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Breaking News... There was an avalanche in Lewes, Sussex in 1836. Fans of this site will know all about it thanks to the investigative journalism of a certain David Ernst Goldsmith. Well today there is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about it and hear the dulcet tones of DG himself on BBC Radio 4 at 1:30. Suggest you clear your schedules and gather round the nearest radio set.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Bode Swiller,
How will we know it really is the great man himself?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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johnboy, because they'll say something like "and now we're going live to our resident old avalanche expert David Goldsmith..." and the switchboard will light up with abusive Radio 4 listeners.
I don't know. Maybe a DNA test. What evidence would you like?
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If he mentions the phrase "terms and conditions" I'm going to wet myself laughing. Come on David, that's a challenge for you...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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According to the schedule, "Stewart Henderson presents the interactive programme for those niggling questions".
Sounds like DG territory to me.
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What evidence would you like?
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Post mortem?
(only kidding)
I shall be tuning in to hear the heavenly tones - I am hoping for a booming James Earl Jones sound-a-like. I am expecting a Joe Pasquale sound-a-like
According to the site:-
Email Questions.questions@bbc.co.uk
Tel: 03700 100400
Or you can reach us online via our Radio 4 message board
Would powder ties have aided any rescue efforts for potential survivors?
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| The Voice of Reason wrote: |
| I shall be tuning in to hear the heavenly tones - I am hoping for a booming James Earl Jones sound-a-like. I am expecting a Joe Pasquale sound-a-like |
I always assumed he would sound somewhere between between Alan Bennett and insurance spokesdog Churchill.
I look forward to his tale of white-death-from-above and how he'd do it differently if he was in charge enormously.
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got to be worth a listen!!  but why Avalanches in July?
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Anyone who decides to listen may wish to have a large mug of very strong black coffee at their side.
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I'll be listening with my helmet and ave-cords attached just in case i get swept up in narrative. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I look forward to his tale of white-death-from-above and how he'd do it differently if he was in charge enormously.
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Enormously is the best way to be in charge, I think.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Have to say I'm delighted with the response to this thread. 8 mins and counting...
Think I might pop the transceiver on for this.
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You know it makes sense.
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Bode Swiller, Radio on, some transceivers on search mode others on transmit, just to play safe
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I missed the first 4 mins. Did I miss it? They're talking about Scotland's role in the Spanish Civil War now.
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Poster: A snowHead
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wigan, not been on yet and actually no mention in the intro???
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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wigan, no you haven't missed it 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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no, and no mention of the Lewes avalanche in the prologue... Perhaps this is an elaborate bluff 
Did DG fight on behalf of the anarchists in the Spanish civil war?
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Maybe he prefers to stay on the left though.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Recording it now at Snowheads HQ, no mention of T's & C's tho.
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Oh well, even if he doesn't appear there's some fun little characters in this programme
Roger the Departmental Records Officer is on now :yawn:
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wigan, don't worry, only a few minutes and you can listen to the Archers
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Rumours have it than Terms and Conditions for David's appearance could not be agreed 
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Bode Swiller,
U been on the pop?
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DON'T OPEN THAT HIVE! THE BEES ARE ATTRACTED TO MY BRIGHTLY COLOURED AVE-CORDS! NOOOO! 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Well, frustrated, I called the great man himself and asked him why he kindly woke me up early this morning to tell me about it. He reckons they have misled him and it'll be next week maybe. My apologies for getting everyone excited. You can take all your gear off now.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Whilst there was no mention of the Lewes incident, I still feel like I have endured a T&C lecture from the Gold-meister...slightly nauseous, with heavy eyelids
30 minutes of my life I will never be getting back.....
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WOW talking Bees and virgin Queens, ow I understand
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You know it makes sense.
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The Voice of Reason,
I concur!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Think this thread has been much more entertaining than the show could have been. I'm off to chase a newly formed football sized bee colony from my ski-boots... long may this silliness reign.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I want my money back!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well I just opened the thread and it appears I've missed the broadcast, or maye not
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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halfhand, Did you go through the same rollercoaster of emotions as me?
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If anyone feels emotionally damaged by all this and believes it's my fault please contact the site owner's lawyers. Under the protection of the Ts&Cs I'm not responsible and I don't even own copyright to the posts attributed to me, a person that doesn't exist. Thank you.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Shimmy Alcott, yes, excitement at first through disappointment and on to deep anger and resentment
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.....and then sheer relief that we hadnt missed it after all
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Shimmy Alcott, so, thanks to me you feel quite good now?
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Bode Swiller, not really, I dont feel fully satisfied
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| Shimmy Alcott wrote: |
| Bode Swiller, not really, I dont feel fully satisfied |
1. Too Easy, and 2. Wrong thread anyway.......
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I don't - I feel some post traumatic stress coming on and am pretty sure i've some soft tissue damage (although I accept that I may have had that from before). You've been promising things you can't deliver Swiller, and I demand all my money back. Don't make me contact my local Citizens Advice Beureau.
After all it's what DG would've wanted...
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