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From: johnwright ""john" on 15 Dec 2009 13:15 Peter Grange wrote: > unemployment benefit No such thing these days. For some reason they call it "Job-Seekers Allowance" Even though its paid for. -- I'm not apathetic... I just don't give a sh** anymore ?John Wright
From: johnwright ""john" on 15 Dec 2009 13:18 MasonS(a)BP.com wrote: > On 15 Dec, 17:57, johnwright <""john\"@no spam here.com"> wrote: >> Happi Monday wrote: >>> The Medway Handyman wrote: >>>> We're doomed Captain Mainwaring. doomed. >>> Capt. who? Is that your boss? >> Far too young to remember that. Perhaps. The actor who played him died >> in 1982. > > > You've heard of Julius Caesar though? > He died over 2000 years ago. ;-) I have. And there are some people around who proclaim good news about someone who died a long time ago as well. Never could understand that. Surely Julius Caesar was a wee bit more important to the future of the world that Captain Mainwaring. Or Corporal Jones for that matter. -- I'm not apathetic... I just don't give a sh** anymore ?John Wright
From: Halmyre on 15 Dec 2009 14:38 In article <7oq27fF3qek88U2(a)mid.individual.net>, ""john\"@no spam here.com" says... > MasonS(a)BP.com wrote: > > On 15 Dec, 17:57, johnwright <""john\"@no spam here.com"> wrote: > >> Happi Monday wrote: > >>> The Medway Handyman wrote: > >>>> We're doomed Captain Mainwaring. doomed. > >>> Capt. who? Is that your boss? > >> Far too young to remember that. Perhaps. The actor who played him died > >> in 1982. > > > > > > You've heard of Julius Caesar though? > > He died over 2000 years ago. ;-) > > I have. And there are some people around who proclaim good news about > someone who died a long time ago as well. Never could understand that. > > Surely Julius Caesar was a wee bit more important to the future of the > world that Captain Mainwaring. Or Corporal Jones for that matter. > But "Dad's Army" had better scriptwriters. -- Halmyre This is the most powerful sigfile in the world and will probably blow your head clean off.
From: Keitht on 15 Dec 2009 15:14 NM wrote: > On Dec 15, 11:27 am, Keitht <KeithT> wrote: > >> BUT - as with bikes, there is a market for cheap and cheerful cars. >> Possibly the same market. >> Cars that are barely, if at all, mechanically sound on the roads are >> also those that are not insured or taxed or have MOT's. >> They may look O.K. but . . . >> >> -- >> Its never too late to reinvent the bicycle > > Bit like most cycles then, no insurance, no tax, unsafe. bait noted and ignored ;-) -- Its never too late to reinvent the bicycle
From: The Medway Handyman on 15 Dec 2009 16:12
DavidR wrote: > "Judith M Smith" <judithmsmith(a)live.co.uk> wrote >> On Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:44:03 +0000, Peter Grange >>>> >>>> >>>> I have written with my suggestions and my MP is very interested - >>>> they will be taken up with the DfT: >>>> >>>> All cyclists over 16 who wish to ride on public roads must take and >>>> pass a written test based on the Highway Code and basic cycle >>>> maintenance; passing the test entitles them to a cycle licence and >>>> gives them a cyclist registration number. >>>> >>>> Cyclists over the age of 16 must not ride on public roads unless >>>> they possess a cycle licence. >>>> >>>> Cyclists over the age of 16 must not ride on public roads unless >>>> they possess third party liability insurance. >>>> >>>> Cyclists over the age of 16 must only ride cycles which conform to >>>> some required standards when on public roads >>>> >>>> Cyclists over the age of 16 must not ride on public roads unless >>>> they wear a hi-viz outer garment (or slip on vest) on the back of >>>> which is clearly displayed their cyclist registration number. >>>> >>>> The cycles of habitual cycling law breakers will be confiscated and >>>> crushed. >>>> >>>> (With many thanks to KeithT for the ideas) >>>> >>> And you have every right to do that, but I repeat, why don't you put >>> your stupid proposals to them instead of posting like a prat here. >> >> >> I am sorry - I thought that cyclists may be interested in ideas which >> may affect their future. >> >> Is this not the case? > > Well... you have merely produced a child's Christmas present list. > For each item in the list, how about telling us what you think the > problem is and why you think your idea will help to solve it? Perhaps you could tell us why you object so strongly to a perfectly reasonable concept? Why shouldn't cyclists pass a test of competance, be identified easily & have compulsory insurance? We could easily cover the admin costs by charging a fee - we could call it Road Tax. -- Dave - The Tax Paying Motorist |