Red_Skydiver

He is the only person that can keep most of those barbarians in check.. lol Ironically you have a point. Since the war started we have more problems from Iraq than previously. We didn't expect them to lie down and submit, we knew they would react in the way they have and they will continue to do so. I think the way to prevent this from continuing is to saturate Iraq with police/troops who are highly trained, experienced and who have technology to fight crime. Sadly this is unlikely to come from the Iraqi's themselves so we need to be there occupying the country and directing it until it gets back onto it's own feet. I didn't want to go to war in the first place but since we did start it we should make damn sure we finish it properly for the sake of the Iraqis as well as ourselves. It was never going to be easy and it was always going to be a long haul.

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I wanna know where Australasia is?? Is this a new country? Your signature says it all

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If this is the answer, what is the question?

it was different, it was green stuff! It is obviously the cause of my very sore head today.

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I'll try to get there a bit earlier the next time we meet My head is fine by the way (must try harder!)

That's what I was thinking. That would get them around the "it's only a civil matter" issue. The English legal system is completely different to the US system. It's one thing offering advice on the Enlgish system when you know a little bit about it but it doesn't help anybody by speculating when you know nothing about it. Having said that the law is a bit lke skydiving - having a little knowledge can be more dangerous than having no knowledge at all (in which case I'll shut up know!)

The "Law" will not state "BASE is illegal" or "BASE is legal". The question is: Is trespass a criminal offence or a civil offence? If the Police say it's a civil offence then you will not be prosecuted by them (or the CPS to be exact) which in turn means you will not be found guilty a said criminal offence which in turn means your employer cannot dismiss you for committing a criminal offence!! You need to look at employment law to see if the employer can dismiss you for a civil offence which I doubt very much they can. I think the only leg they have to stand on is if you persistently take time off sick - I pretty sure they can dismiss you then but this is extremely rare and they have to have damn good grounds to do this which in your case I doubt they will. Any old common garden lawyer will be able to help with this case even though they don't know anything about BASE. The lack of BASE knowledge with the lawyer isn't the problem here it's finding a good employment lawyer that you should be worried about.

I did a law degree many years ago but I'm NOT a lawyer. My understanding is that BASE is not illegal. Trespass on other peoples property is the biggest offence you may commit (but you don't necessarily commit this offence by BASE jumping, you may have permission to be there and that permission may be implied if the circumstances are right, it depends on where you are jumping from etc) . Trespass always was and as far as I know still is treated as a civil offence not a criminal one (but there may have been developments in this area of the law in recent years which I don't know about). If it still is a civil offence then my guess would be they cannot sack you and if they do you can take them to an industrial tribunal (cheaper and easier than going through the courts). You really do need to speak with a professional lawyer however for this - try finding one that deals with tresspass, they may not know about BASE but they can tell you if tresspass is criminal or civil and give you advice in that area. An lawyer specialising in employemnt law may be able to help too. The CAB should be able to help with trespass and employment law.

Hi sarah - I think all tickets are spoken for at the mo. I sold two yesterday and I have a friend who beat you to it last night. Having said that I may not be going myself now - long complicated story. I'm leaving all 4 tickets that I have with Caroline tonight. I will only know if I can actually make it tomorrow afternoon and will call Caroline to let her know. If I can't go then you are welcome to take my ticket (in that case my firend may not go also and there will be another 2 spare). Will let you know tomorrow - I think I have your number but can get Caroline to call you if I don't.

Well, I'm going to be in the London area on that date, so it could be doable. I'll have to figure out where Brixton is. Having my body clock set to Eastern Daylight Time might be useful for something that lasts until 3 AM. I usually don't stay up that late. Blue skies, Winsor I don't normally stay up that late either, the Beta Band might finish about midnight with the DJ's on until 2 or 3am. My plan is to leave after the band have finished playing but my plans usually go out of the window after a few drinks anyway so I'm just turning up and seeing what happens.... pm me on Friday before 5pm to arrange meeting if you wanna go and I'll let you know my mobile number and arrange a place and time to meet. Where are you staying in London exactly?

I've seen them once before and they are good. I think it might have something to do with the fact that they played in London in May and there have been a couple of big festivals on recently so people might have spent all of their money. The tickets are being sold for less than face value at the moment on ebay.

They weren't free tickets, I bought them - long story! I tried selling them but can't , I have tried giving them away but can't!! I have tried giving them away and promising people they won't have to spend any of the night with me but still can't get rid of them

The exhibition was over in London a long time ago and I have to say it was excellent. I would recommend a viewing if you get the chance. I found it very educational. The only disturbing thing I saw were the embryos at different stages of development, it made me realise that abortions are wrong.

At this rate it looks like it could be just me and you in the audience Caz. I HAVE SOME SPARE TICKETS TO SEE THE BETA BAND ON FRIDAY - IF YOU WANT TO GO THEN LET ME KNOW!!!!!!!! FREE OF CHARGE (but you have to buy me a beer or two) (they are playing in Brixton, London 9pm - 3am which includes guest and DJ's - and that's Friday 2nd July)

The same thing happened to me many years ago. I cracked open a hens egg into a pan and a little chick embryo was there with a small splodge of blood. It was definately chick shaped but still looked yolk like. Put me off eating eggs for a while I can tell you!!! Another thing that I experienced that wasn't pleasant was when I was about 10 years old and was happily eating my morning cornflakes when a moth flew out of the bowl. It had a little trouble getting out of the milk which resulted in lots of flapping (on the part of the moth) and me squealing like a pig and running for the bin. My mum wasn't too impressed at me spitting the contents of my mouth into it which I couldn't understand.

Very funny Caz! Does anyone want to go and see them on Friday (I have spare tickets)?

I often think of throwing stink bombs outside my neighbours back door so they would keep it closed, they leave it open and play their music which irritates me. Sometimes I wish we could irradicate everyone who lets their dog mess the pavement, or anyone who drops litter.

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Anyone here going to see The Beta Band in Brixton on Friday?

In California it is often determined by credit limit. At the dz bar it is determined by how many pints you've had!

QuoteThanks Vicki I may well come to Netheravon! I shall keep an eye out on the weather for all three dz's and pick the one with the best forecast! Quote pick the one with the worst forecast and you'll have more luck