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Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Link to this post!  The Deluge, originally uploaded by spinneyhead. Every cistern should be a Deluge. Link to this post!  Folded bench, originally uploaded by spinneyhead. These are rather neat- benches made from one sheet of metal, bent and welded along one seam. Link to this post! You might think that lollipop ladies (and men) are a quaint but useful bunch. After all, they protect vulnerable members of society and make our roads safer. But no. According to one blogger at the Libertarian Alliance they’re part of a scheme to control society- starting with an attack on the poor downtrodden motorist.
Or they might be doing their job, which is to get children from one side of the road to the other safely. The blogger does comment that back in the good old days the children had to wait for a break in the traffic before the Lolly was deployed, because to do otherwise ‘would be considered both rude and inconvenient to “motorists”‘. So his problem is really that nowadays drivers are expected to act responsibly and don’t get the preferential treatment he feels they deserve. It appears that David Davis believes that the right of a child to be protected is less important than that of a driver to be smug in their metal box. This characterises the outlook of so many people who call themselves Libertarians- selfishness and self interest rather than anything which might actually increase the overall liberty of the population as a whole. Link to this post!  Who’s this?, originally uploaded by spinneyhead. Amongst the many things purchased today is this print. I think it’s Harry Secombe, Kathy’s certain it’s Benny Hill. Anyone know? Link to this post!  No pictures! No pictures!, originally uploaded by spinneyhead. Whilst trying to take pictures of baby mice last night I left the flash on for the first shot. So it looks like I’m some sort of rodent paparazzi and Minerva is doing the old face shielding thing. Link to this post! Private White VC is named for Jack White, who won the Victoria Cross in 1917 for his actions during an ambush in Iraq. After the war he apprenticed as a pattern cutter in a Manchester garment factory, going on to become manager and then owner. After his death the company went through a number of owners until recently being purchased by his great grandchildren. PWVC makes its clothes in Manchester, sourcing material locally. However, they currently only have a shop in London, though I found out about them because of a banner draped across a building near the town hall, so maybe they’re coming home. The clothes line is based upon uniforms, after some of the factory’s historical business. A whole White outfit would be a bit fogeyish for me, but I could go for some of their shirts and jackets. They’re a bit expensive (from my perspective, tend to outfit myself from vintage and charity shops), and I’m sure many of my friends can tell me where to find similar stuff army surplus, but I like the idea and if I’m ever rich enough I think I shall have some. Link to this post!  Infinite Munchkins, originally uploaded by spinneyhead. I doubt even The Doctor could defeat this threat. Link to this post!  Morris 8, originally uploaded by spinneyhead. Spotted in Ashton a few days ago. Just after I took the photo the owner got in and drove off. Link to this post!
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Link to this post! The Blockbusters host has died aged 83. Link to this post!
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