cyrano

Everyone should vote...it is a democratic process that we benefit from by living in a free country. If you have no faith in the main contenders then vote for an obscure or ridiculous party.You may not get anywhere but you will have a say and lets face it, the bloody government always gets in. We have a right to vote; we also have a right to the support of the welfare state, better people than we have fought for that right. True many migrants are willing to contribute to societys benefit but I feel the 'vetting' procedures are stacked in favour of the ponces who claim persecution and hook up with a so-called human rights lawyer who for a fat public funded fee garner as many assorted benefits as possible for the freeloaders. We have our own home grown parasites, i see no reason to unequivocally offer the oppurtunity to all and sundry, after all, this country has undergone civil war and protest over centuries to get where we are now, why can other countries not do the same? A. because the British taxpayer will give them board and lodging irrespective of personal circumstances. Remember Viraj Mendes? Supposedly fleeing for his life and lay doggo in Manchester with the support of the welfare state and various well-meaning individuals and groups, until, that is , he was outed as a nice middle class son of professional parents back home in Sri Lanka who made a public appeal for him to come home, where he subsequently returned. refugee? I think not. When I was made unemployed, I noticed at the council offices there were 2 permanent staff on standby for translation services to ensure non-English speakers were looked after, the rest of us took a ticket and waited for 1 of the 3 other staff to see us. The B.N.P will never get in power but if they get a percentage of votes then perhaps the mainstream parties might sit up and start to address the issues that made people vote B.N.P in the first place.

Dunno mate, but they're instant and they pop up when you request, dats wot is wrote innit! here's another

thanks for that H.A, howeverI am hoping to lose the tax/duty and just deal with shipping, hence the wish for overseas classifieds which could bring a whole lot more problems!!!! The prices are totally similar on all shop sites I have visited so far. Anyone got a trip planned, Costa Rica crew? ps; enjoying this graemlin lark

Does anybody know of any used tackle retailers operating from the US or wherever that can be accessed from the UK or, 'helpful' shopping sites that have a sympathetic relationship with overseas(uk,i.e me!) customers. In particular someone who can provide a reasonable condition Penn International 12 at something less than hundreds? In my dreams........

note - we don't like spam and it doesn't stay [ 16. August 2003, 12:21 AM: Message edited by: Newt ]

Thanks all for your replies, I could no longer wait and found myself a Trakker 1-man 'dillo for the price of £285 inc. frame tension system and next day postage from live2fish. Seems like a good deal! Just could not find a cabrio stockist in time for me to go dangling this week and me clammy paws is itching!!! Regards all, Cyrano

Thanks for the advice, conflicts with a poster on a previous thread but he had only seen it at a show so user reports carry more weight. No nearer a decision..... :confused:

Hello everybody,new member calling,I am currently looking for one of these 'pram hood' style bivvies, namely; trakker armadillo, aqua armadillo and the hutchy cabrio. I want to get the best deal from the competition and a previous post praised the hutchie model. Any new thoughts or comparisms to add?, also I understand that Aqua can now supply within a week (according to Stapely Angling Centre) which is a good starter as I intend to go next Tuesday for a session. Any help greatly appreciated. Regards, Cyrano Pros and cons anybody