Might it be that as there is less “live” aviation going on, some posters get stuck into contentious stuff, which they would otherwise not waste much time on……anyway let’s hope normal service is resumed and the forum returns to its genial, friendly self.:)

You’re right,there does seem to be a lot of bad feeling around at the moment.

Could it be something to do with the weather ? When my daughter was at playschool,the owner told me that the weather had a definite effect on the children,and the worst of all was windy weather.

Well,it’s been blowing a gale here on and off for four days,and I’m in a really bad mood.

Though that might be because I had to go to a funeral today of a friend two years younger than me 🙁

Well, whatever the reason it has resulted in two threads being closed in the last 24 hours – and deservedly so.:(

Because he doesn’t think that David Jason is very funny, perhaps?

An opinion that I happen to share.

Hit the nail on the head, GA, but perhaps Linc 7 reckons you should love them just because they are “an icon”. Ronnie Barker might fall into that category, although the use of the word “icon” is open to interpretation in every case to which it is applied.

And I’ll go along with them all, many of whom I have already mentioned anyway, with the exception of David Jason, who bores me to tears whatever he’s doing and Lee Hurst whom I don’t know well enough to rate.

I can see this causing all sorts of problems. How do you identify the culprit of the quiet highly noxious fart or the sharp foghorn variant in a crowd of people? I suppose the Fart Division of the Malawi police force is being formed as we speak. I hope to goodness Brussels doesn’t get wind of this…….:diablo:

Where you got the idea that I defend murders I cannot imagine and if you re-read my posts carefully you will understand how I could not possibly be in favour of capital punishment. What more is there to say? As I said the debate has come full circle.

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You should

•look all around before moving away from the kerb, turning or manoeuvring, to make sure it is safe to do so. Give a clear signal to show other road users what you intend to do (see ‘Signals to other road users’)
•look well ahead for obstructions in the road, such as drains, pot-holes and parked vehicles so that you do not have to swerve suddenly to avoid them. Leave plenty of room when passing parked vehicles and watch out for doors being opened or pedestrians stepping into your path
•be aware of traffic coming up behind you
•take extra care near road humps, narrowings and other traffic calming features
•take care when overtaking (see Rules 162-169)”

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On the left. When approaching a junction on the left, watch out for vehicles turning in front of you, out of or into the side road. Just before you turn, check for undertaking cyclists or motorcyclists. Do not ride on the inside of vehicles signalling or slowing down to turn left.”

I’d like a pound for every contravention of the Highway Code I see every day, by motorists, motor cyclists and cyclists. Most of it is now unenforced and unenforceable, so it is hardly surprising that few abide by it.