Again With The Cinema

You know, I’ve got to admit, I’ve bought this week’s Brentwood Gazette.

After all, the amount of times I’ve cropped up on the letters page … ?

Well …

You’d be surprised if I didn’t, wouldn’t you … ?

At any rate, I know that my whole habit of mailing Brentwood’s local paper all started because I’d sent them a note or two in support of the development where it is: even going as far as writing to the various local development authorities, and (then) government ministers in charge of such things.

Isn’t local politics a wonderful thing … ?

Hard bloody work, though … !!

At any rate, the Gazette’s once more announced some interesting news: this time, about the developers who are building the proposed cinema, flats, shops, and what-ever-else will be put there.

It seems that, although the UK branch of Stocklands — in charge of the development — have given a commitment that it will be built as soon as everything is properly organised, the Australian parent company is keen — for the moment — to pull out of its UK commitments.

Hmmm …

You can imagine what MY response was, can’t you … ?

Here’s what I sent to the Gazette, and to Paul Ainsworth, the reporter that did this article.

Dear Editor,

I’ve got to admit, I’m definitely disappointed.

Well. Less disappointed, than worried.

I read in this week’s Gazette, about Stockland’s apparent commitment to the cinema development in Brentwood, and I’m happy to admit that seeing that it’s possibly now in doubt is a worry.

After all, I’ve gone quite publicly on record — in the Gazette, and on my blog — as saying that it will bring more jobs, and chances for entertainment to our town.

Now I realise that this commitment comes from Stockland’s UK arm.

But, since its Australian corporate HQ seems to be struggling … ?

Well.

Maybe it’s time for them to sell the development on to Taylor Wimpey.

After all, with the amount of people who’ve objected to Taylor Wimpey plans for the Rollason Way site, myself included, they’re bound to want to try something else.

For want of something to do.

Yours,

There …

And, just so you can send him some mail, as well, I’ve linked his email address to his name.

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Lets move on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets … !

Now, you’ve probably worked out, by now, that I’m a Mac fan, haven’t you … ?

You hadn’t … ?

Pay attention … !

I’ve got to admit, Movie Night Adrian’s been crowing — only slightly — about the spec on the laptop he has to use for his volunteer work.

Well …

Look’s like HP aren’t the only ones to include the new i3, i5 and i7 processors.

It seems Apple have just upped the spec on their latest range of iMacs.

After all, where else do you want to put an iProcessor … ?

But I’ll be honest, the one thing that did catch my eye … ?

Was Apple’s decision include — and separately market — their new Magic Trackpad.

Which saves them money.

And means you don’t spend stupid money on thousands of pounds worth of touch-screen computer, only to have it covered in greasy fingermarks.

Oh, and one last thing about that trackpad … ?

I WANT one!

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