Old habits die hard

[callmemadam]

Is this theft? I can't approve of stealing but at the same time think that people who live along this part of the coast have scavenging from wrecks in their blood and can't help themselves. Just like the smugglers of Westling in Monica Edwards' books.

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[sloopjonb.livejournal.com]

People from the scrag-end of Exeter generally do have something in their blood, but it ain't smuggling.

(Watch the wall, my darling, while the knocked off BMW bikes go by. They'll be all over Newton Abbott by Friday).

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

Wot a low opinion you have of human nature. Apparently the bikes have no wheels.

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

Don't worry, I do think it's theft. The problem is people's strange idea that like you, they wouldn't pick up someone's wallet and keep it but that somehow taking merchandise is a victimless crime. As we now know, some of the goods being nicked are personal belongings. Imagine if you were emigrating and had all your books sent by sea, only for this to happen. Aaargh!
Interesting blog comment here from someone who lives in the area.