[Alsone]

As I understand it, far from being scrapped, following a successful environmental study, the reef project is now out for public consultation. All locals no doubt will be aware of this.

So far as the negative comments on the site go, think about this:

I understand Newquay TC are committed to increasing the number of tourists in Newquay. This means one of two things, more drunken dickheads who disrespect the town and its residents or more surfers.

Or to put it another way, the more surfers there are filling the hotels, the less rooms there are for the dickheads.

Building a reef may attract more surfers but this is better than the alternative. At least surfers respect the town and its people.

Locals will know where to go when the reef gets too crowded in summer anyway.

So far as artificial reefs not working, it is true that some have failed to live up to their potential although arguably at most there has at least been some improvement over the pre-reef conditions.

However, ASR's reef at Narrowneck has been a resounding success.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the surfers of Newquay to get a world class wave such as the one at Narrowneck, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to provide an alternative to drunken tourism. Newquay should seize this opportunity even if the only reason for doing so is to keep the drunken louts out.

[seaslave1]

Here, here...well said Alsone (odd name that!)

Couldn't agree more. The reef can't hurt the town, and maybe even if it didn't fulfil all its obligations, it wouldn't hurt to try. The TC would probably look at it as a white elephant, but they'd just have to put it down to experience. If it only helps to clear the town of the stupid immature little g!ts, it would be worth every penny!

What I want to know is, where will the good waves roll to shore. Will it effect all the beaches in the bay, or just a couple. Short or wide ranging effects?

[Sad?Old Hippie]

Alsone, thanx 4 t interestin info on t reef, woz certainly not aware of what uve said

Cant figure t powers that b out, this is a 1nce in a lifetime chance 2 reeeeeely put Newquay on t map n make it special n as usual theyre draggin there heels n stickin thier heads in t sand

Agree wiv all Alsone n Chuky say, think it would clear t louts out

Chuky, t original proposal woz 4 t reef 2 b built around Great Western beach so that is where t waves would b, this of course upset our friends t fishermen cos of thier so called shippin lanes n as Ive said b4, aint seen a ship yet cumin in2 or out of Newquay Harbour

[seaslave1]

Any idea where they're plannin to put it then, hun?

[Sad?Old Hippie]

Ur guess is as good as mine blondie

Thought theyd scrapped it till Alsone posted

Probably still Western, methinx they shud give t fishermen sum free surf lessons, u neva kno they might just grow 2 like it

[seaslave1]

Seein as you are a local, me thinks youshould get your local ass down to the TC offices and find out. You could be the official information officer for us all, no?

[Sad?Old Hippie]

Jeez chuky, u like 2 get ya 10p worth outa me dont ya, 1st u call me t embassador n now im t info officer

Yeah, ok, anythin 4 u blondie, will look into it when back from t smoke

Anythin else I can do 4 u?, jeez, wimmin!!!

[seaslave1]

Saturday's lottery numbers would be nice (please).

[Sad?Old Hippie]

34, 15, 27, 29, 11, 16

Dont spend it all at once blondie

[seaslave1]

If those littl beauties come up, I will be in The Key by the end of the weekend, to help pick your Harley.

Fingers crossed then babe.

[Sad?Old Hippie]

OK, will hold ya to that 1 chuky

Nice Harley Fat Boy, only bout £13000

[seaslave1]

Peanuts babe if the Big One comes up. U can have a new pad too, for you and the kids.

[Sad?Old Hippie]

To the tune of t Greese classic...."Tell me more tell me more"

Chuky, ur 2 kind, ok I accept, n a Raptor wet suit, n a Shelby GT500 Mustang n.............

[seaslave1]

Don't push your luck, mate!

I reckon withthe Harley and a new pad, that should come to about £500,000. Don't go gettin all greedy on me now.

[seaslave1]

Here, have this for safe keeping till you get the real thing.

Ssx