You’re still more likely to be killed on the roads
I have returned from my brief trip to London in one piece. I travelled on one bus and made four Tue journeys without being shot by the police blown up by The Terrorists. I got some new clobber while I was there and also picked up this anecdote about a friend’s housemate who showed less resolve in the face of Terror. (I should reassure you in advance that the subject received only minor flesh wounds in the making of this story.)
On Friday morning, having been spooked by the failed bombings of 21/7, he announced that he would be forgoing London’s public transport system and would instead travel to work by bike.
He headed off through Camden and was promptly hit by a van.
I have tried cycling to work recently, but since it’s only instead of walking it’s not a case of LETTING THE TERRORISTS WIN.
By the way, 21/7, not 14/7. Don’t worry, I always mix up my multiples of 7 too.
Comment by inspector34 — July 25, 2005 @ 4:23 pm
So it is. Doesn’t time fly?
Now rectified.
Comment by Will — July 25, 2005 @ 4:26 pm
Now is that irony?
(or is it more bronzy or silvery?)
Comment by Gavin Whenman — July 25, 2005 @ 5:08 pm
Perspective
Here’s a brilliant story from No geek is an island that puts the current threat of terrorism into some sort of perspective…
I got some new clobber while I was [in London] and also picked up this anecdote about a friend’s housemate who showed le…
Trackback by Thinking Aloud: The Pulpmovies Weblog — July 25, 2005 @ 9:29 pm
[...] PS - This blog entry from Will made me emit a hearty chuckle. Has anyone, anywhere has compiled a “best of the blogs” relating to the London incidents? The good, the bad, the photos? If you know of such a thing, the comments link you’re looking for is coming right at you…. [...]
Pingback by RoBlog » Be young, be foolish, be happy — July 25, 2005 @ 9:59 pm
I see that well known left/liberal organ the DAILY MAIL did a double page spread on the shooting with a very long list of unanswered questions. and a sympathetic editorial as well.
you no the worlds going to hell in a hand cart when the mail startts to make sense
Comment by David — July 31, 2005 @ 2:42 pm