Since there is to be a broadcast in the U.K. about an altogether different property dispute (Friday 8.00 PM on ITV) it might be a good idea to familiarise oneself with the pitfalls regarding illegal purchases AND, remind prospective buyers that Cypriot businesspeople (in the R.O.C) are not quite as gullible as one might suspect, watch out !, you might get more than your fingers burned if you practice the art of verbal abuse and disgusting behaviour.
Back to the case in hand............ The Local Authorities in the U.K. were somewhat perplexed at the condition of the trees and grounds in the vicinity of St James's Square, it would seem that 'Campers' had been rather negligent in cleaning up their mess and tattered remnants of a tent were fluttering in the tree-tops.
Conscious of the fact that a certain amount of taxpayer's money was to be used in the subsequent cleaning processes, it was decided that the obvious course was to pursue the responsible party (or parties) for reimbursement of the funds expended.
However, one of the sycophants in the Local Authorities Office, pointed out a certain flaw in the process of recovering any of the funds, it was suggested that ONE of the offending litterbugs, had become so well known to certain politicians (I believe both U.K. and Cypriot ministers were mentioned) that the litterbug could be seen as 'One of the Boys' and therefore was entitled to an expense account.
Since all the other politicians were (at that time) embroiled in all kinds of dishonest practices (in the U.K. of course) it seemed unfair to press for the return of funds and so the matter was hushed up.
One good thing DID come out of the whole scenario however, one of the 'Tree Surgeons' made an amazing discovery, he noticed that there is a way to determine the difference between the 'Front' and the 'Back' of a tree.
When asked how he came to discover such a phenomenon, he selected a large tree, pointed to it's 'Front' and, when asked how he could determine it he said, "Simple, look, someone has had a shit behind it !".
And that is the latest report from my correspondent in St James's Square.
