On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 21:18:53 +0100, "Larry" <
[email protected]>
wrote:
>Nah some years ago, a gruop of extremely well heeled Tinkers took over a
>derelict site close to Coventry City centre, and they had the temerity to
>complain about being intimidated by the local kids 
I remember that!
I'm not too sure I trust any one group within society more than any
other these days. I have a crafty way of setting my standards, based
upon three grand values; Fidelity, Charity, and Honesty (or similar
wording). I avoid religion and politics (which is just as well!) and
try not to pre-judge anyone.
Neils comments struck a sore chord though. Theft is one thing and in
general I can live with it. Material 'things' can be replaced.
Taking the fecking wheelnuts off though, is tantamount to attempted
murder in my book. I hardly ever check that they're there unless I've
done some work on the brakes or whatever involves removing the wheels,
or been off-roading - in which case I not only check they're there,
but also that the treads are fine... Ihould check they're there
whilst attending a show.
Shows like Billing, as someone said (possibly on UK-LRO) are akin to
Glastonbury. Billing has a history in the 'Fraternity' which goes
hand-in-hand with the joy of the Land Rover Marque. I try to extend
the hand of friendship to the uninitiated and popular world of
motorsport by drawing attention to the fraternity we (generally)
share, but at the same time I could easily cut the hand from the
person responsible for removing aforementioned wheelnuts.
Hmm... that was a bit of a rant...
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