Comments on: Aspudden public bath – part III

By: Leona

Leona — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:40:38 +0000

I always really do enjoy reading your pages…they are full of life and energy!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:05:05 +0000

Sorry about the bath house. I have been following the story through your post.

By: Dan Kent

Dan Kent — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:19:21 +0000

Your painting is dramatic, and aptly illustrates this sad situation. I am so sorry that this is the way it is turning out. The shortsightedness of some people astounds me – it is often why later generations lose so much of what prior generations have to give.

By: Timaree (freebird)

Timaree (freebird) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:03:08 +0000

So sorry to hear how it’s all turned out Nina. Sometimes I think all politicians should be voted out just to show them they need to listen to US. You made a nice picture but it is sad. So little respect for people and history.

By: Cathy (Kate) Johnson

Cathy (Kate) Johnson — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:01:18 +0000

So sad! We have the same kind of beautiful old pool/public baths, but it’s part of the Hall of Waters, which also houses our City Offices and courtroom. Not likely to be demolished, but this is a flood town, and the 93 flood caused some serious damage to the pool, which is in the basement. No one’s been willing to cough up the money to restore it…

That is TERRIBLY frustrating for all of you, I know, not even being able to dialogue with the politicians. I suppose they’re the same the world over…they often get a bit power-hungry and forget who elected them and why.

By: Sandra Torguson

Sandra Torguson — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:07:16 +0000

You have been upset for quite a while and, from your post, so have many others. If nothing else, the councilmen will not be reelected. Maybe there is still hope. Good luck. You have expressed your protest so powerfully in your paintings.

By: Felicity

Felicity — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:57:00 +0000

Gosh, what a very sad way to try and end this dispute. I thought it was fantastic that your painting was used for the poster, that you were part of a wonderful community of people, and how lovely it was that this was bringing the community together. Horrible, the way it’s being dealt with by the authorities. I do hope there is a happy ending and that the contacts and bonds you all have made are kept up somehow.

By: Catriona

Catriona — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:51 +0000

Great sketch, lets hope all this makes them sit up and listen for a change to the ‘little’ people.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:47:35 +0000

Very atmospheric sketch. So sorry you are losing a respected public building. What is it with some of these politicians – why no dialogue with the people who matter?