tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479868.post113844493291883120..comments2024-02-11T10:15:24.707+00:00Comments on Cryptic Subterranean: This is Modern BritainJay.Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04806932376478242650noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479868.post-1138475567370396252006-01-28T19:12:00.000+00:002006-01-28T19:12:00.000+00:00Ah, but that would require a modicum of commonsens...Ah, but that would require a modicum of commonsense and perhaps would involve *gasp* the postmen being exposed to some deadly risk that you and I commonly overlook- a treacherous rain-splashed footpath for example could cause a nasty fall leading to horrendous muscle strains, broken bones or even death. Or a sudden gust of wind coming down from the mountain might turn one of his letters into a lethal flying projectile capable of poking him in the eye or even (admittedly worst case scenario but you know how paper cuts can be) decapitation.<BR/><BR/>It's a wonder that there isn't a national debate going about up-armouring post vans and issuing them with body armour. Although I'm sure the health and safety inspectors would have something to say about the risk of postmen lifting and carrying such heavy items...Jay.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806932376478242650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479868.post-1138474565127680262006-01-28T18:56:00.000+00:002006-01-28T18:56:00.000+00:00Could he not invert the route and arrive there in ...Could he not invert the route and arrive there in the daylight? It may sound silly, but we do things like that in the U.S.Ol' BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15663043218114318729noreply@blogger.com