Suitably enough, I meant to put this one up last week...

Dec 28, 2007 04:38

Spotted at the Tate (the proper one, now known as "Britain", as opposed to the "Modern" one that hosts theme park rides, and lawsuit-baiting giant cracks in the floor):


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trailer_spot December 28 2007, 09:59:46 UTC
The Chaos Computer Club (of which you've probably heard before) is currently holding its annual congress. While they cover a lot of interesting topics they also often do very amusing things. This morning I read about something that took place yesterday that may amuse you. :)

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sensaes December 28 2007, 17:25:03 UTC
Oh, that is superb! Cheers, mate. (And my sincere apologies if you were disappointed elsewhere* this morning. *Rolls eyes.* It's been quite a day. By the way, did you catch a whiff of this slightly unusual Christmas story: http://newspostindia.com/report-28214 ?)

*That's the last time I try to be that precise re: ETs of A!

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trailer_spot December 28 2007, 17:41:32 UTC
No problem!
I briefly considered going back to bed immediately. But I then waited until my usual nap time in the afternoon. ;D

No, I didn't read about that story. I only recall the theft of a Picasso in Brazil from a museum that apparently had close to no security at all.

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sensaes December 28 2007, 17:48:04 UTC
Aye, I've got the reports from Brazil here now. Two paintings (one of 'em the Picasso) worth one hundred million dollars were nabbed.

And the museum had no insurance for 'em.

Heads will undoubtedly roll...

Afternoon naps. Tut. That's encroaching middle age for you. ;o)

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trailer_spot December 28 2007, 17:57:35 UTC
And apparently no alarm system. Unbelievable!

Guilty as charged! I really like to take them whenever possible. Even if it's just a half an hour of rest. Makes for more concentrated work later. :)

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sensaes December 28 2007, 18:10:25 UTC
And Bianchi's solution? Set up a committee.

They might as well just put up a sign saying "Thieves welcome!". Gah.

Oh, you're right, though - naps are good. My friends used to have a joke about the stupid work hours, and it being a good thing that Westminster's on the Circle Line. "If you nod off and miss the station, just stay put for another forty minutes..." *G*

Right, I could do with a cuppa - catch you on the next orbit!

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