On 2007-06-30 09:28:33 +0100, "Bob Eager" said:

On Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:09:00 UTC, Matty F
wrote:

Makita have since compensated the one-eyed man with an undisclosed
amount. They at last came to their senses. But rather too late for
people with long memories like me.

I hope they made a proportional reduction if he failed to wear eye
protection.

Yes, a 99.9% one would be appropriate.