Local NuttersEverywhere in the world has its fair share of deranged people. I grew up in Wolverhampton and remember the Polish tramp who lived in a tent on the roundabout. Legend had it that his coat was stuffed with cash. More recently I notice the guy who spends his day pushing a trolley round Camden Sainsburys shouting, "Best of luck!". Constantly. Tell us about your local nutters. Points for details. Extra points for photos.
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rob, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 11:54)
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Bird WomanAnyone know the Alms Houses at the back of the Army & Navy in Maidstone? Probably about to be demolished for the new shopping centre...
Ever noticed that the towns entire pigeon population seems to live on the roof of the house nearest A&E on one day of each week?
I forget which day it is, but a little old lady will emerge from this house, around lunchtime, carrying several entire loaves that have been pounded into breadcrumbs, and shuffle accross the road to sit in Brenchley Gardens (by the wishing well). As she crosses the road, she is followed by a cloud of pigeons, like a scene from The Birds.
The woman will then chuck breadcrumbs in front of her for about five minutes, until she has no bread left, whilst the pigeons enjoy a feeding frenzy.
You might think "Oh, she's just lonely and the pigeons are her only company". But, no, as soon as she has thrown her bread, she shuffles back to her little house, paying no heed to the pigeons whatsoever.
The council can stick up as many "Do Not Feed The Pigeons" notices as they want, I don't think anything will break this little ritual. Still, the pigeons know when they're onto a good thing, although I feel sorry for whoever moves into that house after she dies, as they'll doubtless be mobbed regularly by irate, flying vermin.
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monster munch person, man, woman... camera... TV?, Tue 21 Sep 2004, 14:21,
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