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Comment on Devilish chicanery by Jez

Jez — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:32:53 +0000

You’ll like this one :)

http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=15559.msg286300#msg286300

Comment on Devilish chicanery by DocDelete

DocDelete — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:06:32 +0000

Indeed. I think the fact that Daniel was prosecuted in the first place is bad enough. I find it disheartening that a copper ‘at street level’ seemed to have had a common-sense bypass, and further that the CPS didn’t tell Mr PC to ditch the case.

Comment on Devilish chicanery by Jez

Jez — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:19:24 +0000

Jobbies like this do nobody any good. The only possible result of using one is to create a conflict between a cyclist and a following motorist which otherwise wouldn’t have happened. I’m willing to bet that the the council’s cycling officer (assuming Solihull has such a thing) didn’t ask for them.

Daniel Cadden’s case went to a re-trial and he was acquitted. The judge who originally convicted him was the same chap who acquitted a police driver who spanged around at 160mph. I get the feeling that Judge Morgan and Shropshire Police’s grasp of road traffic law needed a bit of brush up.

Comment on BBC Radio 4 now, Count Arthur … by DocDelete

DocDelete — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:33:12 +0000

Eloquently put Robert Stirling. I stand humbled by your insight and wit.

My mistake: you are, of course, correct. I really don’t know what came over me. I’ve re-evaluated my position and now I find The Count Arthur Radio Show to be a veritable font of innovative humour. It truly does carve a new path in the landscape of British comedy. Moreover, it’s clever use of hoary old routines, combined with lacklustre delivery, is surely intentional, and a parody of lesser material produced by other talent. People like Arthur Askey must be spinning in their graves, in green fugues of envy.

No, hang on a mo’ - I’m wrong again: the programme /is/ twaddle. And /you’re/ a twat ;)

Comment on BBC Radio 4 now, Count Arthur … by Robert Stirling

Robert Stirling — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:48:05 +0000

You’re a twat! It’s brilliant.

Comment on Stroll on! by Swu

Swu — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:49:42 +0000

Yup, we’re preparing a new generation of softies. Just the other day, I found myself trimming the fat from a few rashers of bacon, prior to making a roll for my daughter. In my day, the bacon roll would’ve also contained the pig’s ar$e, and most likely, half of its face. And the fat.

Comment on Nerd test by DocDelete

DocDelete — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:00:53 +0000

Hi Baron, presumably to get 100% you’d need to know the exact date that Fat Freddy’s Cat was neutered. I didn’t, so…

Comment on Nerd test by The Baron

The Baron — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:28:10 +0000

Only 96% for the comics bit…wonder what you have to do to get 100%?

Comment on Get Shatner! by Richard Madeley

Richard Madeley — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:03:36 +0000

Shatner is a god in this house. Excellent link. Consider yourself blogrolled!

Comment on Carol Mansley by Gill Ranson

Gill Ranson — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:54:15 +0000

Joining Scintilla as the earliest member of the ‘employed’ team, I witnessed many changes in 7 years within this small organisation. However, before I left the company it was evident that a very strong core dynamic of people had emerged. Carol’s arrival had strengthened that dynamic with her obvious talent and intellect, and a distinctively different personality, and I echo all Ken’s words above.

However, my own personal memories of Carol have been brought to the surface with a jolt on reading this terribly sad news. Our working relationship (Carol as Production Manager and I in sales) was always a good one; Carol’s quiet, dry sense of humour was always near the surface, even when fairly heavy discussions were taking place. She was one of the most modest, laid-back, unflappable people I have met, but her sense of fun bubbled underneath all this much of the time. Her unique, and sometimes wicked, style of sending people up was unrivalled! At the same time, her work ethic was always a serious, dedicated approach. During the time we worked together she was unerringly supportive and as is inevitable in a small team, everyone was always reliant on one another. Carol was a clear leader and never let you down. I admired her a lot.

Yes, difficult to fathom sometimes, and a very private person, However, I remember when she bought her first house and we went there together one lunch time, zipping along in her red Peugeot 205, it was a happy time.

Carol had the most amazing laugh, amazing hair and was an amazingly good colleague. This news is such a shock, and I am so sad to hear it.