Seil Chat

Amazingly no-one has yet commented here on the destruction of the island's only petrol pump by some daft woman in a big 4x4.

So - it looks as though another island institution is about to vanish with more than a few of the 'real' locals who work here being severely inconvenienced as a result.

The cost of a new pump will doubtless be prohibitive unless the driver's insurance can be made to pay - but similarly the cost of removing the pump and cleaning up the site will also be steep. It is a lose/lose situation for the proprietors unless they chase up this woman and her insurers - which hopefully they are doing.

I don't suppose the stupid woman who committed this act of vandalism will be reading this, but if you are please chase up your insurance company and get us a new petrol pump ASAP - then I suggest you go and take some driving lessons with the IAM, or perhaps just get a more sensible car. Some of us round here need 4x4s, but we know how to drive them. What is your excuse?

(And don't say keeping the kiddies safe, I may have to vomit)

Was said lady driving an oyster brewery 4x4???

i heard that she was given the bill after her fill up
and she thought she bought the whole pump
so she decided to take it with her

Big 4x4, hmmm perhaps it was a terrorist attack. Pentland Pirate was right saying that we need to stay alert because of Terrorist Threat!

Pump problems? I understand the frustration caused by current price of fuel but this pump looks a bit like the Leaning Tower of Pisa now.

Are You Alert--"BRITAIN NEEDS LERTS"
I knew the oil stike would bring trouble

Teddy women in 4x4s nearly as bad as blokes in boats

Women in 4x4s are nothing compared to women coach drivers. I followed one today from the T'n'T all the way to CJ Taylor's at 20 mph or under, usually stopping at every bend. She was quite surprised when I approached her in the car park and pointed out the meaning of passing places.

Mind you, she was from Essex........