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Default Ron Hickman dies

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..com, harry scribeth thus
On Feb 17, 11:31*pm, Steve Firth wrote:
Inventor of the Workmate, the tool that's almost as useful as an angle
grinder. Also designer of the Lotus Élan so that's two attempts that he's
had to kill DIY enthusiasts.

We should demonstrate our affection for the deceased by using a Workmate as
a ladder, attempting to change a lightbulb and then spending all night in
casualty. It's what he would have wanted.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-12496609


I expect he died rich. I expect the skiving git was in Jersey to avoid
paying taxes.


Then answer this Harry.. If you just sold your firm for that sort of
money and faced a huge tax bill .. would you pay up or move;?...

I have just bought another Workmate. My fourth I think it will be.


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Tony Sayer