mr2mk1g 10 #1 August 18, 2004 Which advice would you follow? The Govt. flyer they spent god knows how many millions on dropped though my door today.... and straight into the bin. http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/ http://www.preparingforemergencies.co.uk/ (the humour in this post requires you to be able to read one or two lines of text on the linked websites. Apologies in advance to those of short attention span). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #2 August 18, 2004 You talking about this line? QuoteYou can also order the booklet in .... and Braille formats ....witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 August 18, 2004 "Department of vague paranoia" __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #4 August 18, 2004 i like the one question in the FAQ "what is an emergancy?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #5 August 18, 2004 Reminds me of the good old days and the "Protect and Survive" booklet. You could survive a nurclear attack by living under a table and painting your windows white ..TeHe Oh how we larffed. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #6 August 18, 2004 you mean the bit that follows on from that: "We wouldn't have bothered, but Blunkett insisted"... David Blunkett being a high profile but blind politician over here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #7 August 19, 2004 By the way - did any other Brits get this booklet yet? Have you just binned it or have you put it safely away in your air raid shelter like you're supposed to have - in between your cans of beans and water purifier... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #8 August 19, 2004 Not yet, but I reckon Auchenblae is way down the list of targets.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites