I still look into these newsgroups from time to time (but far less
frequently than I used to). Over in uk.d-i-y I came across what I thought
was an interesting post. It contained this image link:

https://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:IMG_20230909_083405.jpg

A subscriber to the diy newsgroup chanced upon David Lang's old work van
while holidaying in Filey (more proof it's a small world, I suppose). It is
exactly two years to the day that TMH died.

He was no fan of cyclists nor cycling but his posts to this newsgroup often
raised a smile and some were worth a good laugh (at least, that's how I
remember them). What a boring old world it would be if we were all in total
agreement with each other.

On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 9:58:19 PM UTC+1, Laissez Faire wrote:
> I still look into these newsgroups from time to time (but far less
> frequently than I used to). Over in uk.d-i-y I came across what I thought
> was an interesting post. It contained this image link:
>
> https://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:IMG_20230909_083405.jpg
>
> A subscriber to the diy newsgroup chanced upon David Lang's old work van
> while holidaying in Filey (more proof it's a small world, I suppose). It is
> exactly two years to the day that TMH died.
>
> He was no fan of cyclists nor cycling but his posts to this newsgroup often
> raised a smile and some were worth a good laugh (at least, that's how I
> remember them). What a boring old world it would be if we were all in total
> agreement with each other.

He used to boast that he went to the BP AGM in order to dob me in for posting in work's time - he tried to get me sacked.
Good riddance.

On 09/09/2023 09:58 pm, Laissez Faire wrote:

> I still look into these newsgroups from time to time (but far less
> frequently than I used to). Over in uk.d-i-y I came across what I thought
> was an interesting post. It contained this image link:
>
> https://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:IMG_20230909_083405.jpg
>
> A subscriber to the diy newsgroup chanced upon David Lang's old work van
> while holidaying in Filey (more proof it's a small world, I suppose). It is
> exactly two years to the day that TMH died.
>
> He was no fan of cyclists nor cycling but his posts to this newsgroup often
> raised a smile and some were worth a good laugh (at least, that's how I
> remember them). What a boring old world it would be if we were all in total
> agreement with each other.

+1

Twice over.

On 09/09/2023 10:14 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

> On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 9:58:19 PM UTC+1, Laissez Faire wrote:

>> I still look into these newsgroups from time to time (but far less
>> frequently than I used to). Over in uk.d-i-y I came across what I thought
>> was an interesting post. It contained this image link:
>
>> https://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:IMG_20230909_083405.jpg
>
>> A subscriber to the diy newsgroup chanced upon David Lang's old work van
>> while holidaying in Filey (more proof it's a small world, I suppose). It is
>> exactly two years to the day that TMH died.
>
>> He was no fan of cyclists nor cycling but his posts to this newsgroup often
>> raised a smile and some were worth a good laugh (at least, that's how I
>> remember them). What a boring old world it would be if we were all in total
>> agreement with each other.
>
> He used to boast that he went to the BP AGM in order to dob me in for posting in work's time - he tried to get me sacked.

He was JOKING! He was winding you up - quite successfully (because of
your guilty conscience).

Trust me on that - I had an email from Judith confirming it the same
day. The wind-up was entirely Judith's idea and it was a great one.

You crapped yourself, didn't you? :-)

> Good riddance.

Charming, but typical of the chav-cyclist and unskilled ex-worker that
you are - no empathy or thought for anyone but yourself (as is the case
with most chavs on bikes).

As an aside, I well remember sympathising with Doug Bollen when he was
indisposed and unwell. And why should I not have done so? I hope he is
still with us, wherever he is.

On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10:14:57 PM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail..com wrote:
> On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 9:58:19 PM UTC+1, Laissez Faire wrote:
> > I still look into these newsgroups from time to time (but far less
> > frequently than I used to). Over in uk.d-i-y I came across what I thought
> > was an interesting post. It contained this image link:
> >
> > https://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:IMG_20230909_083405.jpg
> >
> > A subscriber to the diy newsgroup chanced upon David Lang's old work van
> > while holidaying in Filey (more proof it's a small world, I suppose). It is
> > exactly two years to the day that TMH died.
> >
> > He was no fan of cyclists nor cycling but his posts to this newsgroup often
> > raised a smile and some were worth a good laugh (at least, that's how I
> > remember them). What a boring old world it would be if we were all in total
> > agreement with each other.
> He used to boast that he went to the BP AGM in order to dob me in for posting in work's time - he tried to get me sacked.
> Good riddance.

He also used to arrange for a fight with a member of this group at a set location in Kent and then never turn up.
Cowardly bottler.

JNugent <jnugent@mail.com> wrote:
> On 09/09/2023 09:58 pm, Laissez Faire wrote:
>
>> I still look into these newsgroups from time to time (but far less
>> frequently than I used to). Over in uk.d-i-y I came across what I thought
>> was an interesting post. It contained this image link:
>>
>> https://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:IMG_20230909_083405.jpg
>>
>> A subscriber to the diy newsgroup chanced upon David Lang's old work van
>> while holidaying in Filey (more proof it's a small world, I suppose). It is
>> exactly two years to the day that TMH died.
>>
>> He was no fan of cyclists nor cycling but his posts to this newsgroup often
>> raised a smile and some were worth a good laugh (at least, that's how I
>> remember them). What a boring old world it would be if we were all in total
>> agreement with each other.
>
> +1
>
> Twice over.

WHS

--
Spike

On Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 7:44:23 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

> He also used to arrange for a fight with a member of this group at a set location in Kent and then never turn up.
> Cowardly bottler.

Front Mech, IIRC.

On Sat, 09 Sep 2023 21:58:13 +0100
Laissez Faire <laissez-faire@thisisnotmyrealemail.com> wrote:

> I still look into these newsgroups from time to time (but far less
> frequently than I used to). Over in uk.d-i-y I came across what I
> thought was an interesting post. It contained this image link:
>
> https://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:IMG_20230909_083405.jpg
>
> A subscriber to the diy newsgroup chanced upon David Lang's old work
> van while holidaying in Filey (more proof it's a small world, I
> suppose). It is exactly two years to the day that TMH died.
>
> He was no fan of cyclists nor cycling but his posts to this newsgroup
> often raised a smile and some were worth a good laugh (at least,
> that's how I remember them). What a boring old world it would be if
> we were all in total agreement with each other.
>

I remember him as being an unfunny righttarded arsehole.

Vive la différence!

On Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 1:48:49 PM UTC+1, Steve wrote:

> >
> > He was no fan of cyclists nor cycling but his posts to this newsgroup
> > often raised a smile and some were worth a good laugh (at least,
> > that's how I remember them). What a boring old world it would be if
> > we were all in total agreement with each other.
> >
> I remember him as being an unfunny righttarded arsehole.

Much like his best mate, Steve Firth.

On 09/09/2023 21:58, Laissez Faire wrote:
> Over in uk.d-i-y I came across what I thought
> was an interesting post. It contained this image link:
>
> https://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:IMG_20230909_083405.jpg

You can also get a similar effect by leaving the van out in the weather
for... . And then removing your vinyl signage, usually just before
selling the van on.