Article: 143354 of soc.culture.british
From: David John <david<the AT symbol>kglc.demon.co.uk>

In article <4hhfpn$mbo<the AT symbol>central.co.nz>, Jeff Drabble
<jefdrab<the AT symbol>central.co.nz> writes
>An act of unbridled vandalism has been perpetrated in the
>name of art.  In Newcastle, at the Visual Arts UK event 
>thingy, an "artist" has enlisted the aid of the British Army
>to blow up a garden shed, the sad remains of which are 
>displayed in what is apparently supposed to be a meaningful
>job of art.  The poignant sight of a terribly mutilated bicycle
>wheel, dangling pitifully amongst the carnage, will remain
>with me forever.  I urge shedsters to shun the event.
>

Think positively, Jeff.  Have you considered that this despicable act  
could have a plus side?  Just  think of the therapuetic effect it could
have on you by mentally working out the myriad ways in which new
sheds could be created [I originally said "assembled" but that is a
very tepid word to use in describing this particular activity] from the
carnage.  A veritble phoenix of sheds, in fact.

Always willing to help a fellow shedder in his hour of need.

Get well soon.
-- 
David John


Article: 143574 of soc.culture.british
From: jefdrab<the AT symbol>central.co.nz (Jeff Drabble)

David John <david<the AT symbol>kglc.demon.co.uk> wrote:

>In article <4hhfpn$mbo<the AT symbol>central.co.nz>, Jeff Drabble
><jefdrab<the AT symbol>central.co.nz> writes

>>thingy, an "artist" has enlisted the aid of the British Army
>>to blow up a garden shed, 

>Think positively, Jeff.  Have you considered that this despicable act  
>could have a plus side?  

Well, you may be right, but I have her name, it's Cornelia Parker, and
very soon I will find out where she lives.  Then I'll put her on a
list.  Yes, a list.  If any UK shedsters happen to inadvertently go to
the display, please inform her of my feelings and tell her she's being
put on a list.

Jeff Drabble




Article: 144529 of soc.culture.british
From: jefdrab<the AT symbol>central.co.nz (Jeff Drabble)

An act of unbridled vandalism has been perpetrated in the
name of art.  In Newcastle, at the Visual Arts UK event 
thingy, an "artist" has enlisted the aid of the British Army
to blow up a garden shed, the sad remains of which are 
displayed in what is apparently supposed to be a meaningful
job of art.  The poignant sight of a terribly mutilated bicycle
wheel, dangling pitifully amongst the carnage, will remain
with me forever.  I urge shedsters to shun the event.

Jeff Drabble