Wednesday, 23 May 2012

For sale - one Olympic torch

Well, not really, I'm afraid. Because I don't have one. Titch and I rather fancied parading through the streets of Devizes as Olympic torch-bearers, but sadly, we weren't invited.

But - what I want to know is, why the furore about people who want to sell their torches? How many people can honestly say they would turn down (the rumoured) £150,000 for something they will never use again? And there are just so mnay times you can show it to your grandchildren ("oh, not that old torch again, Grandma!").

The other thing I want to know is, who, in these times of austerity, is actually going to BUY these torches?

I just don't get it.
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  1. Teresa Ashby23 May 2012 at 17:08

    Well in the unlikely event that I got my hands on one, I'd flog it (don't know anyone who'd want to buy one though) :-)

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  2. Maggie May23 May 2012 at 18:48

    I think you're supposed to say you will give the money to charity - and then it's okay!

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    1. Frances Garrood24 May 2012 at 11:22

      Yes - that seems to be the case, Maggie, tho' I might be tempted to keep some of it!

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  3. Keith Havers23 May 2012 at 19:11

    There are plenty of people with more money than sense.

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  4. Librarian23 May 2012 at 19:15

    Not such austere times for everyone, I suppose.

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  5. Biddy Fraser24 May 2012 at 01:14

    I'd definitely flog it, but I think the likelihood of my being offered one to parade (considering my lack of sporting prowess) is extremely slim!

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    1. Frances Garrood24 May 2012 at 11:24

      I think there should be at least one writer (or at least an "ordinary person") carrying a torch, Biddy. To represent the vast majority (ie me!).

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  6. Kay L. Davies24 May 2012 at 03:37

    I agree with Dream it, then do it. The rich get richer while the poor get poorer.
    K

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    1. Frances Garrood24 May 2012 at 11:25

      Yes. It's a self-perpetuating, thing, isn't it, Kay?

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  7. Joanna24 May 2012 at 08:26

    I'd definitely sell it if anyone were willing to buy it.

    I also have to say the picture of your little grandson makes me smile every time I click on your blog. He is gorgeous, absolutely edible.

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    1. Frances Garrood24 May 2012 at 11:27

      Thnks, Joanna. He is edible! And charming, with beautiful manners, and eats anything (the last time I saw him, he was eating olives and humous for lunch!). But Terrible Twos is/are imminent, and the signs are all there...

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  8. Patsy24 May 2012 at 09:46

    I believe the torch bearers have to pay for the torches they carry - if that's the case selling them on afterwards seems perfectly reasonable.

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    1. Frances Garrood24 May 2012 at 11:28

      I'd no idea they had to pay for them. In which case, you are absolutely right Patsy!

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  9. Rosemary Gemmell24 May 2012 at 10:11

    Definitely would sell it on - but chance of owning one is remote!

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  10. Maggie May24 May 2012 at 16:10

    I've just read it up: Torchbearers are chosen from thousands of nominations on the basis of their selflessness and community spirit. Each torchbearer is issued with their own torch and uniform and can choose to purchase them for £295.

    I wonder what happened to those that didn't choose to pay? Were they given it anyway, or refused? All very odd.

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  11. Frances Garrood27 May 2012 at 08:12

    Just caught up with your comment, Maggie. I agree. The whole thing is crazy!

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