the town cousin to the Berwickshire yokel version.
"SIR,-As I hope to relocate to the area, last Saturday I completed a 720-mile round trip drive to take a four-hour look at Berwick.
Impressions?
An enchanting town in beautiful surroundings, full of friendly and helpful folk with a delightful mixture of Scottish and geordie accidents, uplifting pastel shade buildings here and there, interesting old architecture, giving the whole place a solid feel, together with an altogether well scrubbed look to the town.
The main amenities are all within easy walking distance of each other and to cap it all, riverside tranquility plus a beach.
However, I was all but poleaxed to discover no internet cafes whatsoever and, worse, the sole library, which does have computer facilities, not only closes on Saturday afternoons but for the entire day on Thursdays.
Hello - it’s the 21st century. I’m used to, and need, access seven days a week.
It was with growing incredulity that I studied the facts via the library’s window notice. It must have been the glazed look to my eyes which troubled a passing old lady, because sensing there was something amiss, she dived into her handbag and offered me some smelling salts.
I declined her kindness, but fully understand what prompted the gesture.
Still, at least you have electricity"
What a child of the 21st century. No internet access, no life worth living. And I wonder which of the southron public libaries and internet cafes he patronises are open 24 hours a day? Presumably if he does grace Berwick with a permenant presence he will bring his computer and get a internet connection in the comfort of his own bedroom. No need to seek out the libary hotspot ar 2am.
Btw I am intrigued to his reference to the 'Scottish and Geordie accidents'. Probably a lot of them walking around.
Something to do with the chemist shops not being able to offer a wide selection of condoms 24/7 in so last century Berwick?
Better keep his leg under until the shops open.
Huttonian enjoyed this letter to the Berwick Advertiser-the town cousin to the Berwickshire yokel version.
"SIR,-As I hope to relocate to the area, last Saturday I completed a 720-mile round trip drive to take a four-hour look at Berwick.
Impressions?
An enchanting town in beautiful surroundings, full of friendly and helpful folk with a delightful mixture of Scottish and geordie accidents, uplifting pastel shade buildings here and there, interesting old architecture, giving the whole place a solid feel, together with an altogether well scrubbed look to the town.
The main amenities are all within easy walking distance of each other and to cap it all, riverside tranquility plus a beach.
However, I was all but poleaxed to discover no internet cafes whatsoever and, worse, the sole library, which does have computer facilities, not only closes on Saturday afternoons but for the entire day on Thursdays.
Hello - it’s the 21st century. I’m used to, and need, access seven days a week.
It was with growing incredulity that I studied the facts via the library’s window notice. It must have been the glazed look to my eyes which troubled a passing old lady, because sensing there was something amiss, she dived into her handbag and offered me some smelling salts.
I declined her kindness, but fully understand what prompted the gesture.
Still, at least you have electricity"
What a child of the 21st century. No internet access, no life worth living. And I wonder which of the southron public libaries and internet cafes he patronises are open 24 hours a day? Presumably if he does grace Berwick with a permenant presence he will bring his computer and get a internet connection in the comfort of his own bedroom. No need to seek out the libary hotspot ar 2am.
Btw I am intrigued to his reference to the 'Scottish and Geordie accidents'. Probably a lot of them walking around.
Something to do with the chemist shops not being able to offer a wide selection of condoms 24/7 in so last century Berwick?
Better keep his leg under until the shops open.
Labels: Berwick, Geordie accidenrs, Internet access
Comments:
I wonder whether getting an internet access at home had crossed his mind?
Lucky he didn't choose Duns!
Lucky he didn't choose Duns!
He could do worse than Duns once you get a grip on BT-7mb download is ok. But in Duns he might miss the Geordie Accidents
7mb. . . luxury! Up here in the hills we have 1/2 mb!
But still no internet cafe gracing the old square. Same problem with the library and its opening hours as Berwick.
But still no internet cafe gracing the old square. Same problem with the library and its opening hours as Berwick.
Try Jedburgh - they have free wifi in the High Street according to the signs as you approach from Englandland at least.
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