What follows is a true story, and more than worthy of PC John Cleese (see above)
George Phillips of Marsh Green, Wigan was going up to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from their bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light when he saw that there were people in the shed stealing, amongst other things, his garden tools. Not wishing to become personally involved with the thieves he did what any sensible person would do............
He phoned the police.
When he finally got through, (after innumerable requests to "press one for..., press 2 for..., press 3 for... etc.) he was asked 'Is someone in your house?' He said 'no'. Then he was told that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his door and an officer would be along when one was available.
George said, 'Okay,' and hung up, but George was made of sterner stuff. He was not content to be fobbed off with all the latest jargon and rigmarole. He wanted a policeman, and he wanted one NOW. He counted to 30, and phoned the police again. "Hello," he said, "I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them." Then he hung up.
Within five minutes three police cars, an Armed Response Unit, and an ambulance showed up at the Phillips' residence and caught the burglars red-handed.
One of the Policemen said to George: 'I thought you said that you'd shot them!' George said, 'I thought you said there was nobody available!'
Doesn't it make your spirits rise when you read a story like this?
might try that out myself. Had 2 of our greenhouses smashed by mindless scum. Big boulders through the windows. Garry is patrolling every night. !!!!!!!!!!
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