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suspectmonkey

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« Reply #30 on: April 20, 2011 »
Phew, that was nerve wracking :)  I think U105 did a great job picking up the story so quickly and I think Frank gave a very balanced view of the situation.  Also great to hear Forest Service coming on, admitting there was a problem and proposing a solution by agreeing to supply a night time warden.  Hopefully they will provide this service for the foreseeable future and it will help alleviate some of the problems. 

Thanks for all the comments and support!
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« Reply #31 on: April 20, 2011 »
Quote from: suspectmonkey on April 20, 2011
Phew, that was nerve wracking :)  I think U105 did a great job picking up the story so quickly and I think Frank gave a very balanced view of the situation.  Also great to hear Forest Service coming on, admitting there was a problem and proposing a solution by agreeing to supply a night time warden.  Hopefully they will provide this service for the foreseeable future and it will help alleviate some of the problems. 

Thanks for all the comments and support!

Fame comes at a price lol, but it will be easier the next time you go on air  ;D
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« Reply #32 on: April 20, 2011 »
Well done buddy you spoke really well.

Quote from: RedLeader on April 20, 2011
So am I right in thinking that Jons highlighting his blog post to U105 and agreeing to go on the radio to talk about it has directly resulted in the Forest Service putting some security onsite? If so that's nothing short of awesome. Well done Jonny!

From talking to the warden in Tollymore, they have security during high season which starts this weekend. If this conversation and jonnys comments ensures an all year round presence then all all the better.
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« Reply #33 on: April 20, 2011 »
Well done everybody, especially Jonny.  ;)
« Last Edit: April 20, 2011 by Gerry »
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« Reply #34 on: April 20, 2011 »
Damn I should have taken that free night now....

Oh well - Brilliant job Jon - you are a star!
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« Reply #35 on: April 21, 2011 »
Just noticed this in the Mourne Observer
http://www.mourneobserver.com/160408news.html

Seems like they have picked up Jons blog (but not actually credited him!).
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« Reply #36 on: April 22, 2011 »
Good Job Jon.
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« Reply #37 on: April 22, 2011 »
Well done Jon. Great piece hope they paid you for it!

Joking aside, a piece I got published was credited to a mystery reporter and it was something to do with their union.
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« Reply #38 on: April 22, 2011 »
Quote from: VMCC on April 22, 2011
Well done Jon. Great piece hope they paid you for it!

I'll be honest, I wouldn't have known a thing about it if RedLeader hadn't of pointed it out!  I managed to pick up a printed copy in Ards, one for the scrap book :D

I put the audio feed of the interview up on the blog along with a follow up post if anyone missed it and wants to have a listen in.  Will try and get the Forest Service response etc. put up as well at some stage.

http://www.jonpatterson.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/interview_u105.mp3
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