theft warning

On the car barrier going into a car park.

Please leave your valuables clearly visible - signed Rupert the car thief.

Far more effective than the normal warnings.

Incidentally what's happened to Poole - small town - next to Bournemouth - on the south coast of England. It was horrible - the quay was so quiet - the horrible cafes were mostly shut - they've halved the area of Poole Pottery and the pubs - all shut - cept for the one with all the people with tattoos.

Eventually went to Branksome Chime - right next to the sea - five miles down the coast - to a very posh tea room - I used to work there several centuries ago - when I was young - selling ice cream. Now tea is supplied in white china teapots - and - the service is more professional - than - but not as friendly - as when I was there.