tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post5111608784587516643..comments2024-03-29T16:49:36.066+13:00Comments on Timespanner: Update on the signalbox muralsTimespannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-708565588935646082009-04-29T19:37:00.000+12:002009-04-29T19:37:00.000+12:00I just don't know, Phil -- except that some of tho...I just don't know, Phil -- except that some of those may not be traffic signal boxes (the delicate ones), but telephone cable boxes instead. Those, apparently, have no problem with dark colours -- but you need to ask permission to paint on them as they aren't public property.Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-38664284440033241652009-04-29T19:17:00.000+12:002009-04-29T19:17:00.000+12:00A fairly flimsy reason, I'd have thought. More lik...A fairly flimsy reason, I'd have thought. More likely "council-speak" for "too hard" and "can't be bothered". As Marita said, if dark colours are a problem, use lighter ones! And why is it you find boxes holding all manner of electronic controls all over town painted in dark colours?Phil Hansonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-38578744090359847292009-04-29T18:52:00.000+12:002009-04-29T18:52:00.000+12:00I agree, Marita. I've seen more boxes around the c...I agree, Marita. I've seen more boxes around the city now, similarly stripped of the artworks. A shame.Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-72788162082267661692009-04-29T18:39:00.000+12:002009-04-29T18:39:00.000+12:00That is a shame. Pity they can't paint something ...That is a shame. Pity they can't paint something else in lighter colours, just to keep the boxes looking pretty.Maritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08186136444811595697noreply@blogger.com