Scarborough

[joggerjayne]

It can't be all THAT bad?

[snags]

Are you going?

[joggerjayne]

Not any more.

[emmie]

been a while since i was there, one place won't go back to was Skeggy, awful place.

[Baldric]

I was there 3yrs ago, it was like stepping out of a time machine and into the 1950s, without the good bits.

[joggerjayne]

All towns have slightly skanky areas.

The nice bits of Brighton are like an upside down bra.

The strap is the sea front area ... (nice).

The cups are North Laine (jolly and lively) and Kemp Town (jolly and Bohemian).

Outside and between these areas, it's a total dump ... bandit country, where I never venture (except to zoom through in the car!)

I think most towns are like that.

[Baldric]

Scarborough is just....



skanky!

[joggerjayne]

oh

[emmie]

there are places in the capital you wouldn't dare venture, never thought to ever say that in my life, but now it's true.

[snags]

BTW, an anagram of Scarborough is Bra Crush Goo which fits in nicely with jj's previous post.

[joggerjayne]

On the bright side, the pub at which I'm meeting Chain Smoker Pal at 6.00 is in a VERY jolly part of town.

Back in a bit ... x x x

[TheNovice]

em10 - there's many places in all major towns and cities one wouldn't (and shouldn't) venture alone. London is no different just a lot bigger than most towns. As for Scarborough.........it's all been said!!!!!

[emmie]

i had never been afraid in the past to wander around London, always considered it as my town, belonging so to speak, going out to clubs, bars, pubs, eating out, no problem, not any more. Even our area has gone to the dogs.

[mike11111]

Scarborough was the setting for the light drama series The Royal. It is also within easy reach of Mrs O's cattle prod, so be careful. Having said that, I agree that as a seaside resort it is more suited to the over 80s rather than the 18 - 30 set.

[TheNovice]

London is fine with the odd exception. Believe me, my job takes me everywhere and at all hours. It's very much better than it was 5 to 10 years ago

[emmie]

not sure that's true, we have more gangs than we used to, people involved with drugs than ever, and i not over egging the situation, but speaking from some degree of experience.

[alan-r]

just drove off from hospital in chauffeur vehicle ,no seat belt on....

[whiskeryron]

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joggerjayne

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On the bright side, the pub at which I'm meeting Chain Smoker Pal at 6.00 is in a VERY jolly part of town.//
For goodness sake jj take your mate some fags I hate people who smoke chains.

WR.

[seadogg]

Saving grace is the country and coastline. The Cleveland Way runs through it and has many really nice people to meet and chat with. As to the town itself, wouldn't care care to live down there.

[seadogg]

Used to smoke thick twist Ron, which is even more antisocial.

[emmie]

alan, think you are on wrong thread.. x