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I would be interested in the OP's reply. I know of several young offenders who targeted 'private school kid types'* in and around the Village who are 'easy targets' and are viewed as not street wise and easily intimidated. They see this as not only a quick way of getting cash, but also 'a laugh'. Purely opportunistic theft with no aggression or weapons or any violence who simply demanded the phones (even on the school busses) and got them. Just like that. I know one victim who was targeted 4 times and each time handed them over. When asked what they would have done if the victim/s had stood their ground, running was the unanimous response by the perpetrators. *direct quotes.

tfwsoll Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My Virgin TV service has packed up. Picture > frozen, pixilation. Very helpful customer service > lady but still none the wiser as to what the > problem is. Not happy to be missing the start of > the Tour de France or the tennis but worse things > happen.... Same with us though it seems to have been resurrected after the internal & external cables, splitter & box replacements. We now phone them & they have to reset the box which works thus far. Perhaps this thread should be renamed Virgin Melt Down.

Good to hear things weren't any worse. Just wondering how menacing the 3 youths were to get 6 teenagers to hand over their phones.

From the British Gas website: << Before visiting your home, our representatives usually make an appointment but meter readers or meter operators may call without prior arrangement. If someone unexpected calls, remember ?Lock, Stop, Chain, Check? (see page 10 for more details). All our meter reading agents carry an ID card, giving a freephone helpline number so you can confirm their identity. Never feel embarrassed to phone us to confirm that a representative is genuine. A British Gas representative expects this and is happy for you to check. By following a few simple guidelines, you can help protect yourself and your home. Before you open the door to anyone, remember: 1 Lock 2 Stop 3 Chain 4 Check Make sure all outer doors are locked. Stop and think ? are you expecting anybody? Before opening the door, always put the door chain on and look out of the window or spy hole to see who is calling. Make sure you check their identification ? don?t be afraid to phone the company or organisation the caller says they are from to check their validity (obtaining the number from an independent source, rather than taking it from the caller?s ID card).<<<

I've Got A Dark Alley And A Bad Idea That Says You - Fall Out Boy

Shelter From The Storm - Dylan

Make sure you can take whatever foodstuff into your destination (dairy and meat products in particular) otherwise your scotch eggs & haggis, pork pies, jellied eels & stinking bishop could well be confiscated and you may get a hefty fine.

LadyDeliah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am about to go away for a week and my host is > very much enamoured of all things British. So I > thought I'd see what people think I might get that > capture a little bit of Britain. > > I could only think of Marmite, Weetabix and > cheddar cheese! It depends where you're going. Some destinations are well stocked with various British products in super/minimarkets, or specialty shops. The 'British labels' like Harrods, Fortnum & Mason etc. are always popular. You could always ask your hosts.

Oliver Reed's character in The Devils - Urbain Grandier?

Clowntime Is Over - Elvis Costello

Yes, def The Grove. We lived opposite.

Slipping Away - Moby

Luisa Rey (Cloud Atlas)?

1. pour yourself a huge chablis 2. type toastED in the search box and hit the return key :)

Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ahh, roast saddle of badger with a swan egg > hollandaise... takes me back... to? Le Moulin?

Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer - Nat King Cole

Bob the Commie Builder? Candy Handy Andy? Ron "Claret" Weasley? Another clue please?

'Update': it's an area problem affecting 'a lot' - tv & broadband - and they are 'doing diagnostics' that can take all afternoon. Given that we've had the V box & all internal & then external cabling replaced, we're none the wiser. Ho hum.

Anyone else out there still experiencing Virgin problems? We now have more than 1/2 the tv channels out of service.

Try Brick Lane on Sunday. It's a hotbed of stolen bikes from all over. I've heard of several successful reunions and if you do find it you can either 1. buy it back or 2. take it for a 'test drive' and disappear over the East End horizon. I know which I'd opt for. . . Good luck.

Now now Louisa, don't get too bogged down in your emosh pit. There's too many middle class toffs them that need sorting for you too be laying on your pretty pearly laurels. Aw-right.

Assuming it's a shared hallway? If so, his neighbours/housemates may have unwittingly given the thieves the opportunity ie left the door open/unlocked. That's one theory. NB: If so, and if he's making a claim, it may invalidate it. I empathise with your bf.

Bingo Chillaxed.

The League of Bald Headed Men - The Fall

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