Threatening to make a "citizens arrest" on a couple of cyclists who were riding on a path where a sign said "no cycling" during Clare Balding's Ramblings this afternoon. He argued that it was eroding the British respect for the law.
Edit: God, must be getting tired (or that was a ninja thread title edit!)
Edited! Blooming spellchecker was also insisting on Claremont Ballingry!
Claremont Ballingry
That's a great name for a cat. Or a wine.
Pertinent Bryson quote:
“I can't think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything.”
Does he plan on making citizens' arrests on all those driving using their phones, speeding, red light jumping, parking on double yellows, punishment passes, etc? that'll have a bigger impact on quality of life and respect for the law. It'll keep him pretty busy I should imagine
Since when have the British ever shown any respect for the law?
We're famous for poking authority, the odd civil war, you know.
And arresting people is a bit off.
Tutting has worked perfectly for thousands of years, no need to get arsey.
Living in Kirkby Malham, North Yorkshire
Hopefully I was not the source of Bill's chagrin....<lifts bike over gate with 'no cycling' sign, pedals off whistling>
Tutting has worked perfectly for thousands of years, no need to get arsey.
Raising an eyebrow. British DEFCON 2.
don't worry Martinhutch, he was near Windsor.
Since everyone is talking about him today I thought I would revive this thread...
I used to like Bill Brysons work until I read this. Idiot!