[zabzonk]

If the odd rubber band is the price I have to pay for nice, friendly men (and they are almost all men, for some reason) turning up at my door, and perhaps helping me if some disaster has befallen me, then it's a price I'm willing to pay.

Now, back to watching England getting slaughtered by Italy... oh, wait!

[jjgreen]

I was depending on England's defeat and planned to sing "Just one Cornetto" from the back door at final whistle, but it looks like I might be disappointed.

[zabzonk]

I wouldn't bet, myself. England's horrid habit of passing backward, which I have seen for over 50 years, may still sink them. As my late Dad used to say, you want to play your game in the opponent's half.

[zabzonk]

Oh god. I think what Italy are doing illustrates what I mean.

[chrisseaton]

> perhaps helping me if some disaster has befallen me

What service are you referring to?

[zabzonk]

The ones where they look through your window and seen you have fallen and cannot get up.

[chrisseaton]

I don't think that's really their job and I wouldn't depend on it!

[zabzonk]

It's not their job, but in my experience they are pretty dependable, one way or another.