Re: Using a sword while on your bike

[Keith W Peters <keith_peters@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Neil at 19:13 09/01/01 +0000, you wrote:
> > The reason the zipper is backwards on European clothing goes back to a
> > time when a gentleman could undo his blouse or tunic with his left hand
>and
> > draw his sword with his right hand.
>
>Yup...and that's why the Brits drive/ride on the correct side of the road -
>imagine drawing your sword while riding your ST, to express your feelings at
>the cager on the other side of the road!

If this was the case all UK bikes would come with ThrottleMeister Cruise 
control because if you draw your sword early you may not reach the target 
unless you pulled the clutch in and freewheel;-)



Keith W Peters
Wrexham. UK

"Cymraeg Dawg & Long Tail (00 Blue ST)"

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