Smuj.......that one was a little before my time.....but I do indeed remember the 2002 strike! I felt badly for the lads on the green goddesses, for sure. I'm pleased to see the fire service doing what they should be doing.....trust me, they will be only too happy to be getting stuck in and helping. It's a messy and potentially dangerous business and I can only hope that all those involved have NOW got some decent PPE......is that too much to ask? A "can do" military attitude will achieve most things........but I can't imagine the w*nkers who have their hands on the levers of power, getting too cold and miserable? A first class effort by all at the sharp end!
Jennings.......hmmm, more of a Theakstons man myself!
MD