[Rhodes22-list] Terror Threats in Europe in 2011

[Alan Robertson]

While I got quite a few laughs from the posting, long time protocol of the Rhodes 22 owners list is to use it for Rhodes 22 and related  sailing matters. Please do so Bob!!
Al Robertson
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  From: christian<mailto:christian at claessens-family.com> 
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  Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:35 AM
  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Terror Threats in Europe in 2011


  Bob,
  As a European, I find this posting offensive. Besides, as this is a blog 
  for R22 owners, I strongly believe it would be nice to keep restrict 
  this nice communication tool to matters related to sailing and Rhodes22 
  technical tips and questions. There is no need to add further trash to 
  the irritating flow of spam on e-mails.

  Christian Claessens
  s/v Seneca Girl

  On 07/02/2011 08:14, Bob Keller wrote:
  > TERROR THREATS IN 2011 EUROPE : BY JOHN CLEESE
  >
  > The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have therefore raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved."
  >
  > Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross."
  >
  > The English have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out.
  >
  > Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to "A Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.
  >
  > The Scots have raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's get the Bastards." They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.
  >
  > The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France 's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.
  >
  > Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides.” The Germans have increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbor" and "Lose."
  >
  >
  > Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels .
  >   The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.
  >
  > Australia , meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to "She'll be alright, Mate." Two more escalation levels remain: "Crikey! I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!" and "The barbie is canceled." So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level.
  >
  >
  > -- John Cleese - British writer, actor and tall person
  >
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