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Mumsnet County … name a place, street, shop or service

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WhirlyByrd · 01/05/2012 11:50

Your challenge is to suggest names for the places, streets and shops that would make up the County of Mumsnet.

The city would be called Forum. Its suburbs: Boden (designer, very expensive), Hunbury Hills (flashy and a bit TOWIE), Cleek (gated community).

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MoonlightandRoses · 02/05/2012 16:35

Mardy - you could advertise using the strap line 'bosoms hoiked here'...

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SlightlyJaded · 02/05/2012 16:52

nickel I know. I KNOW. I initially thought I would just do a little summary of shops - top to bottom - nothing complicated. Then I realised I had to catagorise everything or it would all go cutted up pear shaped.

That's when it started to get ugly.

But I had put in too much work to give up so I posted in the full knowledge that there were errors and omissions Shock

Knowing full well that the proprietors of the missing establishments, shops and businesses would rectify the situation Grin

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nickelhasababy · 02/05/2012 16:56
Grin
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nickelhasababy · 02/05/2012 16:56

also, the junk shop with Saggyoldclothcatpuss in the window.

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Saltire · 02/05/2012 18:01

Ahem the wine shop shall be called "Is it wine o clock yet?...why yes it is " WineWine in tasteful coloured letter with decor of pebbles and shite

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Saltire · 02/05/2012 18:02

And, flying on a big flagpole for all to see shall be a Saltire Grin

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iklboo · 02/05/2012 19:34

Sorry if it's already been said, but the local constabulary will be the Grammar Police, won't they?

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WhirlyByrd · 02/05/2012 20:02

I am liking the way MN county is shaping up. When can we move in? Grin

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SarahStratton · 02/05/2012 20:10

You forgot the Troll Booth on the Trip Trap Troll Bridge.

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MadameChinLegs · 02/05/2012 20:38

A male-only hostel called Cocklodgers
Are their rules on the length of time I can leave my laundry on the line, and do I get fined for using different coloured pegs on items?

Can we have a bell that goes off to signify tea and cake time in the town?

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SarahStratton · 02/05/2012 20:40

It is always BrewWine and [cakey] o' clock. Always.

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WhirlyByrd · 02/05/2012 20:45

MadameChin the goodhousekewping pedants will be inspecting washing lines to ensure all laundry is pegged in a logical manner with matching pegs.

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UphillBothWays · 02/05/2012 20:54

MardyBra's shop can sell a D+ bra range called "Lardjov Nork"

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SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 02/05/2012 20:56

Ok. I'll sit in the window of the junk shop. Although I might make it an upcycling and repair shop with a wooden pet department!

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UphillBothWays · 02/05/2012 20:57

Loudspeakers are strategically placed to broadcast the message "POAS!" whenever anyone mentions that their period is late.

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SarahStratton · 02/05/2012 20:59

Ravens, FailCats and LittleDogs are all protected species.

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MadameChinLegs · 02/05/2012 21:01

Can we have an 'Im in Labour' claxon with a electronic public noticeboard for updated in the town square? Then all us nutters keen supporters can congregate with flasks and nibbles whilst reading the updates?

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MadameChinLegs · 02/05/2012 21:01

Shock I've just thought......who are we going to be Twinned with?

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MoonlightandRoses · 02/05/2012 21:06

PistonHeads? Grin - well, better than F 4 or NM

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SarahStratton · 02/05/2012 21:07

Daily Mail forum?

Digital Spy?

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SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 02/05/2012 21:09

Can we have an annual ticker tape parade? With sparkles and bunting?

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DoubleNegativePanda · 02/05/2012 21:10

There would be a massive gate across the trip-trap bridge that has a sign "down for maintenance", every stinking night just when you wanted to get in.

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MoonlightandRoses · 02/05/2012 21:13

Ooh, we could have floats and far too much alcohol they way they do for Mardi Gras in New Orleans .

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NorbertDentressangle · 02/05/2012 21:26

I think it would have a bat sanctuary too.

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blackeyedsusan · 02/05/2012 21:40

you haave forgotten Lissies tea shop!

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