Hmmm that family forming a chain across the slopes kinda deserved what was coming in many ways for their complete lack of awareness of their surroundings, no, no, you're right, that wouldn't have been appropriate (possibly :D )
Does having a dislocated thumb make you less likely to be able to effectively hitchhike OR are you technically hitchhiking permanently???
Can I just say that the treatment seemed much worse than the ailment!
Northern ninja gulls are a real menace in this day and age, right? You have nailed it, they ain't dumb at all, they know precisely what they are doing. I love Blackpool, I have always, always had this strange allure and would go every weekend if my family would allow it... They wont! Don't get me wrong the place has become more tacky over the last few years and the disrepair is a bit disheartening, after all it is cheaper to go the millionaire playground resorts on the continent!
September 11th is indelibly etched in to the psyche and memories of all who were old enough to realise the shocking, quite devastating effect of just what was happening. It is one of those rare days that occur over the cause of a lifetime when you remember exactly where you were, who you were with and what was happening.
Hope the weekend is going well for you my friend :)