Removal of wardens from sheltered housing schemes

[Dinnertime Dave]

Clevey Suppers has it right. Social alarm.  Suppers, it worries me how often you agree with me. Memo to self: stop spending time with inspecting officers, it is making me cynical, bitter and twisted by infection.

Don't worry, I'm not an IO anymore. Left to work for a housing association. Only ever had one dealing with you as an IO and we agreed then too. Not all IO are that bad, difficult job with poor support. By the middle of next year my old brigade will have no one with more than 3 years experience. Worrying.

[colin todd]

Well, Suppers, the time you agreed with me, you must have been right, but one swallow doesnt make a summer.

[wee brian]

Is social alarm defined anywhere?

[colin todd]

Yes, Brian, it is.

[wee brian]

I suppose I asked for that! Where, pray tell, is that definition to be found?

[colin todd]

It's in lots of places, but if you want one, here is a clue........One of the best standards ever written, by someone you like and are proud to call your friend. A standard that, in its first edition, broke entirely new ground, pushing back the standards of fire safety, but one that you and another good friend of us both would not listen to, so leaving England (not for the first time) lagging behind others parts of the UK!!!!!

[wee brian]

I guess it depends which centile you're after.............

[colin todd]

The standard in question is at the 101th percentile of excellence.  Did you look it up and find your definition?

[wee brian]

I will when I'm not on my holiday 

[colin todd]

I suppose I am paying for your holiday.

[wee brian]

yes, thank you very much.

[colin todd]

Think nothing of it (as if you really did!), but be ready at my beck and call should I need you in 2016.  Happy new year, little fellar!