Great Britain

[JimBobTwoTeeth]

I think the last one is the reason why people aren't taking risks.

There are other European countries that have more red tape and health and safety then we do, but it doesn't stop people taking risks.

I've been in mixed French/English company recently. We were in France & the French just do as they feel. The first thought of the English was 'are we allowed' to do this. It was a stark contrast.

I sometimes think the only thing we are allowed to do now is watch TV.

[Churchill]

I've been in mixed French/English company recently. We were in France & the French just do as they feel. The first thought of the English was 'are we allowed' to do this. It was a stark contrast.

I sometimes think the only thing we are allowed to do now is watch TV.

Seek forgiveness, not permission!

[Mich the Tester]

I've been in mixed French/English company recently. We were in France & the French just do as they feel. The first thought of the English was 'are we allowed' to do this. It was a stark contrast.

I sometimes think the only thing we are allowed to do now is watch TV.

Yes, I’ve noticed this. Around here the Dutch tend to say ‘dis is de procedure and we stick to it’ but happily there are lots of Italians, Irish and Spaniards who say ‘so what’ every time someone comes along with some nonsense regulation.

[The_Equalizer]

Mich, this should cheer you up a bit:

Earth images captured by balloon

[Mich the Tester]

Mich, this should cheer you up a bit:

Earth images captured by balloon

Brilliant, hurrah for this chap!

[doodab]

I think the attitude of most brits to those who succeed is a bit off putting as well.

Why take a risk and have it pay off when no one will love you for it?

[gingerjedi]

Mich, this should cheer you up a bit:

Earth images captured by balloon

I was about to say the oomph has gone, where once men were told to make it faster and stronger these days its all about making it lighter and safer... more fuel efficient. Not exactly exciting.

But in this case it makes perfect sense, brilliant, hats off old chap.

[doodab]

I was about to say the oomph has gone, where once men were told to make it faster and stronger these days its all about making it lighter and safer... more fuel efficient. Not exactly exciting.

But in this case it makes perfect sense, brilliant, hats off old chap.

And cheaper. There is too much doing stuff for the lowest possible price and letting quality suffer.