Snow tow: Bournemouth University student finds novel way of getting to the library (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Snow tow: Bournemouth University student finds novel way of getting to the library
12:16pm Monday 21st January 2013 in News
Snow tow: Bournemouth University student finds novel way of getting to the library
SNOW made for tricky conditions on the roads last week but one Bournemouth student found a different way of getting around.
The Bournemouth University student took to his skis and was towed along by a 4x4 to the library as he clutched an extension lead.
The video of his journey, which was posted to YouTube on Friday, shows the suit-clad student trying out numerous stunts and waving to passers-by along the way.
See all our snow coverage, weather information, driving advice and pictures at bournemouthecho.co.uk/snow
Comments(17)
speedy231278
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12:37pm Mon 21 Jan 13
markymark3
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12:37pm Mon 21 Jan 13
nobbythesheep
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12:41pm Mon 21 Jan 13
Teepee01
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12:44pm Mon 21 Jan 13
markymark3 wrote:Get off your high horse, it's just a bit of fun!
Nice to see a newspaper condoning something which is completely illegal on a public road. I hope nobody copies it, and either gets hurt or prosecuted.
BournemouthMum
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12:47pm Mon 21 Jan 13
Teepee01 wrote:Yes F-U-N - you know that thing that people do to feel good/make others feel good and raise a smile. Something sadly lacking in a lot of people!
markymark3 wrote:Get off your high horse, it's just a bit of fun!
Nice to see a newspaper condoning something which is completely illegal on a public road. I hope nobody copies it, and either gets hurt or prosecuted.
markymark3
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12:53pm Mon 21 Jan 13
BournemouthMum wrote:My post has gone completely over peoples heads. I can't see anywhere in it where I've said it isn't fun, it was a warning that the paper could potentially get itself in trouble for promoting such a thing, but as usual people assume other things.
Teepee01 wrote:Yes F-U-N - you know that thing that people do to feel good/make others feel good and raise a smile. Something sadly lacking in a lot of people!
markymark3 wrote:Get off your high horse, it's just a bit of fun!
Nice to see a newspaper condoning something which is completely illegal on a public road. I hope nobody copies it, and either gets hurt or prosecuted.
zabadoo
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1:09pm Mon 21 Jan 13
kingstonpaul
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1:25pm Mon 21 Jan 13
Sure, if everyone tried it, that might not be such a good idea. But I do hope that the local plod, or any other organisation in the enforcement and/or regulation business, isn't wasting valuable reosurces tracking down the driver. Leave be, it all adds a bit of gaiety to the nation.
muscliffman
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1:49pm Mon 21 Jan 13
Prefer his attitude!
aerolover
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2:22pm Mon 21 Jan 13
twynham
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2:34pm Mon 21 Jan 13
aerolover wrote:What on earth do you think he was going to the library for?
Glad to see that a student is using his time well and not doing boring things like studying for a degree.
Amelia_40
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2:58pm Mon 21 Jan 13
chridrum
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4:15pm Mon 21 Jan 13
markymark3
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6:53pm Mon 21 Jan 13
kingstonpaul wrote:Oh dear, I guess your one of those drivers, who think the Police should only be dealing with crimes like murders, rapes and burglaries.
Telling the world that this activity is 'illegal', 'bad for your health', etc, etc, hardly adds to the font of human knowledge. We kind of probably know this.
Sure, if everyone tried it, that might not be such a good idea. But I do hope that the local plod, or any other organisation in the enforcement and/or regulation business, isn't wasting valuable reosurces tracking down the driver. Leave be, it all adds a bit of gaiety to the nation.
Either that or you've been caught by a speed camera by your own stupidity.
alanhl
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12:54am Tue 22 Jan 13
Teepee01 wrote:that's the problem, people have been killed and the survivor/tormenter says "we were only having a bit of fun"
markymark3 wrote:Get off your high horse, it's just a bit of fun!
Nice to see a newspaper condoning something which is completely illegal on a public road. I hope nobody copies it, and either gets hurt or prosecuted.
kingstonpaul
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2:36pm Tue 22 Jan 13
markymark3 wrote:Yup, I've been caught speeding, 35 mph in a 30 mph zone. I took my punishment. And I've been burgled. But frankly the police were useless.
kingstonpaul wrote:Oh dear, I guess your one of those drivers, who think the Police should only be dealing with crimes like murders, rapes and burglaries.
Telling the world that this activity is 'illegal', 'bad for your health', etc, etc, hardly adds to the font of human knowledge. We kind of probably know this.
Sure, if everyone tried it, that might not be such a good idea. But I do hope that the local plod, or any other organisation in the enforcement and/or regulation business, isn't wasting valuable reosurces tracking down the driver. Leave be, it all adds a bit of gaiety to the nation.
Either that or you've been caught by a speed camera by your own stupidity.
So yes, I'm happy to report that I do think the police be dealing with murders, rapes and burglaries - if only it were that good.
The world is full of dull people telling the rest of us what is illegal. Bit like the Catholic church, which excels in telling us what is sinful, what we shouldn't be doing. How about more of what we 'should' be doing?
BournemouthMum says...
12:22pm Mon 21 Jan 13