> I wouldn't worry too much. I suspect Ed just wanted a bit of peace and
> quiet and a cuppla irritant free weeks before the TEEMING HORDES INVADE
> his corner for the apricot blossoms. The last thing needed in such times
> are plagues of pollies with screeching speakers.


I don't think that anybody needs to worry for a long time. The bicycle and
pants pisser will increasingly get pissed day by day until he can't stand it
anymore and heads back to the airport. It's not just the old farts with
white gloves who frustrate him. Maybe he couldn't succeed in picking up a
girl at Gaspanic...

BTW, I am not aware of any politicians with white gloves driving around
during this season.

Sigi