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Surely the point of bringin up plantation masters was just to rebut the old "I'm not racist cos I fcuk black occasionally" argument?

I reckon she was prob racist if his colour was the only thing she noticed ;O)

Oh, I think it served the purpose alright. It supposed to make the whole story more dramatic and believable. The vague mention of the kitchen knife in the final chapter paired with the skin colour of the assailant supposed to fill the reader - already conditioned by the previous reports in "Daily Star" - with fear and sympathy towards the author.

Bang on! I didn't wanna come across cynical since I don't post a lot and don't know anyone here, personally :OD

What you're saying is that, even though skin colour was the most noticed feature of the intruder, the victim should have omitted this from her report on the grounds of political correctness.

I think the point is that she should have noticed something more useful than just the colour of his skin.

@Bringmemyfix - Well said. EEI - thank you too. Life is incredibly tedious when you're on the receiving end of the stereotypes.

Wrongcog has it absolutely right.

Just out of curiosity, what in the OP's own words did the trespasser/ potential theif's colour add to the setting of the "scene"? Aside from the fact that he was black, so you know he was up to no good. Surely stranger halfway through your window tells us all we needed to know?

critical mass style slow ride
protest anyone?...

1. mocker
   
2. conker (unless anyone in a serious looking uniform turns up, at which point I will scarper!)
   
3. Beanpie
   

Can I dibs that frame please Jesse?

Sorry undibs - eye and brain malfunction. Thought this was a freecyle.

+1

Life would be very difficult, if I couldn't ride home drunk.

+2 It's not big and it's not clever, but I do it and I'm not ashamed. If I die or lose a limb I'll blame no one but myself.

I'm about to go in search. Tried to Sky+ it yesterday but they must have been on about another Travel Channel

This hill can't fucking stop me
That hurt
In a good way
I can't believe I was gonna get the train
I'm going so fast I'm gonna set off that thing that tells you to slow down
22 mph on the flat...prob more like 17...pussy
Endorphins have kicked in, I'm never getting public transport again.
I'be been trackstanding for ages. Someone spot ME...PLEASE!
After you, sir
What a nice bus driver
TWAT
PRICK
C*NT x3
I'm not ready to be a ped yet...round the block quickly, I'll tell her I got lost
I didn't lock my bike to theirs, did I?
That WOULD have been stupid.
I love you.
No one will try to steal you will they?
I don't mind if they succeed as you're insured, but if they just fuck you up and I have to carry you home I'm gonna be PISSED.

Oxford Street, passing Nero,.heading towards TCR 10mins ago. Dude on slick sky blue frame with black drops. To. The uneducated it maY have looked like a 1 handed trackstand. To anyone who knows better, it was me desperately trying not to fall off my bike whilst Ogling yours.

+1. I'm getting pissed off just reading this shit. Hit him in the pocket....please find THE most expensive retailer for your replacement bike/ parts, since the beating he deserves will just land you in trouble.

how come people in london once they've had a locked bike attacked or raped for bits, do they just leave it?

+1

tbh mate, I'm not looking to get into debating whether strict liability is suitable in the circs, just pointing out that there is such thing as strict liability in criminal law, with easy ref for any lay persons.

James

There cannot be strict liability under criminal law in a democracy.

There are, in fact, strict liability criminal offences
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strict_liability_(criminal)

we always complain when a driver hits us, especially if they were driving dangerously; why is it different when a cyclist hits a ped?

+1 I RLJ and go the wrong way up 1-way streets, but I do so VERY carefully, with the attitidude that if I'M break the rules, and something goes wrong, then it's my fault and I'm responsible for any loss/ injury caused.

Oh yeah...and get well soon mate

beanpie, the great man was away last weekend as was Mrs Whisperer. He is back now and it is worth persisting.

Nice one clive. Fat-finger syndrome also a little to blame. Realised I was dialling the wrong number. Just got off the phone with Mrs W now.

Still no reply and no one answering the phone :O(

'bikes locked here will be removed' signs are all over the place. If it was illegal to do so surely that makes them pointless?

Not if you're scared into locking up somewhere else

Gerard Batten said:

"Thank you for your email.

I agree that this is a serious and pressing issue but one that should be addressed only by democratic national parliaments.

I was elected on the basis of advocating Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union; the European Union is undemocratic and indeed anti-democratic. Therefore on a point of principle I never sign Written Declarations where they call for more EU legislation. I would like to emphasise that Written Declarations have no legislative effect.

I always vote against EU legislation, believing that the governance of countries should be by their accountable and directly elected governments. It would therefore be inconsistent to sign a Written Declaration calling for further EU legislation. Please see the attached copy of my Personal Declaration that states the basis on which I hold my seat in the European Parliament."

"Often an attempt to open the knee angle by raising the saddle will just open up the ankle joint instead"

Prob still gonna get a fitting but sounds like this is why I haven't been able to get more than 20 mins from the settee for the last week.

No joy on the phone this morning or from yesterday's (late) e-mail. Anyone know how long the waiting list is for a full fitting?

It's not compulsory to translate your messages into Swahili and back before you post them. People just do that for fun.

jokes!

and Jean Lambert says she'll sign